League task force to host primary election reform study meetings; March deadlines set

The League of Women Voters Colorado task force discussed next steps and scheduling for a statewide primary election reform study, naming Marcus Ogren as the study lead and setting near‑term internal deadlines.

Celeste (S2) told the group that organizers discussed a target of March 15 to complete a final study report and March 30 to have consensus questions ready for membership consideration. "The date that was talked about... was March 15 for having the final report done," she said, and members discussed convening informational and consensus meetings via Zoom to allow statewide participation.

Participants outlined the League’s study process: the draft study and position questions are distributed in advance, members attend statewide meetings to deliberate, and the League seeks consensus before adopting an advocacy position. The task force suggested scheduling a presentation for an upcoming ABM meeting and discussed potential presenters including Peggy, Holly and Andrea, with Celeste and other elections team members offered as presenters or backups.

Members also discussed coordinating study review with internal teams: Celeste said the study should be reviewed by the League’s action and advocacy team and run by political parties for feedback on substantive questions prior to broader public circulation. The group agreed outreach to county league chapters and targeted educational presentations would help prepare members statewide for a consensus decision.

The task force ended by confirming logistics for follow‑up: circulating the distribution list, confirming presenters for March/April meetings and reconvening to finalize dates and materials.