Majority Report Resolutions Passed (702 delegates voting)

Yes

No

Abst.

1.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports protecting and restoring the Cache La Poudre River.  The Party opposes construction of the Northern Integrated Supply Project’s Glade Reservoir.
Consider the following:

1. The Cache La Poudre River is the only designated wild and scenic river in Colorado.
2. The vibrancy and health of the river are critical factors in the environmental, economic and recreational well being of Northern Colorado.
3. The amount of water presently flowing in the river is greatly reduced from historic levels.
4. The proposed Northern Integrated Supply Project’s Glade Reservoir will significantly further decrease the peak flow of the river.
5. Lowered water levels will negatively impact our environment, our economy and our recreational opportunities.
6. Present and future agricultural, municipal, and industrial water needs can be met by water conservation, increased efficiency, reuse, and water sharing partnerships among users.
7. A new reservoir using Cache La Poudre water does not serve the best interests of our region.

629
90%

43
6%

30
4%

2.  As a matter of basic economics and the common good, the Larimer County Democratic Party supports guaranteed, quality, affordable health care for all through a single-payer financed system in the United States as outlined in HR 676, ‘The US National Health Insurance Act.’  We also recommend a pilot project in Colorado, one which embodies the principles central to ‘The Colorado Single Payer Health Services Plan’ submitted to the 208 Health Care Reform Commission.
Supporting comments:

1. The current health care system in the United States has reached crisis point. 
2. The fragmented, administratively wasteful model of commercial health care insurance has resulted in the continued escalation of health care costs and bureaucratic nightmares for health care providers, patients, and employers

Important provisions of a single payer financed system of health care:

1. Quality health for all.
2. Emphasis on prevention/primary care
3. Financing through one agency (public or quasi-public) that pays health care providers and hospitals for the care they deliver
4. Return of medical decisions to the patient and health-care provider—no more insurance company interference.
5. Patient choice and continuity of care without our system of private health care providers.
6. Strong cost-containment programs and reduction of administrative costs
7. Access to portable health care coverage that is no longer tied to employment
8. Marked reduction in both economic and human costs, such as bankruptcy due to health care expenses.

651
93%

30
4%

21
3%

3.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes any uranium mining in Northern Colorado until the mining industry can prove, beyond doubt, that such activities will pose no threat to public health, the environment or the economic well being of the area.
Consider the following:

1. A project is underway to mine uranium in Northern Colorado using in-situ and/or open pit mining methods.
2. The uranium industry is currently acquiring numerous mining rights and leases in Northern Colorado.
3. There is proven risk of irreversible ground water and airborne radiation contamination as a result of uranium mining activities.
4. There are documented increases in various cancers, birth defects, other health hazards, and deaths where uranium mining has occurred.
5. There are no known ways to guarantee the protection of public health during and after mining operations.
6. No safe, long-term system for the storage of mining by-products has yet been developed.
7. The toxic contamination from uranium mining will negatively impact the economic vitality of Northern Colorado.

664
94%

24
3%

14
2%

4.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports sustainable agriculture including organic farming.  We support safe food practices, including labeling of genetically engineered food and place of origin.

673
96%

19
3%

10
1%

5.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports government subsidies for small family farms only.

619
88%

29
4%

54
8%

6.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports passing legislation that verifies that corporations are not persons and consequently have no legal rights as persons.

601
86%

31
4%

70
10%

7.  The Larimer County Democratic Party proposes that the death penalty in the US be abolished.

505
72%

119
17%

78
11%

8.  The Larimer County Democratic Party asks that Articles of Impeachment should charge George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney with violating their constitutional oaths to execute faithfully their offices to the best of their ability to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, including that George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney have acted in a manner contrary to their trust as President and Vice President, subversive of constitutional government to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the State of Colorado and of the United States.  For example, among other acts, they approved illegal wire tapping not consistent with the FISA law and they approved using torture in violation of the Geneva Conventions and the US Army field manual.

