Making Democracy Work

We hear from the three candidates for Colorado State Senate District 11 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The forum was held at the Fountain public library.

Moderator: Mike Williams, executive director of Citizens Project

Candidates:Tony Exum, Sr.Denis HiseyDaryl Kuiper

 LINKS:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Regionhttps://lwvppr.org/

Citizens Projecthttps://www.citizensproject.org/

 What's on the Ballot? LWVPPR Ballot Issues Presentation

Join the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region as we present state and local ballot issues and review the Pros & Cons for each. There is a lot on the ballot and if you aren't sure or have questions, don't be shy. This is the meeting to attend. Non-partisan voter information. Attend in-person or via Zoom.

Saturday, October 15, 2022, 1:00 PM until 3:00 PMPenrose Library - Columbine Room20 N Cascade AvenueColorado Springs, CO  80903

Videoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete. Register here:https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1797502

Check League of Women Voters' online voters' guide, http://vote411.org/ to learn more about candidates and election issues.

Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name? To register online or check your registration (including party affiliation) visit the Secretary of State's Website, GoVoteColorado.gov or text "Colorado" "CO" or "2Vote" (28683) on a smartphone to be taken to the Secretary of State's website to register to vote or check your registration. http://govotecolorado.gov/

You must have a Colorado driver's license or ID card to register or update your registration online. To register by mail you'll need a voter registration form.https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/VoterRegFormEnglish.pdf

Voters can also register in person at the Clerk and Recorder's Office. Office locations and hours can be found on their websites: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Teller County Clerk and Recorder. https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/ http://www.co.teller.co.us/cr/default.aspx

Track your ballot, from when it's sent to when it's counted, by signing up for BallotTrax.https://colorado.ballottrax.net/voter/

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/

Hear from County Sheriff candidate John Foley. Both candidates accepted the invitation to this forum, however Joseph Roybal later reported a conflict and did not attend. The forum was held at the KRCC community room, hosted by LWVPPR and Citizens Project, in partnership with Action 22.

Moderator: Shelly Roehrs, spokesperson for LWVPPR

Candidates:John Foley Joseph Roybal (did not attend)

LINKS:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Regionhttps://lwvppr.org/

Citizens Projecthttps://www.citizensproject.org/

Action 22https://www.action22.org/

What's on the Ballot? LWVPPR Ballot Issues PresentationJoin the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region as we present state and local ballot issues and review the Pros & Cons for each. There is a lot on the ballot and if you aren't sure or have questions, don't be shy. This is the meeting to attend. Non-partisan voter information. Attend in-person or via Zoom.

Saturday, October 15, 2022, 1:00 PM until 3:00 PMPenrose Library - Columbine Room20 N Cascade AvenueColorado Springs, CO  80903

Videoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete.

Register: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1797502

Check League of Women Voters' online voters' guide, http://vote411.org/ to learn more about candidates and election issues. 

Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name? To register online or check your registration (including party affiliation) visit the Secretary of State's Website, http://govotecolorado.gov/ or text "Colorado" "CO" or "2Vote" (28683) on a smartphone to be taken to the Secretary of State's website to register to vote or check your registration. You must have a Colorado driver's license or ID card to register or update your registration online. To register by mail you'll need a voter registration form:https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/VoterRegFormEnglish.pdf

Voters can also register in person at the Clerk and Recorder's Office. Office locations and hours can be found on their websites: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Teller County Clerk and Recorder. http://car.elpasoco.com/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.co.teller.co.us/cr/default.aspx

Track your ballot, from when it's sent to when it's counted, by signing up for BallotTrax.https://colorado.ballottrax.net/voter/

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/

We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with Regina Walter.

Links:

Educating Children of Color https://educatingchildrenofcolor.org/

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/

LWVPPR Annual meeting April 23, with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1678446

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/

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Two city planners for the City of Colorado Springs share highlights about the city’s new comprehensive plan and proposed zoning updates. These are called PlanCOS (the newest comprehensive plan) and RetoolCOS (a major update to our zoning ordinance). Their remarks are from the March 19, 2022 monthly meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.

Guest Speakers:

Morgan Hester, AICP - Planning Supervisor

Hannah Van Nimwegen-McGuire, AICP - Senior Comprehensive Planner

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/

Speakers’ Slide Presentation https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/League-of-Women-Voters-3-19-22.pdf

PlanCOS https://coloradosprings.gov/plancos/page/plancos

RetoolCOShttps://coloradosprings.gov/project/retoolcos-zoning-ordinance-update

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/

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We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with the event’s keynote speaker, Kristen Faith, nonprofit thought leader and the founder of Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence. Kristen shares her story and discusses supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence. We also learn more about the teaching, coaching and consulting she provides through The Nonprofit Makeover, and some of the fun activities of her Boss Babe Networking group.

