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.

23 Colorado State House District 15 Candidate Forum - October 13, 2022

Oct 17, 2022

We hear from two of the three candidates for Colorado State House District 15 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The forum was held at the Sand Creek public library. GOP candidate Scott Bottoms was unable to attend.

Moderator: Shelly Roehrs, spokesperson...

22 Colorado State Senate District 11 Candidate Forum - October 10, 2022

Oct 13, 2022

We hear from the three candidates for Colorado State Senate District 11 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The forum was held at the Fountain public library.

Moderator: Mike Williams, executive director of Citizens Project

Candidates:
Tony Exum, Sr.

21 El Paso County Sheriff Candidate Forum - October 6, 2022

Oct 12, 2022

Hear from County Sheriff candidate John Foley. Both candidates accepted the invitation to this forum, however Joseph Roybal later reported a conflict and did not attend. The forum was held at the KRCC community room, hosted by LWVPPR and Citizens Project, in partnership with Action 22.

Moderator: Shelly Roehrs,...

20 Judge Regina Walter – Community Leader Making a Difference

Apr 14, 2022

We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with Regina Walter.

Links:

Educating Children of Color
https://educatingchildrenofcolor.org/

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region
https://www.lwvppr.org/

LWVPPR Annual meeting April...

19 Growth! Planning for the Future of Colorado Springs

Apr 8, 2022

Two city planners for the City of Colorado Springs share highlights about the city’s new comprehensive plan and proposed zoning updates. These are called PlanCOS (the newest comprehensive plan) and RetoolCOS (a major update to our zoning ordinance). Their remarks are from the March 19, 2022 monthly meeting of the...