555
79%

84
12%

63
9%

9.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports (a) progressive taxation to reduce the disparities between rich and poor, (b) adequate federal funding for a social safety net that provides basic necessities for all Americans, (c) policies that address and alleviate the root causes of poverty in the US.

635
90%

26
4%

41
6%

10.  The Larimer County Democratic Party calls for the repeal of the “No Child Left Behind” Act.

633
90%

22
3%

47
7%

11.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports full funding for “Head Start”.

657
93%

12
2%

33
5%

12.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports increased funding for higher education and affordable higher education for all Colorado students.

682
97%

4
1%

16
2%

13.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports calling a statewide constitutional convention to revise the Constitution of the State of Colorado, particularly to address amendments creating T.A.B.O.R. and Gallagher limitations.

591
84%

19
3%

92
13%

14.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports federal funding for stem cell research.

670
95%

11
2%

21
3%

15.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports funding for construction of light rail and/or commuter rail transportation for the Front Range.

675
96%

6
1%

21
3%

16.  Whereas global warming is a valid and scientifically proven fact, the Larimer County Democratic Party supports local, state, and federal efforts to reduce global warming in the U. S. and worldwide.

678
97%

8
1%

16
2%

17.  Whereas world energy resources near depletion and such depletion poses a danger to the physical, economic, and social security of the world’s population, it is resolved that the Larimer County Democratic Party supports the development and promotion of alternative clean renewable energy sources.

694
98%

2
1%

6
1%

18.  Whereas the United States and Kazakhstan are the only signatory nations who have not ratified the Kyoto Protocols, it  is resolved that the Larimer County Democratic Party supports the ratification of the Kyoto Protocols by the United States.

637
91%

15
2%

50
7%

19.  Whereas mercury is known to be a neurotoxin, it is resolved that the Larimer County Democratic Party supports the any reduction of mercury pollution from all manufacturing sources, the phase out of mercury use in all products, to the extent feasible, and supports efforts to educate the public about the health dangers of mercury.

644
92%

17
2%

41
6%

20.  It is resolved that the Larimer County Democratic Party supports equal marriage rights for all couples, regardless of gender and sexual orientation, who choose to marry and share fully and equally in the rights, responsibilities, and commitments of legally recognized marriage.

636
91%

41
6%

25
3%

21.  It is resolved that the Larimer County Democratic Party supports the expansion of the current definition of civil rights and hate crime laws to include sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

665
95%

17
2%

20
3%

22. The Larimer County Democratic Party supports free, fair, and transparent elections using voter-verified paper ballots.

599
85%

36
5%

67
10%

23.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports a national set of four regional presidential primaries, one per month, to shorten and consolidate efforts the campaigns and the burden on voters.

534
76%

67
10%

101
14%

24.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports changing the Colorado eligibility rules for voters so that voters who will be 18 by the date of the general election can vote in the caucuses or primaries.

636
91%

43
6%

23
3%

25.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports eliminating the Electoral College and have the election of the President based on the popular vote.

573
82%

73
10%

56
8%

26.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports banning of the practice of push polling.

533
76%

29
4%

140
20%

27.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports public financing of campaigns at all levels of government.

583
83%

44
6%

75
11%

28.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports instant run-off voting.

481
69%

23
3%

198
28%

29.  Colorado citizens have paid the price for greedy corporate international trade agreements.  Therefore, the Larimer County Democratic Party of Colorado demands from our party platform that any future trade agreements with other nations are accountable, definable, and have enforceable labor standards to protect the rights of all workers.  We further resolve that a commitment be in place for our Democratic leaders to change corporate tax laws to punish the off shore export of American jobs.  The United States trade deficit now approaches 800 billion dollars per year, jeopardizing our economic security and putting a high risk for our children’s future in the United States.  Since the inception of these global trade agreements, the United States has had loss of jobs and destructive economic policies promoted upon the citizens.  We support trade agreements that guarantee worker protections, living wages, human rights and environmental protections.

