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Republicans in the lead for El Paso County commissioner races
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The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners will likely stay red this year, with Republicans taking the lead against Democrats in each of three open elections. All three Republican candidates are leading against Democrats in early unofficial results. In District 3, Republican Bill Wysong has 54.02% of the vote to Democrat Naomi Lopez at…
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Colorado Springs ethics commission dismisses complaint against mayoral candidate Wayne Williams
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The Colorado Springs Independent Ethics Commission has dismissed an ethics complaint against mayoral candidate Wayne Williams related to the City Council’s January approval of a controversial water rule. Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Longinos Gonzalez calls for independent ethics investigation into opponent Wayne Williams Deputy City Attorney Tracy Lessig notified El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez…
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El Paso County commissioner launches campaign for Colorado Springs mayor
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El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez announced Wednesday he is getting into the race to replace Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers. The commissioner is the third candidate to announce his interest in the April 2023 election for the mayor’s seat. Suthers is term limited and cannot run again. Gonzalez said he would bring experience as…
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State of the Region postponed after El Paso County commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
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Thursday’s State of the Region has been postponed until January because the keynote speaker, El Paso County Commission Chairman Stan VanderWerf, tested positive on Monday morning for COVID-19. VanderWerf spoke about having the virus Tuesday during the regular county commission meeting, saying he was feeling “pretty good” and that postponing the State of the Region,…
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How a small town commissioner ends up on TV with the president
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An astute observer with knowledge of Western Colorado politics might have noticed a March 1 video clip appearing on CNN of President Donald Trump speaking from the White House, while U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-CO3, and Republican Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese stand right next to him, looking on. The video clip has been used as “B-roll,” to…
