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Dr. Denise Vargas is running for Arvada City Council At Large. Vargas is a mental health professional with experience working in correctional mental health with some of the most vulnerable populations in Colorado. She has experience addressing some of the systemic issues involved in homelessness. Vargas hopes to bring her doctorate in clinical psychology to the city council’s approach to supporting our unhoused neighbors. Vargas is running to improve roads and infrastructure, public safety, and housing affordability.
Also running is Michael Griffith.
For her desire to improve Arvada and endorsements, Dr. Denise Vargas is the progressive choice for Arvada City Council At Large.
Dr. Denise Vargas is running for Arvada City Council At Large. Vargas is a mental health professional with experience working in correctional mental health with some of the most vulnerable populations in Colorado. She has experience addressing some of the systemic issues involved in homelessness. Vargas hopes to bring her doctorate in clinical psychology to the city council’s approach to supporting our unhoused neighbors. Vargas is running to improve roads and infrastructure, public safety, and housing affordability.
Also running is Michael Griffith.
For her desire to improve Arvada and endorsements, Dr. Denise Vargas is the progressive choice for Arvada City Council At Large.
Dr. Denise Vargas is running for Arvada City Council At Large. Vargas is a mental health professional with experience working in correctional mental health with some of the most vulnerable populations in Colorado. She has experience addressing some of the systemic issues involved in homelessness. Vargas hopes to bring her doctorate in clinical psychology to the city council’s approach to supporting our unhoused neighbors. Vargas is running to improve roads and infrastructure, public safety, and housing affordability.
Also running is Michael Griffith.
For her desire to improve Arvada and endorsements, Dr. Denise Vargas is the progressive choice for Arvada City Council At Large.
Alli Jackson is running for Aurora City Council At Large. Jackson is a social worker and lifelong Aurora resident. In her professional life she advocates for mental health access and community solutions and hopes to bring those values to the city council as well. Jackson is also a foster mom and knows the importance of youth empowerment. As a council member, Jackson will support public services like recreation and childcare programs to address the burden on Aurora's families. She will aim to improve public health by working on sustainable solutions for both the climate and those experiencing homelessness. Jackson is the child of an immigrant and is dedicated to protecting the 21% of Aurora's population that are immigrants. Progressively minded towards all of Aurora's biggest challenges, Alli Jackson is a strong choice for Council Member At-Large.
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate that progressives would want to avoid. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputations of Latino residents as well as to the city of Aurora at large. Last year, she was also discovered to have sent a series of explicit and abusive text messages to her fellow board members. Jurinsky is known as a bully who has threatened council members and city staff in order to get her way.
Voters should select two candidates for the at-large seat and Alli Jackson is a strong choice for the progressive vote.
Alli Jackson is running for Aurora City Council At Large. Jackson is a social worker and lifelong Aurora resident. In her professional life she advocates for mental health access and community solutions and hopes to bring those values to the city council as well. Jackson is also a foster mom and knows the importance of youth empowerment. As a council member, Jackson will support public services like recreation and childcare programs to address the burden on Aurora's families. She will aim to improve public health by working on sustainable solutions for both the climate and those experiencing homelessness. Jackson is the child of an immigrant and is dedicated to protecting the 21% of Aurora's population that are immigrants. Progressively minded towards all of Aurora's biggest challenges, Alli Jackson is a strong choice for Council Member At-Large.
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate that progressives would want to avoid. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputations of Latino residents as well as to the city of Aurora at large. Last year, she was also discovered to have sent a series of explicit and abusive text messages to her fellow board members. Jurinsky is known as a bully who has threatened council members and city staff in order to get her way.
Voters should select two candidates for the at-large seat and Alli Jackson is a strong choice for the progressive vote.
Alli Jackson is running for Aurora City Council At Large. Jackson is a social worker and lifelong Aurora resident. In her professional life she advocates for mental health access and community solutions and hopes to bring those values to the city council as well. Jackson is also a foster mom and knows the importance of youth empowerment. As a council member, Jackson will support public services like recreation and childcare programs to address the burden on Aurora's families. She will aim to improve public health by working on sustainable solutions for both the climate and those experiencing homelessness. Jackson is the child of an immigrant and is dedicated to protecting the 21% of Aurora's population that are immigrants. Progressively minded towards all of Aurora's biggest challenges, Alli Jackson is a strong choice for Council Member At-Large.
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate that progressives would want to avoid. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputations of Latino residents as well as to the city of Aurora at large. Last year, she was also discovered to have sent a series of explicit and abusive text messages to her fellow board members. Jurinsky is known as a bully who has threatened council members and city staff in order to get her way.
Voters should select two candidates for the at-large seat and Alli Jackson is a strong choice for the progressive vote.