633
94%

17
2%

22
4%

30.  Whereas, the Larimer County Democratic Party recognizes that working people are struggling to make ends meet and our middle class is disappearing; and the best opportunity working people have to get ahead economically is by uniting to bargain with their employers for better wages and benefits; and whereas, the Larimer County Democratic Party supports workers’ fundamental right to join together in a union to bargain collectively, and whereas, unions operate under fair, democratic rules and workers in Colorado cannot require anyone in their workplace to pay union fees unless 75% of workers have voted to do so.  The rules are strict enough now, and Colorado does not need an initiative that overrides a majority decision in the workplace and Whereas, the proposed initiative will lead to more government interference in business and workplaces.  No one in Colorado can be forced to join a union today, and employees are only required to pay a fee for union representation if both the employer and its employees agree.  The government should allow companies and employees to negotiate the best solution.  Whereas, if passed the “Right to Work” ballot initiative would destroy unions’ ability to be a voice on behalf of working families in Colorado, therefore, be it resolved that the Colorado Democratic Party strongly opposes the proposed “Right to Work” Constitutional Amendment; and therefore, be it resolved, that the Democratic Party supports allowing state labor law reform to remain in the hands of the Colorado General Assembly.

574
82%

31
4%

97
14%

31.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes any measure that restricts the right of employees to belong to and participate in a labor union including any measure that restricts the right of unions to bargain representation or agency fee provisions in collective bargaining contracts.

634
90%

21
3%

47
7%

32.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes any measure that limits public employee’s right to participate in a labor union including any measure that limits the deduction of dues and political contributions from employee paychecks.

610
87%

32
5%

60
8%

33.  Employers misclassify workers as “independent contractors.”  They commit violations of various laws and cause substantial harm to the Government, workers and law-abiding employers by failing to pay taxes, workers compensation, unemployment, overtime pay and other required conditions.  The Larimer County Democratic Party recognizes the middle class working people need help with tracking employers who misclassify workers and cheat, in the act of deceiving the State of Colorado Government by not paying the proper taxes and pay.  Further the moral principles and the nature of this crime come under fraud.  As a body we want state agencies to be directed to share relevant information on violations and investigations to promote effective enforcement.  We further want workers protected from employer retaliation for asserting their rights to seek enforcement of the law.  There should be a presumption of employee status by the state unless the employer can show that a worker meets the definition of an independent contractor in a legitimate manifest.

566
81%

43
6%

93
13%

34.  The Larimer County Democratic party supports efforts to end Colorado’s wait list for individuals with developmental disabilities such as, mental retardation, autism, and cerebral palsy.

615
88%

9
1%

78
11%

35. The Larimer County Democratic Party supports veterans’ health care and wants to fully fund it.

680
97%

5
1%

17
2%

36.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports peacekeeping through international cooperation and rule of law, mutual security, rather than unilateral force, nuclear disarmament, and a strengthened United Nations, while supplying international aid to third world countries and disaster areas in times of needs.

651
93%

23
3%

28
4%

37.  The Larimer County Democratic Party urges the US Congress and the administration to work together to pay off the $1.5 billion dollar debt the United States government owes to the United Nations for past dues and peacekeeping expenses which will restore America’s standing in the world community..

645
92%

16
2%

41
6%

38.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports a foreign policy based on diplomatic engagement, and we oppose the use of preemptive strikes, violence, and threats.

669
95%

17
3%

16
2%

39.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes military action against Iran. 

627
89%

20
3%

55
8%

40.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports the establishment of a US Department of Peace to focus energy and resources toward the development of democratic and non-violent solutions to international conflict. 

573
82%

72
10%

57
8%

41.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports increased and comprehensive services for all veterans including medical care, transition counseling, job placement, and educational subsidies. 

672
96%

4
1%

26
3%

42. The Larimer County Democratic Party supports a just process and equitable solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, including support for a two-state solution. 

632
90%

14
2%

56
8%

43.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes the use of torture under any circumstances, including the use of water-boarding. 

672
96%

15
2%

15
2%

44.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports applying the principles of the Geneva Convention and habeas corpus to all prisoners and detainees.

681
97%

4
1%

17
2%

45.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes the policy of rendition. 

536
76%

10
2%

156
22%

46.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports increased development aid and disaster relief to developing nations and to cities in the United States that need it, also. 

