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University of Denver School of Public Affairs professor John Ronquillo is running for Aurora City Council in order to "confront policy issues through the use of data and evidence-based decision making and doing so in a collaborative, solution-oriented spirit." Ronquillo serves on the Advisory Council of the Colorado COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project and the Boards of Servicios de La Raza and the Arapahoe County Foundation. Ronquillo was previously a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance—Colorado Chapter Board of Directors and served on the Children’s Hospital Colorado Family Advisory Council.University of Denver School of Public Affairs professor John Ronquillo is running for Aurora City Council in order to "confront policy issues through the use of data and evidence-based decision making and doing so in a collaborative, solution-oriented spirit." Ronquillo serves on the Advisory Council of the Colorado COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project and the Boards of Servicios de La Raza and the Arapahoe County Foundation. Ronquillo was previously a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance—Colorado Chapter Board of Directors and served on the Children’s Hospital Colorado Family Advisory Council.University of Denver School of Public Affairs professor John Ronquillo is running for Aurora City Council in order to "confront policy issues through the use of data and evidence-based decision making and doing so in a collaborative, solution-oriented spirit." Ronquillo serves on the Advisory Council of the Colorado COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project and the Boards of Servicios de La Raza and the Arapahoe County Foundation. Ronquillo was previously a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance—Colorado Chapter Board of Directors and served on the Children’s Hospital Colorado Family Advisory Council.University of Denver School of Public Affairs professor John Ronquillo is running for Aurora City Council in order to "confront policy issues through the use of data and evidence-based decision making and doing so in a collaborative, solution-oriented spirit." Ronquillo serves on the Advisory Council of the Colorado COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project and the Boards of Servicios de La Raza and the Arapahoe County Foundation. Ronquillo was previously a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance—Colorado Chapter Board of Directors and served on the Children’s Hospital Colorado Family Advisory Council.
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University of Denver School of Public Affairs professor John Ronquillo is running for Aurora City Council in order to "confront policy issues through the use of data and evidence-based decision making and doing so in a collaborative, solution-oriented spirit." Ronquillo serves on the Advisory Council of the Colorado COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project and the Boards of Servicios de La Raza and the Arapahoe County Foundation. Ronquillo was previously a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance—Colorado Chapter Board of Directors and served on the Children’s Hospital Colorado Family Advisory Council.
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Anita Seitz is running for Mayor of Westminster. Seitz currently holds the position after previous mayor Herb Atchison resigned earlier in 2021. She was first elected to City Council in 2013 and served as Mayor Protem from 2018 to May of this year. Seitz brings clear headed leadership to the role of mayor and addresses difficult city challenges with grace, confidence, and a forward looking vision. Seitz is a committed climate activist, previously serving as president for Colorado Communities for Climate Action and led Westminster to adopt environmentally conscious ordinances and policies. Her climate work garnered her national recognition as a leader on addressing issues related to climate change at the local municipal level. As Westminster and the northern Front Range grows in population and size, Seitz has a vision for economic and communal development that includes equity, sustainable growth, and increased quality of life.
Challenging Seitz is Nancy McNally. McNally is a former Westminster mayor and owner of the embroidery/crafting store, “Made and Created.” McNally’s campaign website lacks an “issues” section, but her social media presence makes clear that one of her main priorities is lowering water rates. McNally’s attitude is one that ignores the realities of climate change and dwindling water use in favor of empowering home owners to over-water their thirsty, Kentucky bluegrass lawns. While McNally brings extensive executive experience, her vision for the city does not match its future needs.
Seitz has the experience, leadership, and sustainable vision for the city of Westminster. She deserves your vote.Anita Seitz is running for Mayor of Westminster. Seitz currently holds the position after previous mayor Herb Atchison resigned earlier in 2021. She was first elected to City Council in 2013 and served as Mayor Protem from 2018 to May of this year. Seitz brings clear headed leadership to the role of mayor and addresses difficult city challenges with grace, confidence, and a forward looking vision. Seitz is a committed climate activist, previously serving as president for Colorado Communities for Climate Action and led Westminster to adopt environmentally conscious ordinances and policies. Her climate work garnered her national recognition as a leader on addressing issues related to climate change at the local municipal level. As Westminster and the northern Front Range grows in population and size, Seitz has a vision for economic and communal development that includes equity, sustainable growth, and increased quality of life.