Lauren Folkerts is running for reelection to Boulder City Council. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem and outside of council, works as an architect. Folkerts hopes to continue to work on Boulder’s most pressing issues such as climate change, inequity, and the housing crisis. She helped lead efforts to raise minimum wage, reform land use, and pass the nation’s first embodied carbon building code. Folkerts is an advocate for the people and nature that make Boulder so special. She is dedicated to supporting quality of life and economic prosperity for all. Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, Nicole Speer, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Lauren Folkerts is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Lauren Folkerts is running for reelection to Boulder City Council. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem and outside of council, works as an architect. Folkerts hopes to continue to work on Boulder’s most pressing issues such as climate change, inequity, and the housing crisis. She helped lead efforts to raise minimum wage, reform land use, and pass the nation’s first embodied carbon building code. Folkerts is an advocate for the people and nature that make Boulder so special. She is dedicated to supporting quality of life and economic prosperity for all. Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, Nicole Speer, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Lauren Folkerts is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Lauren Folkerts is running for reelection to Boulder City Council. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem and outside of council, works as an architect. Folkerts hopes to continue to work on Boulder’s most pressing issues such as climate change, inequity, and the housing crisis. She helped lead efforts to raise minimum wage, reform land use, and pass the nation’s first embodied carbon building code. Folkerts is an advocate for the people and nature that make Boulder so special. She is dedicated to supporting quality of life and economic prosperity for all. Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, Nicole Speer, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Lauren Folkerts is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Nicole Speer is running for reelection to the Boulder City Council. She was originally elected in 2021. Speer is a scientist who, like many of us, is facing unemployment due to federal funding cuts to government science programs. As a council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, Speer worked on creating financial security in Boulder through renter protections and raising the city’s minimum wage. She is dedicated to expanding housing services and addressing barriers to stability to thwart homelessness. Speer hopes to create a budget that reflects what Boulderites care about including nature and the environment, public spaces, civil liberties, and pedestrian and bike infrastructure. Speer is an advocate for the community and the power of municipal government.
Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Lauren Folkerts, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Nicole Speer is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Nicole Speer is running for reelection to the Boulder City Council. She was originally elected in 2021. Speer is a scientist who, like many of us, is facing unemployment due to federal funding cuts to government science programs. As a council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, Speer worked on creating financial security in Boulder through renter protections and raising the city’s minimum wage. She is dedicated to expanding housing services and addressing barriers to stability to thwart homelessness. Speer hopes to create a budget that reflects what Boulderites care about including nature and the environment, public spaces, civil liberties, and pedestrian and bike infrastructure. Speer is an advocate for the community and the power of municipal government.
Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Lauren Folkerts, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Nicole Speer is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Nicole Speer is running for reelection to the Boulder City Council. She was originally elected in 2021. Speer is a scientist who, like many of us, is facing unemployment due to federal funding cuts to government science programs. As a council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, Speer worked on creating financial security in Boulder through renter protections and raising the city’s minimum wage. She is dedicated to expanding housing services and addressing barriers to stability to thwart homelessness. Speer hopes to create a budget that reflects what Boulderites care about including nature and the environment, public spaces, civil liberties, and pedestrian and bike infrastructure. Speer is an advocate for the community and the power of municipal government.
Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Lauren Folkerts, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Nicole Speer is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Kristi Douglas is running for Council Member At-Large of the Commerce City City Council. As an activist and advocate, Douglas hopes to continue to stand up for the people of Commerce City in this municipal role. Douglas will aim to protect from exploitative development projects and the continued harm of the fossil fuel industry. Douglas wants to support youth involvement in order to develop a successful future. She is concerned with addressing environmental injustice and racism at the hands of the Suncor plant. Douglas sees bright things for Commerce City’s future through empowering the community and investing in all the city has to offer, from open space to diversity.
Voters should select two candidates for the At-Large seat. Kristi Douglas is one of the progressive choices for Commerce City City Council.
Kristi Douglas is running for Council Member At-Large of the Commerce City City Council. As an activist and advocate, Douglas hopes to continue to stand up for the people of Commerce City in this municipal role. Douglas will aim to protect from exploitative development projects and the continued harm of the fossil fuel industry. Douglas wants to support youth involvement in order to develop a successful future. She is concerned with addressing environmental injustice and racism at the hands of the Suncor plant. Douglas sees bright things for Commerce City’s future through empowering the community and investing in all the city has to offer, from open space to diversity.
Voters should select two candidates for the At-Large seat. Kristi Douglas is one of the progressive choices for Commerce City City Council.
Kristi Douglas is running for Council Member At-Large of the Commerce City City Council. As an activist and advocate, Douglas hopes to continue to stand up for the people of Commerce City in this municipal role. Douglas will aim to protect from exploitative development projects and the continued harm of the fossil fuel industry. Douglas wants to support youth involvement in order to develop a successful future. She is concerned with addressing environmental injustice and racism at the hands of the Suncor plant. Douglas sees bright things for Commerce City’s future through empowering the community and investing in all the city has to offer, from open space to diversity.
Voters should select two candidates for the At-Large seat. Kristi Douglas is one of the progressive choices for Commerce City City Council.
Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is running for Mayor of Longmont. She is an involved and fierce advocate who began her experience in policy as an educator involved with the teachers union and the TBD Initiative. She has served as a delegate for the Colorado Education Association and on the Colorado Education Association Equity Council for Race and Culture. Hidalgo-Fahring previously served two successful terms as a member of the Longmont City Council. During her previous tenures she lobbied for expanded RTD access, accessible housing, and investment in mental health programs. Hidalgo-Fahring hopes to continue working on such projects as well as developing economic vitality, youth programming, and diverse decision making.
Hidalgo-Fahring is opposed by Diane Crist, Sarah Levinson, and Shakeel Dalal.
Hidalgo-Fahring is the progressive choice for Longmont Mayor. She has a powerful progressive platform and an existing resume of successful work for the city of Longmont.
Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is running for Mayor of Longmont. She is an involved and fierce advocate who began her experience in policy as an educator involved with the teachers union and the TBD Initiative. She has served as a delegate for the Colorado Education Association and on the Colorado Education Association Equity Council for Race and Culture. Hidalgo-Fahring previously served two successful terms as a member of the Longmont City Council. During her previous tenures she lobbied for expanded RTD access, accessible housing, and investment in mental health programs. Hidalgo-Fahring hopes to continue working on such projects as well as developing economic vitality, youth programming, and diverse decision making.
