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Alli Jackson is running for Aurora City Council At Large. Jackson is a social worker and lifelong Aurora resident. In her professional life she advocates for mental health access and community solutions and hopes to bring those values to the city council as well. Jackson is also a foster mom and knows the importance of youth empowerment. As a council member, Jackson will support public services like recreation and childcare programs to address the burden on Aurora's families. She will aim to improve public health by working on sustainable solutions for both the climate and those experiencing homelessness. Jackson is the child of an immigrant and is dedicated to protecting the 21% of Aurora's population that are immigrants. Progressively minded towards all of Aurora's biggest challenges, Alli Jackson is a strong choice for Council Member At-Large.
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate that progressives would want to avoid. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputations of Latino residents as well as to the city of Aurora at large. Last year, she was also discovered to have sent a series of explicit and abusive text messages to her fellow board members. Jurinsky is known as a bully who has threatened council members and city staff in order to get her way.
Voters should select two candidates for the at-large seat and Alli Jackson is a strong choice for the progressive vote.
Alli Jackson is running for Aurora City Council At Large. Jackson is a social worker and lifelong Aurora resident. In her professional life she advocates for mental health access and community solutions and hopes to bring those values to the city council as well. Jackson is also a foster mom and knows the importance of youth empowerment. As a council member, Jackson will support public services like recreation and childcare programs to address the burden on Aurora's families. She will aim to improve public health by working on sustainable solutions for both the climate and those experiencing homelessness. Jackson is the child of an immigrant and is dedicated to protecting the 21% of Aurora's population that are immigrants. Progressively minded towards all of Aurora's biggest challenges, Alli Jackson is a strong choice for Council Member At-Large.
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate that progressives would want to avoid. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputations of Latino residents as well as to the city of Aurora at large. Last year, she was also discovered to have sent a series of explicit and abusive text messages to her fellow board members. Jurinsky is known as a bully who has threatened council members and city staff in order to get her way.
Voters should select two candidates for the at-large seat and Alli Jackson is a strong choice for the progressive vote.
Alli Jackson is running for Aurora City Council At Large. Jackson is a social worker and lifelong Aurora resident. In her professional life she advocates for mental health access and community solutions and hopes to bring those values to the city council as well. Jackson is also a foster mom and knows the importance of youth empowerment. As a council member, Jackson will support public services like recreation and childcare programs to address the burden on Aurora's families. She will aim to improve public health by working on sustainable solutions for both the climate and those experiencing homelessness. Jackson is the child of an immigrant and is dedicated to protecting the 21% of Aurora's population that are immigrants. Progressively minded towards all of Aurora's biggest challenges, Alli Jackson is a strong choice for Council Member At-Large.
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate that progressives would want to avoid. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputations of Latino residents as well as to the city of Aurora at large. Last year, she was also discovered to have sent a series of explicit and abusive text messages to her fellow board members. Jurinsky is known as a bully who has threatened council members and city staff in order to get her way.
Voters should select two candidates for the at-large seat and Alli Jackson is a strong choice for the progressive vote.
Lauren Folkerts is running for reelection to Boulder City Council. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem and outside of council, works as an architect. Folkerts hopes to continue to work on Boulder’s most pressing issues such as climate change, inequity, and the housing crisis. She helped lead efforts to raise minimum wage, reform land use, and pass the nation’s first embodied carbon building code. Folkerts is an advocate for the people and nature that make Boulder so special. She is dedicated to supporting quality of life and economic prosperity for all. Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, Nicole Speer, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Lauren Folkerts is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Lauren Folkerts is running for reelection to Boulder City Council. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem and outside of council, works as an architect. Folkerts hopes to continue to work on Boulder’s most pressing issues such as climate change, inequity, and the housing crisis. She helped lead efforts to raise minimum wage, reform land use, and pass the nation’s first embodied carbon building code. Folkerts is an advocate for the people and nature that make Boulder so special. She is dedicated to supporting quality of life and economic prosperity for all. Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, Nicole Speer, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Lauren Folkerts is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Lauren Folkerts is running for reelection to Boulder City Council. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem and outside of council, works as an architect. Folkerts hopes to continue to work on Boulder’s most pressing issues such as climate change, inequity, and the housing crisis. She helped lead efforts to raise minimum wage, reform land use, and pass the nation’s first embodied carbon building code. Folkerts is an advocate for the people and nature that make Boulder so special. She is dedicated to supporting quality of life and economic prosperity for all. Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, Nicole Speer, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Lauren Folkerts is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Nicole Speer is running for reelection to the Boulder City Council. She was originally elected in 2021. Speer is a scientist who, like many of us, is facing unemployment due to federal funding cuts to government science programs. As a council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, Speer worked on creating financial security in Boulder through renter protections and raising the city’s minimum wage. She is dedicated to expanding housing services and addressing barriers to stability to thwart homelessness. Speer hopes to create a budget that reflects what Boulderites care about including nature and the environment, public spaces, civil liberties, and pedestrian and bike infrastructure. Speer is an advocate for the community and the power of municipal government.
Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Lauren Folkerts, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Nicole Speer is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Nicole Speer is running for reelection to the Boulder City Council. She was originally elected in 2021. Speer is a scientist who, like many of us, is facing unemployment due to federal funding cuts to government science programs. As a council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, Speer worked on creating financial security in Boulder through renter protections and raising the city’s minimum wage. She is dedicated to expanding housing services and addressing barriers to stability to thwart homelessness. Speer hopes to create a budget that reflects what Boulderites care about including nature and the environment, public spaces, civil liberties, and pedestrian and bike infrastructure. Speer is an advocate for the community and the power of municipal government.
Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Lauren Folkerts, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Nicole Speer is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Nicole Speer is running for reelection to the Boulder City Council. She was originally elected in 2021. Speer is a scientist who, like many of us, is facing unemployment due to federal funding cuts to government science programs. As a council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, Speer worked on creating financial security in Boulder through renter protections and raising the city’s minimum wage. She is dedicated to expanding housing services and addressing barriers to stability to thwart homelessness. Speer hopes to create a budget that reflects what Boulderites care about including nature and the environment, public spaces, civil liberties, and pedestrian and bike infrastructure. Speer is an advocate for the community and the power of municipal government.
Also running are Matt Benjamin, Aaron Stone, Montserrat Palacios, Robert Smoke, Maxwell Lord, Rachel Rose Isaacson, Lauren Folkerts, Rob Kaplan, Mark Wallach, and Jennifer Robbins.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. Nicole Speer is a strong progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Rachel Rose Isaacson is running for Boulder City Council. With a a Bachelor’s in Political Economics and a Master’s in Public Administration and Leadership, Isaacson is prepared to handle the duties and responsibilities of a City Council Member. She is active in the local community as a Pollinator Ambassador with Cool Boulder and barista at South Side Walnut Cafe. Isaacson is dedicated to helping Boulder build resilience in the face of climate change. She will aim to help meet the needs of both people and the planet. Other important issues to Isaacson include addressing housing affordability, community empowerment, and public transportation.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. A keen and fresh-faced leader, Rachel Rose Isaacson is a progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Rachel Rose Isaacson is running for Boulder City Council. With a a Bachelor’s in Political Economics and a Master’s in Public Administration and Leadership, Isaacson is prepared to handle the duties and responsibilities of a City Council Member. She is active in the local community as a Pollinator Ambassador with Cool Boulder and barista at South Side Walnut Cafe. Isaacson is dedicated to helping Boulder build resilience in the face of climate change. She will aim to help meet the needs of both people and the planet. Other important issues to Isaacson include addressing housing affordability, community empowerment, and public transportation.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. A keen and fresh-faced leader, Rachel Rose Isaacson is a progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Rachel Rose Isaacson is running for Boulder City Council. With a a Bachelor’s in Political Economics and a Master’s in Public Administration and Leadership, Isaacson is prepared to handle the duties and responsibilities of a City Council Member. She is active in the local community as a Pollinator Ambassador with Cool Boulder and barista at South Side Walnut Cafe. Isaacson is dedicated to helping Boulder build resilience in the face of climate change. She will aim to help meet the needs of both people and the planet. Other important issues to Isaacson include addressing housing affordability, community empowerment, and public transportation.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for the City Council race. A keen and fresh-faced leader, Rachel Rose Isaacson is a progressive choice for Boulder City Council.
Emily Francis is running for Mayor of Fort Collins. Born, raised, and educated in Fort Collins, Francis is a dedicated community member and volunteer. She served on the Fort Collins city council through the height of the Covid 19 Pandemic and helped pave the way to getting FoCo back on its feet. She has also served on the Mayor Pro Tem, on the Housing Catalyst Board, the Poudre Fire Authority, and the Council for Race, Equity, and Leadership among many other boards, councils, and committees. Francis works in housing affordability professionally and hopes to bring her expertise on the issue to the mayoral level. She will work to protect renters from unsafe and unfair housing, support small business, increase job opportunities, and on climate resilience. Francis hopes to help develop a municipal government that meets the diverse community of Fort Collins where its at with regards to public saftey, economic crisis, and housing status.
