Tag: Wayne Williams
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Bernard blames Colorado Springs mayor, other politicians in hate-crime ‘hoax’ trial
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER • One of the co-defendants on trial for his alleged involvement in the hate-crime “hoax” that made headlines during the 2023 Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election testified Thursday that local politicians played a part in planning the incident. Derrick Bernard Jr., 35, against the…
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E-bike debate in Colorado Springs continues as leadership mulls ballot question
Just as a decision seemed close on the legal fate of electric bikes on Colorado Springs open space trails, the years-long debate has taken another turn. Prominent civic leaders have called on the City Council to table a vote on a proposed e-bike policy and instead turn to voters — an approach urged by some since…
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The political earthquake coming in 2024 | Vince Bzdek
Though there is a chance 2024 will be the third straight presidential election featuring Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, the people voting in the election will be tremendously different than the people who voted when he first ran. As pollster Celinda Lake and documentary film producer Mac Heller recently pointed out in a thought-provoking…
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Yemi Mobolade makes history, becoming Colorado Springs’ first elected Black mayor
Eighteen months ago Yemi Mobolade was a political newcomer who set out to become Colorado Springs’ next mayor and break the status quo. On Tuesday night, he was poised to do just that — and was also on his way to making history as the city’s first elected Black mayor. Early returns released by the City…
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Colorado Springs city election: Mayor’s race likely headed to a runoff between top 2 vote-getters
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs mayoral candidates Yemi Mobolade and Wayne Williams are the top two vote-getters, according to unofficial results posted at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, likely heading to a runoff election after no one in the crowded 12-person race received more than 50% of the vote. ELECTION…
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NEWS | Yemi Mobolade takes early lead in mayoral race, runoff likely
Yemi Mobolade leads the mayoral race with 28.66% votes after the initial posting of results from the City Clerk’s Office. The race will likely head to a run-off between whichever two candidates come out on top. If results hold, Mobolade will face off against Wayne Williams who is second behind him with 20.37%
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PERSPECTIVE: 2 Colorado politicians want to heal the Divided States of America
The United States is bitterly divided culturally and politically. Our constant state of rancor may be among a few observations all can see and hope to end. As Russian troops murder children and commit other war crimes, it may be an opportunity for people in the United States to see their similarities and their common…
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El Paso County Republicans consider banishing members accused of bucking GOP
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Crossing the party line could take on a new meaning in El Paso County if local Republicans adopt a proposed rules change to allow for “formal censure and removal” of party members who cross the GOP. In a move some local Republican officials are comparing…
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Griswold files another lawsuit against Tina Peters; state ethics commission to tackle Peters’ request for delay
Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed another lawsuit on Tuesday against Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters, this time in an effort to keep the embattled clerk from overseeing the 2022 elections. Peters responded by casting the lawsuit as retaliation for her refusal to comply with Griswold’s “gag order.” Meanwhile, the state ethics commission…
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Landing the All-Star Game was a home run for Gov. Jared Polis | Joey Bunch
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You can say a lot about Jared Polis. Trust me, I have. The one thing you must say is he’s Colorado’s best baseball governor, just as it’s hard to deny John Hickenlooper was the best beer governor. Bill Owens is the best governor. He cut taxes, passed infrastructure bonds, and reformed education. Polis is catching…