Hidalgo-Fahring is opposed by Diane Crist, Sarah Levinson, and Shakeel Dalal.
Hidalgo-Fahring is the progressive choice for Longmont Mayor. She has a powerful progressive platform and an existing resume of successful work for the city of Longmont.
Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is running for Mayor of Longmont. She is an involved and fierce advocate who began her experience in policy as an educator involved with the teachers union and the TBD Initiative. She has served as a delegate for the Colorado Education Association and on the Colorado Education Association Equity Council for Race and Culture. Hidalgo-Fahring previously served two successful terms as a member of the Longmont City Council. During her previous tenures she lobbied for expanded RTD access, accessible housing, and investment in mental health programs. Hidalgo-Fahring hopes to continue working on such projects as well as developing economic vitality, youth programming, and diverse decision making.
Hidalgo-Fahring is opposed by Diane Crist, Sarah Levinson, and Shakeel Dalal.
Hidalgo-Fahring is the progressive choice for Longmont Mayor. She has a powerful progressive platform and an existing resume of successful work for the city of Longmont.
Crystal Prieto is running for Longmont City Council At Large. Prieto has an extensive resume in public service having worked in non-profits, schools, and local government. She hopes to bring both her professional and lived experiences to the municipal level to better the lives of everyone in Longmont. Prieto will focus on increasing housing access, responsible spending, and supporting small businesses. She hopes to take a systemic approach to these issues in order to create long term solutions that strike at the heart of what needs fixing. Public safety, mental and physical health, transportation, and environmental protections are also concerns for Prieto’s campaign.
Also running are Jake Marsing, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler. Voters are asked to vote for two candidates.
Dedicated to addressing systemic inequality and intersectional issues, Crystal Prieto is a strong progressive choice Longmont can feel confident in.
Crystal Prieto is running for Longmont City Council At Large. Prieto has an extensive resume in public service having worked in non-profits, schools, and local government. She hopes to bring both her professional and lived experiences to the municipal level to better the lives of everyone in Longmont. Prieto will focus on increasing housing access, responsible spending, and supporting small businesses. She hopes to take a systemic approach to these issues in order to create long term solutions that strike at the heart of what needs fixing. Public safety, mental and physical health, transportation, and environmental protections are also concerns for Prieto’s campaign.
Also running are Jake Marsing, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler. Voters are asked to vote for two candidates.
Dedicated to addressing systemic inequality and intersectional issues, Crystal Prieto is a strong progressive choice Longmont can feel confident in.
Crystal Prieto is running for Longmont City Council At Large. Prieto has an extensive resume in public service having worked in non-profits, schools, and local government. She hopes to bring both her professional and lived experiences to the municipal level to better the lives of everyone in Longmont. Prieto will focus on increasing housing access, responsible spending, and supporting small businesses. She hopes to take a systemic approach to these issues in order to create long term solutions that strike at the heart of what needs fixing. Public safety, mental and physical health, transportation, and environmental protections are also concerns for Prieto’s campaign.
Also running are Jake Marsing, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler. Voters are asked to vote for two candidates.
Dedicated to addressing systemic inequality and intersectional issues, Crystal Prieto is a strong progressive choice Longmont can feel confident in.
Jake Marsing is running for Longmont City Council. Jake is a fourth generation Longmont resident, advocate, and teacher. Marsing is running to be a voice for working class families. He hopes to find progressive solutions to early childhood education access and sustainable growth projects. Marsing is dedicated to defending the environment, supporting living wages, and protecting immigrant communities in Longmont. He believes in a “Longmont for everyone,” where public safety needs are met, diversity is welcome, and a high quality of life is ensured across the board.
Also running are Crystal Prieto, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler.
Voters are asked to vote for no more than two candidates. Jake Marsing is a progressive choice for Longmont due to his experience in advocacy and policy and progressive positions on homelessness, immigration, and labor.
Jake Marsing is running for Longmont City Council. Jake is a fourth generation Longmont resident, advocate, and teacher. Marsing is running to be a voice for working class families. He hopes to find progressive solutions to early childhood education access and sustainable growth projects. Marsing is dedicated to defending the environment, supporting living wages, and protecting immigrant communities in Longmont. He believes in a “Longmont for everyone,” where public safety needs are met, diversity is welcome, and a high quality of life is ensured across the board.
Also running are Crystal Prieto, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler.
Voters are asked to vote for no more than two candidates. Jake Marsing is a progressive choice for Longmont due to his experience in advocacy and policy and progressive positions on homelessness, immigration, and labor.
Jake Marsing is running for Longmont City Council. Jake is a fourth generation Longmont resident, advocate, and teacher. Marsing is running to be a voice for working class families. He hopes to find progressive solutions to early childhood education access and sustainable growth projects. Marsing is dedicated to defending the environment, supporting living wages, and protecting immigrant communities in Longmont. He believes in a “Longmont for everyone,” where public safety needs are met, diversity is welcome, and a high quality of life is ensured across the board.
Also running are Crystal Prieto, Alex, Kalkhofer, John Lembke, Reigan Sage, and Steven Altshuler.
Voters are asked to vote for no more than two candidates. Jake Marsing is a progressive choice for Longmont due to his experience in advocacy and policy and progressive positions on homelessness, immigration, and labor.
Selena Ruiz Gomez is running for Pueblo City Councilor At-Large. Gomez is a mental health professional with years of experience from non-profits to individual therapy. Gomez understands the interconnected nature of some of Pueblo's biggest problems, from the environment to accessible housing. Gomez will support sustainable economic development and public safety solutions. Each of these pillars will also contribute to addressing the homelessness crisis in Pueblo. Gomez is a dedicated public servant with eyes on Pueblo’s future.
