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October 26, 2020

Election 2020: The most important thing you can do is exercise your right to vote!

IECRM cares about Workforce Development, Labor & Employment Issues, and Economic & Infrastructure Investments. Another thing we care about is Voting.

The IECRM Government Relations Committee and Board of Directors work throughout the year on policy and advocacy issues that impact the construction industry, electrical trade and general business. The Committee has been active this year getting to know legislative candidates and understanding the impacts of initiatives on the 2020 ballot.

The IECRM 2020 Election Guide serves as an education resource for our more than 250 trade association electrical contractor member companies, industry partners and their employees. The goal is to ensure that the electrical contracting industry voice – and individual voice – is heard and counted as we cast our ballots for candidates and initiatives in the 2020 federal, state and local elections.

The IECRM 2020 Election Guide Contains five sections: 

  • Voting in Colorado
  • Ballot Initiatives
  • Legislative Candidate Endorsements
  • PAC Fund
  • Post-Election Next Steps

Important Dates for Voting in Colorado:

Monday, October 9 – Ballots were mailed to voters.

Monday, October 26 – Last suggested day to return a ballot through the mail. After this date, voters should visit a drop box or vote center to drop off their ballot.

Tuesday, November 3 – Ballot drop-off locations open until 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3 – Election Day Polls will be open to vote in person 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

*In Colorado you can register to vote – in person – on Election Day*

Locations for ballot drop boxes and Voter Service & Polling Centers can be found here.

If you return your ballot via mail, make sure to affix postage. All ballots must be received by 7 PM on Election Day: Tuesday, November 3. Postmarks do not count. 

Mail in ballot FAQs can be found here.

Voting in Colorado 

The Office of the Colorado Secretary of State is the primary resource on election and voting laws in Colorado. Use the website to check your voter registration, register to vote or preview your ballot to research candidates or issues you will be voting on locally. https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/electionInfo.html

 

Register to Vote as a New Voter:

https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/verifyNewVoter.xhtml

 

Check your Registration:

https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml

 

View Your Sample Ballot:

https://myballot.sos.colorado.gov/app/home

 

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.