Citizens Project

Happy Election Day!

We want to take a moment to thank all the candidates who ran for local school boards, especially those who opted to participate in our voter guide.

Ballots must be received by 7pm this evening to count -- let's vote!

Don't be a ghoul - submit your ballot!

Happy Halloween 👻

Your input is essential! As a constituent led organization, we plan for the future by learning what you value most. Thank you for taking a few minutes to improve our service to the Pikes Peak Region.

Check out this local presentation by investigative journalist Logan M. Davis! Christian Nationalism in our own Backyard: a presentation on Christian Nationalist activities in Woodland Park.

When: Nov 11th, 6-8pm
Where: UCCS Downtown, 102 S. Tejon St
Space is limited, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ffrf2511

Save the date - on Giving Tuesday, we'll be hosted at Goat Patch Brewing for "Bleating Heart" night! $1 of every pint sold will be donated to Citizens Project, to further our work as an engaging voice for equity, justice, and inclusion in our community.

Check out this letter to the editor by Citizens Project board member, Onnastasia Cole, on the importance of passing propositions LL and MM.

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Election Day is in 3 WEEKS! We're hard at work for this critical election, and you can help! You can:

📬 Write postcards to voters
🚪 Knock on doors to share info & encourage participation
🔄 Share our voter guide with friends and family
citizensproject.org/november-202...

Link in our bio with more

Our online version has a few more entries than what made it to print.

You won't see attack ads or divisive messaging here -- just direct answers to a few relevant questions, in the candidates' own words, from those who chose to participate.
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Ballots go out in the mail today!! Make your voice heard in this election and vote by 7pm on November 4th!

Our voter guide is also LIVE! There is a print version going out in today's special edition of the Pikes Peak Bulletin, and it is also accessible online at CitizensProject.org.
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We had a powerful conversation about how we all show up in our communities, how we look out for each other, & what it means to us to build a future that we can all look forward to. The episode is about half an hour long & we hope you'll take some time to listen and share. Ballots drop in THREE days!

We're excited to bring you this special episode of Peak Town Hall, featuring Shay Dabney and Steph Vigil of Citizens Project, Silvia Entenza from New Era Colorado, and Yev Tsayganok with the Southeast Food Coalition. Listen here: studio809podcasts.com/democracy-in...

Last call for today's Vision 2076 event!

October 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm | RSVP: forms.gle/hS7YQvLcwYfh...

Join us in person for one more postcard writing party, on Wednesday, October 1st between 4-7pm. This one will be here in our office at 322 N Tejon St, #202 (right above Poor Richard's book store). Register here: forms.gle/vJo5gRLbdHGA...

Our partners at the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region are hosting a series of candidate forums. Check it out to get to know the candidates on your ballot!

If you don't know your district, you can look up your voter registration at GoVoteColorado.com

Join us in person for one more postcard writing party, on Wednesday, October 1st between 4-7pm. This one will be here in our office at 322 N Tejon St, #202 (right above Poor Richard's book store).

Register here: forms.gle/AynNsVUJcp3U...

Great postcard event today at Stompin' Groundz! Thanks everybody for helping us reach more voters. These local elections are so impactful in our everyday lives and it's crucial that we get out the vote.

Ballots drop October 10th!

What does democracy look like in action? Why do these "smaller" elections even matter?

We'll dig into this and more on an upcoming episode of Peak Town Hall, hosted at Studio 809, in partnership with New Era Colorado and Southeast Food Coalition.

Thanks to Silvia and Yev for teaming up with us!

We invite you to get to know the candidates running in your school district. We also recommend a yes vote on Propositions LL and MM, and for Widefield District 3 voters, a yes vote on the mill levy override question.

Check back for our guide!
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Ballots drop in 2 weeks, and so does our voter guide! We are committed to promoting civic participation by providing useful information to voters.
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We need helpers!!

You can help us reach voters and drive turn-out for the November 4th election! Join us at one of our upcoming postcard writing parties, or drop us a line at info@citizensproject.org to pick up a pack to write on your own. All hands on deck!

Citizens Project stands firmly for equitable public policy, including ensuring access to quality nutrition for all children. Please join us in voting yes on propositions LL and MM!
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Prop LL allows the state to retain $12 million for services (which would otherwise need to be refunded due to TABOR), and Prop MM will permanently fund the program by limiting a tax deduction on high-earning taxpayers (those making $300k+ a year).
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The Policy and & Advocacy committee of Citizens Project voted unanimously last week to endorse a yes vote on two ballot questions: Propositions LL and MM, pertaining to the Healthy School Meals for All program.
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Colorado Springs Vision 2076 RSVP Seguido en español What will Colorado look like in 2076? 🌄 Join us for a free, family-friendly event to dream big. What: This isn't your typical meeting: Expect art supplies, delicious food, and…

We'd love to have you come collaborate with us!

When: October 2nd, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Hillside Community Center (925 S Institute Street)
RSVP: forms.gle/hS7YQvLcwYfh...

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🌟 Still lots of room at our creative visioning event with Reimagine Colorado! 🌟

What would our state look like if we achieved everything we're working toward? We'll be exploring the future we want to build together, complete with arts and crafts, and dinner will be provided.
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The Nov. 2025 coordinated election is right around the corner, and it is crucial that voters make their voices heard.

Thanks to all the great folks who came out this to write postcards with us - we got over 500 written in one afternoon! Drop us a line at info@citizensproject.org to get involved!

Calling all dreamers, builders, and neighbors! Help us imagine Colorado's future at our Vision 2076 event Oct 2nd at Hillside Community Center. No artistic skills required. Just bring your hopes for our state! ✨
Register: forms.gle/hS7YQvLcwYfh...

Local elections like the one this November really matter, especially in states like Colorado where money is tight and school districts make a lot of big decisions. Don't sit this one out! Ballots drop starting October 10th.
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What a great evening meeting with community members! We teamed up with our friends at RISE Southeast and discussed everything from decision making in schools, voter accessibility, how regular people can run for office, and even the challenges of socializing regularly in this day and age.
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Ballots drop in about three weeks for the November coordinated election and we are writing postcards to voters to promote participation in this important election.

Join us on Saturday, September 27th from 12pm and 3pm for a postcard writing party at Stompin' Groundz.

Registration link in our bio