Also running are Nathan Harper, Tom Croshal, Brett Boston, Evans Audan Gonzales Garcia, Regina Maestri, and Colleen Grahek-Clark.
With a mind towards the intersectional nature of Pueblo’s challenges, Selena Ruiz Gomez is the progressive choice for City Councilor At Large.
Selena Ruiz Gomez is running for Pueblo City Councilor At-Large. Gomez is a mental health professional with years of experience from non-profits to individual therapy. Gomez understands the interconnected nature of some of Pueblo's biggest problems, from the environment to accessible housing. Gomez will support sustainable economic development and public safety solutions. Each of these pillars will also contribute to addressing the homelessness crisis in Pueblo. Gomez is a dedicated public servant with eyes on Pueblo’s future.
Also running are Nathan Harper, Tom Croshal, Brett Boston, Evans Audan Gonzales Garcia, Regina Maestri, and Colleen Grahek-Clark.
With a mind towards the intersectional nature of Pueblo’s challenges, Selena Ruiz Gomez is the progressive choice for City Councilor At Large.
Selena Ruiz Gomez is running for Pueblo City Councilor At-Large. Gomez is a mental health professional with years of experience from non-profits to individual therapy. Gomez understands the interconnected nature of some of Pueblo's biggest problems, from the environment to accessible housing. Gomez will support sustainable economic development and public safety solutions. Each of these pillars will also contribute to addressing the homelessness crisis in Pueblo. Gomez is a dedicated public servant with eyes on Pueblo’s future.
Also running are Nathan Harper, Tom Croshal, Brett Boston, Evans Audan Gonzales Garcia, Regina Maestri, and Colleen Grahek-Clark.
With a mind towards the intersectional nature of Pueblo’s challenges, Selena Ruiz Gomez is the progressive choice for City Councilor At Large.
Gianina Horton is running for Ward 1 council member of the Aurora City Council. Horton is a criminal justice professional who has worked hard to develop community oriented reforms and paths to justice. She has the experience necessary to be able to adequately address public safety and crime concerns in Aurora. Horton supports compassionate, accepting, and legal approaches to immigration policy. Horton hopes to see an Aurora that is empowered, hopeful, and welcoming for all its residents, both new and established. Pillars of Horton’s platform include increasing police transparency and accountability, improving affordable housing, zoning reforms, and providing public service support.
Also running for Ward 1 are Stephen Elkins and Reid Hettich.
Gianina Horton is the progressive choice for Aurora Ward 1 based on her progressive ideals and numerous endorsements from progressive non-profit groups.
Gianina Horton is running for Ward 1 council member of the Aurora City Council. Horton is a criminal justice professional who has worked hard to develop community oriented reforms and paths to justice. She has the experience necessary to be able to adequately address public safety and crime concerns in Aurora. Horton supports compassionate, accepting, and legal approaches to immigration policy. Horton hopes to see an Aurora that is empowered, hopeful, and welcoming for all its residents, both new and established. Pillars of Horton’s platform include increasing police transparency and accountability, improving affordable housing, zoning reforms, and providing public service support.
Also running for Ward 1 are Stephen Elkins and Reid Hettich.
Gianina Horton is the progressive choice for Aurora Ward 1 based on her progressive ideals and numerous endorsements from progressive non-profit groups.
Gianina Horton is running for Ward 1 council member of the Aurora City Council. Horton is a criminal justice professional who has worked hard to develop community oriented reforms and paths to justice. She has the experience necessary to be able to adequately address public safety and crime concerns in Aurora. Horton supports compassionate, accepting, and legal approaches to immigration policy. Horton hopes to see an Aurora that is empowered, hopeful, and welcoming for all its residents, both new and established. Pillars of Horton’s platform include increasing police transparency and accountability, improving affordable housing, zoning reforms, and providing public service support.
Also running for Ward 1 are Stephen Elkins and Reid Hettich.
Gianina Horton is the progressive choice for Aurora Ward 1 based on her progressive ideals and numerous endorsements from progressive non-profit groups.
Amy Wiles is running for the Aurora City Council as council member for Ward II. Wiles is an active community member working with the City of Aurora Human Relations board and the Community Advisory Council for the Aurora Police Department. She also volunteers with the Special Olympics and Big Brothers and Sisters of America. Wiles is dedicated to continuing her work with community transparency, food insecurity issues, and community engagement. Wiles believes in the strength of the diversity of Aurora and wants to reframe narratives surrounding homelessness, immigration, and youth programming.
Opposing Wiles is incumbent Steve Sundberg. While serving on the Aurora city council, Sundberg has championed a “tough love” campaign against homelessness; seeking bans against panhandling and camping over systemic support programs. Sundberg is outspoken in his support of the Aurora police department and proposes further funding.
With her dedication to diversity and accountability, Amy Wiles is the clear progressive choice for Ward II of the Aurora City Council.
Amy Wiles is running for the Aurora City Council as council member for Ward II. Wiles is an active community member working with the City of Aurora Human Relations board and the Community Advisory Council for the Aurora Police Department. She also volunteers with the Special Olympics and Big Brothers and Sisters of America. Wiles is dedicated to continuing her work with community transparency, food insecurity issues, and community engagement. Wiles believes in the strength of the diversity of Aurora and wants to reframe narratives surrounding homelessness, immigration, and youth programming.
