The El Paso County Democratic Party recommends a No vote on this proposal, which would ban retail marijuana establishments in Colorado Springs. Now, banning marijuana shops in a state that has already reaped the benefits of legalization seems rather passé, don’t you think? While some might fancy the idea of a puritanical retreat from retail...
Ah, my dear readers, here we are again with a ballot measure that’s not just about cannabis—it’s about common sense, community health, and local economic growth. The Executive Committee of the El Paso County Democratic Party cast its vote in February to support Question 300, and let me tell you why it’s a decision worth...
Ah, my dear readers, 4A is the one measure that earned the unanimous approval of the El Paso County Democratic Party Executive Committee, and with good reason. Harrison School District is asking for $9 million annually over the next 10 years to do something positively noble—keep our teachers from fleeing to better-paying districts and offer...
Ah, 4B—Academy District 20’s $83 million request, dressed up with promises of sparkling new facilities and the allure of $191 million in Department of Defense grant funding. But before you reach for your quill, dear readers, the El Paso County Democratic Party recommends a decisive No vote. And no, it’s not because we don’t support...
Ballot Question 5B, where the Calhan School District is asking voters to decide whether elected directors should be allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms. The El Paso County Democratic Party has opted to take no position on this matter. While term limits can ensure fresh leadership, continuity can also be key in maintaining...
The El Paso County Democratic Party recommends a Yes vote on 6A, and I must say, this measure is a breath of fresh air. Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District is asking for a modest 1% sales tax increase, bringing the total to 6.13%—still lower than Colorado Springs’ rate of 8.25%. The funds would go directly...
Ballot Issue 6B—where the Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District asks for a modest boost in property taxes to keep us all a bit safer. And let me be clear, dear readers, the El Paso County Democratic Party wholeheartedly recommends a Yes vote on this one. Why, you ask? Because this is about more than just...
The El Paso County Democratic Party has taken no position on Ballot Question 6C. This measure seeks to resolve a series of financial disputes between the Flying Horse Metropolitan Districts without raising taxes or adding new financial burdens on homeowners. While the proposal would settle litigation and facilitate a transition of control from developers to...
The El Paso County Democratic Party has chosen to take no position on Ballot Question 6D. This measure, much like its counterpart in District 2, seeks to resolve financial disputes between the Flying Horse Metropolitan Districts without raising taxes or imposing additional financial obligations on homeowners. The proposal outlines a transition of control from developers...
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