The Conservation President | August 15, 2025
- Mesa County Dems
- Aug 15
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 2
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Update from Leadership
Tomorrow afternoon at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Democrats gather for the second annual DemWest. Tickets are still available: Get Tickets.
The Colorado Democratic Party is making good on its promise to take the party on the road and engage voters across the state. Last year, Mesa County Dems co-hosted the first DemWest in Palisade. This year’s theme is Protecting Our Public Lands — fitting, as Teddy Roosevelt, the “Conservation President,” stayed at Hotel Colorado while exploring the West.
Speakers include:
AG Phil Weiser
State Rep. Elizabeth Velasco
State Sens. Jeff Bridges and Dylan Roberts
Candidates Alex Kelloff (CD3) and John Mikos (Treasurer)
Join us in Glenwood for strategy, music, appetizers, and a cash bar.
Jen Hancock
MCD Communications Team Leader & CDP Platform Committee Chair
Local Meetings & Elections
Election Judges Needed: The Mesa County Clerk and Recorder is seeking Democratic election judges for the Nov. 4, 2025 Coordinated Election.
MCDP Monthly Meetings: 2nd Monday at 5:30 PM.
Next: Sept. 8 at the Mesa Dems office.
Attend in person or via Zoom (contact office to register).
City/Town Council Schedules:
State Legislation & Updates
Stronger Colorado Meeting
Sunday, August 17 in Grand Junction.
Details: Get Tickets
2026 Election Updates
As of April 25, 2025, announced Democratic candidates:
Governor: Phil Weiser, William Moses
Senate: Michael Bennet (Examiner | Colorado Sun)
Attorney General: Michael Dougherty, Crisanta Duran, Jena Griswold
Secretary of State: Amanda Gonzalez
Treasurer: Gerald Ditullio, John Mikos, Brianna Titone
Board of Education: TBD
CD3: Alex Kelloff
D51 School Board Elections
Three of five seats are up for re-election. Candidates needed for Districts C & E.
Current incumbents: Andrea Haitz, Will Jones, Angela Lema
Candidate spotlight: Kaci Cole for D51 | Facebook
School board elections are off-cycle, with low turnout. Help us boost engagement.
Info: Contact Jo Lynn Phillips – jolynnic69@aol.com
Events & Activities
TONIGHT – Aug 15: Rally to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights, 4:30–6:00 pm, GJ VA Medical Center. Sign Up
Aug 16: DemWest, Glenwood Springs. Tickets
Aug 16: Film Screening: Effective Environmental Protection, 2–4pm, Mesa County Public Library. FB Event
Aug 21: Volunteer with Mesa Dems at Food Bank of the Rockies. Email Jen Hancock: mesademscommunications@gmail.com
Aug 26: Resistance & Snacks with Mesa Valley Education Association. Register
Tues/Thurs: Welcoming Protest Group, 8am. FB Updates
Sept 4: Town Hall with CDP Chair Shad Murib & CD3 candidate Alex Kelloff.
Sept 5: Phil Weiser in Grand Junction (details TBD).
Sept 6–7: Pride Fest, GJ.
Sept 11: Market on Main, GJ. Volunteer: call 970-549-8544
Oct 11: Cocktails & Auction – Grand Valley Events Center.
Dec 13: Holiday Party – Eagles Lodge.
Volunteer Opportunities
Letters to the Editor
Visit Rep. Jeff Hurd’s Office
Join First Fridays at Mesa Dems (next: Sept 5, 5–7:30pm)
Social Media Coordinators & Treasurers Needed for local campaigns – contact Karen H. (kghayashi@gmail.com)
Volunteer contact: MesaDemsVolunteers@gmail.com | 970-549-8544
Contact Your Elected Officials
Resources
Mesa County Democrats
📍 310 N 7th St #2, Grand Junction, CO
📞 970-549-8544
✉️ Communications: MesaDemsCommunications@gmail.com
✉️ Volunteers: MesaDemsVolunteers@gmail.com
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