Opposing Wiles is incumbent Steve Sundberg. While serving on the Aurora city council, Sundberg has championed a “tough love” campaign against homelessness; seeking bans against panhandling and camping over systemic support programs. Sundberg is outspoken in his support of the Aurora police department and proposes further funding.
With her dedication to diversity and accountability, Amy Wiles is the clear progressive choice for Ward II of the Aurora City Council.
Amy Wiles is running for the Aurora City Council as council member for Ward II. Wiles is an active community member working with the City of Aurora Human Relations board and the Community Advisory Council for the Aurora Police Department. She also volunteers with the Special Olympics and Big Brothers and Sisters of America. Wiles is dedicated to continuing her work with community transparency, food insecurity issues, and community engagement. Wiles believes in the strength of the diversity of Aurora and wants to reframe narratives surrounding homelessness, immigration, and youth programming.
Opposing Wiles is incumbent Steve Sundberg. While serving on the Aurora city council, Sundberg has championed a “tough love” campaign against homelessness; seeking bans against panhandling and camping over systemic support programs. Sundberg is outspoken in his support of the Aurora police department and proposes further funding.
With her dedication to diversity and accountability, Amy Wiles is the clear progressive choice for Ward II of the Aurora City Council.
Lucy Molina is running for Ward 1 of the Commerce City Council. Molina is an environmental activist and serves on the Adams 14 School Board. Living next to the Suncor refinery, Molina has been outspoken on the environmental and health impacts of the plant that disproportionately impact people of color in Ward 1. Molina wants to be a voice for the 75% of Ward 1 that are Hispanic and/or Latino. She hopes to continue to fight special interest groups and promote quality of life for Commerce City. Other important issues for Molina include strengthening public schools, improving public safety, and ensuring equal opportunity for all families.
Also running are Jose Guardiola and Jake Jacobson.
A fierce environmentalist and activist, Lucy Molina is the clear progressive choice for Commerce City Ward 1.
Lucy Molina is running for Ward 1 of the Commerce City Council. Molina is an environmental activist and serves on the Adams 14 School Board. Living next to the Suncor refinery, Molina has been outspoken on the environmental and health impacts of the plant that disproportionately impact people of color in Ward 1. Molina wants to be a voice for the 75% of Ward 1 that are Hispanic and/or Latino. She hopes to continue to fight special interest groups and promote quality of life for Commerce City. Other important issues for Molina include strengthening public schools, improving public safety, and ensuring equal opportunity for all families.
Also running are Jose Guardiola and Jake Jacobson.
A fierce environmentalist and activist, Lucy Molina is the clear progressive choice for Commerce City Ward 1.
Lucy Molina is running for Ward 1 of the Commerce City Council. Molina is an environmental activist and serves on the Adams 14 School Board. Living next to the Suncor refinery, Molina has been outspoken on the environmental and health impacts of the plant that disproportionately impact people of color in Ward 1. Molina wants to be a voice for the 75% of Ward 1 that are Hispanic and/or Latino. She hopes to continue to fight special interest groups and promote quality of life for Commerce City. Other important issues for Molina include strengthening public schools, improving public safety, and ensuring equal opportunity for all families.
Also running are Jose Guardiola and Jake Jacobson.
A fierce environmentalist and activist, Lucy Molina is the clear progressive choice for Commerce City Ward 1.
John Alge is running for council member of the Thornton City Council Ward 2. Alge is an Army veteran and a retired Postal Service worker. Agle is dedicated to fighting hunger in his community, having volunteered with food banks and organized food drives for over a decade. He currently serves on the Thornton Active Adult Advisory Board and previously on the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council with the Pride Subcommittee. He is dedicated to leading with compassion to support families, workers, and all that makes Thornton wonderful.
Also running for this position are Eric Montoya and Rebecca Burner.
PNC recognizes John Agle as a quality progressive choice for Ward 2 of Thornton.
John Alge is running for council member of the Thornton City Council Ward 2. Alge is an Army veteran and a retired Postal Service worker. Agle is dedicated to fighting hunger in his community, having volunteered with food banks and organized food drives for over a decade. He currently serves on the Thornton Active Adult Advisory Board and previously on the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council with the Pride Subcommittee. He is dedicated to leading with compassion to support families, workers, and all that makes Thornton wonderful.
Also running for this position are Eric Montoya and Rebecca Burner.
PNC recognizes John Agle as a quality progressive choice for Ward 2 of Thornton.
John Alge is running for council member of the Thornton City Council Ward 2. Alge is an Army veteran and a retired Postal Service worker. Agle is dedicated to fighting hunger in his community, having volunteered with food banks and organized food drives for over a decade. He currently serves on the Thornton Active Adult Advisory Board and previously on the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council with the Pride Subcommittee. He is dedicated to leading with compassion to support families, workers, and all that makes Thornton wonderful.
Also running for this position are Eric Montoya and Rebecca Burner.
PNC recognizes John Agle as a quality progressive choice for Ward 2 of Thornton.
Kristin Mallory is running for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. Mallory is a lawyer with experience in federal agencies and political advocacy. She previously served as Chair of the Arapahoe County Democratic Party where she helped expand voter access and build and more representative political process. Mallory is highly involved in the APS community having coached middle school volleyball and volunteered with several education and youth involvement organizations. Mallory hopes to find paths to success for students and improve both economic and academic outcomes. She will also work to protect children regardless of immigration status or identity, making schools a truly safe space to learn and grow. Mallory will work on empowering teachers and managing the district’s budget.
Also running are Dr. Anne Keke,Tremain Duncan, Tapsuru Ba, Gayla Charrier, Hendrix Lewis, Kristin Mallory, and Nino Pepper.