Challenging Seitz is Nancy McNally. McNally is a former Westminster mayor and owner of the embroidery/crafting store, “Made and Created.” McNally’s campaign website lacks an “issues” section, but her social media presence makes clear that one of her main priorities is lowering water rates. McNally’s attitude is one that ignores the realities of climate change and dwindling water use in favor of empowering home owners to over-water their thirsty, Kentucky bluegrass lawns. While McNally brings extensive executive experience, her vision for the city does not match its future needs.
Seitz has the experience, leadership, and sustainable vision for the city of Westminster. She deserves your vote.Anita Seitz is running for Mayor of Westminster. Seitz currently holds the position after previous mayor Herb Atchison resigned earlier in 2021. She was first elected to City Council in 2013 and served as Mayor Protem from 2018 to May of this year. Seitz brings clear headed leadership to the role of mayor and addresses difficult city challenges with grace, confidence, and a forward looking vision. Seitz is a committed climate activist, previously serving as president for Colorado Communities for Climate Action and led Westminster to adopt environmentally conscious ordinances and policies. Her climate work garnered her national recognition as a leader on addressing issues related to climate change at the local municipal level. As Westminster and the northern Front Range grows in population and size, Seitz has a vision for economic and communal development that includes equity, sustainable growth, and increased quality of life.
Challenging Seitz is Nancy McNally. McNally is a former Westminster mayor and owner of the embroidery/crafting store, “Made and Created.” McNally’s campaign website lacks an “issues” section, but her social media presence makes clear that one of her main priorities is lowering water rates. McNally’s attitude is one that ignores the realities of climate change and dwindling water use in favor of empowering home owners to over-water their thirsty, Kentucky bluegrass lawns. While McNally brings extensive executive experience, her vision for the city does not match its future needs.
Seitz has the experience, leadership, and sustainable vision for the city of Westminster. She deserves your vote.Anita Seitz is running for Mayor of Westminster. Seitz currently holds the position after previous mayor Herb Atchison resigned earlier in 2021. She was first elected to City Council in 2013 and served as Mayor Protem from 2018 to May of this year. Seitz brings clear headed leadership to the role of mayor and addresses difficult city challenges with grace, confidence, and a forward looking vision. Seitz is a committed climate activist, previously serving as president for Colorado Communities for Climate Action and led Westminster to adopt environmentally conscious ordinances and policies. Her climate work garnered her national recognition as a leader on addressing issues related to climate change at the local municipal level. As Westminster and the northern Front Range grows in population and size, Seitz has a vision for economic and communal development that includes equity, sustainable growth, and increased quality of life.
Challenging Seitz is Nancy McNally. McNally is a former Westminster mayor and owner of the embroidery/crafting store, “Made and Created.” McNally’s campaign website lacks an “issues” section, but her social media presence makes clear that one of her main priorities is lowering water rates. McNally’s attitude is one that ignores the realities of climate change and dwindling water use in favor of empowering home owners to over-water their thirsty, Kentucky bluegrass lawns. While McNally brings extensive executive experience, her vision for the city does not match its future needs.
Seitz has the experience, leadership, and sustainable vision for the city of Westminster. She deserves your vote.
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Anita Seitz is running for Mayor of Westminster. Seitz currently holds the position after previous mayor Herb Atchison resigned earlier in 2021. She was first elected to City Council in 2013 and served as Mayor Protem from 2018 to May of this year. Seitz brings clear headed leadership to the role of mayor and addresses difficult city challenges with grace, confidence, and a forward looking vision. Seitz is a committed climate activist, previously serving as president for Colorado Communities for Climate Action and led Westminster to adopt environmentally conscious ordinances and policies. Her climate work garnered her national recognition as a leader on addressing issues related to climate change at the local municipal level. As Westminster and the northern Front Range grows in population and size, Seitz has a vision for economic and communal development that includes equity, sustainable growth, and increased quality of life.
Challenging Seitz is Nancy McNally. McNally is a former Westminster mayor and owner of the embroidery/crafting store, “Made and Created.” McNally’s campaign website lacks an “issues” section, but her social media presence makes clear that one of her main priorities is lowering water rates. McNally’s attitude is one that ignores the realities of climate change and dwindling water use in favor of empowering home owners to over-water their thirsty, Kentucky bluegrass lawns. While McNally brings extensive executive experience, her vision for the city does not match its future needs.
