League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Making Democracy Work

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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. League of Women Voters...

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Sallie Clark – Community Leader Making a Difference 22.01.2025 26:54

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&...

Community Conversation: City Council Pay 19.01.2025 1:37:38

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...

Beth Alessio: Community Leader Making a Difference 09.01.2025 19:43

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...

Community Leader Making a Difference: Rochelle Kimbrell 20.12.2024 14:40

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...

What's Next? 12.12.2024 9:22

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...

Ballot Issues Forum Fall 2024 23.10.2024 1:46:44

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Colorado Senate District 10 Candidate Forum 2024 23.10.2024 1:00:12

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...

District Attorney District 4 Candidate Forum 2024 23.10.2024 1:05:19

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Colorado House District 21 Candidate Forum 2024 23.10.2024 58:22

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...

El Paso County Commissioner District 4 Candidate Forum 2024 23.10.2024 57:55

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Colorado Senate District 12 Candidate Forum 2024 23.10.2024 1:02:36

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...

U.S. House District 5 Candidate Forum 2024 21.10.2024 1:10:58

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...

Colorado House District 18 Candidate Forum 2024 21.10.2024 58:54

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...

El Paso County Commissioner District 2 Candidate Forum 2024 21.10.2024 56:59

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...

Colorado House District 22 Candidate Forum 2024 21.10.2024 58:24

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Candidate Interview: John Hjersman - for CO State Senate District 10 21.10.2024 12:39

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...

Candidate Interview: Bill Wysong – for El Paso County Commissioner - District 3 02.10.2024 20:40

Listen in as we hear from Bill Wysong, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner - District 3. 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/ Candidate Page - http://...

Candidate Interview: Steph Vigil – for for CO State House District 16 02.10.2024 21:47

Listen in as we hear from Steph Vigil, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 16. 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/ Candidate Page - http://www.stephaniev...

Candidate Interview: Stan VanderWerf – for CO State Senate District 12 02.10.2024 19:53

Listen in as we hear from Stan VanderWerf, Republican candidate running for CO State Senate District 12. 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/ Candidate Page - http://www.stanv...

Candidate Interview: Ron Tupa - for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District 02.10.2024 26:01

Listen in as we hear from Ron Tupa, Independent Candidate for the Unity Party for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District. 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/ Candida...

Candidate Interview:Marc Snyder – for CO State Senate District 12 02.10.2024 19:53

Listen in as we hear from Marc Snyder, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate District 12. 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/ Candidate Page - https://www.snyderfo...

Candidate Interview: Liz Rosenbaum – for CO State House District 21 02.10.2024 19:24

Listen in as we hear from Liz Rosenbaum, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 21. 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/ Candidate Page - https://lizrosenbau...

Candidate Interview: Eric Rinard - for Regent of University of Colorado - At Large 02.10.2024 10:25

Listen in as we hear from Eric Rinard, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado - At Large. 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/ Candidate Page - http...

Candidate Interview: Michael Pierson - for CO State House - District 22 02.10.2024 22:03

Listen in as we hear from Michael Pierson, Democratic Candidate for CO State House - District 22. 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/ Candidate Page - http://www.pierson4co.c...

Candidate Interview: Ken Montera – for for Regent of University of Colorado CD5 02.10.2024 12:58

Listen in as we hear from Ken Montera, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado CD5. 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/ Candidate Page - https://www...