Centennial Citizen 7
June 16, 2022
ELECTION FROM PAGE 1
Lora Thomas and Darren Weekly. Spurlock has endorsed Weekly to serve as his successor. In Arapahoe County, voters will make decisions on the final candidates to move to the general election in state races and for the District 2 county commissioner seat. Meeting her three-term limit, current Commissioner Nancy Sharpe is not eligible for re-election. Looking to replace her are two Republicans vying for a primary win, Mark Gotto and Jason Presley. On the Democratic side, Jessica Campbell-Swanson is running unopposed. In state Senate District 27, based
in Centennial and also covering nearby Dove Valley, Tom Kim and JulieMarie A. Shepherd Macklin are running for senate on the Republican ticket. Tom Sullivan is the lone candidate on the Democratic ticket. The District 27 seat is currently held by Democratic Sen. Chris Kolker, who announced on his Twitter page that he will slide into serving Senate District 16 after redistricting. Kolker’s seat will not be up for reelection until 2024. Some voters in Douglas County fall in District 27. State races in Douglas County to be decided include state representative in District 43, which mostly covers Highlands Ranch. In the Republican primary, voters will decide between Robin Webb and Kurt Huffman. Robert Marshall is running unopposed on the Democratic ticket. In state House District 44, which
covers parts of Aurora, Lone Tree, Parker and Highlands Ranch, Republicans Terry Dodd and Anthony Hartsook are running for the office of state representative. Democrat Bob Henry is running unopposed in the race. House District 45, which covers parts of Castle Pines and Castle Rock in Douglas County, has Republicans Bill Jack and Lisa Frizell facing off. Ruby Martinez is running unopposed for the Democratic Party. In major state races, three Republicans are running for the chance to replace incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The candidates are Tina Peters, Mike O’Donnell and Pam Anderson. Looking to unseat incumbent Gov. Jared Polis, the Republican ticket has the options of Greg Lopez and Heidi Ganahl. With ballots already hitting
mailboxes, election officials say residents have until June 28 at 7 p.m. to vote. In teaming up this year, Arapahoe and Douglas counties have also increased options on where to drop off completed ballots. Earlier this month, the two counties announced the installation of a 24-hour ballot drop box near the border between Arapahoe and Douglas counties to serve voters from both areas. The box is located outside the South Suburban Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch, and the cobranded ballot box represents the first such partnership between the counties. For election information in Arapahoe County, visit the website at arapahoevotes.gov/upcomingelection. In Douglas County, voters can learn more about upcoming elections at douglas.co.us/elections/ election-information.
Freedom brings responsibility This Independence Day, give our streams a break. Not only are personal fireworks a fire danger, but also, their waste poses a threat to our waterways when not disposed of properly. Summer days in Colorado often bring flashing rain and thunderstorms that quickly wash away waste on streets and parking lots, sending them straight to the nearest stream. What isn’t collected and thrown away after the celebration may be gone before you know it. Take the time this holiday and clean up after yourself. Local stormwater agencies are teaming up to bring you this message. We take this so seriously that we posted this ad rather than send you more garbage in the mail. One thing is clear: our creeks, rivers and lakes depend on you.
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Visit onethingisclear.org to: • Report accidental and illegal dumping to your local agency • Search local volunteer events • Find more helpful tips Exercise your freedom responsibly this Independence Day by using fireworks appropriately and disposing of holiday waste promptly. Colorado Community Media agrees: Please recycle this newspaper responsibly and partner with our communities for a better tomorrow. Ad campaign creative donated by the Castle Rock Water, Stormwater Division.
