Learn more about Issue 1, Collective Bargaining for All Uniformed Fire Department Employees – the only question on the 2019 Colorado Springs ballot. Speaking for the proponents is John Roy, Deputy Campaign Manager for the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters. Speaking for the opponents is Mayor John Suthers, representing Citizens Against Public Employee Unions. The forum was held at the Penrose Public Library the evening of March 18, 2019, and was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project.
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Vote YES on #1 (Firefighters for a Safer Colorado Springs)
Say NO on #1 (Citizens Against Public Employee Unions)
This episode of Town Square is courtesy of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The League of Women Voters has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League is a nonpartisan grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels. Learn more.
This episode of Town Square is also courtesy of Citizens Project, a local grassroots nonprofit, 501(c)3, organization dedicated to defending and promoting equality, the separation of church and state, and respect for diversity. We educate the community through our online newsletter and nonpartisan voter guides, we monitor local government and public schools to ensure that rights and freedoms are upheld, and we mobilize residents to make their voices heard. Learn more.
Special thanks to the staff of Pikes Peak Library District for their efforts to make this forum a success!
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