Making Democracy Work

With 12 candidates running, who deserves your vote for mayor of Colorado Springs? Hear the candidate forum hosted March 13 by the League of Women Voters of Colorado Springs and livestreamed by media partner Sixty35 Media.

This is one of five candidate forums we're presenting in March, featuring candidates in the April 2023 Colorado Springs City Election.

Forum Emcee: Shelly Roehrs, Spokesperson for LWVPPR

Moderators:

• Moni Hernandez, Latina Equity Foundation

• Jackie Jaramillo, Latina Equity Foundation

Candidates present:

Sallie Clark 
http://electclark.com/

Andrew Dalby
 https://www.andrewdalby.com/

Darryl Glenn
 https://www.darrylglenn4colorado.com/

Longinos Gonzalez Jr.
 https://www.longinosformayor.com/

Lawrence Joseph Martinez 

Yemi Mobolade
 https://www.yemiformayor.com/

Jim Miller
 http://jimmillerformayorcs.com/

Christopher Mitchell 
https://patriotcowboyrevolution.com/

Kallan Reece Rodebaugh
 https://kallan4mayor2023.com/

Tom Strand 
http://standwithstrandcos.com/

Johnathan Tig Tiegen
 https://tigformayor.com/

Wayne Williams
 https://winwithwayne.org/

Here are links to past and future forums:

Full forum schedule and locations, candidate interviews, and election news coverage:

https://www.lwvppr.org

March 9 Council Candidates Forum https://www.youtube.com/live/IOMvsxTH0hE?feature=share

March 13 Mayoral Candidates Forum https://www.youtube.com/live/E4m3dUBeRCo?feature=share

March 16 District 3 City Council Candidates Forum https://www.youtube.com/live/jNFLd206ZVE?feature=share

March 18 Mayoral Candidates Forum https://www.youtube.com/live/mKP8EslAm4M?feature=share

March 21 At-Large City Council Candidates Forum https://www.youtube.com/live/AQHGIoURMKg?feature=share

Voters may attend these forums in person, view the forums live online, view a recording of the forums later, or listen to the forums as episodes of the Making Democracy Work podcast.

Thanks to these sponsors for helping make these forums possible:

Black & Latino Leadership Coalition https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/

Citizens Project https://citizensproject.org/

CO Latinos Vote https://colatinosvote.org/

KRCC https://www.cpr.org/krcc/

Latina Equity Foundation https://latinaequityfoundation.com/

NAACP https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/

Sixty35 Media https://www.sixty35media.org

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Who earns your three votes for at-large positions on Colorado Springs City Council? Hear the candidate forum hosted March 9 by the League of Women Voters of Colorado Springs.

This is one of five candidate forums in March presenting candidates in the April 2023 Colorado Springs City Election.

Forum Emcee:

• Shelly Roehrs, Spokesperson for LWVPPR

Moderators:

• Bryan Grossman, Executive Editor of Sixty35 Media
• Angie Stevens, President of NAACP Colorado Springs

Candidates present were:

Glenn CarlsonWebsite: https://electglenncarlson.com/

Lynette Crow-IversonWebsite: https://www.lynette2023.com/

Chineta Davis

Katherine Gayle:Website: http://katherinegaylecouncil.com/

Name: Jaymen JohnsonWebsite: https://sites.google.com/view/johnsonforcitycouncil/jaymen-johnson-4-city-council/

Gordon KlingenschmittWebsite: http://gordonforcolorado.com/

Name: David Leinweber Website: https://leinweber4cos.com/

Roland Rainey, Jr.Website:  http://rolandrainey.com/

 These candidates did not attend:

Jane Northrup GlennWebsite: https://www.janenorthrupglenn.com/

Jay InmanWebsite: https://jayinmanforcouncil.com/

Brian RisleyWebsite: https://www.brianrisleyforcos.com/

Media partner Sixty35 Media provided the streaming. https://www.sixty35media.org/election

Here are links to past and future forums:

