Incumbent Mayor John Suthers and challenger Juliette Parker accepted the invitation. Must reside in and maintain a residence in the Council District for the remaining two-year term. The Colorado Springs City Council could hear in January or February a hearing on a controversial annexation called Amara, proposed southeast of town. 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. Please visit www.ColoradoSprings.gov/Election for more information. Those other candidates running against Lightfoot to head the countrys third largest city include: Rep. Jess Chuy Garca (D-Ill.); Alds. Councilmember Wayne Williams is wasting no time preparing for a busy election. accounts, the history behind an article. The countys 2023 budget includes a balance of $9.23 million in reserves. 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. Northrup Glenn founded Authority Staffing, the release says, a Christian business prototype that specialized in felon employees and which was recognized by the State of Colorado in 2016 and named "1 of 21Gospel Driven Businesses" by Ministry Today. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Current City Councilman Wayne Williams announced he is running for Mayor of Colorado Springs. With Mayor John Suthers term limit approaching, his replacement will step into what is called a strong mayor system, initiated in 2010 under The Charter of the City of Colorado Springs. WebThe filing period for candidates for District City Councilmembers begins on January 3, 2023 and ending at 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2023. But some nearby residents oppose what has become a controversial project. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed. Once a candidate raises or spends $20 or more towards their campaign, they must start filing campaign finance reports. 2"3NLsUYNz[`BML59b5zLu4N:nkv_`>dcp7Y-bw. endstream endobj startxref Here are five key mayoral races on tap for 2023: Lori Lightfoot (D) made history in 2019 when she was elected as Chicagos first Black lesbian mayor. Darryl Glenn, former El Paso County commissioner, City Council member and failed candidate in 2016 for U.S. Senate and in 2018 for a U.S. House seat, will run for Colorado Springs mayor in 2023. Beginning on Jan. 3, 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. Nine people are running for Chicago mayor. 01-01; Ord. No date is yet set for a vote on the annexation that could now happen after the city and Colorado Springs Utilities adopt a new water rule governing growth that could block the addition of the property. Mobolade has spent $36,646 so far on a website, phone expenses, printing, consulting, bank fees and other costs. In a May filing, City Councilor Wayne Williams, who served as a county commissioner, clerk and recorder and Colorado Secretary of State, reported having $130,289 on hand. Fast forward less than four years, and she now faces a crowded field of eight challengers as she vies for a second bid. Colorado Springs has a Republican mayor. 1233 0 obj <> endobj Does a novice stand a chance? 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. Housing has become a critical issue in recent years as even well-paid professionals struggle to find housing, he said. A nearly 500-page study commissioned by the agencys High Performance Transportation Enterprise recommended in 2017 a rate of 15 cents per mile, or about $2.25 per one-way trip. Colorado lawmakers have continued pushing to keep the command headquarters and its 1,400 airmen and guardians at Peterson Space Force Base, particularly after the Government Accountability Office said in a report released in June that a former Trump administration decision to move it to Alabama lacked credibility and transparency. [1] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for 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. I dont talk legacy in the same sense that I think its up to the rest of the people to decide what my legacy is, Mayor Suthers explained. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. %%EOF Sophia King and Roderick Sawyer; state Rep. Kam Buckner (D); Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson; businessman Willie Wilson; former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas; and activist JaMal Green. The final, long-awaited decision on whether Colorado Springs will retain U.S. Space Command headquarters or if operations will move to Huntsville, Ala. could come early in the new year. His largest donor is developer Leroy Landhuis, at $2,500. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 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 With Mayor John Suthers term limit approaching, his replacement will step into what is called a strong mayor system, initiated in 2010 under The Charter of the As of January 2023, 62 mayors in the largest 100 cities by population are affiliated with the Democratic Party, 26 are affiliated with the Republican Party, three are independents, seven identify as nonpartisan As of Tuesday, Jan. 3, a total of "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. If there's no majority vote-getter in the April election, the top two will compete in a runoff election in May. Resignation calls have cropped up in districts 11 and 49 in the wake of the Club Q shooting, with LGBTQ+ advocates demanding school boards be an active force in denouncing alleged bigotry. The majority of the countrys largest cities have mayors who are Democrats or are affiliated with the party, though many of the mayoral races are technically nonpartisan. While its unknown exactly what 2023 has in store, here are some things we can anticipate in the new year: Several new affordable housing projects will open in 2023 to serve various populations, from homeless and low-income teens to seniors. Political newcomer Andrew Dalby, who owns and operates an RV storage facility, has brought in $26,424 and spent $4,222. Incumbent mayor John Suthers won reelection to a second term. Does one have too much baggage? Initially, she pleaded not guilty to the charges, but in February Werner granted her permission to change her plea to not guilty by reason of insanity. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. National Western Stock Show fashion do's and do not's, North America's oldest titi monkey, Cinnamon, dies at Denver Zoo, Colorado library closes after meth residue found in exhaust pipes, Colorado Springs honors MLK through 'Unity March,' downtown program. Some of those names include state Rep. Leslie Herod (D), state Sen. Chris Hansen (D), former state Sen. Mike Johnston (D), former Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Chair Kelly Brough and City Councilwoman Debbie Ortega. 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. Mayoral elections; 2011; 2015; 2019; 2023; Colorado Springs. Entegris calls "a manufacturing center of excellence" on the Colorado Springs' northwest side that could add 600 jobs over the next several years., A sign with information about a 3,200 acre parcel asking to join the city of Colorado Springs is pictured near the property on the eastern edge of Fountain during December 2022. Web> United States > Colorado > Counties > El Paso > Colorado Springs > Mayor: Office: Mayor : Type: Nonpartisan Primary Election: Filing Deadline: February 08, 2023 - Want the real scoop? Mayoral and City Council candidates for the 2023General Municipal Election on April 4, 2023 can begin to circulate nominating petitions starting on January 3, 2023. Incumbent Republican mayor John Suthers is term-limited and cannot seek reelection to a third term in office. State transportation officials announced in mid-December that the $419 million project was officially completed. 