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June 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
As usual, we are grassroots with little money, so please consider making a donation and getting a yard sign. Talk to your neighbors. What happens this month will dictate how Douglas County operates forever. www.stopdougcopowergrab.com
#DouglasCounty #HomeRule #StopThePowerGrab
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This is not partisan. I know of people from all political persuasions who are opposed to home rule the way it is being implemented. The candidates who oppose home rule, but are running for the commission are from various political persuasions.
June 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
This is not partisan. I know of people from all political persuasions who are opposed to home rule the way it is being implemented. The candidates who oppose home rule, but are running for the commission are from various political persuasions.
There is way too much on the line to let this pass. Vote NO, and vote for the candidates listed above, who all threw their hats in the ring after the March decision, to keep the hand-picked slate from writing it alone.
June 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
There is way too much on the line to let this pass. Vote NO, and vote for the candidates listed above, who all threw their hats in the ring after the March decision, to keep the hand-picked slate from writing it alone.
He voted against giving a mental health grant to the Douglas County Pride group, and tried to get Pridefest outlawed in the County
June 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
He voted against giving a mental health grant to the Douglas County Pride group, and tried to get Pridefest outlawed in the County
George Teal is the only one I haven’t personally interacted with. He is the ring leader. When speaking to members of the public, and other elected officials who don’t agree with him, he behaves like a condescending, contemptuous bully.
June 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
George Teal is the only one I haven’t personally interacted with. He is the ring leader. When speaking to members of the public, and other elected officials who don’t agree with him, he behaves like a condescending, contemptuous bully.
He signed on as a sponsor to a bill that would have legalized discrimination against the LGBTQ community. When I asked him about it, he gave a lazy BS answer about the number of churches in HR. He didn’t hold town halls and was not available to constituents.
June 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
He signed on as a sponsor to a bill that would have legalized discrimination against the LGBTQ community. When I asked him about it, he gave a lazy BS answer about the number of churches in HR. He didn’t hold town halls and was not available to constituents.
Kevin VanWinkle used to be the State House Rep for Highlands Ranch. I have watched him on the House floor be the first to vote “no” on bills that I was in favor of. It’s like he can’t wait to push that button to deny people. He is a lazy “yes man.”
June 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Kevin VanWinkle used to be the State House Rep for Highlands Ranch. I have watched him on the House floor be the first to vote “no” on bills that I was in favor of. It’s like he can’t wait to push that button to deny people. He is a lazy “yes man.”
During the recent town hall, he likened forming the home rule commission to write the county charter to “1776 and putting those wigs on…” He thinks he’s going to be like a founding father. He says it’s no big deal, but also a very big deal.
June 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
During the recent town hall, he likened forming the home rule commission to write the county charter to “1776 and putting those wigs on…” He thinks he’s going to be like a founding father. He says it’s no big deal, but also a very big deal.
My experience with the commissioners pushing this:
Abe Laydon identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, but doesn’t use his position of power to benefit that community. He shows up for photo ops, but continues to push an agenda that harms the community he says he’s a part of.
Abe Laydon identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, but doesn’t use his position of power to benefit that community. He shows up for photo ops, but continues to push an agenda that harms the community he says he’s a part of.
June 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
My experience with the commissioners pushing this:
Abe Laydon identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, but doesn’t use his position of power to benefit that community. He shows up for photo ops, but continues to push an agenda that harms the community he says he’s a part of.
Abe Laydon identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, but doesn’t use his position of power to benefit that community. He shows up for photo ops, but continues to push an agenda that harms the community he says he’s a part of.
Racist dog whistles have been used to promote this. The commissioners and supporters have repeatedly said that Douglas County is different and special, and shouldn’t have to comply with State laws. They don’t want “Denver” dictating what we do here. #HomeRule #DouglasCounty
June 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Racist dog whistles have been used to promote this. The commissioners and supporters have repeatedly said that Douglas County is different and special, and shouldn’t have to comply with State laws. They don’t want “Denver” dictating what we do here. #HomeRule #DouglasCounty
The timeline is too short. The commission would be formed at the June 24 election, and the charter would need to be FINALIZED by August 22!
If the commissioners and their slate write the charter, it will contain extreme policies that will remain forever.
If the commissioners and their slate write the charter, it will contain extreme policies that will remain forever.
June 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The timeline is too short. The commission would be formed at the June 24 election, and the charter would need to be FINALIZED by August 22!
If the commissioners and their slate write the charter, it will contain extreme policies that will remain forever.
If the commissioners and their slate write the charter, it will contain extreme policies that will remain forever.
This can not be undone.
This is anti-democratic, as they will ensure all elected positions are at-large. As the county becomes more blue, the governing bodies will not.
This is being pushed through by the people who will benefit, with little public input.
This is anti-democratic, as they will ensure all elected positions are at-large. As the county becomes more blue, the governing bodies will not.
This is being pushed through by the people who will benefit, with little public input.
June 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This can not be undone.
This is anti-democratic, as they will ensure all elected positions are at-large. As the county becomes more blue, the governing bodies will not.
This is being pushed through by the people who will benefit, with little public input.
This is anti-democratic, as they will ensure all elected positions are at-large. As the county becomes more blue, the governing bodies will not.
This is being pushed through by the people who will benefit, with little public input.
My concerns: This decision was made behind closed doors, in violation of public meeting laws. The “yes on home rule” campaign had weeks or months to prepare before the decision to have a special election was even made public.
This would give the commissioners more power than they already have.
This would give the commissioners more power than they already have.
June 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My concerns: This decision was made behind closed doors, in violation of public meeting laws. The “yes on home rule” campaign had weeks or months to prepare before the decision to have a special election was even made public.
This would give the commissioners more power than they already have.
