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Mike Hamrick is running for the Cherry Creek School Board in District D. Hamrick is a veteran and has been involved in CCSD and Arapahoe County for decades. He currently serves on the Cherry Creek Long Range Facility Planning Committee and the CCSD LRFPC Boundary Subcommittee. He has previously worked with several other boards and committees to work towards a better Cherry Creek. Hamrick is concerned with school funding and will work towards supporting students and famillies affected by federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Hamrick hopes to invest in mental health needs and extraciriculars to enure student success.
Also running are Amanda Thayer and Tatyana Sturm.
With a life dedicated to public service and a desire to see CCSD flourish, Mike Hamrick is the Progressive choice for District D of the Cherry Creek School Board.

Mike Hamrick is running for the Cherry Creek School Board in District D. Hamrick is a veteran and has been involved in CCSD and Arapahoe County for decades. He currently serves on the Cherry Creek Long Range Facility Planning Committee and the CCSD LRFPC Boundary Subcommittee. He has previously worked with several other boards and committees to work towards a better Cherry Creek. Hamrick is concerned with school funding and will work towards supporting students and famillies affected by federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Hamrick hopes to invest in mental health needs and extraciriculars to enure student success.
Also running are Amanda Thayer and Tatyana Sturm.
With a life dedicated to public service and a desire to see CCSD flourish, Mike Hamrick is the Progressive choice for District D of the Cherry Creek School Board.

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City of Aurora

Depending on where you live, you may have the below city races on your ballot.

Aurora City Council

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Alli Jackson

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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.

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Rob Andrews is running for Aurora City Council Member At Large. Formerly a professional football player, Andrews now works as the Executive Director for One Voice Coalition where he supports helping disadvantaged individuals find work after being impacted by barriers to healthcare. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Hastings College, Denver County Workforce Development Board, Colorado Workforce Development Board, and Colorado Judicial Performance Commission. As a council member, Andrews wants to promote economic prosperity and affordable lives for all. He hopes to foster improvements towards housing prices, public safety, labor, and the environment. Andrews takes a compassionate, informed, and confident approach to civil leadership. He is a strong progressive choice. 
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputation of Latino residents as well as 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. Rob Andrews is one of the progressive choices for his dedication to progress and equity. 

Rob Andrews is running for Aurora City Council Member At Large. Formerly a professional football player, Andrews now works as the Executive Director for One Voice Coalition where he supports helping disadvantaged individuals find work after being impacted by barriers to healthcare. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Hastings College, Denver County Workforce Development Board, Colorado Workforce Development Board, and Colorado Judicial Performance Commission. As a council member, Andrews wants to promote economic prosperity and affordable lives for all. He hopes to foster improvements towards housing prices, public safety, labor, and the environment. Andrews takes a compassionate, informed, and confident approach to civil leadership. He is a strong progressive choice. 
Also running in this race are Watson Gomes, Danielle Jurinsky, and Amsalu Kassaw.
Danielle Jurinsky is a particularly dangerous candidate. She helped create and proliferate the Venezuelan gang conspiracy in Aurora that did untold damage to the lives and reputation of Latino residents as well as 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. Rob Andrews is one of the progressive choices for his dedication to progress and equity. 

Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado

District Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the following district races on your ballot.

City of Aurora, Ward #1

Aurora City Council, Ward #1

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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.

City of Aurora, Ward #2

Aurora City Council, Ward #2

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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.

City of Aurora, Ward #3

Aurora City Council, Ward #3

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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. 

Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado

School Board

Depending on where you live, you may have the following school district races on your ballot.

