Community Leader Making a Difference: Rochelle Kimbrell
We chat with Rochelle Kimbrell, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Retired USAF Lt. Colonel, the US military’s first Black female fighter pilot.
Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.
What’s Next?
Learn about recent voter turnout, ways to increase voter engagement and hear from voters with “What’s Next?” for them after the most recent 2024 general election.
Ballot Issues Forum Fall 2024
Learn more about the issues on the 2024 ballot, and where the League stands on these issues, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 19, 2024.
Colorado Senate District 10 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 10 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 21, 2024.
District Attorney District 4 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for District Attorney, Judicial District 4, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 19.
Colorado House District 21 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for State House District 21 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024.
El Paso County Commissioner District 4 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 4 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024.
Colorado Senate District 12 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 12 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 14, 2024.
U.S. House District 5 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for U.S. House Of Representatives, District 5, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 8, 2024.
Colorado House District 18 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for House District 18 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 5, 2024.
El Paso County Commissioner District 2 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 2 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 1, 2024.
Colorado House District 22 Candidate Forum 2024
Learn more about candidates for House District 22 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on September 30, 2024.
Candidate Interview: John Hjersman – for CO State Senate District 10
We hear from John Hjersman, Libertarian Party candidate running for Colorado Senate, District 10.
Candidate Interview: Amy Paschal – for CO State House District 18
Listen in as we hear from Amy Paschal, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 18.
Candidate Interview: Axel Brown – for Regent of University – CD 5
Listen in as we hear from Axel Brown, Democratic candidate running for Regent of University – CD 5.
Candidate Interview: Bernard Byers – for El Paso County Commissioner – District 2
Listen in as we hear from Bernard Byers, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 2.
Candidate Interview: Christopher Mitchell – for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District
Listen in as we hear from Christopher Mitchell, Constitution Candidate for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District.
Candidate Interview: Detra Duncan – for El Paso County Commissioner – District 4
Listen in as we hear from Detra Duncan, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 4.
Candidate Interview: Michael Allen – for District Attorney 4th Judicial District
Listen in as we hear from Michael Allen, Republican candidate running for District Attorney – 4th Judicial District.
Candidate Interview: Jeremy Dowell – for District Attorney – 4th Judicial District
Listen in as we hear from Jeremy Dowell, Democratic candidate running for District Attorney – 4th Judicial District.
Candidate Interview: River Gassen – for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District
Listen in as we hear from River Gassen, Democratic candidate running for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District.
Candidate Interview: Kat Gayle – for CO State House District 14
Listen in as we hear from Kat Gayle, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 14.
Candidate Interview: Jeff Livingston – for CO State House District 15
Listen in as we hear from Jeff Livingston, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 15.
Candidate Interview: Naomi Lopez – for for El Paso County Commissioner – District 3
Listen in as we hear from Naomi Lopez, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 3.
Candidate Interview: Ryan Lucas – for CO State Senate – District 10
Listen in as we hear from Ryan Lucas, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate – District 10.
Candidate Interview: Ken Montera – for for Regent of University of Colorado CD5
Listen in as we hear from Ken Montera, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado CD5.
Candidate Interview: Michael Pierson – for CO State House – District 22
Listen in as we hear from Michael Pierson, Democratic Candidate for CO State House – District 22.
Candidate Interview: Eric Rinard – for Regent of University of Colorado – At Large
Listen in as we hear from Eric Rinard, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado – At Large.
Candidate Interview: Liz Rosenbaum – for CO State House District 21
Listen in as we hear from Liz Rosenbaum, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 21.
Candidate Interview: Marc Snyder – for CO State Senate District 12
Listen in as we hear from Marc Snyder, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate District 12.
Candidate Interview: Ron Tupa – for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District
Listen in as we hear from Ron Tupa, Independent Candidate for the Unity Party for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District.
Candidate Interview: Stan VanderWerf – for CO State Senate District 12
Listen in as we hear from Stan VanderWerf, Republican candidate running for CO State Senate District 12.
Candidate Interview: Steph Vigil – for for CO State House District 16
Listen in as we hear from Steph Vigil, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 16.
Candidate Interview: Bill Wysong – for El Paso County Commissioner – District 3
Listen in as we hear from Bill Wysong, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 3.