Seitz has the experience, leadership, and sustainable vision for the city of Westminster. She deserves your vote.
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John Voelz is running for reelection to Westminster City Council. With him, he brings 30 years of experience in the public sector and public affairs. Voelz survived a misguided recall attempt last summer from local right-wing zealots upset with higher water utility bills. However, the vote to increase water prices in a tiered-system happened in 2018, before Voelz ever joined city council. The voters of Westminster saw through the recall shenanigans and voted to keep him in office.
One of his top priorities is expanding and maintaining the city’s open space and parks, which is crucial in attracting new businesses and economic activity. Voelz is committed to setting up the city for a sustainable future and wants to upgrade much needed transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure. Councilman Voelz has shown resilience and deserves to continue his work and is a solid progressive choice.John Voelz is running for reelection to Westminster City Council. With him, he brings 30 years of experience in the public sector and public affairs. Voelz survived a misguided recall attempt last summer from local right-wing zealots upset with higher water utility bills. However, the vote to increase water prices in a tiered-system happened in 2018, before Voelz ever joined city council. The voters of Westminster saw through the recall shenanigans and voted to keep him in office.
One of his top priorities is expanding and maintaining the city’s open space and parks, which is crucial in attracting new businesses and economic activity. Voelz is committed to setting up the city for a sustainable future and wants to upgrade much needed transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure. Councilman Voelz has shown resilience and deserves to continue his work and is a solid progressive choice.John Voelz is running for reelection to Westminster City Council. With him, he brings 30 years of experience in the public sector and public affairs. Voelz survived a misguided recall attempt last summer from local right-wing zealots upset with higher water utility bills. However, the vote to increase water prices in a tiered-system happened in 2018, before Voelz ever joined city council. The voters of Westminster saw through the recall shenanigans and voted to keep him in office.
One of his top priorities is expanding and maintaining the city’s open space and parks, which is crucial in attracting new businesses and economic activity. Voelz is committed to setting up the city for a sustainable future and wants to upgrade much needed transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure. Councilman Voelz has shown resilience and deserves to continue his work and is a solid progressive choice.John Voelz is running for reelection to Westminster City Council. With him, he brings 30 years of experience in the public sector and public affairs. Voelz survived a misguided recall attempt last summer from local right-wing zealots upset with higher water utility bills. However, the vote to increase water prices in a tiered-system happened in 2018, before Voelz ever joined city council. The voters of Westminster saw through the recall shenanigans and voted to keep him in office.
One of his top priorities is expanding and maintaining the city’s open space and parks, which is crucial in attracting new businesses and economic activity. Voelz is committed to setting up the city for a sustainable future and wants to upgrade much needed transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure. Councilman Voelz has shown resilience and deserves to continue his work and is a solid progressive choice.
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AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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John Voelz is running for reelection to Westminster City Council. With him, he brings 30 years of experience in the public sector and public affairs. Voelz survived a misguided recall attempt last summer from local right-wing zealots upset with higher water utility bills. However, the vote to increase water prices in a tiered-system happened in 2018, before Voelz ever joined city council. The voters of Westminster saw through the recall shenanigans and voted to keep him in office.
One of his top priorities is expanding and maintaining the city’s open space and parks, which is crucial in attracting new businesses and economic activity. Voelz is committed to setting up the city for a sustainable future and wants to upgrade much needed transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure. Councilman Voelz has shown resilience and deserves to continue his work and is a solid progressive choice.
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AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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Kathryn Scully is running for re-election to Westminster City Council. Scully is a Community College professor, a mother of two children, and heavily involved in Westminster through her kids’ PTA and a number of other civic organizations. Scully values open communication and accessibility. Her focus on making Westminster a welcoming and equitable community as well as her work with other progressive members of the City Council make her a clear progressive choice. Her endorsements from partner organizations are also helpful.Kathryn Scully is running for re-election to Westminster City Council. Scully is a Community College professor, a mother of two children, and heavily involved in Westminster through her kids’ PTA and a number of other civic organizations. Scully values open communication and accessibility. Her focus on making Westminster a welcoming and equitable community as well as her work with other progressive members of the City Council make her a clear progressive choice. Her endorsements from partner organizations are also helpful.Kathryn Scully is running for re-election to Westminster City Council. Scully is a Community College professor, a mother of two children, and heavily involved in Westminster through her kids’ PTA and a number of other civic organizations. Scully values open communication and accessibility. Her focus on making Westminster a welcoming and equitable community as well as her work with other progressive members of the City Council make her a clear progressive choice. Her endorsements from partner organizations are also helpful.Kathryn Scully is running for re-election to Westminster City Council. Scully is a Community College professor, a mother of two children, and heavily involved in Westminster through her kids’ PTA and a number of other civic organizations. Scully values open communication and accessibility. Her focus on making Westminster a welcoming and equitable community as well as her work with other progressive members of the City Council make her a clear progressive choice. Her endorsements from partner organizations are also helpful.