Dedicated to progress and supporting education, Kristin Mallory is the progressive choice for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education.
Kristin Mallory is running for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. Mallory is a lawyer with experience in federal agencies and political advocacy. She previously served as Chair of the Arapahoe County Democratic Party where she helped expand voter access and build and more representative political process. Mallory is highly involved in the APS community having coached middle school volleyball and volunteered with several education and youth involvement organizations. Mallory hopes to find paths to success for students and improve both economic and academic outcomes. She will also work to protect children regardless of immigration status or identity, making schools a truly safe space to learn and grow. Mallory will work on empowering teachers and managing the district’s budget.
Also running are Dr. Anne Keke,Tremain Duncan, Tapsuru Ba, Gayla Charrier, Hendrix Lewis, Kristin Mallory, and Nino Pepper.
Dedicated to progress and supporting education, Kristin Mallory is the progressive choice for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education.
Kristin Mallory is running for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. Mallory is a lawyer with experience in federal agencies and political advocacy. She previously served as Chair of the Arapahoe County Democratic Party where she helped expand voter access and build and more representative political process. Mallory is highly involved in the APS community having coached middle school volleyball and volunteered with several education and youth involvement organizations. Mallory hopes to find paths to success for students and improve both economic and academic outcomes. She will also work to protect children regardless of immigration status or identity, making schools a truly safe space to learn and grow. Mallory will work on empowering teachers and managing the district’s budget.
Also running are Dr. Anne Keke,Tremain Duncan, Tapsuru Ba, Gayla Charrier, Hendrix Lewis, Kristin Mallory, and Nino Pepper.
Dedicated to progress and supporting education, Kristin Mallory is the progressive choice for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education.
Kelly Denzler is the progressive choice for the District G seat of the Douglas County School Board. Denzler is a third generation educator and holds a Masters of Education in Educational leadership. She has experience in classrooms, leadership, and, now, in curriculum and resource publishing. Denzler is running to support and sustain educators, facilitate access to high-quality learning, and improve relationship building between families, schools, and communities.
Opposing Denzler is Steve Vail, a member of the conservative leaning Common Sense slate. He does not have his own website. The Common Sense slate cites “biological sex” and parental involvement in curriculum and class materials as important issues for Douglas County School District. No one on the slate has experience as an educator.
With her wealth of experience and upholding of progressive values, voters can count on Kelly Denzler as the progressive choice for District G of the Douglas County School District Board.
Kelly Denzler is the progressive choice for the District G seat of the Douglas County School Board. Denzler is a third generation educator and holds a Masters of Education in Educational leadership. She has experience in classrooms, leadership, and, now, in curriculum and resource publishing. Denzler is running to support and sustain educators, facilitate access to high-quality learning, and improve relationship building between families, schools, and communities.
Opposing Denzler is Steve Vail, a member of the conservative leaning Common Sense slate. He does not have his own website. The Common Sense slate cites “biological sex” and parental involvement in curriculum and class materials as important issues for Douglas County School District. No one on the slate has experience as an educator.
With her wealth of experience and upholding of progressive values, voters can count on Kelly Denzler as the progressive choice for District G of the Douglas County School District Board.
Kelly Denzler is the progressive choice for the District G seat of the Douglas County School Board. Denzler is a third generation educator and holds a Masters of Education in Educational leadership. She has experience in classrooms, leadership, and, now, in curriculum and resource publishing. Denzler is running to support and sustain educators, facilitate access to high-quality learning, and improve relationship building between families, schools, and communities.
Opposing Denzler is Steve Vail, a member of the conservative leaning Common Sense slate. He does not have his own website. The Common Sense slate cites “biological sex” and parental involvement in curriculum and class materials as important issues for Douglas County School District. No one on the slate has experience as an educator.
With her wealth of experience and upholding of progressive values, voters can count on Kelly Denzler as the progressive choice for District G of the Douglas County School District Board.
Coronda Ziegler is running for Poudre School Board District D. With a PhD in Education, Zeigler is dedicated to youth empowerment and success. She has served as a member of the CSU Student Success Leadership Team, City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission, and Intercultural Community Builder Board. Ziegler hopes to support safe learning environments, invest in the future the district and its students, and empower staff and teachers. She envisions a transparent and communicative school district that uplifts every aspect of education.
Also running is Tom Griggs.
Coronda Ziegler is a strong progressive choice for Poudre School Board District D.
Coronda Ziegler is running for Poudre School Board District D. With a PhD in Education, Zeigler is dedicated to youth empowerment and success. She has served as a member of the CSU Student Success Leadership Team, City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission, and Intercultural Community Builder Board. Ziegler hopes to support safe learning environments, invest in the future the district and its students, and empower staff and teachers. She envisions a transparent and communicative school district that uplifts every aspect of education.
Also running is Tom Griggs.
Coronda Ziegler is a strong progressive choice for Poudre School Board District D.
Coronda Ziegler is running for Poudre School Board District D. With a PhD in Education, Zeigler is dedicated to youth empowerment and success. She has served as a member of the CSU Student Success Leadership Team, City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission, and Intercultural Community Builder Board. Ziegler hopes to support safe learning environments, invest in the future the district and its students, and empower staff and teachers. She envisions a transparent and communicative school district that uplifts every aspect of education.
Also running is Tom Griggs.
Coronda Ziegler is a strong progressive choice for Poudre School Board District D.
