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NEWS AND EVENTS!
—BOULDER COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION, August 12, 2008
Read about this by going to Boulder County Election.
—Third Annual July Picnic!
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, 5:00 -8:00 pm.
Goodhue Farmhouse, Carolyn Holmberg Preserve, Rock Creek Farm
League members and their families and friends are cordially invited to spend a summer evening at the Goodhue Farmhouse at Rock Creek Farm.
6:00 PM - Potluck supper in air-conditioned spacious dining room. Bring your own table service and a dish to serve 6-8 hungry people. Drinks will be provided (alcoholic beverages and smoking not permitted).
7:00 PM - Surprise Program!
Come Early! (after 5:00 pm) and sit and chat in rocking chairs on the wide porch or stroll around the grounds before supper.
The Board would like to use this opportunity to publicize the important work the League does throughout Boulder County. Therefore, bring along any friends who might want to learn more about the League in this social setting. This event is free and open to the public.
Directions: Rock Creek Farm entrance is on Highway 287, south of Louisville, first right (west) turn south of Dillion Road. Need a ride? Or can you offer a ride? Get in touch with Judy Steuben at 303.447.1581 or judynnort@aol.com.
President's Annual Report- Sue Anderson
Read the Officers and Directors Report for 2007-08
The League of Women Voters of Boulder County received a press release from the Oregon League, entitled, "Think Before You Ink”. With local adaptations and many thanks, we would like to share this information with the public.
Voters are sometimes asked to sign a variety of initiative petitions "just to get it on the ballot so people can vote on it". This is not the best reason to sign. The League suggests you only sign an initiative petition that you truly believe belongs on the ballot.
Here are five questions voters should ask themselves before signing any initiative petition:
1. Is the issue complex? Has it been thoroughly examined and debated in a public and /or legislative arena?
2. Is it confusing? Some initiatives are not well written or contain conflicts that may require court resolution or interpretation.
3. Does it belong in the state constitution? If an initiative would amend the Constitution, consider whether it would it be better as a statute. Correcting a constitutional amendment would require amending the constitution again. This would be cumbersome and costly, and would require another vote of the people. A statute can be modified by the legislature.
4. How will it be funded? Is it an "unfunded mandate" that would require the Legislature to take funds from other essential programs? Consider the effect on the overall flexibility of a limited government budget. An initiative should generally create its own revenue source.
5. Who is behind the petition? You can find out who the sponsors are by going to the Colorado Secretary of State's website at www.elections.colorado.gov and clicking on "Initiative Information" and then on "Proposed Initiatives".
The League is a nonpartisan organization that encourages active and informed participation in government.