City of Aurora

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. 

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.

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.

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.