Also running are Scott VanTatenhove, Jeffrey Shumway, Shirley Peel, Adam Hirschhorn, Adam Eggleston, and Tricia Canonico.
With her outstanding progressive resume of helping to move Fort Collins forward, Emily Francis is the progressive choice for Mayor.
Emily Francis is running for Mayor of Fort Collins. Born, raised, and educated in Fort Collins, Francis is a dedicated community member and volunteer. She served on the Fort Collins city council through the height of the Covid 19 Pandemic and helped pave the way to getting FoCo back on its feet. She has also served on the Mayor Pro Tem, on the Housing Catalyst Board, the Poudre Fire Authority, and the Council for Race, Equity, and Leadership among many other boards, councils, and committees. Francis works in housing affordability professionally and hopes to bring her expertise on the issue to the mayoral level. She will work to protect renters from unsafe and unfair housing, support small business, increase job opportunities, and on climate resilience. Francis hopes to help develop a municipal government that meets the diverse community of Fort Collins where its at with regards to public saftey, economic crisis, and housing status.
Also running are Scott VanTatenhove, Jeffrey Shumway, Shirley Peel, Adam Hirschhorn, Adam Eggleston, and Tricia Canonico.
With her outstanding progressive resume of helping to move Fort Collins forward, Emily Francis is the progressive choice for Mayor.
Emily Francis is running for Mayor of Fort Collins. Born, raised, and educated in Fort Collins, Francis is a dedicated community member and volunteer. She served on the Fort Collins city council through the height of the Covid 19 Pandemic and helped pave the way to getting FoCo back on its feet. She has also served on the Mayor Pro Tem, on the Housing Catalyst Board, the Poudre Fire Authority, and the Council for Race, Equity, and Leadership among many other boards, councils, and committees. Francis works in housing affordability professionally and hopes to bring her expertise on the issue to the mayoral level. She will work to protect renters from unsafe and unfair housing, support small business, increase job opportunities, and on climate resilience. Francis hopes to help develop a municipal government that meets the diverse community of Fort Collins where its at with regards to public saftey, economic crisis, and housing status.
Also running are Scott VanTatenhove, Jeffrey Shumway, Shirley Peel, Adam Hirschhorn, Adam Eggleston, and Tricia Canonico.
With her outstanding progressive resume of helping to move Fort Collins forward, Emily Francis is the progressive choice for Mayor.
Gianina Horton is running for Ward 1 council member of the Aurora City Council. Horton is a criminal justice professional who has worked hard to develop community oriented reforms and paths to justice. She has the experience necessary to be able to adequately address public safety and crime concerns in Aurora. Horton supports compassionate, accepting, and legal approaches to immigration policy. Horton hopes to see an Aurora that is empowered, hopeful, and welcoming for all its residents, both new and established. Pillars of Horton’s platform include increasing police transparency and accountability, improving affordable housing, zoning reforms, and providing public service support.
Also running for Ward 1 are Stephen Elkins and Reid Hettich.
Gianina Horton is the progressive choice for Aurora Ward 1 based on her progressive ideals and numerous endorsements from progressive non-profit groups.
Gianina Horton is running for Ward 1 council member of the Aurora City Council. Horton is a criminal justice professional who has worked hard to develop community oriented reforms and paths to justice. She has the experience necessary to be able to adequately address public safety and crime concerns in Aurora. Horton supports compassionate, accepting, and legal approaches to immigration policy. Horton hopes to see an Aurora that is empowered, hopeful, and welcoming for all its residents, both new and established. Pillars of Horton’s platform include increasing police transparency and accountability, improving affordable housing, zoning reforms, and providing public service support.
Also running for Ward 1 are Stephen Elkins and Reid Hettich.
Gianina Horton is the progressive choice for Aurora Ward 1 based on her progressive ideals and numerous endorsements from progressive non-profit groups.
Gianina Horton is running for Ward 1 council member of the Aurora City Council. Horton is a criminal justice professional who has worked hard to develop community oriented reforms and paths to justice. She has the experience necessary to be able to adequately address public safety and crime concerns in Aurora. Horton supports compassionate, accepting, and legal approaches to immigration policy. Horton hopes to see an Aurora that is empowered, hopeful, and welcoming for all its residents, both new and established. Pillars of Horton’s platform include increasing police transparency and accountability, improving affordable housing, zoning reforms, and providing public service support.
