Election Season Rolls On...

In 2010, Colorado Springs voters made history by approving a ballot measure that creates a "strong mayor." Seven candidates campaigned for your vote in the April 5, 2011 municipal election. As the results were announced, it became obvious that Colorado Springs was headed for a runoff election.

The City Charter requires a runoff election for the top two vote-getters in the event no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote. These candidates are Richard Skorman and Steve Bach, who received 35.85% and 33.41% of the vote, respectively.

Steve Bach

Richard Skorman

Thus the battle begins. So far, the candidates have squared off at one debate, and there are more in the works before the May 17 election deadline.

So what will make the difference in the runoff election? YOU!

Read on for important voter information and links to comprehensive voter guides... 

Maybe you've seen them around town on bus shelters and benches or spied them online, on tv, or in the local newspapers-they are Citizens Project ads that ask four provocative questions:

-Should hate speech be protected speech?

-Think civil rights are a black and white issue?

-Is the religious right right, or do they have it all wrong?

-Is tolerance the new intolerance (or is it vice-versa)?

These ads are part of a multi-media campaign Citizens Project launched to help elevate awareness of and advance dialogue around our issues in the Pikes Peak region. The ads were developed by our stellar all-volunteer creative team and made possible through generous donations and YOUR support!

Want to do more to help spread the word? First, visit our website at: jointheconversationcs.com and make your voice heard in support of our shared values. Next, share the campaign with your friends! Invite them to join the conversation!  

Citizens Project was a proud supporter of SBs 172 and 72 in this year's legislative session. These two bills would have advanced equality for all people in Colorado by creating civil unions and expanded protections against workplace discrimination. Although these bills did not pass, Citizens Project is encouraged by the outpouring of support from across our community: THANK YOU for standing up and making your voices heard.

Citizens Project, along with many other organizations and individuals across Colorado, will continue to advocate for our shared values and give you, our supporters, the tools to create enduring change in our state.

Join Citizens Project at our Creating Community Breakfast! 

Save the date and join Citizens Project at the 7th annual Creating Community Breakfast!  This fun and free fundraising breakfast will feature speakers, musical entertainment and a few surprises.  

Thursday, June 9, 2011

7:30 - 8:30am (check-in begins at 7:00am)

Bigg City Event Center,

5825 Mark Dabling Blvd 

(south entrance)

Learn more about the work Citizens Project is doing in the Pikes Peak region to promote equal rights, diversity, religious freedom through separation of church and state and civic engagement, and learn how you can help! RSVP now to reserve your seat. If you're interested in being a Table Captain at the breakfast, please contact Bailey! 

Cinco de Mayo Events 

Friday, April 29: Banquet and Dance

Sunday, May 1: Car Show and Festival

Learn more at the Cinco de Mayo website 

Religious Belief in the 21st Century

Join UCCS and CC scholars for a dialogue about the current state of religious belief.

Slocum Commons, Colorado College

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Parking is free on and near the campus after 5:00 PM

View the flyer