Video of this March 9 Forumhttps://youtube.com/live/IOMvsxTH0hE?feature=share

Video of the March 13 Mayoral Candidates Forumhttps://youtube.com/live/E4m3dUBeRCo?feature=share

Full forum schedule and locationshttps://lwvppr.org/

View live the March 16 District 3 City Council Candidates Forumhttps://www.youtube.com/live/jNFLd206ZVE?feature=share

View live the March 18 Mayoral Candidates Forumhttps://www.youtube.com/live/mKP8EslAm4M?feature=share

View live the March 21 At-Large City Council Candidates Forumhttps://www.youtube.com/live/AQHGIoURMKg?feature=share

Voters may attend these forums in person, view the forums live online, view a recording of the forums later, or listen to the forums as episodes of the Making Democracy Work podcast.

Thanks to these sponsors for helping make these forums possible: Black & Latino Leadership Coalition, Citizens Project, CO Latinos Vote, KRCC, Latina Equity Foundation, and NAACP.

https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ https://citizensproject.org/ https://colatinosvote.org/ https://www.cpr.org/krcc/ https://latinaequityfoundation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Michelle Renee Talarico, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below.   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK: Nothing to report

We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates. 

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

earn more about Scott Hiller, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below. Candidate’s website: https://www.electscotthiller.com/   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK:

Candidate said the parks budget was 8% of General Fund 10-12 years ago and parks is 4% today – $5 million less.  Actuals 2013 budget was $232,735123 and parks was $13,476,289 or 5.79% and 2023 budget is $420,306,552 and parks is $16,812262 or 4%. $3.3 million less.

We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/ 

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Brian Risley, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below. Candidate’s website: https://www.brianrisleyforcos.com/   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK: Nothing to report.

We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Roland Rainey, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below. Candidate’s website: http://rolandrainey.com/   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK: Nothing to report.

We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about David Leinweber, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below. Candidate’s website: https://leinweber4cos.com/   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK: 

Candidate claims military suicides were 30% of total. There were 47% at 59 out of 126.    Candidate claims City Council pay in Denver is $120,000 and Fort Collins is $75,000. Actual pay is $102,000 and $37,600.

We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Jaymen Johnson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below. Candidate’s website: website: https://www.gordonforcolorado.com/   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK: 

Candidate says “If I'm concerned that our city Colorado Springs has the highest sales tax of anyone else in our region, did you know that when you buy a hamburger, you're going to pay 8.25% sales tax in the city of Colorado Springs, that's higher than Denver, that's higher than Pueblo that's higher than Castle Rock.”   The sales tax rate for Denver is 8.81%, Colorado Springs is 8.2%, Pueblo’s rate is 7.6% and Castle Rock’s is 7.9%.   Candidate says Colorado Springs is great where you know, two to one, the number of beds required versus the number that are needed.   The Point in Time Count this year showed 267 (19%) unsheltered.   We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/ 

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Jaymen Johnson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below. Candidate’s website: https://sites.google.com/view/johnsonforcitycouncil/jaymen-johnson-4-city-council/   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK: Nothing to report.

We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/ 

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Jane Northrup Glenn, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election. Shelly Roehrs teamed with Sixty35 Media Executive Editor Bryan Grossman to have this conversation. Sixty35 Media fact-checked every interview; see the results below. Candidate’s website: https://www.janenorthrupglenn.com/   This is one of the 23 interviews conducted with candidates for mayor and city council (two were unavailable). We published them all on March 10 (ballots will be mailed to voters on March 10).   FACT-CHECK: Nothing to report.

We’ll follow up with episodes replaying five candidate forums hosted by LWVPPR. A special thanks to the Sixty35 Media for partnering with us on these episodes, and for streaming the candidate forums. Attend the forums in person, view the livestream, or view/listen later to them as episodes of Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. Find the forum schedule and livestream links at https://lwvppr.org/

This interview is offered as a public service. All legally qualified candidaes were offered equal opportunity to present their views in this interview series without charge. The views expressed are those of the candidates.   Candidate responses were not edited. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Sixty35 Media endorse no candidates.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.