Remember to vote this May 6th!

The following individuals are registered Democrats running for board seats in special districts elections on May 6th in Douglas County:

Highlands Ranch

• Juli Faller, Highlands Ranch Water Board

• Steve Kinkaid, Highlands Ranch Metro District South East

• Cali Wolf, Highlands Ranch Metro District South Central

  HRMD election information including requesting and absentee ballot by April 29th.

  HRWD election information including requesting an absentee ballot by April 29th.

Roxborough

• Rebecca Martilla, Roxborough Water and Sanitation District

• Gary Lessman, Roxborough Water and Sanitation District

  Election Information

Lone Tree

• Elizabeth Watson, South Suburban Park and Recreation District 3

  Election Information including requesting an absentee ballot by April 29th.

Castle Rock

• Stan Ferrin, Meadows Metro District 2

• Patrice Kraly, Meadows Metro District 6

• John Haider, Meadows Metro District 6

  Election Information

Sterling Ranch

• Alex Taylor, Sterling Ranch Metro District 2

• Lynn Moffet, Sterling Ranch Metro District 3

  
  

South Metro Fire

• Kevin Leung, South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District 6

Municipal and special district elections may not get the same attention as national or state races, but they have a profound impact on our daily lives. These elections determine leadership for essential services that shape the quality of life in Douglas County. Highlands Ranch and South Suburban require you to request an absentee ballot by April 29th. Otherwise, you will need to vote in person on May 6th.

If you do not see your district listed, there may not be any Democrats running in the district. If you want to change that for future elections let us know and we can help you file to run as a candidate!

Your voice matters in shaping the future of Douglas County. Stay informed, get involved, and most importantly—VOTE!

Hands Off! 50501 Day of Action in Douglas County, Colorado, April 19th, 2025, 12:00 Noon

Location: Commons Street and Lincoln Avenue, Lone Tree, Colorado

Hosted by: Douglas County Activism Task Force

The April 5th Hands Off protests and marches attracted thousands across all 50 state capitals as well as various towns and cities nationwide. People from diverse backgrounds participated to voice their concerns regarding the current administration's impact on our democracy. Douglas County progressives actively engaged, with over 800 participants gathering at Highlands Ranch Parkway and University Boulevard, displaying thoughtful signs and receiving positive responses from passersby.

We invite you to join us for another Hands Off 50501 Day of Action on Saturday, April 19th, at 12 noon. The event will take place at Lincoln Avenue and Commons Avenue, near the Target store. Participants will line up along the south side of Lincoln Avenue, extending to the pedestrian bridge, aiming to gather enough people to fill the bridge and the north side of Lincoln Avenue as well.

Please sign up for the April 19th DougCo Activism 50501 Day of Action at the following link:

https://actionnetwork.org/events/dougco-takes-action-hands-off/

In addition to expressing concerns about the president and co- president Musk, we are also concerned about the economic instability associated with the new tariffs, the pressure on immigrants to self-deport, and the ongoing degradation of governmental institutions. Furthermore, we are discontent with our congressional representative's absence and her preference for "Tele-Town Halls" instead of in-person meetings. We hope Representative Lauren Boebert will hear our grievances as her county office is in Lone Tree.

Additionally, there is a critical local issue in Douglas County—the proposal by the Board of Commissioners to establish Douglas County as a "Home Rule" county. This change would allow the county to bypass certain state laws and determine its own regulations regarding elections, taxation, and public input processes. More information on this matter will be available at the event.

The Douglas County Activism Task Force is an independent coalition hosted by the Douglas County Democratic Party, welcoming collaboration from all progressive organizations within the county.

We encourage your participation in this protest. Families and leashed dogs are welcome. Please create large, colorful, thought-provoking signs and banners (while maintaining decorum for potential media coverage). The Lone Tree Police Department will ensure safety, and volunteers will be on hand to prevent disruption to local businesses.

The Kidnapping of Abrego Garcia

We of the Douglas County Colorado Democratic Party wholly condemn the removal and incarceration of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia by the Trump administration. Abrego Garcia is one of many immigrants who have been removed from the USA and transferred to an El Salvadoran prison under horrible conditions — all without any due process and against court rulings. Abrego Garcia had been granted protected status by an immigration judge that prohibited his deportation to El Salvador, and his removal was due to “administrative error.” The Trump administration now says nothing can be done to bring him back to the US, because he’s in El Salvadoran custody. 

The indiscriminate and thoughtless nature of these removals and incarcerations is horrifying. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee the right of due process to all people - regardless of citizenship status. 

We are appalled at the dismissiveness with which the Trump administration approaches issues of human rights. Tolerating this violation of due process is not only wrong, it is incredibly dangerous. We call on the Democratic Party nationally, as well as members of Congress and other elected officials, to publicly condemn these actions and demand that these people be returned to the US and given their legal due process.