| STRAW POLL RESULTS |
A straw poll was taken at the candidate forum on Wednesday, March 16th. There were approx. 150 people in attendance. The following candidates choose NOT attend the forum: Richard Skorman, Merv Bennett, Tim Leigh, Dawn Lloyd, Jan Martin, Bill Murray, Val Snider & Michael Merrifield.
Thanks to everyone who attended the event. This is a scientifically unscientific poll.
Mayoral Candidates
| 37% | Steve Bach | 9% | Tom Gallagher |
| 18% | Buddy Gilmore | 3% | Richard Skorman |
| 17% | Brian Bahr | 1% | Kenneth Duncan |
| 12% | Dave Munger | 1% | Mitch Christiansen (dropped out) |
City Council At-Large Candidates
(totals will not equal 100% because up to 5 candidates were selected)
| 67% | Sean Paige | 24% | Douglas Bruce |
| 54% | Brandy Williams | 23% | Helen Collins |
| 37% | Tony Exum Sr. | 22% | Gretchen Kasameyer |
| 35% | Daniel Reifschneider | 20% | Jan Martin |
| 31% | Ed Bricham | 18% | Tim Leigh |
| 31% | Richard Bruce | 7% | Val Snider |
| 31% | Tony Carpenter | 6% | Bill Murray |
| 25% | Merv Bennett | 2% | Dawn Lloyd |
City Council District 2 Candidates
| 54% | Angela Dougan | 17% | Michael Terry |
| 19% | Larry Bagley | 9% | David Jensen |
City Council District 3 Candidates
91% Lisa Czelatdko 9% Michael Merrifield
MAYORAL & CITY COUNCIL |
Come join the Mayoral and City Council Candidates Wednesday March 16th, as they share their vision for Colorado Springs. The Candidates will be asked to expand on answers to various questions asked on the Candidates Questionnaire sent earlier this month. The event will be moderated by Colorado Springs very own, KRDO News Channel 13 anchor, Eric Singer.
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center
10 Parkside Drive
Colo. Springs, CO 80910
719-476-2200
www.stargazerstheatre.com
Doors Open at 5:00pm
Mayoral Candidates at 6:00pm
City Council Candidates at 7:30pm
TICKETS ARE FREE
Food and Beverages will be available for purchase so bring your whole family.
Space is limited to the first 500 attendees. Come Early!
Ballots for the April 5th, 2011 Municipal Election will be mailed out from March 11th to 21st to all eligible, active voters within Colorado Springs City Limits. All ballots must be returned by 7pm on April 5th, 2011 to be counted. If you are an eligible voter and do not receive a ballot in the mail by March 25th you may pick up a ballot at the City Clerkâs Office, 30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 101, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.