UPCOMING MEETING: Update on the County Commissioner Form of Government

COUNTY COMMISSIONER FORM OF GOVERNMENT The structure and responsibilities of the commissioner form of government in Jefferson County, checks and balances, power of the office, and transparency will be examined during this month's unit meeting. Did you know that the County Commissioners appoint more than 300 citizens to serve on boards and commissions? Do you know how to raise an issue with the County Commissioners? Come to this unit meeting to learn about our county's governing body. The Every Member Material is consisted of a four page document and two charts. Click here to view

ARVADA Area on Feb. 7th, Tuesday at 1:00 pm
Contact: Sally Collins, 720-898-0821

CHATFIELD Area on Feb. 7th, Tuesday at 9:15 am
Contact: Jo Rock, 303-978-0352

GENESEE Area on Feb. 7th, Tuesday at 9:15am
Location: Lookout Mountain Community Church, Genesee
Contact: Ellen Stiner, 303-526-7446

APPLEWOOD/LAKEWOOD Area on Feb. 8th, Wed. at 9:15 am
Contact: Kathy Reul, 303-238-5696

LAKEWOOD Area - Evening Meeting on Feb. 8th, Wed. at 5:30 pm
Location: LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood Ste 7, Lakewood
Contact: Carmah Lawler, 303-239-0981

GOLDEN Area on Feb. 9th, Thursday at 9:15 am
Contact: Lynne Ellison, 303-985-5128

Please note the League office hours are Tuesday & Thursday 11am until 2pm from August through May.

HYDRO FRACTURING PANEL DISCUSSION

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
7 - 9 pm (Doors open at 6:45pm)
Clements Community Center
Columbine Room, 1580 Yarrow Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80214

PLEASE JOIN US TO HEAR REPRESENTATIVES FROM:
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
The Oil and Gas Industry
The Colorado Environmental Coalition

Explore the issues and answer your questions about the practice of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), a method used to release trapped gas and oil from the land. Topics will include:
What is fracking and why and when is it used in Colorado?
What are the potential problems and environmental consequences that may arise from fracking operations?
What operational and design safeguards are being used to avoid these problems?
What are the current rules and regulations regarding fracking?

NOTE: After the panel discussion, there will be a question-and-answer session.
No reservations are required. Doors open at 6:45pm.

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