The City Council could vote on the water rule at meetings on Jan. 10 and Jan. 24. A plan announced in early 2022 to build a $40 million, 8,000-seat outdoor amphitheater on Colorado Springs north side that would host concerts and other events wasnt music to the ears of some nearby residents. As chairmen of the Colorado Springs Utilities board, he worked on defraying the cost of utilities connections for affordable housing projects to help encourage construction, he added. "I am running because I love our city, care about our residents, and because Colorado Springs needs a visionary and experienced leader in our next step in becoming a world-class American city," he said. Entrepreneur Yemi Mobolade announced his bid to become the 42nd mayor of Colorado Springs at an April 4 event in America the Beautiful Park, exactly one year before the 2023 city election. I mean this in the sense of taking extraordinary (and possibly unpopular) steps with regard to putting in place irrevocable measures to protect that land and surrounding areas* for further exploration to be conducted only at the hands of highly-qualified scientists and field workers. Candidates may obtain a candidate filing Council President Tom Strand also says he is running for mayor, and former County Commissioner Sallie Clark is reportedly lining up endorsements in preparation for launching a bid for mayor after working for former President Donald Trump until he was defeated in 2020 and left office in January 2021. Motorists driving the 18-mile stretch of interstate have been able to travel in the express lanes at no charge since the lanes were opened in late November 2021. Three other candidates had filed campaign reports as of late afternoon Oct. 4: El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez Jr. has raised $151,290 and spent $161, but $140,100 was donatedby the candidate. You have permission to edit this article. Candidate's campaign A political newcomer Candidates [ edit] John Suthers, incumbent Republican mayor Juliette Parker John Pitchford Lawrence Martinez, he was a candidate in the 2015 Colorado Springs WebA runoff had been scheduled for May 21, 2019, but John Suthers received enough votes in the general election. The election was held concurrently with various other local elections. Of all the candidates I see running, Wayne Williams is the guy whos got the knowledge, the experience, and the background I think to manage a large city, Mayor Suthers explained. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Among those who are running to succeed Kenney include former City Councilmembers Helen Gym, Allan Domb, Cherelle Parker, Derek Green and Maria Quiones Snchez; former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart; grocer Jeff Brown; state Rep. Amen Brown; and former Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge James DeLeon. Elected positions on the April ballot will include Mayor, three at-large City Council seats for a four year team, and the unexpired term for City Council District 3 to serve the remaining two years of the term. You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. I am prepared, Ive spent the last four years as a member of City Council and as chair of the utilities, where weve addressed issues that have confronted us, Councilmember Williams explained. Those deals allow the city to be a good neighbor and secure necessary water to fuel growth, Williams added. 01-42). 5.1.105: ELECTORS ELIGIBLE TO HOLD MUNICIPAL OFFICE1: Every registered elector twenty five (25) years of age or older on the date of election who has been a resident of Colorado Springs for one year immediately preceding election, is a citizen of the United States, maintains a residence within the district for election as a district Council Member and within the City for election as Mayor or at large Council Member may be a candidate and hold office. Filing documents and nominating petitions can be picked up at the City Clerks office in the City Administration Building at 30 S. Nevada Ave., Suite 101, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. There was a problem saving your notification. The Economic Update with Tatiana Bailey Ph. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2020 Studio 809 Radio. In November, the Colorado State Board of Education voted to reinstate references to LGBTQ+ issues in the states revised social studies standards, seven months after they were removed in response to public backlash. The trial for Anderson Aldrich, the person accused of fatally shooting five people and wounding more than a dozen Nov. 19 at the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs, could also begin in 2023 although Fourth Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen said he would be surprised if it did. All rights reserved | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Website by, Functional Fitness and Nutrition with Khronology, Legal Protections for Private Recreational Land Owners; Fishers Peak Trails Update, Episode 20 An Interview with CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, TOPS ballot; Altitude sickness explained; Listening Sessions. All of them are Democrats, but other candidates could jump into the race, including City Councilmember David Oh (R), former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (D) and City Council Majority Deputy Whip Cindy Bass (D). The new interchange over Spruce Mountain Road along the 18-mile stretch of Interstate 25 between Monument and Castle Rock. The jury trial could last about six weeks, Judge Gregory Werner has said. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Join Sixty35 Media. Murray and Strand can't run due to term limits. Incumbent mayor John Suthers won reelection to a second term. Hemp protein powder provides a convenient way to get the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy diet. As city parks grapple with high visitation and low funding, Williams said he would look for creative solutions. The election was officially nonpartisan. Key dates for Colorado Springs 2023 municipal election. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. The megadrought along the Colorado River could rock the West in 2023 as the federal government seeks to protect the levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead and their power production. The Colorado Springs City Council could hear in January or February a hearing on a controversial annexation called Amara, proposed southeast of town. As of Tuesday, Jan. 3, a total of seven candidates are setting their sights on becoming the Citys 42nd Mayor, and third under the strong mayor system. Jan 11, 2023, 2:15pm PST. Its the first affordable housing development in the city to leverage tax increment financing, or a type of funding whereby the government reimburses private developers as future tax revenues are generated. Those seats are now held by Bill Murray, who is termed out of seeking a third term, Tom Strand, also termed out, and Wayne Williams. It's more important now than ever that a political party should not be a Christian's strongest influence in determining how to vote and what position to take on issues. Mayor John Suthers is term limited in April 2023 and Williams is the second candidate to get into the race, although he doesn't expect to start formally campaigning until late this year. She worked at the Tulsa Tribune before coming to Colorado Springs, where she spent 16 years at the Gazette and in 2009 joined Colorado Publishing House. I said if you elect me, these are the things Im going to do and I feel like Ive done it.. She's also worked as an account manager for data center services and as a contractor for a real estate company. The mayoral race is scheduled for April 4, with a runoff date of June 6. Whether or not you share your childs fascination for reptiles, here are the best toys, books and games to excite any reptile lover. We'd love to hear eyewitness What are the candidates interests and what do they hope to accomplish? He also worked at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC. Hemp protein powder provides a convenient way to get the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy diet. "Northrup Glenns current business prototype is the American Christian Marketplace Authority, a membership-based staffing solution that provides housing and other benefits for its workers," the release says. An extension of the Trails Open Space and Parks sales tax is on the ballot. Colorado Springs has a Republican mayor. FOX21 will endeavor to profile each of Colorado Springs mayoral candidates ahead of the 2023 election. That decision, however, has been appealed to the Colorado Springs City Council, which is scheduled to consider the amphitheater proposal in January. Strand and Williams are running for mayor. Is the city circling the wagons to protect development in the Wildland Urban Interface? Petitions and filing documents must be returned to the City Clerks office by 5p.m. on Jan. 23. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. She worked at the Tulsa Tribune before coming to Colorado Springs, where she spent 16 years at the Gazette and in 2009 joined Colorado Publishing House. Lemon Lodge Ski Bar plans to open in February in the former home of Josh & Johns ice cream downtown, and fast-expanding Whataburger will open three more hamburger restaurants in Colorado Springs and one in Monument. Candidates for the Mayor and At-Large City Councilmember positions must be nominated by petition(s) containing at least 100 verified signatures of registered electors who reside in the Colorado Springs City boundary. The campaign finance cycle for this election begins on October 1, 2022 and runs through May 4, 2023. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. endstream endobj 1234 0 obj <>/Metadata 111 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[1252 0 R]>>/Outlines 129 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 1223 0 R/StructTreeRoot 212 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1235 0 obj <>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1236 0 obj <>stream Jane Northrup Glenn, the wife of Colorado Springs mayoral hopeful Darryl Glenn, has announced she will seek WebThe 2011 Colorado Springs mayoral election took place on May 17 and April 5, 2011, to elect the mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. If there's no majority vote-getter in the April election, the top two will compete in a runoff election in May. The Department of the Air Force has yet to issue its decision on whether the base will stay at Peterson Space Force Base in El Paso County or if it will move to Alabama, but word could come down in 2023. racist or sexually-oriented language. Many of his largest donations came from