Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal elections, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of Feb. 23, 2023. To read each candidate’s full response, click their name at the bottom of the article.
Arthur May (NP) is running for Denver City Council and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Arthur May responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“I’m passionate about any public policy area where the city spends money without a clear understanding of the ROI.”
Click here to read the rest of Arthur May’s answers.
David Leinweber (NP) is running for Colorado Springs City Council and the General Election is on April, 4, 2023. Here’s how David Leinweber responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“Amidst the amazing success our city has experienced, somewhere along the way we have forgotten how to love our neighbor…” Addressing our mental health and suicide crisis at the community level is crucial. We need to improve access for professional care, reduce the stigma associated with mental health challenges, develop earlier intervention, increase awareness, and develop stronger support systems.”
Click here to read the rest of David Leinweber’s answers.
Tiffany Caudill (NP) is running for Denver City Council and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Tiffany Caudill responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“All people deserve access to safe shelter/housing, food security, healthcare with mental health resources, thriving wages, green & healthy spaces and safe, accessible transit to navigate the day to day. I believe another world is possible and that is what I will always fight for.”
Click here to read the rest of Tiffany Caudill’s answers.
Erik Clarke (NP) is running for Denver City Auditor and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Erik Clarke responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“Erik is focused on a range of local challenges, including construction oversight, information technology oversight, public safety, public health, homelessness, opportunity for all, climate change, equity, opportunity for all, and more.”
Click here to read the rest of Erik Clarke’s answers.
Nick Campion (NP) is running for Denver City Council and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Nick Campion responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“If elected, the areas of public policy I am passion about are: housing, crime, environment, transportation, and homelessness.”
Click here to read the rest of Nick Campion’s answers.
Tim O’Brien (NP) is running for Denver City Auditor and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Tim O’Brien responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“I am passionate about accountability and transparency in government. Social justice for our working citizens.”
Click here to read the rest of Tim O’Brien’s answers.
Michael Hughes (NP) is running for Denver City Council and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Michael Hughes responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“Neighborhood vitality, safety and quality. Housing affordability and an economy that supports our ability to live and work in Denver. Transportation—all modes—in a system that makes travel easier and makes life better. Placemaking, planning and imagining a better future for Denver— then taking on the problems that stand in the way of that future. Creating a vibrant arts and culture environment.”
Click here to read the rest of Michael Hughes answers.
Travis Leiker (NP) is running for Denver City Council and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Travis Leiker responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“Environment and sustainability, affordability, safety, and equity.”
Click here to read the rest of Travis Leiker’s answers.
Chris Herr (NP) is running for Denver City Council and the General Election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Chris Herr responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”
“Housing, Climate Action, Transit and Mobility, and Public Safety.”
Click here to read the rest of Chris Herr’s answers.
If you’re a Colorado candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.
Additional reading:
- Arthur May
- David Leinweber
- Tiffany Caudill
- Erik Clarke
- Nick Campion
- Tim O’Brien
- Michael Hughes
- Travis Leiker
- Chris Herr