This would give the commissioners more power than they already have.
They could: Give land set aside for neighborhood schools to charter schools.
Give themselves more control over the Library Board, and others.
Give themselves more control over the Library Board, and others.
June 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
They could: Give land set aside for neighborhood schools to charter schools.
Give themselves more control over the Library Board, and others.
Give themselves more control over the Library Board, and others.
What they could actually do:
Change elected positions into appointed positions
Do away with term limits
Set their own salaries
Take on debt without a vote
Take the faux outrage topic of the moment, like DEI, and write it into the charter where it will remain FOREVER.
Change elected positions into appointed positions
Do away with term limits
Set their own salaries
Take on debt without a vote
Take the faux outrage topic of the moment, like DEI, and write it into the charter where it will remain FOREVER.
June 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
What they could actually do:
Change elected positions into appointed positions
Do away with term limits
Set their own salaries
Take on debt without a vote
Take the faux outrage topic of the moment, like DEI, and write it into the charter where it will remain FOREVER.
Change elected positions into appointed positions
Do away with term limits
Set their own salaries
Take on debt without a vote
Take the faux outrage topic of the moment, like DEI, and write it into the charter where it will remain FOREVER.
They have said They plan to sue the State over and over to try to opt out of State laws, knowing that they will lose many of the lawsuits, wasting our tax dollars in the process.
June 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
They have said They plan to sue the State over and over to try to opt out of State laws, knowing that they will lose many of the lawsuits, wasting our tax dollars in the process.
They have said:
-They want to turn the county into Florida so no Dems will want to live here.
-If they don’t do this, the county could get 5 commissioners instead of 3, voted by district instead of at-large, and if that happens, Highlands Ranch might elect a Dem.
-They want to turn the county into Florida so no Dems will want to live here.
-If they don’t do this, the county could get 5 commissioners instead of 3, voted by district instead of at-large, and if that happens, Highlands Ranch might elect a Dem.
June 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
They have said:
-They want to turn the county into Florida so no Dems will want to live here.
-If they don’t do this, the county could get 5 commissioners instead of 3, voted by district instead of at-large, and if that happens, Highlands Ranch might elect a Dem.
-They want to turn the county into Florida so no Dems will want to live here.
-If they don’t do this, the county could get 5 commissioners instead of 3, voted by district instead of at-large, and if that happens, Highlands Ranch might elect a Dem.
Since then, they have gone to meetings around the county, like city council, and HRMD to give their 20-minute presentation, and tell people to vote yes, then they leave before public comment. The presentation is light on the draw-backs, and on facts.
June 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Since then, they have gone to meetings around the county, like city council, and HRMD to give their 20-minute presentation, and tell people to vote yes, then they leave before public comment. The presentation is light on the draw-backs, and on facts.
At that time, they were already part of a 21-person slate of candidates for the charter commission (that will write the charter if home rule passes). That means they broke open meetings laws to discuss it ahead of time and decide they would do it, with no public input.
June 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
At that time, they were already part of a 21-person slate of candidates for the charter commission (that will write the charter if home rule passes). That means they broke open meetings laws to discuss it ahead of time and decide they would do it, with no public input.
For those still reading, here is what I’ve gathered:
In late March, our 3 commissioners, Teal, Laydon, and Van Winkle held a 4-minute meeting with no discussion and no public comment, and all voted to do a $500k special Home Rule election in June. 🧵
In late March, our 3 commissioners, Teal, Laydon, and Van Winkle held a 4-minute meeting with no discussion and no public comment, and all voted to do a $500k special Home Rule election in June. 🧵
June 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
For those still reading, here is what I’ve gathered:
In late March, our 3 commissioners, Teal, Laydon, and Van Winkle held a 4-minute meeting with no discussion and no public comment, and all voted to do a $500k special Home Rule election in June. 🧵
In late March, our 3 commissioners, Teal, Laydon, and Van Winkle held a 4-minute meeting with no discussion and no public comment, and all voted to do a $500k special Home Rule election in June. 🧵
🧵District 2 (Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and south):
Kevin Leung
Julien Bouquet
Barrett Rothe
Juli Watkins
Douglas J. Gilbert
District 3 (Highlands Ranch, Sterling Ranch):
www.ourcommunityvotes.net
Susan Meek
Bon Marshall
Michael Lees
Alicia Jean Vagts
Lee Hudson Frame
Gordon B. Spud Van De Water
Kevin Leung
Julien Bouquet
Barrett Rothe
Juli Watkins
Douglas J. Gilbert
District 3 (Highlands Ranch, Sterling Ranch):
www.ourcommunityvotes.net
Susan Meek
Bon Marshall
Michael Lees
Alicia Jean Vagts
Lee Hudson Frame
Gordon B. Spud Van De Water
Our Community Votes | Home Rule
Our Community Votes provides profiles of the "Community Slate" of candidates for Douglas County District 3 Home Rule Charter Commission, who will be voting 'No' on Home Rule on the June 24th special e...
www.ourcommunityvotes.net
June 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
🧵District 2 (Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and south):
Kevin Leung
Julien Bouquet
Barrett Rothe
Juli Watkins
Douglas J. Gilbert
District 3 (Highlands Ranch, Sterling Ranch):
www.ourcommunityvotes.net
Susan Meek
Bon Marshall
Michael Lees
Alicia Jean Vagts
Lee Hudson Frame
Gordon B. Spud Van De Water
Kevin Leung
Julien Bouquet
Barrett Rothe
Juli Watkins
Douglas J. Gilbert
District 3 (Highlands Ranch, Sterling Ranch):
www.ourcommunityvotes.net
Susan Meek
Bon Marshall
Michael Lees
Alicia Jean Vagts
Lee Hudson Frame
Gordon B. Spud Van De Water