Karla Baise is running for Poudre Public Schools School Board for District C. Working as the community liaison for Odell Brewing, Baise has 18 years of experience working with non-profits through corporate partnerships to better Colorado. She is in tune with the needs of PSD families and wants to help students and staff show up as their best selves in classrooms. Addressing bullying and harassment are priorities for Baise. She hopes to take a systemic approach to addressing physical and emotional safety in schools to stop bullying from happening both now and in the future. A thoughtful and dedicated candidate, Karla Baise is the Progressive choice for Poudre School Board District C.
Karla Baise is running for Poudre Public Schools School Board for District C. Working as the community liaison for Odell Brewing, Baise has 18 years of experience working with non-profits through corporate partnerships to better Colorado. She is in tune with the needs of PSD families and wants to help students and staff show up as their best selves in classrooms. Addressing bullying and harassment are priorities for Baise. She hopes to take a systemic approach to addressing physical and emotional safety in schools to stop bullying from happening both now and in the future. A thoughtful and dedicated candidate, Karla Baise is the Progressive choice for Poudre School Board District C.
Karla Baise is running for Poudre Public Schools School Board for District C. Working as the community liaison for Odell Brewing, Baise has 18 years of experience working with non-profits through corporate partnerships to better Colorado. She is in tune with the needs of PSD families and wants to help students and staff show up as their best selves in classrooms. Addressing bullying and harassment are priorities for Baise. She hopes to take a systemic approach to addressing physical and emotional safety in schools to stop bullying from happening both now and in the future. A thoughtful and dedicated candidate, Karla Baise is the Progressive choice for Poudre School Board District C.
Proposition LL asks if the state should be allowed to keep and spend the revenue collected from Proposition FF. Prop FF established the Healthy School Meals for All Program and has accrued $12.4 million in revenue since its original voter approval in 2022. The Healthy School Meals for All Program is funded through state income taxes and supports free school meals for all students, regardless of family income. Due to the Tax Payers Bill of Rights, the state of Colorado must ask for approval in order to keep and spend tax revenue that has already been collected. If voters do not approve LL, households that paid the state income tax will have the tax revenue reimbursed to them. With the additional funds from LL, the Healthy School Meals for All Program would be able to further support the purchasing and use of Colorado grown products, increase wages for cafeteria employees, and offer training and technical assistance to schools.
Food is necessary for growing and learning brains. For any number of reasons, many children do not have access to quality nutrition. Free and nutritious meals can help support students from all economic and social backgrounds in becoming empowered learners and leaders.
Proposition LL asks if the state should be allowed to keep and spend the revenue collected from Proposition FF. Prop FF established the Healthy School Meals for All Program and has accrued $12.4 million in revenue since its original voter approval in 2022. The Healthy School Meals for All Program is funded through state income taxes and supports free school meals for all students, regardless of family income. Due to the Tax Payers Bill of Rights, the state of Colorado must ask for approval in order to keep and spend tax revenue that has already been collected. If voters do not approve LL, households that paid the state income tax will have the tax revenue reimbursed to them. With the additional funds from LL, the Healthy School Meals for All Program would be able to further support the purchasing and use of Colorado grown products, increase wages for cafeteria employees, and offer training and technical assistance to schools.
Food is necessary for growing and learning brains. For any number of reasons, many children do not have access to quality nutrition. Free and nutritious meals can help support students from all economic and social backgrounds in becoming empowered learners and leaders.
Proposition MM asks if the state income tax should be increased. The tax increase would go towards free school meals to all public school students and food assistance and education to low-income families through the Healthy School Meals for All and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP). In tandem with Proposition LL, MM will increase the state’s funding capacity for food and nutrition programming by building the funding reservoir for such programming. Ultimately, programs like this support countless children and families and do a great deal to curb hunger in Colorado. All children need and deserve access to quality nutrition. Proposition MM helps provide government support for pathways to success among school age children of all backgrounds and identities.
Proposition MM asks if the state income tax should be increased. The tax increase would go towards free school meals to all public school students and food assistance and education to low-income families through the Healthy School Meals for All and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP). In tandem with Proposition LL, MM will increase the state’s funding capacity for food and nutrition programming by building the funding reservoir for such programming. Ultimately, programs like this support countless children and families and do a great deal to curb hunger in Colorado. All children need and deserve access to quality nutrition. Proposition MM helps provide government support for pathways to success among school age children of all backgrounds and identities.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below ballot measures on your ballot.
Larimer County Ballot Issue 1A proposes a 0.15% county wide transportation sales and use tax to fund road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure maintenance and repair. The county commission has identified a need to improve safety, congestion, and mobility in the area for the over 70% of Larimer county residents who commute outside of the county via car. This will benefit disaster resilience, alleviate traffic, and allow for improvements to bike and public transportation routes. The tax will not apply to construction materials or anything purchased with food stamps.
Larimer County Ballot Issue 1A proposes a 0.15% county wide transportation sales and use tax to fund road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure maintenance and repair. The county commission has identified a need to improve safety, congestion, and mobility in the area for the over 70% of Larimer county residents who commute outside of the county via car. This will benefit disaster resilience, alleviate traffic, and allow for improvements to bike and public transportation routes. The tax will not apply to construction materials or anything purchased with food stamps.
Larimer County Ballot Issue 1B proposes a .25% sales and use tax increase to better address the shortage of affordable and quality childcare in the region. Revenue from this tax would allow Larimer county to decrease disparity in child wellbeing and quality of early childhood education. Access to childcare is a major barrier to workforce participation and economic success for many families in Larimer County. This tax increase has the potential to improve the lives of many working parents and set up children 5 and younger for successful futures. The tax will not apply to food purchased for domestic use, period or incontinence products, gas, energy, and renewables, or machinery.