contributors not familiar to local races. Tolls on the express lanes of the recently completed Interstate 25 South Gap project arent expected to be implemented until the spring. Among them: $12,000 from Susan Pattee, a business owner; $10,000 from Jaxdon Engineering and Maintenance, and $10,000 from Kevin Butcher, Strata Group. She's the first to announce her candidacy for one of three at-large seats that will be up for grabs in the April 2023 city election, as will the mayor's job. hb```,@Ab@A`b`J00lcqWAO@@1NE \&frP >4HFO\,q y,! _h44:jSKV\fVYrPcTfT+QtUbRk0O09K$sC1(}2 G]$4@S:) % PrXhe9\*zy(fqd2fQt9POq-.,4Nv-QP;:D*;`\HZTH00 ,ja+@zBJE+:8B,#h:\( My message would be, its a very difficult job and the more experience and background youve got the better off you are at becoming mayor, Suthers said. COS mayoral candidate's wife announces at-large City Council run. Former City Councilman and County Commissioner Darryl Glenn has also announced his bid for mayor, and several other local politicians are weighing a run for the seat, as well. A rendering shows the 8,000-seat outdoor Sunset amphitheater thats been proposed for the Polaris Pointe development on Colorado Springs far north side. It's an open race; Mayor John Suthers can't run due to term limits. Those other candidates running against Lightfoot to head the countrys third largest city include: Rep. Jess Chuy Garca (D-Ill.); Alds. The election was officially nonpartisan. Voters will also select three at-large councilors at the April 2023 election, who will replace Williams, Strand and Bill Murray. Colorado Springs residents can anticipate another year of growth and change at the top of the political spectrum in 2023. Contact the City Clerk's Office, Phone: (719) 385-5901 Mayoral elections; 2011; 2015; 2019; 2023; Colorado Springs. Jared Polis, Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf,Entegris President and CEO Bertrand Loy, Entegris Senior Vice President Bill Shaner, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper andPresident and CEO Bertrand Loy (left to right)toast a presentation announcing that Entegris is building a $600 million dollar plant in Colorado Springs. Among some of the issues that have colored Lightfoots time in office include the COVID-19 pandemic, where she like many other elected officials received criticism regarding how she handled pandemic restrictions; two walkouts by Chicago Public Schools teachers; and concerns over crime. 719-577-4545. info@sixty35media.org. The city says they dont need outside fire mitigation studies. The countys 2023 budget includes a balance of $9.23 million in reserves. COS mayoral candidates report campaign funds, newcomer on top, has snagged $176,037 in cash and $51,331 in non-monetary contributions for a total of $227,368. Notes Live, a Springs-based entertainment company, has proposed The Sunset, which would be part of the Polaris Pointe retail and commercial development southeast of Interstate 25 and North Gate Boulevard. Colorado Springs has never had a serving Council member who was married to a currently serving mayor, at least in recent memory. Residents have been vocally opposed to early plans to add 644 more homes and a luxury hotel on about 912 acres southwest of Hodgen and Black Forest roads in northern El Paso County. Only two of the 20 largest cities in the U.S. have mayors who are Republicans, according to Ballotpedia. STEVE PETERSON/SPECIAL TO Cuts to water supply are likely among the seven states that rely on the river. Mayor John Suthers is term limited in April 2023 and Williams is the second 00-175; Ord. *It isnt clear to me how big an area surrounding the initial discoveries at Corral Bluffs should be defended. A state board is supposed to set toll rates before Colorado Department of Transportation officials implement the fees on the express lanes through the Interstate 25 South Gap from Monument to Castle Rock beginning in the spring of 2023. The election will be officially nonpartisan. Important information and dates for Mayoral and City Council candidates. El Paso County will hold 18.5% of its general fund in reserve to face a possible economic downturn, Simmons said. Pam Zubeck is a graduate from Emporia State University. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Must reside in and maintain a residence in the Council District for the remaining two-year term. [1] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for COLORADO SPRINGS On Sunday, Former El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn announced his candidacy As Colorado Springs looks to elect the 42nd Mayor of the city, many may wonder who Mayor Suthers is potentially voting for. The release also noted he's not seeking the office because he's term-limited from another office or looking for his "next stop" in a political career, a reference to several candidates who either currently hold office or have in the past. The City of Colorado Springs requires candidates who are proposing signage that will be posted within theright of ways submit applications for both Temporary Small and Large sign permits for formal review and approvals. Thoughrecent data showsmajor crimes like murder and aggravated battery declining between 2021 and 2022, certain crimes like murder and theft are still at much higher numbers in 2022 than in 2019 when Lightfoot was first elected. 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