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. Mayor John Suthers is term limited in April 2023 and Williams is the second The Gazette, WEATHER UPDATES: Colorado Springs area districts announce closures, delays; state government offices closed Wednesday, Land swap would grow Garden of the Gods, correct encroachment issue, BEST BETS: The Denver Gazette's best picks for today (Wednesday, Jan. 18), Colorado Sunshine: Catch the MSU Denver Roadrunners on KWGN Channel 2, GUEST COLUMN: Reflections on 12 years as a CU Regent. Heres a look at their education records. He (Williams) understands the issues and I believe he understands how to go about finding solutions.. A lawyer, Glenn was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate six years ago but lost to Michael Bennet. You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. El Paso County will hold 18.5% of its general fund in reserve to face a possible economic downturn, Simmons said. As of Jan. 17, Sallie Clark, Darryl Glenn and Longinos Gonzalez Jr. were listed as official candidates on the citys website. Suthers took office as the citys second strong mayor in 2015, won re-election in 2019, and served the maximum of two four-year terms. Courtesy of the candidate. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Whats a Diversity Office? D. 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Sallie Clark, bed and breakfast owner, former Colorado director of USDA Rural Development, former El Paso County commissioner, former Colorado Springs city councillor, former president of the National Association of Counties, and candidate for mayor in 1999 and 2003 (Party affiliation: Republican) A rendering shows the 8,000-seat outdoor Sunset amphitheater thats been proposed for the Polaris Pointe development on Colorado Springs far north side. racist or sexually-oriented language. Candidates [ edit] John Suthers, incumbent Republican mayor Juliette Parker John Pitchford Lawrence Martinez, he was a candidate in the 2015 Colorado Springs No incumbents are running for Mayor and City Council. Prior to that, he served as the secretary of state, El Paso county clerk and recorder and a county commissioner. 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. Fax: (719) 385-5114 Voters will also select three at-large councilors at the April 2023 election, who will replace Williams, Strand and Bill Murray. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The $45 million, 133-unit affordable housing project in southwest Colorado Springs near Academy and Fountain boulevards will serve low- and moderate-income households, officials have said, with 13 units set aside for homeless veterans. Meanwhile, Edwards is a familiar face given she previously vied for the Democratic Senate nomination in 2020 to face off against Sen. John Cornyn (R), though she later lost to M.J. Hegar. Updated: Jan 7, 2023 / 09:55 PM MST. On Wednesday, a divided City Planning Commission approved plans for the project; that decision is expected to be appealed to the City Council. It is not uncommon that these things will take some amount of time, Allen previously said. FOX21 will endeavor to profile each of Colorado Springs mayoral candidates ahead of the 2023 election. Yemi Mobolade is a fundraising phenom as candidates prepare for the April 2023 Colorado Springs mayoral race. Pam Zubeck. The topic is especially hot as the city of Colorado Springs weighs a controversial proposed water rule that could block some annexations and as Coloradans and others living in the West battle the Colorado Rivers enduring megadrought. Im not aware that that determination has been made at the highest scientific level? His campaign finance report, filed Oct. 3 for the period spanning May 7 to Sept. 28, lists about 340 donations from more than 200 people. Mary Shinn/The Gazette. 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. Full details on eligibility, the recorded training session held on January 3, and more information for candidates, including about campaign signs / materials and campaign finance, is available atColoradoSprings.gov/Election. As a scientist myself, what I do know is that what has been discovered thus far is of inestimable value in terms of our understanding of the history and development of humankind. Yemi Mobolade, local businessman and restaurateur, has snagged $176,037 in cash and $51,331 in non-monetary contributions for a total of $227,368. WebA runoff had been scheduled for May 21, 2019, but John Suthers received enough votes in the general election. For additional information visit Campaign Finance. Candidate filing period open for April 4 City Election Fri, 01/06/2023 - 9:35am 2023_vote_brand_bugs_rev2-06.png Those interested in running as Mayoral and City "The ACMA is a member of the Colorado Springs Chamber but not ready to launch.". Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) is term-limited, and a number of candidates have entered the field for the open seat, including state Sen. John Whitmire (D), former at-large City Council member and former Senate hopeful Amanda Edwards, former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins (D) and Missouri City, Texas police officer Robin Williams. The jury trial could last about six weeks, Judge Gregory Werner has said. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Securing water for the community has been a priority for Utilities, and the agency is working on creative deals with farmers that will help them upgrade their irrigation equipment and grant Colorado Springs senior rights, he said. It just doesnt get more important than that. Fax: (719) 385-5114 "Its a wonderful community and I am looking forward to continuing to make it even better," he said. State grants as well as loans from the state and city also helped fund the project, officials said. WebThe 2023 Colorado Springs mayoral election will be held in 2023 to elect the Mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The election was officially nonpartisan. Strand and Williams are running for mayor. Candidates for the District 3 City Councilmember must be nominated by petition(s) containing at least 50 verified signatures of registered electors who reside in the Colorado Springs City boundary and within Council District 3. 1251 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<230C7B2FFD9C344EBC567122B0050C36>]/Index[1233 29]/Info 1232 0 R/Length 97/Prev 403829/Root 1234 0 R/Size 1262/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Mayor John Suthers: John Suthers grew up in Colorado Springs. The filing deadline for candidates is Feb. 17 and the election is May 6. Williams campaigned for the a ballot question in November that would also have increased dedicated sales tax funding for parks and narrowly failed. 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