Also running for Ward 1 are Stephen Elkins and Reid Hettich.
Gianina Horton is the progressive choice for Aurora Ward 1 based on her progressive ideals and numerous endorsements from progressive non-profit groups.
Amy Wiles is running for the Aurora City Council as council member for Ward II. Wiles is an active community member working with the City of Aurora Human Relations board and the Community Advisory Council for the Aurora Police Department. She also volunteers with the Special Olympics and Big Brothers and Sisters of America. Wiles is dedicated to continuing her work with community transparency, food insecurity issues, and community engagement. Wiles believes in the strength of the diversity of Aurora and wants to reframe narratives surrounding homelessness, immigration, and youth programming.
Opposing Wiles is incumbent Steve Sundberg. While serving on the Aurora city council, Sundberg has championed a “tough love” campaign against homelessness; seeking bans against panhandling and camping over systemic support programs. Sundberg is outspoken in his support of the Aurora police department and proposes further funding.
With her dedication to diversity and accountability, Amy Wiles is the clear progressive choice for Ward II of the Aurora City Council.
Amy Wiles is running for the Aurora City Council as council member for Ward II. Wiles is an active community member working with the City of Aurora Human Relations board and the Community Advisory Council for the Aurora Police Department. She also volunteers with the Special Olympics and Big Brothers and Sisters of America. Wiles is dedicated to continuing her work with community transparency, food insecurity issues, and community engagement. Wiles believes in the strength of the diversity of Aurora and wants to reframe narratives surrounding homelessness, immigration, and youth programming.
Opposing Wiles is incumbent Steve Sundberg. While serving on the Aurora city council, Sundberg has championed a “tough love” campaign against homelessness; seeking bans against panhandling and camping over systemic support programs. Sundberg is outspoken in his support of the Aurora police department and proposes further funding.
With her dedication to diversity and accountability, Amy Wiles is the clear progressive choice for Ward II of the Aurora City Council.
Amy Wiles is running for the Aurora City Council as council member for Ward II. Wiles is an active community member working with the City of Aurora Human Relations board and the Community Advisory Council for the Aurora Police Department. She also volunteers with the Special Olympics and Big Brothers and Sisters of America. Wiles is dedicated to continuing her work with community transparency, food insecurity issues, and community engagement. Wiles believes in the strength of the diversity of Aurora and wants to reframe narratives surrounding homelessness, immigration, and youth programming.
Opposing Wiles is incumbent Steve Sundberg. While serving on the Aurora city council, Sundberg has championed a “tough love” campaign against homelessness; seeking bans against panhandling and camping over systemic support programs. Sundberg is outspoken in his support of the Aurora police department and proposes further funding.
With her dedication to diversity and accountability, Amy Wiles is the clear progressive choice for Ward II of the Aurora City Council.
Ruben Medina is running for reelection to the Ward III seat of the Aurora city council. A former firefighter/EMT, Medina has experience with urgent problem solving and taking care of communities in need. Medina hopes to continue his work in Aurora fighting for families, workers, and veterans, increasing employment rates and revenue, and navigating crime reduction through community centered approaches.
Opposing Medina is Marsha Berzins. Berzins served on the Aurora City Council from 2009 to 2021 and is now seeking reelection. While she was prolific and successful as a council member, Berzins claims a “common sense” mindset and often takes centrist stances on issues. Aurora is in need of a strong progressive voice which is why PNC supports Ruben Medina as the progressive choice for Aurora’s Ward III City Council seat.
Ruben Medina is running for reelection to the Ward III seat of the Aurora city council. A former firefighter/EMT, Medina has experience with urgent problem solving and taking care of communities in need. Medina hopes to continue his work in Aurora fighting for families, workers, and veterans, increasing employment rates and revenue, and navigating crime reduction through community centered approaches.
Opposing Medina is Marsha Berzins. Berzins served on the Aurora City Council from 2009 to 2021 and is now seeking reelection. While she was prolific and successful as a council member, Berzins claims a “common sense” mindset and often takes centrist stances on issues. Aurora is in need of a strong progressive voice which is why PNC supports Ruben Medina as the progressive choice for Aurora’s Ward III City Council seat.
Ruben Medina is running for reelection to the Ward III seat of the Aurora city council. A former firefighter/EMT, Medina has experience with urgent problem solving and taking care of communities in need. Medina hopes to continue his work in Aurora fighting for families, workers, and veterans, increasing employment rates and revenue, and navigating crime reduction through community centered approaches.