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Conservation Colorado, AFSCME Council 18
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Kathryn Scully is running for re-election to Westminster City Council. Scully is a Community College professor, a mother of two children, and heavily involved in Westminster through her kids’ PTA and a number of other civic organizations. Scully values open communication and accessibility. Her focus on making Westminster a welcoming and equitable community as well as her work with other progressive members of the City Council make her a clear progressive choice. Her endorsements from partner organizations are also helpful.
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Conservation Colorado, AFSCME Council 18
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Obi Ezeadi is running for one of four open positions on Westminster City Council. Ezeadi is a successful entrepreneur with experience in the transportation, healthcare, real estate, and technology sectors. As first-generation American and the son of Nigerian immigrants, Ezeadi’s upbringing was rife with poverty and struggle. His background fighting through adversity grounds his vision for a more just and equitable Westminster.
Ezeadi participates in civic life by giving financial expertise to those without access and has served on the Westminster Election Commission since 2019. In a city that is 36% non-white, Ezeadi would bring much needed diversity and representation to the all-White city council. His upbringing, professional resume, and progressive values make Ezeadi an easy choice for Westminster city council.Obi Ezeadi is running for one of four open positions on Westminster City Council. Ezeadi is a successful entrepreneur with experience in the transportation, healthcare, real estate, and technology sectors. As first-generation American and the son of Nigerian immigrants, Ezeadi’s upbringing was rife with poverty and struggle. His background fighting through adversity grounds his vision for a more just and equitable Westminster.
Ezeadi participates in civic life by giving financial expertise to those without access and has served on the Westminster Election Commission since 2019. In a city that is 36% non-white, Ezeadi would bring much needed diversity and representation to the all-White city council. His upbringing, professional resume, and progressive values make Ezeadi an easy choice for Westminster city council.Obi Ezeadi is running for one of four open positions on Westminster City Council. Ezeadi is a successful entrepreneur with experience in the transportation, healthcare, real estate, and technology sectors. As first-generation American and the son of Nigerian immigrants, Ezeadi’s upbringing was rife with poverty and struggle. His background fighting through adversity grounds his vision for a more just and equitable Westminster.
Ezeadi participates in civic life by giving financial expertise to those without access and has served on the Westminster Election Commission since 2019. In a city that is 36% non-white, Ezeadi would bring much needed diversity and representation to the all-White city council. His upbringing, professional resume, and progressive values make Ezeadi an easy choice for Westminster city council.Obi Ezeadi is running for one of four open positions on Westminster City Council. Ezeadi is a successful entrepreneur with experience in the transportation, healthcare, real estate, and technology sectors. As first-generation American and the son of Nigerian immigrants, Ezeadi’s upbringing was rife with poverty and struggle. His background fighting through adversity grounds his vision for a more just and equitable Westminster.
Ezeadi participates in civic life by giving financial expertise to those without access and has served on the Westminster Election Commission since 2019. In a city that is 36% non-white, Ezeadi would bring much needed diversity and representation to the all-White city council. His upbringing, professional resume, and progressive values make Ezeadi an easy choice for Westminster city council.
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AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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Obi Ezeadi is running for one of four open positions on Westminster City Council. Ezeadi is a successful entrepreneur with experience in the transportation, healthcare, real estate, and technology sectors. As first-generation American and the son of Nigerian immigrants, Ezeadi’s upbringing was rife with poverty and struggle. His background fighting through adversity grounds his vision for a more just and equitable Westminster.
Ezeadi participates in civic life by giving financial expertise to those without access and has served on the Westminster Election Commission since 2019. In a city that is 36% non-white, Ezeadi would bring much needed diversity and representation to the all-White city council. His upbringing, professional resume, and progressive values make Ezeadi an easy choice for Westminster city council.
