About the Delta County Dems

Mission

Our mission is to empower Delta County residents to make positive changes in their lives and our community by engaging in civic action and electing open-minded, forward-thinking leaders at every level of government -- leaders who will work to defend our democracy.

We aim to promote healthy communities and landscapes by electing Democrats to public office and engaging local citizens to participate in decision making at the local, state, and national levels.

“Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible,
  but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.”

~ Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr

Vision

We envision a county where all people are able to thrive and participate in community life while enjoying the natural environment and preserving the land-based lifestyles that have characterized our county for generations.

By joining together across our differences, we can create a country where:

  • Our water is protected.
  • Our public lands are protected.
  • Healthcare is affordable and accessible to anyone who needs it.
  • Everyone who contributes to the community feels welcome and valued.
  • A good living is available to those who work hard.
  • Our government works for us, not the top %.

We believe in and work toward:

An economy that works better for working-class people.

A government that represents people more than special interests.

Opportunities that increase quality of life so our families can get ahead and save for the future.

Affordable health care for every Coloradan: no one should go broke because they get sick.

Providing all children in Colorado with a high-quality education, regardless of family income or their ZIP code.

Rewarding businesses that create jobs here in Colorado that do right by their workers and the land we all depend on.

Equality and freedom of choice for all.

Clean air and water, and safe, livable communities.

Protecting our public lands.

Growth and development that maintains the Colorado way of life in rural communities like ours.

Funding for public infrastructure, transportation, and our schools.

Taking responsibility for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

Peaceful and civil political engagement and denounce violence of any kind.

Delta County Dems: The Executive Committee

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Dea Jacobson

Co-Chair

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Jeff Skeels

Co-Chair

Bob

Bob Pennetta

Vice-Chair

Deb

Debbie Kimball

Secretary

AliceMarie Slaven-Emond

AliceMarie Slaven-Emond

Treasurer

Jean

Jean Walsh

At Large

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