Larimer County Ballot Issue 1B proposes a .25% sales and use tax increase to better address the shortage of affordable and quality childcare in the region. Revenue from this tax would allow Larimer county to decrease disparity in child wellbeing and quality of early childhood education. Access to childcare is a major barrier to workforce participation and economic success for many families in Larimer County. This tax increase has the potential to improve the lives of many working parents and set up children 5 and younger for successful futures. The tax will not apply to food purchased for domestic use, period or incontinence products, gas, energy, and renewables, or machinery.
Ballot Issue 2D asks for $244.43 million in bonds to fund the revitalization of Denver's many arts and culture facilities as a part of the Vibrant Denver Bond project. This project will include infrastructure improvements to locations including, but not limited to, the American Indian Cultural Embassy, Blair Caldwell African American Research Library and Museum, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Zoo, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. For a full list of project cites please visit page 3 of the full bill text below. This bond also includes funding for a new first responder training center, improvements to the Denver Animal Shelter, and the installation of libraries within affordable housing areas. It will not cause a tax increase.
Ballot Issue 2D asks for $244.43 million in bonds to fund the revitalization of Denver's many arts and culture facilities as a part of the Vibrant Denver Bond project. This project will include infrastructure improvements to locations including, but not limited to, the American Indian Cultural Embassy, Blair Caldwell African American Research Library and Museum, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Zoo, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. For a full list of project cites please visit page 3 of the full bill text below. This bond also includes funding for a new first responder training center, improvements to the Denver Animal Shelter, and the installation of libraries within affordable housing areas. It will not cause a tax increase.
Referred Question 2G asks if changes should be made to the At-Large City Council positions for the city and county of Denver. The two at-large seats would be designated as Councilmember at-large Seat A and Councilmember at-large Seat B. The rules for candidacy for Councilmember A and B would be made the same as the rules for mayor, auditor, and clerk and recorder; meaning, a verified petition of 300 signatures or more must be submitted at least 75 days before the election for their name to appear on the ballot and they must then receive a majority vote to be elected.
Referred Question 2G asks if changes should be made to the At-Large City Council positions for the city and county of Denver. The two at-large seats would be designated as Councilmember at-large Seat A and Councilmember at-large Seat B. The rules for candidacy for Councilmember A and B would be made the same as the rules for mayor, auditor, and clerk and recorder; meaning, a verified petition of 300 signatures or more must be submitted at least 75 days before the election for their name to appear on the ballot and they must then receive a majority vote to be elected.
Referred Question 2F would amend the names and organization of select city and county offices and departments. These changes include; "Department of Excise and Licenses" to "Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; "Director of Excise and Licenses" to "Manager of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; and adding the ladder position to the Mayor's cabinet. This department and it's manager exist to protect public interest through the administration of business and professional licenses. The passing of this question will improve Denver's organizational structure, and will better reflect modern licensing law.
Referred Question 2F would amend the names and organization of select city and county offices and departments. These changes include; "Department of Excise and Licenses" to "Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; "Director of Excise and Licenses" to "Manager of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; and adding the ladder position to the Mayor's cabinet. This department and it's manager exist to protect public interest through the administration of business and professional licenses. The passing of this question will improve Denver's organizational structure, and will better reflect modern licensing law.
Ballot Question 2C asks if Pueblo should switch from a Council-Mayor style government to a Council-Manager style government. This change would eliminate the offices of the City Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Chief of Staff and establish the office of the City Manager. City Manager will be selected by City Council and shall carry all executive and administrative responsibilities for Pueblo. 2C would also grant City Council the power to appoint and remove members of city boards and commissions, city clerk, and court judges. Without a mayor, the president of the City Council would assume all ceremonial duties previously held by the mayor. Upon passing, this change would take place immediately.
Ballot Question 2C asks if Pueblo should switch from a Council-Mayor style government to a Council-Manager style government. This change would eliminate the offices of the City Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Chief of Staff and establish the office of the City Manager. City Manager will be selected by City Council and shall carry all executive and administrative responsibilities for Pueblo. 2C would also grant City Council the power to appoint and remove members of city boards and commissions, city clerk, and court judges. Without a mayor, the president of the City Council would assume all ceremonial duties previously held by the mayor. Upon passing, this change would take place immediately.
Ballot Question 2D asks if collective bargaining for employees who are not a part of the city employee union should be carried out via binding arbitration. Binding arbitration sees the use of a neutral third party to settle wage and employment disputes rather than elected officials. For unionized employees, union bargaining would carry out this responsibility. This would alleviate time consuming deliberations and votes from the duties of the city council.
Ballot Question 2D asks if collective bargaining for employees who are not a part of the city employee union should be carried out via binding arbitration. Binding arbitration sees the use of a neutral third party to settle wage and employment disputes rather than elected officials. For unionized employees, union bargaining would carry out this responsibility. This would alleviate time consuming deliberations and votes from the duties of the city council.
Ballot Question 2F asks if the requirement for city employees to take a leave of absence when running for office should be removed? Current charter rule states that official staff of the city of Pueblo must not be performing their role for the city while also running for public office, municipal or otherwise. 2F will remove this prohibition and allow city employees to retain their positions and duties while campaigning.
Ballot Question 2F asks if the requirement for city employees to take a leave of absence when running for office should be removed? Current charter rule states that official staff of the city of Pueblo must not be performing their role for the city while also running for public office, municipal or otherwise. 2F will remove this prohibition and allow city employees to retain their positions and duties while campaigning.