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AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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Sarah Nurmella is an urban planner running for one of Westminster’s four at-large city council seats. She has lived in Westminster for the last 10 years and has a very impressive background and qualifications for a City Council job including masters degrees in architecture and urban planning. Nurmella worked as a Westminster city-planner for 8 years, giving her granular knowledge perfect for the job. Lead comprehensive city planning. She has also served in a volunteer capacity on the city’s Environmental Advisory Board, ensuring that the city growth and actions have thorough environmental impact analysis.
Nurmella’s platform emphasizes strategic growth for the city, increasing affordable housing, diversifying industries, and updating the city's aging infrastructure to be resilient in the face of climate change.
In a city like Westminster where resource management and growth are hugely important issues, Nurmella would be an excellent addition to this City Council. Her resume and her endorsements speak to her progressive strengths.Sarah Nurmella is an urban planner running for one of Westminster’s four at-large city council seats. She has lived in Westminster for the last 10 years and has a very impressive background and qualifications for a City Council job including masters degrees in architecture and urban planning. Nurmella worked as a Westminster city-planner for 8 years, giving her granular knowledge perfect for the job. Lead comprehensive city planning. She has also served in a volunteer capacity on the city’s Environmental Advisory Board, ensuring that the city growth and actions have thorough environmental impact analysis.
Nurmella’s platform emphasizes strategic growth for the city, increasing affordable housing, diversifying industries, and updating the city's aging infrastructure to be resilient in the face of climate change.
In a city like Westminster where resource management and growth are hugely important issues, Nurmella would be an excellent addition to this City Council. Her resume and her endorsements speak to her progressive strengths.Sarah Nurmella is an urban planner running for one of Westminster’s four at-large city council seats. She has lived in Westminster for the last 10 years and has a very impressive background and qualifications for a City Council job including masters degrees in architecture and urban planning. Nurmella worked as a Westminster city-planner for 8 years, giving her granular knowledge perfect for the job. Lead comprehensive city planning. She has also served in a volunteer capacity on the city’s Environmental Advisory Board, ensuring that the city growth and actions have thorough environmental impact analysis.
Nurmella’s platform emphasizes strategic growth for the city, increasing affordable housing, diversifying industries, and updating the city's aging infrastructure to be resilient in the face of climate change.
In a city like Westminster where resource management and growth are hugely important issues, Nurmella would be an excellent addition to this City Council. Her resume and her endorsements speak to her progressive strengths.Sarah Nurmella is an urban planner running for one of Westminster’s four at-large city council seats. She has lived in Westminster for the last 10 years and has a very impressive background and qualifications for a City Council job including masters degrees in architecture and urban planning. Nurmella worked as a Westminster city-planner for 8 years, giving her granular knowledge perfect for the job. Lead comprehensive city planning. She has also served in a volunteer capacity on the city’s Environmental Advisory Board, ensuring that the city growth and actions have thorough environmental impact analysis.
Nurmella’s platform emphasizes strategic growth for the city, increasing affordable housing, diversifying industries, and updating the city's aging infrastructure to be resilient in the face of climate change.
In a city like Westminster where resource management and growth are hugely important issues, Nurmella would be an excellent addition to this City Council. Her resume and her endorsements speak to her progressive strengths.
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AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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Sarah Nurmella is an urban planner running for one of Westminster’s four at-large city council seats. She has lived in Westminster for the last 10 years and has a very impressive background and qualifications for a City Council job including masters degrees in architecture and urban planning. Nurmella worked as a Westminster city-planner for 8 years, giving her granular knowledge perfect for the job. Lead comprehensive city planning. She has also served in a volunteer capacity on the city’s Environmental Advisory Board, ensuring that the city growth and actions have thorough environmental impact analysis.
Nurmella’s platform emphasizes strategic growth for the city, increasing affordable housing, diversifying industries, and updating the city's aging infrastructure to be resilient in the face of climate change.
In a city like Westminster where resource management and growth are hugely important issues, Nurmella would be an excellent addition to this City Council. Her resume and her endorsements speak to her progressive strengths.