Adams-Arapahoe School District (Aurora Public Schools)

Adams-Arapahoe School District (Aurora Public Schools) School Board, School Board

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Kristin Mallory is running for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. Mallory is a lawyer with experience in federal agencies and political advocacy. She previously served as Chair of the Arapahoe County Democratic Party where she helped expand voter access and build and more representative political process. Mallory is highly involved in the APS community having coached middle school volleyball and volunteered with several education and youth involvement organizations. Mallory hopes to find paths to success for students and improve both economic and academic outcomes. She will also work to protect children regardless of immigration status or identity, making schools a truly safe space to learn and grow. Mallory will work on empowering teachers and managing the district’s budget. 
Also running are Dr. Anne Keke,Tremain Duncan, Tapsuru Ba, Gayla Charrier, Hendrix Lewis, Kristin Mallory, and Nino Pepper. 
Dedicated to progress and supporting education, Kristin Mallory is the progressive choice for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education.

Kristin Mallory is running for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. Mallory is a lawyer with experience in federal agencies and political advocacy. She previously served as Chair of the Arapahoe County Democratic Party where she helped expand voter access and build and more representative political process. Mallory is highly involved in the APS community having coached middle school volleyball and volunteered with several education and youth involvement organizations. Mallory hopes to find paths to success for students and improve both economic and academic outcomes. She will also work to protect children regardless of immigration status or identity, making schools a truly safe space to learn and grow. Mallory will work on empowering teachers and managing the district’s budget. 
Also running are Dr. Anne Keke,Tremain Duncan, Tapsuru Ba, Gayla Charrier, Hendrix Lewis, Kristin Mallory, and Nino Pepper. 
Dedicated to progress and supporting education, Kristin Mallory is the progressive choice for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education.

Cherry Creek School District

Cherry Creek School District School Board, Director, District E

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Mike Hamrick is running for the Cherry Creek School Board in District D. Hamrick is a veteran and has been involved in CCSD and Arapahoe County for decades. He currently serves on the Cherry Creek Long Range Facility Planning Committee and the CCSD LRFPC Boundary Subcommittee. He has previously worked with several other boards and committees to work towards a better Cherry Creek. Hamrick is concerned with school funding and will work towards supporting students and famillies affected by federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Hamrick hopes to invest in mental health needs and extraciriculars to enure student success.
Also running are Amanda Thayer and Tatyana Sturm.
With a life dedicated to public service and a desire to see CCSD flourish, Mike Hamrick is the Progressive choice for District D of the Cherry Creek School Board.

Mike Hamrick is running for the Cherry Creek School Board in District D. Hamrick is a veteran and has been involved in CCSD and Arapahoe County for decades. He currently serves on the Cherry Creek Long Range Facility Planning Committee and the CCSD LRFPC Boundary Subcommittee. He has previously worked with several other boards and committees to work towards a better Cherry Creek. Hamrick is concerned with school funding and will work towards supporting students and famillies affected by federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Hamrick hopes to invest in mental health needs and extraciriculars to enure student success.
Also running are Amanda Thayer and Tatyana Sturm.
With a life dedicated to public service and a desire to see CCSD flourish, Mike Hamrick is the Progressive choice for District D of the Cherry Creek School Board.

Cherry Creek School District School Board, Director, District D

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Terry Bates is running for District D of the Cherry Creek School Board. Bates is the parent of five Cherry Creek graduates and hopes to pay back the educators and support staff that helped them develop into confident adults. He wants to help inspire the next generation of leaders. Important issues for Bates include financial stewardship, parent partnership, increasing transparency, and taking innovative approaches to education.
Also running is Amanda Thayer.
For his dedication to upholding the excellencce of Cherry Creek Schools, Terry Bates is the progressive choice for School Board Director District D.

Terry Bates is running for District D of the Cherry Creek School Board. Bates is the parent of five Cherry Creek graduates and hopes to pay back the educators and support staff that helped them develop into confident adults. He wants to help inspire the next generation of leaders. Important issues for Bates include financial stewardship, parent partnership, increasing transparency, and taking innovative approaches to education.
Also running is Amanda Thayer.
For his dedication to upholding the excellencce of Cherry Creek Schools, Terry Bates is the progressive choice for School Board Director District D.

