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2010 SDA Conference Photobooth Pictures Now Available Online!

Submitted by Annie Skinner on October 5, 2010 - 11:45am

The 2010 SDA Annual Conference photobooth pictures are now available online!

To see your photos, go to http://www.ear2earphotobooths.com and select the 2010 SDA Annual Conference option. The password for our event is key2010sda.

See a single picture you would like for your own in a custom size? Go to http://www.pictage.com/client/event.do?event=920533 and create your own account to purchase a larger sized picture.

Denver Post Article on Poll Numbers for 60, 61 and 101

Submitted by Annie Skinner on October 5, 2010 - 10:12am

The Denver Post published an article discussing their poll results for Amendment 60, 61 and Proposition 101. A copy of that article can be found HERE

SDA Executive Director Issues Letter of Opposition to 60,61 and 101

Submitted by Annie Skinner on October 1, 2010 - 3:40pm

SDA Executive Director, Ann Terry, has issued a personal letter of opposition to Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101

A copy of her letter can be found HERE

To create your own letter to send to family, friends, co-workers and fellow community members, please click HERE

Webinar Powerpoint on 60, 61 and 101 Now Available Online

Submitted by Annie Skinner on September 30, 2010 - 4:54pm

The Special District Association today joined with our partners The Colorado Municipal League, The Colorado Association of School Boards and Colorado Counties Inc. in hosting a webinar update on the campaign Don’t Hurt Colorado, opposing Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101.

Almost 200 people participated in the webinar. If you were unable to attend the webinar today, a recorded copy will be available on the SDA website next week.

Printable 60, 61 and 101 Educational Brochure

Submitted by Annie Skinner on September 29, 2010 - 10:37am

A group of concerned citizens in Arapahoe County have created a tri-fold brochure explaining the devastating effects of 60, 61 and 101. This tri-fold was fact-checked with the Bell Policy Center and the League of Woman Voters.

Please feel free to print copies of this brochure to handout to your friends, family members, co-workers and fellow citizens.

Write Your Vote No on 60, 61 and 101 Letter This Week

Submitted by Annie Skinner on September 28, 2010 - 3:38pm

Below is a message from Coloradans for Responsible Reform, the group leading the campaign against Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101.

GET INVOLVED ...


Write Your Vote No on 60, 61 and 101
Letter This Week

Community Meeting on 60, 61 and 101 to be Held in Parachute, CO October 5th

Submitted by Annie Skinner on September 28, 2010 - 11:57am

A Special Meeting For The Parachute/Battlement Mesa & Surrounding Communities

What: Community Meeting to present information to citizens regarding Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101.

When: October 5, 2010, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Where: Station #1, Battlement Mesa Fire Station

124 Stone Quarry Road

Parachute, CO 81635

Speakers: Ann Terry, Executive Director, The Special District Association of Colorado

Join Us at a Rally Opposing 60, 61 and 101

Submitted by Annie Skinner on September 27, 2010 - 7:23pm

You’re Invited to a rally October 6th in Loveland, CO to defeat Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101!

Voters in Northern Colorado NEED to know how this will HURT OUR COMMUNITIES! From Wellington to Firestone, From Estes Park to Evans, We Will ALL Be Affected Negatively if even ONE of these Measures pass on November 2nd.

For more information on the rally, please click HERE

Colorado Supports Rural Hospitals

Submitted by Annie Skinner on September 27, 2010 - 7:13pm

Governor Ritter announced today that Colorado will opt out of a federal Medicare rule that requires physician supervision in rural hospitals for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Colorado will join 15 other states in a move that will strengthen rural healthcare. Certified registered nurse anesthetists provide 70 percent of all anesthesia care in rural U.S. counties.

Fund Set Up for Firefighters Who Lost Their Homes in Fourmile Fire

Submitted by Annie Skinner on September 20, 2010 - 9:32am

The Boulder Canyon Firefighters Donation Fund has been set up at Guaranty Bank for the firefighters who lost their homes to the Fourmile Fire. Donations can be made at any Guaranty Bank branch.