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AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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Crystal Murillo was the youngest as well as the first Latina elected to the Aurora City Council in 2017. Murillo is a graduate of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, the first college graduate in her family. Murillo served on the Citizen Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development for the City of Aurora and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council for the State of Colorado. Since election to the Aurora City Council, Murillo has continued working at the University of Denver as the Diversity Program Coordinator.Crystal Murillo was the youngest as well as the first Latina elected to the Aurora City Council in 2017. Murillo is a graduate of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, the first college graduate in her family. Murillo served on the Citizen Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development for the City of Aurora and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council for the State of Colorado. Since election to the Aurora City Council, Murillo has continued working at the University of Denver as the Diversity Program Coordinator.Crystal Murillo was the youngest as well as the first Latina elected to the Aurora City Council in 2017. Murillo is a graduate of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, the first college graduate in her family. Murillo served on the Citizen Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development for the City of Aurora and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council for the State of Colorado. Since election to the Aurora City Council, Murillo has continued working at the University of Denver as the Diversity Program Coordinator.Crystal Murillo was the youngest as well as the first Latina elected to the Aurora City Council in 2017. Murillo is a graduate of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, the first college graduate in her family. Murillo served on the Citizen Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development for the City of Aurora and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council for the State of Colorado. Since election to the Aurora City Council, Murillo has continued working at the University of Denver as the Diversity Program Coordinator.
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Crystal Murillo was the youngest as well as the first Latina elected to the Aurora City Council in 2017. Murillo is a graduate of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, the first college graduate in her family. Murillo served on the Citizen Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development for the City of Aurora and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council for the State of Colorado. Since election to the Aurora City Council, Murillo has continued working at the University of Denver as the Diversity Program Coordinator.
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Bryan Lindstrom is a lifelong resident of Aurora and graduate of the University of Northern Colorado who currently teaches history at Hinckley High School. Lindstrom served on the Board of Directors of the Aurora Education Association where he was involved in local school board races and fighting for better pay and benefitsd for public school teachers. After witnessing the parents of one of his students testifying in support of affordable housing, Lindstrom entered the Ward 2 City Council race to "move us toward implementing solutions and making lives better."Bryan Lindstrom is a lifelong resident of Aurora and graduate of the University of Northern Colorado who currently teaches history at Hinckley High School. Lindstrom served on the Board of Directors of the Aurora Education Association where he was involved in local school board races and fighting for better pay and benefitsd for public school teachers. After witnessing the parents of one of his students testifying in support of affordable housing, Lindstrom entered the Ward 2 City Council race to "move us toward implementing solutions and making lives better."Bryan Lindstrom is a lifelong resident of Aurora and graduate of the University of Northern Colorado who currently teaches history at Hinckley High School. Lindstrom served on the Board of Directors of the Aurora Education Association where he was involved in local school board races and fighting for better pay and benefitsd for public school teachers. After witnessing the parents of one of his students testifying in support of affordable housing, Lindstrom entered the Ward 2 City Council race to "move us toward implementing solutions and making lives better."Bryan Lindstrom is a lifelong resident of Aurora and graduate of the University of Northern Colorado who currently teaches history at Hinckley High School. Lindstrom served on the Board of Directors of the Aurora Education Association where he was involved in local school board races and fighting for better pay and benefitsd for public school teachers. After witnessing the parents of one of his students testifying in support of affordable housing, Lindstrom entered the Ward 2 City Council race to "move us toward implementing solutions and making lives better."
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Bryan Lindstrom is a lifelong resident of Aurora and graduate of the University of Northern Colorado who currently teaches history at Hinckley High School. Lindstrom served on the Board of Directors of the Aurora Education Association where he was involved in local school board races and fighting for better pay and benefitsd for public school teachers. After witnessing the parents of one of his students testifying in support of affordable housing, Lindstrom entered the Ward 2 City Council race to "move us toward implementing solutions and making lives better."
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Working Families Party, AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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AFSCME Council 18
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Conservation Colorado, AFSCME Council 18
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Conservation Colorado, AFSCME Council 18
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Conservation Colorado, Colorado Working Families Party, Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18, Congressman Ed Perlmutter
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Conservation Colorado, Colorado Working Families Party, Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18, Congressman Ed Perlmutter
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Conservation Colorado, AFSCME Council 18, Congressman Ed Perlmutter, Congressman Jason Crow, Congressman Joe Neguse
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Conservation Colorado, AFSCME Council 18, Congressman Ed Perlmutter, Congressman Jason Crow, Congressman Joe Neguse
School Board
Depending on where you live, you may have the following school district races on your ballot.
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18, Congressman Jason Crow
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18, Congressman Jason Crow
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Dr. Carrie Olson is an incumbent who was first elected to the board in 2017, and has 30 years of prior experience as a DPS teacher. She is also the parent of a DPS graduate. Dr. Olson believes in focusing first on listening to the people that you serve, and describes herself as a “community builder.” If re-elected, Dr. Olson would focus on issues such as: excessive standardized testing, inordinate administration costs, and the overarching issue of the segregation an inequity of access to quality education within the DPS system. Dr. Olson believes there is too much privatization and focus on school choice and charter schools — which have increased school segregation — while neighborhood schools and their communities are left to flounder.
Dr. Carrie Olson is an incumbent who was first elected to the board in 2017, and has 30 years of prior experience as a DPS teacher. She is also the parent of a DPS graduate. Dr. Olson believes in focusing first on listening to the people that you serve, and describes herself as a “community builder.” If re-elected, Dr. Olson would focus on issues such as: excessive standardized testing, inordinate administration costs, and the overarching issue of the segregation an inequity of access to quality education within the DPS system. Dr. Olson believes there is too much privatization and focus on school choice and charter schools — which have increased school segregation — while neighborhood schools and their communities are left to flounder.
Dr. Carrie Olson is an incumbent who was first elected to the board in 2017, and has 30 years of prior experience as a DPS teacher. She is also the parent of a DPS graduate. Dr. Olson believes in focusing first on listening to the people that you serve, and describes herself as a “community builder.” If re-elected, Dr. Olson would focus on issues such as: excessive standardized testing, inordinate administration costs, and the overarching issue of the segregation an inequity of access to quality education within the DPS system. Dr. Olson believes there is too much privatization and focus on school choice and charter schools — which have increased school segregation — while neighborhood schools and their communities are left to flounder.
Dr. Carrie Olson is an incumbent who was first elected to the board in 2017, and has 30 years of prior experience as a DPS teacher. She is also the parent of a DPS graduate. Dr. Olson believes in focusing first on listening to the people that you serve, and describes herself as a “community builder.” If re-elected, Dr. Olson would focus on issues such as: excessive standardized testing, inordinate administration costs, and the overarching issue of the segregation an inequity of access to quality education within the DPS system. Dr. Olson believes there is too much privatization and focus on school choice and charter schools — which have increased school segregation — while neighborhood schools and their communities are left to flounder.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado Education Association (CEA)
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Dr. Carrie Olson is an incumbent who was first elected to the board in 2017, and has 30 years of prior experience as a DPS teacher. She is also the parent of a DPS graduate. Dr. Olson believes in focusing first on listening to the people that you serve, and describes herself as a “community builder.” If re-elected, Dr. Olson would focus on issues such as: excessive standardized testing, inordinate administration costs, and the overarching issue of the segregation an inequity of access to quality education within the DPS system. Dr. Olson believes there is too much privatization and focus on school choice and charter schools — which have increased school segregation — while neighborhood schools and their communities are left to flounder.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado Education Association (CEA)
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Michelle Quattlebaum is an educator, and a community liaison at Denver’s George Washington High School, where she helped to establish an inclusive International Baccalaureate program. She is a Denver schools graduate and a mother of three DPS students. Michelle has said she will fight for an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, as well as a culturally-responsive education program. Her focus is on equity in its many facets, such as: supporting meal programs; ensuring all students have access to the technology they need in and out of the classroom; recruiting more Black, Brown, and Indigenous educators so that the educators reflect the student population; and that schools are collaborative across government lines.Michelle Quattlebaum is an educator, and a community liaison at Denver’s George Washington High School, where she helped to establish an inclusive International Baccalaureate program. She is a Denver schools graduate and a mother of three DPS students. Michelle has said she will fight for an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, as well as a culturally-responsive education program. Her focus is on equity in its many facets, such as: supporting meal programs; ensuring all students have access to the technology they need in and out of the classroom; recruiting more Black, Brown, and Indigenous educators so that the educators reflect the student population; and that schools are collaborative across government lines.Michelle Quattlebaum is an educator, and a community liaison at Denver’s George Washington High School, where she helped to establish an inclusive International Baccalaureate program. She is a Denver schools graduate and a mother of three DPS students. Michelle has said she will fight for an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, as well as a culturally-responsive education program. Her focus is on equity in its many facets, such as: supporting meal programs; ensuring all students have access to the technology they need in and out of the classroom; recruiting more Black, Brown, and Indigenous educators so that the educators reflect the student population; and that schools are collaborative across government lines.Michelle Quattlebaum is an educator, and a community liaison at Denver’s George Washington High School, where she helped to establish an inclusive International Baccalaureate program. She is a Denver schools graduate and a mother of three DPS students. Michelle has said she will fight for an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, as well as a culturally-responsive education program. Her focus is on equity in its many facets, such as: supporting meal programs; ensuring all students have access to the technology they need in and out of the classroom; recruiting more Black, Brown, and Indigenous educators so that the educators reflect the student population; and that schools are collaborative across government lines.
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Michelle Quattlebaum is an educator, and a community liaison at Denver’s George Washington High School, where she helped to establish an inclusive International Baccalaureate program. She is a Denver schools graduate and a mother of three DPS students. Michelle has said she will fight for an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, as well as a culturally-responsive education program. Her focus is on equity in its many facets, such as: supporting meal programs; ensuring all students have access to the technology they need in and out of the classroom; recruiting more Black, Brown, and Indigenous educators so that the educators reflect the student population; and that schools are collaborative across government lines.
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Parent and former educator Scott Esserman has a wide breadth of education-related experience that he believes will be a critical asset as an At-Large School Board Member. In 2015 he helped to open Denver’s Northfield High School, where he authored an innovation plan to give it additional flexibility from district and state rules. Scott is currently a volunteer chairperson on Denver Public Schools accountability committee, and prioritizes improving student outcomes while removing disparities. He wants to explore other innovative options for both school funding and supporting “community schools” (which he defines as those with culturally relevant curriculum, discipline focused on preparing harm, and strong partnerships between schools and their communities).
Scott is currently an education consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion in schools.Parent and former educator Scott Esserman has a wide breadth of education-related experience that he believes will be a critical asset as an At-Large School Board Member. In 2015 he helped to open Denver’s Northfield High School, where he authored an innovation plan to give it additional flexibility from district and state rules. Scott is currently a volunteer chairperson on Denver Public Schools accountability committee, and prioritizes improving student outcomes while removing disparities. He wants to explore other innovative options for both school funding and supporting “community schools” (which he defines as those with culturally relevant curriculum, discipline focused on preparing harm, and strong partnerships between schools and their communities).
Scott is currently an education consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion in schools.Parent and former educator Scott Esserman has a wide breadth of education-related experience that he believes will be a critical asset as an At-Large School Board Member. In 2015 he helped to open Denver’s Northfield High School, where he authored an innovation plan to give it additional flexibility from district and state rules. Scott is currently a volunteer chairperson on Denver Public Schools accountability committee, and prioritizes improving student outcomes while removing disparities. He wants to explore other innovative options for both school funding and supporting “community schools” (which he defines as those with culturally relevant curriculum, discipline focused on preparing harm, and strong partnerships between schools and their communities).
Scott is currently an education consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion in schools.Parent and former educator Scott Esserman has a wide breadth of education-related experience that he believes will be a critical asset as an At-Large School Board Member. In 2015 he helped to open Denver’s Northfield High School, where he authored an innovation plan to give it additional flexibility from district and state rules. Scott is currently a volunteer chairperson on Denver Public Schools accountability committee, and prioritizes improving student outcomes while removing disparities. He wants to explore other innovative options for both school funding and supporting “community schools” (which he defines as those with culturally relevant curriculum, discipline focused on preparing harm, and strong partnerships between schools and their communities).
Scott is currently an education consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion in schools.
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Parent and former educator Scott Esserman has a wide breadth of education-related experience that he believes will be a critical asset as an At-Large School Board Member. In 2015 he helped to open Denver’s Northfield High School, where he authored an innovation plan to give it additional flexibility from district and state rules. Scott is currently a volunteer chairperson on Denver Public Schools accountability committee, and prioritizes improving student outcomes while removing disparities. He wants to explore other innovative options for both school funding and supporting “community schools” (which he defines as those with culturally relevant curriculum, discipline focused on preparing harm, and strong partnerships between schools and their communities).
Scott is currently an education consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion in schools.
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18
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Colorado Education Association (CEA), AFSCME Council 18