642
92%

17
2%

43
6%

47. The Larimer County Democratic Party supports the abolition of forced labor, human trafficking, and exploitation of children.

697
99%

1
0%

4
1%

48.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes the deployment of anti-ballistic missiles in eastern European and support US re-acceptance of the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty. 

604
86%

33
5%

65
9%

49.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports the Common Sense Budget Act of 2007 (H.R. 1702) to reduce wasteful defense spending and reallocate funds toward sensible priorities such as improved children’s education, increased children’s access to health care, expanded job training, and increased energy efficiency and conservation.

660
94%

11
2%

31
4%

50.  The Larimer County Democratic Party calls on the US and other signatory nations to fulfill all of the obligations of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, including substantial nuclear disarmament. 

669
75%

8
1%

25
4%

51.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq as soon as possible.

660
94%

18
2%

24
4%

52. The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes continued funding for the occupation of Iraq. 

602
86%

47
7%

53
7%

53.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports US payment of reparations to Iraq to address the destruction caused by 13 years of sanctions and the US war and occupation. 

474
68%

129
18%

99
14%

54.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports a cease fire in Iraq and an Iraqi-led peace process, including a peace conference to shape a post-occupation transition and an international peacekeeping presence if mandated by this peace process. 

656
94%

17
2%

29
4%

55.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports a multi-national effort under the auspices of the UN to restore the rule of law in Afghanistan. 

659
94%

14
2%

29
4%

56.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports the constitutional protections of civil liberties, equal rights, and individual privacy.  The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes government spying upon citizens without a specific warrant. The Larimer County Democratic Party supports the repeal of the Patriot Act.

679
97%

9
1%

14
2%

57.  To promote health and well being, the Larimer County Democratic Party supports guaranteed affordable, safe and confidential access for Colorado residents to the full range of reproductive health services to be provided without using undue burdens or unwarranted governmental intrusion.

667
95%

11
2%

24
2%

58.  The Larimer County Democratic Party stands for America’s finest ideals and core community values and rejects the politics of division and isolation efforts by any candidate for office which sows isolation, fear and xenophobia against any person or community,  including our newest members. We recognize the inappropriateness and ineffectiveness of State-level immigration regulation. The Larimer County Democratic Party calls upon Congress to enact a just, economically feasible, and humane immigration reform bill in which non-residents with families in the U.S. and no criminal record, would have a path to U.S. citizenship.  We further resolve that HIV/AIDS status not be considered as a valid criterion for the denial of visas or the granting of a viable immigrant status including where political asylum is involved.

622
89%

40
5.5%

40
5.5%

59.   The Larimer County Democratic Party resolves to harness the power of the free market in the service of our environment by putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado.

577
82%

50
7%

75
11%

60.   The Larimer County Democratic Party supports taking a firm stand to support existing laws and to further act to end the practice of aerial hunting of wolves.

604
86%

27
4%

71
10%

61.   The Larimer County Democratic Party supports a fair de-racialized criminal justice system, based on restorative justice and rehabilitation, the restoration of “habeas corpus” and the closing of Guantanamo.

630
90%

21
3%

51
7%

62.   The Larimer County Democratic Party opposes vouchers and tuition tax credits because they take public tax dollars away from public education and give them to unregulated schools; diminish the State’s already insufficient financial support for public schools; and erode the very foundation of our democracy.

601
86%

52
7%

49
7%

 63.   The Larimer County Democratic Party supports a strengthened enforcement of the threatened and endangered species programs and associated funding.

643
92%

18
2%

41
6%

64.   The Larimer County Democratic Party supports eliminating private sector design and programming of voting machines, or tallying procedures.

572
81%

49
7%

81
12%

65.   The Larimer County Democratic Party supports banning 527 issue fundraising groups.

500
71%

53
8%

149
21%

66.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports the closure of US military bases in Iraq. 

545
78%

61
9%

96
13%

67.  The Larimer County Democratic Party supports  a woman’s right to choose.

659
94%

26
4%

17
2%