Citizens Project

CP Election Forums a Huge Success!

Posted by Bailey

Citizens Project is happy to announce that this year’s election forums were a great success!  Sincerest thanks to our co-sponsors at the Independent and all those who participated in, attended, and/or helped promote these important events.

On October 6 and October 19 at Stargazers Theatre, residents of the Pikes Peak region were able to hear both sides of many local issues and races. Community members heard from County Commission District 5 Candidates Peggy Littleton and Mike Merrifield, El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Candidates Tom Mowle and Wayne Williams, State Legislature Candidates Pete Lee and Karen Cullen, and House District 17 candidate Dennis Apuan. They also witnessed informational debates between either side of Fiscal Measures 60, 61, and 101, the El Paso County Medical Marijuana issue, Ballot Measure 62, and the Colorado Springs strong mayor proposal.

Many community members attended, asked pertinent and important questions, and supported voter education. The candidates and issue debaters were all gracious, and we appreciate their participation. The forums were filmed and aired by News First Now and featured a media panel of representatives from The Gazette, KRCC-FM, The Colorado Springs Business Journal, and the Colorado Springs Independent.  Below, you’ll find a few photos from these two great events. Again, thanks to all who make voter education a priority in our community. We couldn’t have done it without you!