December 18, 2007 10:11 PM UTC

Polis Gets the Lead Out

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• by: Colorado Pols

CD-2 candidate Jared Polis is offering free tests for lead and other harmful chemicals in children’s toys at his campaign headquarters this Thursday, and at the Boulder Public Library on Friday.

We actually think this is kind of novel: providing a public service on a timely issue, giving constituents a chance to meet Polis in a friendly setting, and a press release that doesn’t crap all over itself trying to conjure something from nothing (follows).

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

For Further Information Contact:

Wanda James

(303) 381-0121

Wanda@PolisForCongress.com

POLIS CAMPAIGN INVITES PUBLIC TO TEST THEIR CHILDREN’S TOYS FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Free testing to be held in Boulder and Adams Counties this Thursday and Friday.

Boulder, CO — Second Congressional Candidate Jared Polis invites concerned parents to test their holiday toys for the harmful chemicals lead and cadmium before their children open their presents this holiday season.

Parents will be able to test their children’s toys on-site using X-ray fluorescence to test for chemicals such as lead that can cause brain damage, organ failure, and death in children.  The Polis Campaign will be offering the free testing at the following locations on Thursday and Friday of this week:

Adams County: Polis for Congress Adams County Headquarters

Thursday, Dec 20th

3:00-6:00pm

11455 N. Washington Avenue, Unit K

Northglenn, CO 80233

Boulder County: Boulder Public Library

Friday, Dec 21st

3:00-6:00pm

Boulder Creek Community Meeting room

1000 Canyon Blvd

Boulder CO 80302

Recently, many of our children’s toys have been recalled by foreign manufacturers after harmful chemicals were found in their products.  However, many contaminated toys remain on the market, according to local and national environmental and consumer protection groups.  

“Our Administration has proven time and again that the importation of harmful toys is of little concern to them.  Our children are the future of this country and we have the responsibility to protect them,” said Polis.  “The testing is free, convenient and fast.  I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to protect your children from harmful toys this holiday season.”  

For more information about the Polis Campaign, including what congress can do to improve the safety of toys, please visit www.polisforcongress.com.  

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