Congressman Joe Neguse was the keynote speaker at the 16th Gilpin Democratic Party Art Gallery Fundraiser on August 25, 2024, at the Gilpin County Arts Association Gallery in Central
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Congressman Joe Neguse was the keynote speaker at the 16th Gilpin Democratic Party Art Gallery Fundraiser on August 25, 2024, at the Gilpin County Arts Association Gallery in Central City.
Neguse, who spoke about education at the Democratic National Convention, was warmly greeted by his old friend and mentor, retired Judge Gary Jackson.
Jackson, whose family has owned property in Gilpin County since the 1920s, was a surprise guest speaker. Jackson was inducted into the National Bar Association Fred David Gray Hall of Fame for his professional achievements and work on behalf of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
In his presentation, Neguse singled out Jackson as one of the people who encouraged him to go to CU Law School, which ultimately led to his career in politics. The two are personal friends. Neguse referred to Jackson as a trailblazer who broke barriers for him in the legal profession.
Neguse also expressed how there is a place for Americans of good faith who want to work together to solve problems regardless of their world view, where they came from, or their zip code.
Other speakers at the event included Commissioner Sandy Hollingsworth; Central City Alderman and County Commissioner candidate Jeff Aiken; Colorado House District 49 candidate Lesley Smith; Colorado State Board of Education candidate Kathy Gebhardt; 1st Judicial District Attorney Alexis King; and Colorado Democratic Party 2nd Vice Chair Scott Mangino.
The event drew elected officials from Clear Creek County and former two-term Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, and Jeanne Nicholson.
The fundraiser also featured food and drink, the band Quatro Burros, and a silent auction.
District Attorney King noted how excited she is about the nomination of a former prosecutor, Kamala Harris, for president. King added that she also starts her day reiterating that she is in court to serve the people of Colorado, and reflected on what it means to serve in public office.
It was an afternoon of greeting old friends, hearing words of encouragement, and feeling the excitement again of participating in big and small ways in another consequential election.
Contact information for the Gilpin County Democratic Party: email: gilpindemschair@gmail.com, website: gilpincountydems.org, Facebook Name; Gilpin County Democrats.
