The local CBS affiliate in Denver trailed DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry last week for a behind-the-scenes look at all that goes in to preparations for the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

We posted earlier this week about the fifth “Convention Conversations” community forum in Lakewood, Colorado.  If you couldn’t make it out on Monday, you can catch up on everything you missed right here at DemConvention.com, with video from DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry, U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter and the Q&A session that followed.

DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry talks about planning for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver and the ways in which the residents of Lakewood and surrounding communities can get involved.

U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-7) discusses his experiences at past Conventions and what Denver and Lakewood can expect from the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry and U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter answer Lakewood residents’ questions about the 2008 Democratic National Convention.  Topics include Convention speakers, housing, surrounding events and super delegates.

At our fifth community forum, DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry joined U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter, Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy and a great crowd of local Democrats and business owners in Lakewood, Colorado.  The speakers discussed the opportunities for economic benefit that the City of Lakewood faces in the run up to and during the 2008 Democratic National Convention and also outlined the many ways that Lakewood residents can become involved.  The forum took place in the new downtown Belmar area, a modern and attractive array of residences, restaurants and boutiques in Lakewood.  Leah and Congressman Perlmutter discussed the opportunities for the city as a destination for delegates and other guests during the Convention.  Click the video below to see a quick teaser of the “Convention Conversations” in Lakewood.  Additional video from the event will be available soon.  You can also see what the Associated Press had to say about the event here.



The “Convention Conversations” series was launched in Denver last September and has travelled to Pueblo, Boulder and Las Vegas in the past few months.  Blog entries and videos from past community forums can be found here.

On Monday, the “Convention Conversations” series returns to the Denver Metro area – featuring the DNCC’s own Leah Daughtry and 7th District Congressman Ed Perlmutter, who joins us today with a guest blog post...

I just want to take the time to invite people to come out to the DNCC Convention Conversation on Monday in Lakewood.   As the Representative from the 7th Congressional District, I want to encourage everyone to participate in this democratic process.  The Convention will be a way for our community to be a part of history, and to share our values and history with the world.  At the forum on Monday, we will talk about ways you can be involved with events surrounding the Convention, talk about the benefits to businesses and surrounding communities, learn more about who is going to be here and when they will be arriving, opportunities for students, and much more.  It’s a chance to ask questions and get them answered.  I’m excited our state and region has the chance to host this historic Convention.

Mark your calendar:

What: “Convention Conversations” Community Forum
Who:  DNCC CEO Leah Daughtry & U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter
Where: The Belmar Center in Lakewood - Map it
When: 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 3, 2008

Please RSVP to rsvp@demconvention.com, as space is limited.