Douglas County

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.

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. 

Clark Callahan is running for school board member for District E of Douglas County School District. Callahan has experience as an educator and administrator. Having successfully assisted the revamp of an alternative high school in Denver, Callahan knows the importance of student-centered education and attentive administrations. Currently serving as an executive director, Callahan has finance and systems-thinking experience that will benefit Douglas County schools. 
Opposing Parker is Dede Kramer, a member of the conservative leaning Common Sense slate. She does not have her own website. The Common Sense slate cites “biological sex” and parental involvement in curriculum and class materials as important issues for Douglas County School District. No one on the slate has experience as an educator. 
Clark Callahan is the progressive choice for the Douglas County School Board District E seat. 

Kelly Denzler is the progressive choice for the District G seat of the Douglas County School Board. Denzler is a third generation educator and holds a Masters of Education in Educational leadership. She has experience in classrooms, leadership, and, now, in curriculum and resource publishing. Denzler is running to support and sustain educators, facilitate access to high-quality learning, and improve relationship building between families, schools, and communities. 
Opposing Denzler is Steve Vail, a member of the conservative leaning Common Sense slate. He does not have his own website. The Common Sense slate cites “biological sex” and parental involvement in curriculum and class materials as important issues for Douglas County School District. No one on the slate has experience as an educator. 
With her wealth of experience and upholding of progressive values, voters can count on Kelly Denzler as the progressive choice for District G of the Douglas County School District Board.

Tony Ryan is running for District D of the Douglas County School Board. Though a practicing attorney now, Ryan has a background in both the performing arts and sciences and taught theater in camps and classrooms for several years. Ryan is running to support student wellbeing and safety, protect extracurricular funding, and prevent lawsuits.  
Opposing Ryan is Keaton Gambill, a member of the conservative leaning Common Sense slate. He does not have his own website. The Common Sense slate cites “biological sex” and parental involvement in curriculum and class materials as important issues for Douglas County School District. No one on the slate has experience as an educator. 
Tony Ryan is the progressive choice for the Douglas County School Board District D seat.

Kyrzia Parker is the progressive choice for Douglas County School Board. A licensed social worker, Parker has supervised in-school social workers and has worked closely with students, educators, and staff members. Parker has experience navigating the school system to facilitate success for students and families. As a mother and a person with a disability, Parker will advocate for support, opportunity, and access for all students regardless of background or identity. 
Opposing Parker is Matt Smith, a member of the conservative leaning Common Sense slate. He does not have his own website. The Common Sense slate cites “biological sex” and parental involvement in curriculum and class materials as important issues for Douglas County School District. No one on the slate has experience as an educator.