Racial Equity Study – SB24-053: Community Conversation
Learn more about SB 24-053 – Racial Equity Study in this recent Community Conversation hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
Update on Lawsuit Suing the City to Move Municipal Elections to the Fall
Get an update on the League’s lawsuit, along with Citizens Project, CO Latinos Vote and Black & Latino Leadership Coalition, against the city of Colorado Springs to move Spring Municipal Elections to the Fall.
All Things League with Shelly Roehrs
An update on all things League, doing more than just voting in a presidential year — and we’ll get a bit personal, with host Shelly Roehrs.
Temple Grandin – Community Leader Making a Difference
We chat with Dr. Temple Grandin, Love the League 2024 Honoree, an advocate for early education intervention to address autism and support teachers.
Lindy Conter – Community Leader Making a Difference
We chat with Lindy Conter, Love the League 2024 Honoree, CPCD-Head Start Board Member, officer of the Mary Lou Makepeace Foundation and a founder of Pikes Peak Women.
Love the League 2024
The League of Women Voters is celebrating 104 years of Empowering Voters & Defending Democracy.
Mary Rosenoff—Community Leader Making a Difference
We chat with Deputy Chief Mary Rosenoff, Love the League 2024 Honoree & Deputy Chief with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
Jennifer Smith —Community Leader Making a Difference
We chat with Jennifer Smith, Love the League 2024 Honoree & Co-Founder & Director of ONEBODY ENT.
Manitou Springs Municipal Candidate Forum October 19 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
School District 11 School Board Candidate Forum October 17 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Academy School District 20 Candidate Forum October 16 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
School District 11 Candidate Forum October 12 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Harrison District 2 Candidate Forum 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
School District 49 Candidate Forum October 4 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Manitou Springs School Board Forum September 25 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Widefield School Board Candidate Forum 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Candidate Forum – Manitou Springs Municipal Election 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
57 Mayoral Runoff Candidate Forum – May 2 2023
Learn more about Mayoral Candidates Yemi Mobolade and Wayne Williams in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
Community Conversation: Domestic Violence
Hear about a multitude of issues related to domestic violence discussed in this March 2023 Community Conversation.
55 At-Large City Council Candidate Forum – March 21 2023
Hear the final at-large council candidate forum hosted March 21 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and livestreamed by media partner Sixty35 Media.
54 Mayoral Candidate Forum – March 18 2023
Don’t miss the lively discussion as the gloves come off in the final mayoral candidate forum for the Colorado Springs city election.
53 District 3 City Council Candidate Forum – March 16 2023
Who earns your vote for District 3 Colorado Springs City Councilor?
52 Mayoral Candidates Forum – March 13 2023
With 12 candidates running, who deserves your vote for mayor of Colorado Springs?
51 At-Large City Council Candidates March 9 Forum
Hear the candidate forum hosted March 9 by the League of Women Voters of Colorado Springs.
50 Michelle Renee Talarico – D3 City Council Candidate
Learn more about Michelle Renee Talarico, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023
49 Scott Hiller – D3 City Council Candidate
Learn more about Scott Hiller, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
48 Brian Risley – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Brian Risley, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
47 Roland Rainey – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Roland Rainey, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
46 David Leinweber – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about David Leinweber, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
45 Gordon Klingenschmitt – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Jaymen Johnson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
44 Jaymen Johnson – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Jaymen Johnson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
43 Jane Northrup Glenn – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Jane Northrup Glenn, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
42 Katherine (Kat) Gayle – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Katherine (Kat) Gayle, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
41 Chineta Davis – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Chineta Davis, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
40 Lynette Crow-Iverson – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Lynette Crow-Iverson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
39 Glenn Carlson – At-Large City Council Candidate
Learn more about Glenn Carlson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
38 Wayne Williams – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Wayne Williams, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
37 John Tig Tiegen – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about John Tig Tiegen, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
36 Tom Strand – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Tom Strand, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
35 Kallan Reece Rodebaugh – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Kallan Reece Rodebaugh, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
34 Yemi Mobolade – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Yemi Mobolade, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
33 Christopher Mitchell – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Christopher Mitchell, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
32 Lawrence Joseph Martinez – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Lawrence Joseph Martinez, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
31 Longinos Gonzalez Jr. – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Longinos Gonzalez Jr., candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
29 Andrew Dalby – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Andrew Dalby, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
28 Sallie Clark – Mayoral Candidate
Learn more about Sallie Clark, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
27 Love the League 2023
Hear from nine honored community leaders making a difference as we celebrate the League’s 103rd Birthday.
