NEWS
Join us on Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m. for HD43 Outreach! New Day! Update your Calendars. Meetings will now be on the fourth Wednesday of every month. RSVSP Here.
Our mission is to educate and empower the community by providing clear, relevant information on the issues that impact our lives. Whether you're seeking guidance on civic responsibilities or looking to get more involved locally, we aim to be a trusted resource.
Our outreach efforts focus on building connections, meeting new people, and fostering a strong sense of community.
We welcome everyone, regardless of party affiliation, who is interested in learning more about how local issues affect us all.
Do you have free time between now and June 24th?We’re still looking for canvassers and volunteers to drop literature in HD43 for the Stop the Power Grab campaign. Every hour makes a difference in this critical special election.
If you can help, please reach out to Cathy Lees at xanmomom@gmail.com for more information and to get plugged in.
We’re finalizing our agenda, but we’re excited to share a preview of what’s in store for this month’s HD43 Outreach meeting:
We hope to welcome Kelly Denzer, the first declared candidate for the Douglas County Board of Education, who will speak about the future of DCSD, share her priorities, and hear what’s important to you.
We’re pleased to add two new Highlands Ranch Metro District elected officials to our agenda: Directors Cali Wolfe and Steve Kinkaid, who will share updates and answer questions.
Representative Bob Marshall will also join us to discuss what’s happening at the state level and how it impacts our community.
We’ll either be celebrating the defeat of the Home Rule ballot initiative or discussing next steps as we prepare for the Charter Commission hearings and the November election.
Last but not least, we’re looking for walkers to join us in the Highlands Ranch Fourth of July Parade! Come show your support, meet neighbors, and celebrate our community—no experience required, just comfortable shoes and a smile! RSVP Here!
- Margaret Furlow
- Jun 4, 2025
Special Election ballots were mailed on June 2nd and should be arriving in your mailbox. Last month the Executive Committee passed a resolution encouraging a NO vote. Should the initiative pass, we want candidates who will advocate for good governance on the commission. Below we have a list of candidates who have indicated they are against Home Rule or have demonstrated leadership in Douglas County. You can read more about the candidates on the Stop the Power Grab website. Ballots are due back June 24th.
At Large (Vote for 3):
Angela Thomas*
Steve Johnson*
Steven Arthur Boand*
District I (Vote for 6):
Matthew M. Lunn*
Emily Roth Suyat*
Jason Hamel*
October Ann Levy*
Irene Bonham*
Julie Gooden*
Mary Lynch
District II (Vote for 6):
Kevin Leung*
Barrett Rothe*
Juli Watkins*
Julian Bouquet*
Charles O’Reilly
Douglas John Gilbert
District III (Vote for 6):
Bob Marshall*
Michael Lees*
Alicia Jean Vagts*
Gordon B. (Spud) Van De Water*
Lee Hudson Frame*
Susan Meek
SuJeanne Foster
*= Candidates on slates recommended by the Stop the Power Grab issue committee.
Please note this list contains all Democrats and Left Leaning Unaffiliated candidates who are running.