November 4th, 2025 Election Issues
Proposition LL NO
Proposition MM NO
Please read this Gazette Editorial Voting" yes" will move citizens closer to a Marxist outcome by giving the responsibility that rightfully belongs to Parents, to government. I could not have written better. Increase in taxes for nearly ANY reason decreases a person's Liberty
El Paso County Commissioner
- Lauren Nelson Vote YES
- Ryan Graham Vote YES
- Luis Ybarra: YES Endorsed by Moms for Liberty. Also received MY endorsement.
- Pamela Jones: YES improve facilities (e.g., HVAC, security); expand CTE and arts programs; promote transparency in budgeting; support diverse learning options for military families https://pamela4wsd3.com
- Robin Jones YES
- William Dolphin NO Supported by Teachers Union.
- Michelle Hubbard NO Supported by Teachers Union.
D11 Colorado Springs
- Bruce Cole: YES Oppose master agreement return (hinders innovation); "back to basics" academics, accountability, safety; infrastructure fixes; student growth over bureaucracy.
- Jeremiah Johnson: YES Accelerate progress (e.g., 10 schools now removed from state watch list); student safety, bureaucracy reduction; security expansion (trained personnel, police partnerships); metrics transparency.
- Michelle Ruehl: YES Address low proficiency (38% ELA, 29% math); bold leadership for global prep; teacher pay, mental health; facility/infrastructure upgrades; end failing system.
- Charles Johnson Leans pro-Union
- Michael Carsten Pro-Union
- LeAnn Baca Bartlett Pro Union
- Janna Blanter: YES - fiscal transparency and efficient budgeting to maintain low tax rates while funding facilities upgrades; emphasizes merit-based incentives over collective bargaining expansions.
- David Schultz: YES favors flexible, performance-tied support rather than rigid union structures; board transparency and reducing administrative bureaucracies to benefit classrooms.
- Jessica Lehman: NO Pro-Union
- Kara Mehall; NO Core academics (reading/math proficiency) and school safety measures; parental involvement in curriculum decisions; opposition to "ideological" elements in education, focusing on "basics" over social initiatives; prioritizes direct accountability to parents and administration.
- Edward Waldrep: YES, YES Endorsed by Moms for Liberty. Also received MY endorsement. Maintaining high accreditation by focusing on proficiency scores; budget efficiency to fund teacher incentives without tax hikes. Safeguard children from Gender-Affirming "Care." Supports educators via merit-based reforms; views unions as potential barriers. Need strong American History teaching component. No CRT or DEI. No boys in girls sports.
- Cynthia Halverson: YES YES Moms for Liberty endorsed. Also received MY endorsement. Focus on "traditional values" (e.g., book reviews on explicit content); facility upgrades from bond; parental voice in decisions like library access policies.emphasizes parent-led education over union negotiations).
- Holly Tripp; NO Parental rights and curriculum transparency (e.g., limiting "inappropriate" library materials); school safety enhancements; fiscal oversight of 2024 bond projects to prioritize basics over "ideological" initiatives. Aligns with anti-progressive board; focuses on family/admin accountability. OK with "developmentally-appropriate content" in classrooms.
- Renee Ludlam: NO Equity and mental health support for all students; transparent bond spending; rebuilding trust post-lawsuit by depoliticizing board (e.g., opposing CHSAA suit). She equates dealing with Transgender issues is politicizing issue.Advocates collaborative teacher support but no explicit union expansion.
- Brian Moody: NO Few funds raised. Apparently not running.
- Susan Payne: NO Student achievement via core academics; Favors "Restorative Justice." Prioritizes direct parental involvement; critical of external influences like unions. Was responsible for all children in all school districts having to wear masks during Covid-19. Personal LIBERTY and Parent Authority both ignored when enforcing the mask mandate. Prioritizes educator input via partnerships;
- Jennafer Stites; NO Academic access for underserved groups; safety and facility equity via bond oversight; inclusive policies without politicization (critical of trans ban).
- Prioritizes educator input via partnerships; no pro-bargaining stance)
- Brandon Clark: NO Student-centered innovation (e.g., STEM/CTE expansion); teacher retention through professional development; community healing from divisions on cultural issues. Focuses on staff incentives; educator-friendly but non-union specific).
- Tim Bennett: YES Prioritize core academics, transparency, and depoliticizing education; support school choice (charters, homeschooling); advocate secure facilities (e.g., armed staff with ROI focus); single-user restrooms for gender issues; proactive parent-teacher communication; seek state funding reforms.
- Ginger Schaaf: YES Support broad options (charters, special ed, homeschool); educator-led curriculum with parent opt-outs; ban cell phones in school; birth-gender facilities/sports; strengthen mental health and advisory committees; transparent budgeting and mill levy understanding
- Jackie Burhans: NO Pro-Union
- Jamilynn D'Avola: YES YES STRONG, courageous, moral conservative. Moms For Liberty endorsed. Also received MY endorsement. Academic excellence and personalized learning (e.g., expanding CTE/STEM pathways); teacher recruitment /retention through competitive pay.; fiscal transparency amid growth to avoid tax increases while funding infrastructure. Be sure to check Jamilynn's website.
- Lori Thompson; YES. Conservative; pro-parental rights and teacher support; backed by Republican-linked groups (e.g., Springs Opportunity Fund); focuses on community needs without overt culture war emphasis
- Holly Hagler Withers: NO Advocate for underserved kids in classrooms. Advocates for collaborative mental health support in schools; prioritizes inclusive education and student well-being; inclusive leanings; emphasizes collaboration over ideology; supports mental health as core to education,
- Chris Harrell: NO Collaborative approach to mental health (school-based support with parental input); prioritizes student development and addressing daily needs in a growing district.
- Ivy Liu: Vote NO Running same district as Jamilynn D'Avola. Curriculum review; oppose SEL/CRT; emphasize American values and parental involvement.
- Clayton Austin: YES Diplomatic leadership, end "us vs. them" divide; focus on post-K-12 preparedness, classical American history; ban cell phones, prioritize facilities/teacher pay; parental primary role, opt-in sex ed (anatomy only); two genders, protect facilities/sports.
- Norman Michaels YES Prioritize teachers/students, trim waste, protect from politics/lawsuits; support trades training, American Birthright curriculum; ban cell phones, oppose graphic sexual materials/LGBT topics in sex ed; armed security expansion; parental opt-in/out, transparency portal.
- Kassidi Gilgenast NO Strategic vision, transparent governance, collaboration, fiscal responsibility; heal divisions via unity/common ground; data-driven decisions, stakeholder engagement; model ethical leadership for students.
- Laura Gordon NO Didn't respond to questionaries.
- Carol Greenstreet NO Did not participate in questionnaires.
- Cleo West III NO, NO. Did not patriate in questionnaires