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There’s much to gain, nothing to fear by directly electing Castle Rock’s mayor
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Lines have clearly been drawn in Castle Rock: those who want to elect their mayor on one side and those who would rather let the town council continue to appoint their mayor on the other. Fingers have been wagged, names have been called and I expect a few friendships have been strained. With an election…
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Hudson: There’s nothing more American
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When was the last time you visited the little town of Castle Rock, Colorado? Has it been awhile? Just south of Denver, for many traveling along I-25 Castle Rock is simply a place we pass on our way to Colorado Springs. Of course, some may stop and fill up. Others might visit the ever-expanding Outlet…
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Colorado GOP names Daniel Cole, Adam Johnson to state party posts
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The Colorado Republican Party has named Daniel Cole as its new communications director and Adam Johnson as political director, Cole announced Monday in a chatty, informal letter he said reflects his approach to the job. The two mark the first hires at the party since former El Paso County Republican Party Chairman Jeff Hays took…
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Castle Rock mayor election movement touts new community survey results
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Castle Rock residents love their town, but the government could use some work – this according to the release of results from a town-wide survey. And one growing grassroots movement in the community believes they have just what the doctor ordered to cure some of those ailments. The recent survey provided a glimpse into what…
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Republicans urge Hickenlooper to ask feds to speed up highway projects
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A group of Republican legislators from El Paso County want Gov. John Hickenlooper to petition the federal government to hasten the approval process for transportation projects after President Donald Trump issued an executive order encouraging it. Noting that the governor declared “When it comes to transportation infrastructure projects, time is money” in his State of…
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Jensen: In defense of Ben Carson’s appointment to HUD
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How do we know Dr. Ben Carson is unqualified to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development? Because House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said so, calling him “disturbingly unqualified.” “There is no evidence that Dr. Carson brings the necessary credentials to hold a position with such immense responsibilities and impact on families and communities across…
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A tale of two recalls: Castle Rock and Thornton
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This year, some Colorado voters are once again exercising their state constitutional right to recall their elected leaders, an occurrence that is apparently becoming en vogue in the state. Of course, no two recall situations are alike, each of them borne out of unique situations with one common trait – elected officials finding themselves on the…