26 Gillian Rossi – Community Leader Making a Difference
Gillian Rossi’s mission is to help create a culture of stewardship throughout land management agencies and the outdoor recreation industry.
25 Patricia Yeager – Community Leader Making a Difference
Patricia Yeager has spent her entire 40-year career in services and advocacy to improve the lives and communities of people with disabilities.
24 Freedom of Speech: Freedom to Lie
First Amendment analysis from a community perspective. How Facebook, fake news and friends are altering memories and changing history.
23 Colorado State House District 15 Candidate Forum – October 13, 2022
We hear from two of the three candidates for Colorado State House District 15 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
22 Colorado State Senate District 11 Candidate Forum – October 10, 2022
We hear from the three candidates for Colorado State Senate District 11 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
21 El Paso County Sheriff Candidate Forum – October 6, 2022
Hear from County Sheriff candidate John Foley. Both candidates accepted the invitation to this forum, however Joseph Roybal later reported a conflict and did not attend.
20 Judge Regina Walter – Community Leader Making a Difference
We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event.
19 Growth! Planning for the Future of Colorado Springs
Two city planners for the City of Colorado Springs share highlights about the city’s new comprehensive plan and proposed zoning updates.
18: Kristen Faith – Community Leader Making a Difference
Kristen Faith discusses why she founded Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence and shares about The Nonprofit Makeover and Boss Babe Networking.
17 Dr. Wendy Birhanzel – Community Leader Making a Difference
Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2, shares valuable perspectives about engaging our youth, and some impressive initiatives in D2.
16 Marcy Morrison – Community Leader Making a Difference
Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from iconic community leader Marcy Morrison
15 Love the League 2022
It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference.
14 Health Equity in Colorado and El Paso County
Dr. Kristine Hembre, Dr. Radhika Nath and Anne Beer share their knowledge about the status and challenges of achieving health equity.
13 Health Equity
We chat with Dr. Kristine Hembre about Health Equity & Inequity, the League’s monthly meeting coming up on January 22nd about Health Equity.
12 Women’s Suffrage Equity Wall-Scape Mural Celebration
The “soft” dedication of a mural by Shanah Cooley on a wall at Palmer High School between Boulder Street and Nevada Avenue.
11 Ballot Issues Forum Oct 23 2021
Ballot issues in the November 2021 election are discussed by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
D20 Candidate Forum Oct 14 2021
Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE).
9 Breaking Down What Critical Race Theory Is & Isn’t
Dr. Nathaniel Granger, Jr. and Mr. Anton Schulzki discuss Critical Race Theory – what it is, and what it isn’t.
8 Manitou Springs Election Forum Oct 11 2021
Learn about your choices in Manitou Springs for the November 2, 2021 election.
7 D49 Board of Education Candidate Forum Oct 6 2021
Get to know the candidates running for board of education in Falcon District 49.
6 D20 Board of Education Candidate Forum Oct 5 2021
Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE).
5 Get Out Your Calendars! Lots Going On with LWVPPR
Women’s Equality Day Potluck Picnic, Critical Race Theory Discussion, Candidate Forums, School Board Elections & more.
4 American Exile Documentary – Veterans Deported
Veterans are being deported, and we can do something about it, but aren’t.
3 El Paso County Election Integrity & Transparency (Part 3 of 3)
How can we improve our election systems and what can we do? Wrapping up our conversation with Harvey Branscomb, ElectionQuality.com.
2 El Paso County Election Integrity & Transparency (Part 2 of 3)
Security flaws, Dominion Voting Systems and more transparency as we continue the conversation with Harvey Branscomb, Election Quality.com.
1 El Paso County Election Integrity & Transparency (Part 1 of 3)
Why is El Paso County conducting a 3rd review, its 2nd audit, of 2020 election results at a cost to you, the taxpayers?
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