Statewide Ballot Measures

Proposition LL

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Vote YES on Proposition LL

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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

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Vote YES on Proposition MM

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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.

Denver City Ballot Measures

Referendum 24-1765

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Vote YES Denver Referendum 310

Referendum 310 aims to amend the municipal code of the City of Denver to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. The bill defines "flavored" as a cooling or numbing sensation, taste, or smell that is different than that typical of tobacco. The ban will not apply to hookah or cigars. A violation of this would result in a non-criminal violation wherein a public health and environment manager for the City and County of Denver will assess just penalties.

Referendum 310 aims to amend the municipal code of the City of Denver to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. The bill defines "flavored" as a cooling or numbing sensation, taste, or smell that is different than that typical of tobacco. The ban will not apply to hookah or cigars. A violation of this would result in a non-criminal violation wherein a public health and environment manager for the City and County of Denver will assess just penalties.

Referral 25-1056

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Vote NO on Denver Ballot Issue 2D

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Ballot Issue 2D asks for $244.43 million in bonds to fund the revitalization of Denver's many arts and culture facilities as a part of the Vibrant Denver Bond project. This project will include infrastructure improvements to locations including, but not limited to, the American Indian Cultural Embassy, Blair Caldwell African American Research Library and Museum, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Zoo, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. For a full list of project cites please visit page 3 of the full bill text below. This bond also includes funding for a new first responder training center, improvements to the Denver Animal Shelter, and the installation of libraries within affordable housing areas. It will not cause a tax increase.

Ballot Issue 2D asks for $244.43 million in bonds to fund the revitalization of Denver's many arts and culture facilities as a part of the Vibrant Denver Bond project. This project will include infrastructure improvements to locations including, but not limited to, the American Indian Cultural Embassy, Blair Caldwell African American Research Library and Museum, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Zoo, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. For a full list of project cites please visit page 3 of the full bill text below. This bond also includes funding for a new first responder training center, improvements to the Denver Animal Shelter, and the installation of libraries within affordable housing areas. It will not cause a tax increase.

Referred Question 25-0920

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Vote NO on Denver Referred Question 2G

Referred Question 2G asks if changes should be made to the At-Large City Council positions for the city and county of Denver. The two at-large seats would be designated as Councilmember at-large Seat A and Councilmember at-large Seat B. The rules for candidacy for Councilmember A and B would be made the same as the rules for mayor, auditor, and clerk and recorder; meaning, a verified petition of 300 signatures or more must be submitted at least 75 days before the election for their name to appear on the ballot and they must then receive a majority vote to be elected.

Referred Question 2G asks if changes should be made to the At-Large City Council positions for the city and county of Denver. The two at-large seats would be designated as Councilmember at-large Seat A and Councilmember at-large Seat B. The rules for candidacy for Councilmember A and B would be made the same as the rules for mayor, auditor, and clerk and recorder; meaning, a verified petition of 300 signatures or more must be submitted at least 75 days before the election for their name to appear on the ballot and they must then receive a majority vote to be elected.

Referred Question 25-1002

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Vote YES on Denver Referred Question 2F

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Referred Question 2F would amend the names and organization of select city and county offices and departments. These changes include; "Department of Excise and Licenses" to "Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; "Director of Excise and Licenses" to "Manager of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; and adding the ladder position to the Mayor's cabinet. This department and it's manager exist to protect public interest through the administration of business and professional licenses. The passing of this question will improve Denver's organizational structure, and will better reflect modern licensing law.

Referred Question 2F would amend the names and organization of select city and county offices and departments. These changes include; "Department of Excise and Licenses" to "Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; "Director of Excise and Licenses" to "Manager of Licensing and Consumer Protection"; and adding the ladder position to the Mayor's cabinet. This department and it's manager exist to protect public interest through the administration of business and professional licenses. The passing of this question will improve Denver's organizational structure, and will better reflect modern licensing law.