Episode sponsored by Shelly Roehrs, Realtor & Boss Babe Networking.

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/

DomesticShelters.org https://www.domesticshelters.org/

The Nonprofit Makeover https://www.thenonprofitmakeover.com/

Boss Babe Networking https://www.bossbabenetworking.com/

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/

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We continue one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. In this episode we hear from Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2. She shares valuable perspectives about engaging our youth, and some impressive initiatives in D2.

Episode sponsored by Harrison School District Foundation and Shelly Roehrs, Realtor

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/

Harrison School District 2 https://www.hsd2.org/

Harrison School District Foundation https://www.hsd2.org/domain/65

Dr. Wendy Birhanzel https://www.hsd2.org/domain/54

Dakota Promise https://www.ppcc.edu/academics/coaching/dakota-coaching/

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/

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During this episode of Making Democracy Work, we kick off one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. Our first episode in this series is Marcy Morrison, Active Manitou Springs Volunteer. We hear some of the Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from this iconic community leader.

Be sure to stay with us when the episode sounds like it's ending. It continues with a special Hot Mic After Party candid conversation with Marcy Morrison.

Episode sponsored by Shelly Roehrs, Realtor & John Weiss.

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/

Manitou Springs Carnegie Library - City Website https://www.manitouspringsgov.com/633/_Carnegie-Library

Save Our Manitou Carnegie Task Force - Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurManitouCarnegie

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/

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It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference. Carmen Abeyta, Cynthia Chung Aki, Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Jan Martin, Dr. Birdie Miller, Marcy Morrison, Kathy Turzi, June Waller & Judge Regina Walter - All women still ROCKING IT. You'll also hear from Kristen Faith, the CEO of Non-Profit Makeover. 

LINKS:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/

Give a Birthday Gift!Love the League Donations https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

Carmen Abeyta UCCS Mosaic https://mosaic.uccs.edu/

Dr. Wendy Birhanzel Harrison School District 2; Dakota Promise https://www.ppcc.edu/academics/coaching/dakota-coaching/

Cynthia Chung AkiGolden Lotus Foundation https://www.goldenlotusfoundation.org/

Jan Martin Garden of the Gods Foundation http://www.gardenofthegodsfoundation.com/

Dr. Birdie MillerAfrican American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC); Rocky Mountain Women’s Film https://www.aaylc-co.org/

Marcy Morrison Manitou Springs Carnegie Library - City Website; Save Our Manitou Carnegie Task Force - Facebook Page  https://www.manitouspringsgov.com/633/_Carnegie-Library

Kathy Turzi One Nation Walking Together https://www.onenationwt.org/

June Waller Hillside Advisory Team - Instagram; Heart of the Hillside - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heartofthehillside/

Judge Regina Walter Educating Children of Color https://educatingchildrenofcolor.org/

Kristen Faith The Non-Profit Makeover https://www.thenonprofitmakeover.com/

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/

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Dr. Kristine Hembre, Dr. Radhika Nath and Anne Beer share their knowledge about the status and challenges of achieving health equity.

Dr. Kristine Hembre is an LWVPPR Member, Dr. Radhika Nath is a Policy Expert & Disability Rights Advocate, and Anne Beer is Director of Health Equity at Peak Vista Community Health Centers. This presentation was recorded at the January 22, 2022 meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region at Sand Creek Library.

LINKS:

Healthy People 2020https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/healthy_people/hp2020.htm

Dr. Kristine Hembrehttps://medprocoaching.com/

LWVPPR Eventshttps://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=750758

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/

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/

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We chat with Dr. Kristine Hembre about Health Equity & Inequity, the League’s monthly meeting coming up on January 22nd about Health Equity. Plus, don’t miss a special announcement about Love the League 2022. 

LINKS:

LWVPPR - Health Equity Meeting https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1599091

Communities in Action: Pathways to Health EquityNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine; Baciu A, Negussie Y, Geller A, et al., editors. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2017 Jan 11 https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24624/communities-in-action-pathways-to-health-equity

Healthy People 2020https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/healthy_people/hp2020.htm

Dr Kristine Hembre https://medprocoaching.com/

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/

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/

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