Making Democracy Work
Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Shelly Roehrs at Blue Picket Realty https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/
Episodes
Hear from candidates running to represent District 6 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project. It was held on March 18, 2025 at the CSPD Stetson Hills Subdivision Community Room. All Colorado Springs City Council District 6 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and Citizens Project moderated.
Candidates Present:
- Dr. Parth...
Hear from candidates running to represent District 5 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and NAACP-Colorado Springs. It was held on March 13, 2025 at Temple Beit Torah. All Colorado Springs City Council District 5 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and NAACP-Colorado Springs moderated.
Candidates Present:
- Christopher Burns
- Nancy Henjum
- ...
Hear from candidates running to represent District 1 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and College of Public Service at UCCS. It was held on March 5, 2025 at Helen Keller Elementary School. All Colorado Springs City Council District 1 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and UCCS College of Public Service moderated.
Candidates:
- Dave Donelso...
Hear from candidates running to represent District 4 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and RISE Southeast. It was held on March 4, 2025 at Stompin' Groundz coffee and community café. All Colorado Springs City Council District 4 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and RISE Southeast moderated.
Candidates Present:
- Kimberly Gold
- Chauncy ...
Hear from candidates running to represent District 3 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region & Hillside Advisory Team.
The event was held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Hillside Community Center.
The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every electi...
The League of Women Voters is celebrating 105 years of Empowering Voters & Defending Democracy. On February 16, 2025 we gathered for Love the League 2025, Honoring Women Making A Difference! This is our annual fundraising event. We’re proud to share a replay in this episode.
League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers voters and defends democracy! Your donation helps League pay for our efforts, ...
We chat with BJ Campbell, Love the League 2025 Honoree, Retired Educator & Administrator from Academy District 20 and passionate advocate for our unhoused neighbors.
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BJ Campbell - Our People - Academy District 20 - https://fb.watch/xL88aCsAb3/
Salvation Army Friends of Christ Homelessness program - h...
We chat with Chief Jayme McConnellogue, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the City of Colorado Springs Fire Department.
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Colorado Spring Fire Department Key Staff - Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services - htt...
We chat with Angela Stevens, Love the League 2025 Honoree, Colorado Springs NAACP President, LWVPPR Admin Team Member & Events Team Chair and Business Owner.
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Angela Stevens - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-stevens-ma-ed-lpc-43668532/
NAACP - Colorado Springs Branch - https://www.faceb...
We chat with Phyllis Dunn, Love the League 2025 Honoree, retired from Academy School District 20, and a key volunteer with the Accompaniment & Sanctuary Coalition.
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Accompaniment and Sanctuary Coalition - https://www.asccos.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coloradospringssanctuarycoaliti...
We chat with Sallie Clark, Senior Policy Advisor for Government & Military Engagement to Mayor Mobolade & small business owner for over 38 years. Sallie is a Love the League 2025 Honoree.
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Should citizens give Colorado Springs City Councilors a pay raise? The question was discussed in this Community Conversation hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. Panelists include Council President Randy Helms, former 4-term Council Member Richard Skorman and former Council Member Tim Leigh. We missed hearing from Council Member Yolanda Avila due to technical difficulties but no worries; this is just the b...
We chat with Beth Alessio, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado.
Donate Today! Love the League 2025: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado: https://rmhcsoutherncolorado.org/about-us/
Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters...
We chat with Rochelle Kimbrell, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Retired USAF Lt. Colonel, the US military’s first Black female fighter pilot. She has logged over 2100 hours piloting military aircraft and over 975 combat and combat support hours.
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Learn about recent voter turnout, ways to increase voter engagement and hear from voters with “What’s Next?” for them after the most recent 2024 general election.
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Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 10 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 21, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024
Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. Moderators were Felicia Hubbard, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Carolyn Kalaskie, Black and Latino Leadership Coalition. Candidates L...
Learn more about candidates for State House District 21 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024.
Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. The moderator was Doriena Longmire, Longmire Audio Engineering. Candidates Mary Bradfield (Republican) and Liz Rosenbaum (Democrat) ...
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