Join the Jefferson County Democrats for their second Saturday breakfast forum on Oct. 11. This very timely forum will cover the ballot issues on this November's ballot.

The forum will start with two representatives, David Porter and Susan Liddle, from The Colorado Legislative Council. This non-partisan department researches and publishes the "Blue Book" that many of us use to weigh the pros and cons of ballot initiatives.

Then, the remaining time will be divided between the following issues:

- Yes on Amendment 58, the Severance Tax Amendment, which seems to be the lightening rod for the oil industry. From A Smarter Colorado, Senator Ken Gordon will speak.

- All of the Labor oriented amendments and initiatives will be covered by Phuonglan Nguyen from FRESC.org

- Erin Fair from Protect Families Protect Choice (Vote No on Amendment 48) will also speak. This amendment is otherwise known as the Personhood Amendment.

- Colorado SAFE, the Vote Yes on Amendment 59 organization, will be represented by House District 26 Representative, Andy Kerr.

This will take place at the American Legion at 16th and Simms, starting the social hour at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast for $10 at 9 a.m. Presentation begins at 9:15 a.m.

RSVP at Jeffco Dems: 303-237-1359.

American Legion Post 178
1655 Simms Street, Lakewood
(1-1/2 blocks north of the intersection of Colfax Ave. and Simms St.)

Please PARK in the south parking lot. If you accidentally turn in to the north parking lot, please turn around and go back to the south parking lot. There are plenty of parking spaces, including handicap spaces. Enter through the southwest door. Look for our signs. (Note: You must enter from the southwest door at the south parking lot. The main door to the American Legion Post is controlled by a security card system.)

The buffet breakfast is $10 (cash, or check made out to the American Legion Post 178). Cooking is done fresh in their kitchen. Enjoy a full buffet breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, hash browns, fresh fruit, green chili, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice.