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District Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the following district races on your ballot.
Thornton City Council, District 1
Cherish Salazar is running unopposed for Thornton City Council Ward 1. Salazar is a lifelong volunteer and active community member. She works in early childhood education and is familiar with many of the struggles that Thornton families face. Salazar will bring a future focused and prosperity oriented approach to housing, maintenance, and transportation issues in Thornton. Cherish Salazar is the progressive choice for Thornton’s 1st Ward.
Cherish Salazar is running unopposed for Thornton City Council Ward 1. Salazar is a lifelong volunteer and active community member. She works in early childhood education and is familiar with many of the struggles that Thornton families face. Salazar will bring a future focused and prosperity oriented approach to housing, maintenance, and transportation issues in Thornton. Cherish Salazar is the progressive choice for Thornton’s 1st Ward.
Cherish Salazar is running unopposed for Thornton City Council Ward 1. Salazar is a lifelong volunteer and active community member. She works in early childhood education and is familiar with many of the struggles that Thornton families face. Salazar will bring a future focused and prosperity oriented approach to housing, maintenance, and transportation issues in Thornton. Cherish Salazar is the progressive choice for Thornton’s 1st Ward.
Thornton City Council, District 2
John Alge is running for council member of the Thornton City Council Ward 2. Alge is an Army veteran and a retired Postal Service worker. Agle is dedicated to fighting hunger in his community, having volunteered with food banks and organized food drives for over a decade. He currently serves on the Thornton Active Adult Advisory Board and previously on the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council with the Pride Subcommittee. He is dedicated to leading with compassion to support families, workers, and all that makes Thornton wonderful.
Also running for this position are Eric Montoya and Rebecca Burner.
PNC recognizes John Agle as a quality progressive choice for Ward 2 of Thornton.
John Alge is running for council member of the Thornton City Council Ward 2. Alge is an Army veteran and a retired Postal Service worker. Agle is dedicated to fighting hunger in his community, having volunteered with food banks and organized food drives for over a decade. He currently serves on the Thornton Active Adult Advisory Board and previously on the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council with the Pride Subcommittee. He is dedicated to leading with compassion to support families, workers, and all that makes Thornton wonderful.
Also running for this position are Eric Montoya and Rebecca Burner.
PNC recognizes John Agle as a quality progressive choice for Ward 2 of Thornton.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado, Colorado Working Families Party
John Alge is running for council member of the Thornton City Council Ward 2. Alge is an Army veteran and a retired Postal Service worker. Agle is dedicated to fighting hunger in his community, having volunteered with food banks and organized food drives for over a decade. He currently serves on the Thornton Active Adult Advisory Board and previously on the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council with the Pride Subcommittee. He is dedicated to leading with compassion to support families, workers, and all that makes Thornton wonderful.
Also running for this position are Eric Montoya and Rebecca Burner.
PNC recognizes John Agle as a quality progressive choice for Ward 2 of Thornton.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
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Colorado Working Families Party
Thornton City Council, District 3
Mark Gormley is running for council member of the 3rd Ward of Thornton City Council. A varied career in IT, law, and economics, Gormley brings an open mind and range of experiences to problem solving. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Metro Denver, and the Eastlake Street Fair in addition to serving as a community representative on the Horizon High School Improvement Team. Gormley is a champion for the environment and understands the intersectional benefits that taking care of our planet can provide to every family and community. Gormley supports mental health resources, community programming, and holding big businesses accountable. He is a strong progressive voice for Thornton.
Opposing Gormley are Devin Byrd and Sam Nizam. Byrd is a cybersecurity professional who strongly supports increasing policing but limiting the influence of the government– a rather contradictory position. Nizam is an admirable candidate, though he is not as progressive as his opponent. ProgressNow Colorado believes that Gormley is the progressive choice for Thornton Ward 3.
Mark Gormley is running for council member of the 3rd Ward of Thornton City Council. A varied career in IT, law, and economics, Gormley brings an open mind and range of experiences to problem solving. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Metro Denver, and the Eastlake Street Fair in addition to serving as a community representative on the Horizon High School Improvement Team. Gormley is a champion for the environment and understands the intersectional benefits that taking care of our planet can provide to every family and community. Gormley supports mental health resources, community programming, and holding big businesses accountable. He is a strong progressive voice for Thornton.
Opposing Gormley are Devin Byrd and Sam Nizam. Byrd is a cybersecurity professional who strongly supports increasing policing but limiting the influence of the government– a rather contradictory position. Nizam is an admirable candidate, though he is not as progressive as his opponent. ProgressNow Colorado believes that Gormley is the progressive choice for Thornton Ward 3.
Mark Gormley is running for council member of the 3rd Ward of Thornton City Council. A varied career in IT, law, and economics, Gormley brings an open mind and range of experiences to problem solving. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Metro Denver, and the Eastlake Street Fair in addition to serving as a community representative on the Horizon High School Improvement Team. Gormley is a champion for the environment and understands the intersectional benefits that taking care of our planet can provide to every family and community. Gormley supports mental health resources, community programming, and holding big businesses accountable. He is a strong progressive voice for Thornton.
Opposing Gormley are Devin Byrd and Sam Nizam. Byrd is a cybersecurity professional who strongly supports increasing policing but limiting the influence of the government– a rather contradictory position. Nizam is an admirable candidate, though he is not as progressive as his opponent. ProgressNow Colorado believes that Gormley is the progressive choice for Thornton Ward 3.
Thornton City Council, District 4
Jason Anaya-Ledeboer is running for election to the Thornton City Council in Ward 4. With professional experience in banking and business, Anaya-Ledeboer brings insights into how to empower local businesses and help Thornton’s economy flourish. Anaya-Ledeboer is a foster parent and is dedicated to advocating for children and education as seen through his work as Vice Chair for the Adams 12 School District Long Range Planning Advisory Committee. He is also involved with the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership Development Council. An involved and compassionate community member, Anaya-Ledeboer wants to support homeownership, public safety, sustainability, and infrastructure. He sees the intersecting relationships between each of these issues and knows that embracing diversity and forward-thinking will yield the best results for Thornton.
Also running for Ward 4 are candidates Amanda Pedriances and Drew Morris. Though a non-partisan position, Morris has expressed a somewhat uncritical stance towards partisan politics, minimizing the impact of right wing extremism even on local issues.
ProgressNow Colorado knows that voters can count on Anaya-Ledeboer as the progressive candidate for Thornton City Council Ward 4.
Jason Anaya-Ledeboer is running for election to the Thornton City Council in Ward 4. With professional experience in banking and business, Anaya-Ledeboer brings insights into how to empower local businesses and help Thornton’s economy flourish. Anaya-Ledeboer is a foster parent and is dedicated to advocating for children and education as seen through his work as Vice Chair for the Adams 12 School District Long Range Planning Advisory Committee. He is also involved with the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership Development Council. An involved and compassionate community member, Anaya-Ledeboer wants to support homeownership, public safety, sustainability, and infrastructure. He sees the intersecting relationships between each of these issues and knows that embracing diversity and forward-thinking will yield the best results for Thornton.
Also running for Ward 4 are candidates Amanda Pedriances and Drew Morris. Though a non-partisan position, Morris has expressed a somewhat uncritical stance towards partisan politics, minimizing the impact of right wing extremism even on local issues.
ProgressNow Colorado knows that voters can count on Anaya-Ledeboer as the progressive candidate for Thornton City Council Ward 4.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Jason Anaya-Ledeboer is running for election to the Thornton City Council in Ward 4. With professional experience in banking and business, Anaya-Ledeboer brings insights into how to empower local businesses and help Thornton’s economy flourish. Anaya-Ledeboer is a foster parent and is dedicated to advocating for children and education as seen through his work as Vice Chair for the Adams 12 School District Long Range Planning Advisory Committee. He is also involved with the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership Development Council. An involved and compassionate community member, Anaya-Ledeboer wants to support homeownership, public safety, sustainability, and infrastructure. He sees the intersecting relationships between each of these issues and knows that embracing diversity and forward-thinking will yield the best results for Thornton.
Also running for Ward 4 are candidates Amanda Pedriances and Drew Morris. Though a non-partisan position, Morris has expressed a somewhat uncritical stance towards partisan politics, minimizing the impact of right wing extremism even on local issues.
ProgressNow Colorado knows that voters can count on Anaya-Ledeboer as the progressive candidate for Thornton City Council Ward 4.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Depending on where you live, you may have the following school district races on your ballot.
Ike Anyanwu-Ebo is running for the Adams 12 School Board. The son of a single-mother teacher, Anyanwu-Ebo knows the importance of education, resilience, and hard work. He is a mechanical engineer with experience in systems thinking and collaborative problem solving. Anyanwu-Ebo serves as secretary on the Adams 12 District Accountability Committee and is a member of the School Accountability Committees at both Rocky Top Middle and Horizon High Schools. Anyanwu-Ebo is dedicated to equity and accessibility. His campaign pillars include improving mental health infrastructure, supporting academic success, and incorporating data driven decision making.
Also running for Adams 12 is Juan Evans.
Due to the progressive language of his campaign, voters can count on Ike Anyanwu-Ebo to be best most progressive choice for Adams 12.
Ike Anyanwu-Ebo is running for the Adams 12 School Board. The son of a single-mother teacher, Anyanwu-Ebo knows the importance of education, resilience, and hard work. He is a mechanical engineer with experience in systems thinking and collaborative problem solving. Anyanwu-Ebo serves as secretary on the Adams 12 District Accountability Committee and is a member of the School Accountability Committees at both Rocky Top Middle and Horizon High Schools. Anyanwu-Ebo is dedicated to equity and accessibility. His campaign pillars include improving mental health infrastructure, supporting academic success, and incorporating data driven decision making.
Also running for Adams 12 is Juan Evans.
Due to the progressive language of his campaign, voters can count on Ike Anyanwu-Ebo to be best most progressive choice for Adams 12.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
Ike Anyanwu-Ebo is running for the Adams 12 School Board. The son of a single-mother teacher, Anyanwu-Ebo knows the importance of education, resilience, and hard work. He is a mechanical engineer with experience in systems thinking and collaborative problem solving. Anyanwu-Ebo serves as secretary on the Adams 12 District Accountability Committee and is a member of the School Accountability Committees at both Rocky Top Middle and Horizon High Schools. Anyanwu-Ebo is dedicated to equity and accessibility. His campaign pillars include improving mental health infrastructure, supporting academic success, and incorporating data driven decision making.
Also running for Adams 12 is Juan Evans.
Due to the progressive language of his campaign, voters can count on Ike Anyanwu-Ebo to be best most progressive choice for Adams 12.
Endorsed By: Colorado Education Association (CEA)
Statewide Ballot Measures
Proposition LL asks if the state should be allowed to keep and spend the revenue collected from Proposition FF. Prop FF established the Healthy School Meals for All Program and has accrued $12.4 million in revenue since its original voter approval in 2022. The Healthy School Meals for All Program is funded through state income taxes and supports free school meals for all students, regardless of family income. Due to the Tax Payers Bill of Rights, the state of Colorado must ask for approval in order to keep and spend tax revenue that has already been collected. If voters do not approve LL, households that paid the state income tax will have the tax revenue reimbursed to them. With the additional funds from LL, the Healthy School Meals for All Program would be able to further support the purchasing and use of Colorado grown products, increase wages for cafeteria employees, and offer training and technical assistance to schools.
Food is necessary for growing and learning brains. For any number of reasons, many children do not have access to quality nutrition. Free and nutritious meals can help support students from all economic and social backgrounds in becoming empowered learners and leaders.
Proposition LL asks if the state should be allowed to keep and spend the revenue collected from Proposition FF. Prop FF established the Healthy School Meals for All Program and has accrued $12.4 million in revenue since its original voter approval in 2022. The Healthy School Meals for All Program is funded through state income taxes and supports free school meals for all students, regardless of family income. Due to the Tax Payers Bill of Rights, the state of Colorado must ask for approval in order to keep and spend tax revenue that has already been collected. If voters do not approve LL, households that paid the state income tax will have the tax revenue reimbursed to them. With the additional funds from LL, the Healthy School Meals for All Program would be able to further support the purchasing and use of Colorado grown products, increase wages for cafeteria employees, and offer training and technical assistance to schools.
Food is necessary for growing and learning brains. For any number of reasons, many children do not have access to quality nutrition. Free and nutritious meals can help support students from all economic and social backgrounds in becoming empowered learners and leaders.
Proposition MM asks if the state income tax should be increased. The tax increase would go towards free school meals to all public school students and food assistance and education to low-income families through the Healthy School Meals for All and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP). In tandem with Proposition LL, MM will increase the state’s funding capacity for food and nutrition programming by building the funding reservoir for such programming. Ultimately, programs like this support countless children and families and do a great deal to curb hunger in Colorado. All children need and deserve access to quality nutrition. Proposition MM helps provide government support for pathways to success among school age children of all backgrounds and identities.
Proposition MM asks if the state income tax should be increased. The tax increase would go towards free school meals to all public school students and food assistance and education to low-income families through the Healthy School Meals for All and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP). In tandem with Proposition LL, MM will increase the state’s funding capacity for food and nutrition programming by building the funding reservoir for such programming. Ultimately, programs like this support countless children and families and do a great deal to curb hunger in Colorado. All children need and deserve access to quality nutrition. Proposition MM helps provide government support for pathways to success among school age children of all backgrounds and identities.