Election 09

OPED: Thank you Ward 4 voters!

Submitted by Dave Wiechman:
I would like to express my deep and heartfelt appreciation to the voters of Ward 4 for their confidence in our shared values.

Voters choose Allen, Koop and Wiechman for Council

Voters also turn out two school board members and reject proposals to let a number of county officials to seek a third term in a mail-in election in which less than 30 percent of voters returned ballots.

OPED: Attwood promises commitment

Submitted By: Amy Attwood, City Council candidate, Ward 4
A Personal Reflection on Commitment
Commitment. This is of great importance to me because commitment is a value that has characterized my life. Through my years, I have always valued my commitments to the organizations I become involved in. I devote myself fully to the projects I take [...]

Ward 4 candidates rake in campaign contributions

Amy Attwood outpaces all other candidates, collecting nearly $17,000. The closest amount was raised by her opponent, Dave Wiechman. The total take by Ward 4’s two candidates exceeds the amount collected by all the rest of the City Council field.

OPED: Follow the money before you vote

The time to vote for City Council is here, and so are reports detailing the type of fundraising in which each candidate has taken part. Council races are competitive in three of the five wards, with two incumbents unchallenged.

OPED: Attwood knows the issue and the answer

We have been observing the campaign efforts of Amy Attwood and her opponent in the Ward 4 race for Lakewood City Council for five months, and we wish to share some of our first-hand observations, as well as what we believe may be some vital questions about these candidates’ qualifications.

OPED: Two clear choices for Jeffco School Board

It’s election season for Jeffco Public School Board, with three of five seats up for election. Sadly for the democratic process, the candidate for one of the seats, current board appointee Robin Johnson, is running unopposed.

Lakewood council candidates offer their views

The Nov. 3 ballot offers voters clear choices in the three contested Lakewood City Council races. Those six candidates respond to questions from the Lakewood Edge.

Candidate Survey: Scott Koop (Ward 2)

LAKEWOOD WARD 2 Candidate survey: Scott Koop answers questions about his candidacy.

Candidate Survey: Amy Attwood (Ward 4)

LAKEWOOD WARD 4 Candidate survey: Amy Attwood answers questions about her candidacy.

Candidate Survey: Diana Allen (Ward 5)

LAKEWOOD WARD 5 Candidate survey: Diana Allen answers questions about her candidacy.

Candidate Survey: David Wiechman (Ward 4)

LAKEWOOD WARD 4 Candidate survey: David Wiechman answers questions about his candidacy.