Opposing Medina is Marsha Berzins. Berzins served on the Aurora City Council from 2009 to 2021 and is now seeking reelection. While she was prolific and successful as a council member, Berzins claims a “common sense” mindset and often takes centrist stances on issues. Aurora is in need of a strong progressive voice which is why PNC supports Ruben Medina as the progressive choice for Aurora’s Ward III City Council seat.
Chris Conway is running for District 1 of the Fort Collins City Council. Conway is a teacher, advocate, and active community member who is passionate about a number of issues from housing to sustainability. Conway will work to fight against homelessness and red tape in order to provide more and higher quality housing for the people of Fort Collins. Conway also supports leaning in to youth engagement and recreation programing to help the youngest generations become empowered future adults. He will make efforts to improve public and transportation safety, increase access to public facilities and services, and boost climate resilience.
Also running are Susan Gutowsky and Daisy Montgomery.
Chris Conway is the progressive choice for District 1 of the Fort Collins City Council.
Chris Conway is running for District 1 of the Fort Collins City Council. Conway is a teacher, advocate, and active community member who is passionate about a number of issues from housing to sustainability. Conway will work to fight against homelessness and red tape in order to provide more and higher quality housing for the people of Fort Collins. Conway also supports leaning in to youth engagement and recreation programing to help the youngest generations become empowered future adults. He will make efforts to improve public and transportation safety, increase access to public facilities and services, and boost climate resilience.
Also running are Susan Gutowsky and Daisy Montgomery.
Chris Conway is the progressive choice for District 1 of the Fort Collins City Council.
Chris Conway is running for District 1 of the Fort Collins City Council. Conway is a teacher, advocate, and active community member who is passionate about a number of issues from housing to sustainability. Conway will work to fight against homelessness and red tape in order to provide more and higher quality housing for the people of Fort Collins. Conway also supports leaning in to youth engagement and recreation programing to help the youngest generations become empowered future adults. He will make efforts to improve public and transportation safety, increase access to public facilities and services, and boost climate resilience.
Also running are Susan Gutowsky and Daisy Montgomery.
Chris Conway is the progressive choice for District 1 of the Fort Collins City Council.
Zoelle Lane is running for Fort Collins City Council in District 5. Lane works in HR for CSU's International Programs Office. A proud union member, Lane knows the importance of visibility and representation for the average person. She hopes to serve as an open eared and dedicated council member who will stick up for immigrants, students, and working people and families. Originally from Canada, Lane has fresh eyes on the American economy and is able to see that many in Fort Collins, and the nation at large, are slipping through the cracks. She hopes to tackle housing affordability, raising the minimum wage, and guaranteeing a high quality of life in FoCo. Lane will defend fair taxation policies, safety for immigrants and refugees, and a transition to renewable energy resources.
Also running is Amy Hoeven.
A fierce candidate with a grassroots and people-first mindset, Zoella Lane is the strong progressive choice for District 5 of the Fort Collins City Council.
Zoelle Lane is running for Fort Collins City Council in District 5. Lane works in HR for CSU's International Programs Office. A proud union member, Lane knows the importance of visibility and representation for the average person. She hopes to serve as an open eared and dedicated council member who will stick up for immigrants, students, and working people and families. Originally from Canada, Lane has fresh eyes on the American economy and is able to see that many in Fort Collins, and the nation at large, are slipping through the cracks. She hopes to tackle housing affordability, raising the minimum wage, and guaranteeing a high quality of life in FoCo. Lane will defend fair taxation policies, safety for immigrants and refugees, and a transition to renewable energy resources.
Also running is Amy Hoeven.
A fierce candidate with a grassroots and people-first mindset, Zoella Lane is the strong progressive choice for District 5 of the Fort Collins City Council.
Zoelle Lane is running for Fort Collins City Council in District 5. Lane works in HR for CSU's International Programs Office. A proud union member, Lane knows the importance of visibility and representation for the average person. She hopes to serve as an open eared and dedicated council member who will stick up for immigrants, students, and working people and families. Originally from Canada, Lane has fresh eyes on the American economy and is able to see that many in Fort Collins, and the nation at large, are slipping through the cracks. She hopes to tackle housing affordability, raising the minimum wage, and guaranteeing a high quality of life in FoCo. Lane will defend fair taxation policies, safety for immigrants and refugees, and a transition to renewable energy resources.
Also running is Amy Hoeven.
A fierce candidate with a grassroots and people-first mindset, Zoella Lane is the strong progressive choice for District 5 of the Fort Collins City Council.
