Denver event encourages women to run for office
"When women run for office, they win just as often as men win, said Erin Hottenstein, co-founder of Colorado 50-50, a citizen group formed to promote gender parity in public life. “So, why aren’t more women in office? Because they don’t run …Once women are in office, they’re good for the system. They seek more citizen input. They tend to facilitate and encourage cooperation.” "A panel discussion, including Congresswoman Diana DeGette, State Rep. Leslie Herod and former Colora
Nominees Announced for Victory Institute’s 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award
"The first openly LGBTQ African American elected to Colorado’s state legislature, Leslie Herod is a staunch defender of the LGBTQ community. She has co-sponsored a diverse slate of legislation, tackling topics from banning conversion therapy to prison and police reform to creating child college saving accounts, and seen much of it signed into law." Read full article #LeslieHerod #LGBTQ #TammyBaldwin
Denver mayor blames President Trump for economic slowdown as he unveils tight city budget
"For example, organizers originally expected $45 million from a new sales tax for mental health and addiction services. But a weaker economy has dropped those expectations to $36 million for the year, according to Rep. Leslie Herod, a leader of the “Caring 4 Denver” effort." Read full article #LeslieHerod #Caring4Denver #mentalhealth #BoldlyForward
Colorado Gambles on Proposition DD, to Legalize Sports Betting
“Who are you betting on?” Representative Leslie Herod asked House Majority Leader Alec Garnett at a House Finance Committee hearing in April." Read full article #LeslieHerod #PropDD #LegalizedSportsBetting #Gambling #GovernorPolis #TABOR #Water
