Making Democracy Work

Hear from candidates running to represent District 5 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and NAACP-Colorado Springs. It was held on March 13, 2025 at Temple Beit Torah. All Colorado Springs City Council District 5 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and NAACP-Colorado Springs moderated.   Candidates Pres...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 1 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and College of Public Service at UCCS. It was held on March 5, 2025 at Helen Keller Elementary School. All Colorado Springs City Council District 1 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and UCCS College of Public Service mo...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 4 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and RISE Southeast. It was held on March 4, 2025 at Stompin' Groundz coffee and community café. All Colorado Springs City Council District 4 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and RISE Southeast moderated.  Candidat...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 3 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region & Hillside Advisory Team.  The event was held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Hillside Community Center.  The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We w...

The League of Women Voters is celebrating 105 years of Empowering Voters & Defending Democracy. On February 16, 2025 we gathered for Love the League 2025, Honoring Women Making A Difference! This is our annual fundraising event. We’re proud to share a replay in this episode. League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers voters and defends democracy! Your donatio...

We chat with BJ Campbell, Love the League 2025 Honoree, Retired Educator & Administrator from Academy District 20 and passionate advocate for our unhoused neighbors. Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 BJ Campbell - Our People - Academy District 20 -  https://fb.watch/xL88aCsAb3/ Salvation Army Friends...

We chat with Chief Jayme McConnellogue, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the City of Colorado Springs Fire Department.    Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658   Jayme McConnellogue -    Colorado Spring Fire Department Key Staff - Deputy Chie...

We chat with Angela Stevens, Love the League 2025 Honoree, Colorado Springs NAACP President, LWVPPR Admin Team Member & Events Team Chair and Business Owner.  Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 Angela Stevens -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-stevens-ma-ed-lpc-43668532/  NAACP - Colorado...

We chat with Phyllis Dunn, Love the League 2025 Honoree, retired from Academy School District 20, and a key volunteer with the Accompaniment & Sanctuary Coalition. Donate Today! Love the League 2025 - https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 Accompaniment and Sanctuary Coalition -  https://www.asccos.org/  Facebook - https://www.faceb...

We chat with Sallie Clark, Senior Policy Advisor for Government & Military Engagement to Mayor Mobolade & small business owner for over 38 years. Sallie is a Love the League 2025 Honoree. Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 Love the League 2025 Tickets - https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&...

Should citizens give Colorado Springs City Councilors a pay raise? The question was discussed in this Community Conversation hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. Panelists include Council President Randy Helms, former 4-term Council Member Richard Skorman and former Council Member Tim Leigh. We missed hearing from Council Member Yolanda Avila due to technical difficulties...

We chat with Beth Alessio, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado. Donate Today! Love the League 2025: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado: https://rmhcsoutherncolorado.org/about-us/  Making Democracy Work asks questions a...

We chat with Rochelle Kimbrell, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Retired USAF Lt. Colonel, the US military’s first Black female fighter pilot. She has logged over 2100 hours piloting military aircraft and over 975 combat and combat support hours. LINKS: Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 Kimbrell Enterprise - http://kimbre...

Learn about recent voter turnout, ways to increase voter engagement and hear from voters with “What’s Next?” for them after the most recent 2024 general election. Donate Today! WVPPR CO Gives Day -  https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/League-Of-Women-Voters-Of-The-Pikes-Peak-Region Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 Making Democr...

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Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 10 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 21, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024 Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. Moderators were Felicia Hubbard, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Carolyn Kalaskie, Black and Latino Leadership Coalition. Candi...

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Learn more about candidates for State House District 21 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. The moderator was Doriena Longmire,  Longmire Audio Engineering. Candidates Mary Bradfield (Republican) and Liz Rosenbaum (Dem...

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Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 12 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 14, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. The moderator was Alasyn Zimmerman of KOAA News5. Candidates Marc Snyder (Democrat) and Stan VanderWerf (Republican) attended...

Learn more about candidates for U.S. House Of Representatives, District 5, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 8, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at  https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. Moderators were Kevin Porter, Special Kids, Special Families, and Mike Williams, Citizens Project. Candidat...

Learn more about candidates for House District 18 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 5, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. The moderators for this forum were Mike Williams, Citizens Project, and Alasyn Zimmerman, KOAA News5. Candidates attending the forum...

Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 2 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 1, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. Moderators were Candace Lehmann, AARP, and Mike Williams, Citizens Project. Candidates who attended the forum we...

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We hear from John Hjersman, Libertarian Party candidate running for Colorado Senate, District 10. Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan, candidate information -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and...