Women won 54.5% of school board seats in 2019, higher than the national average By Erin Hottenstein In November of odd years, about half of Colorado’s 974 nonpartisan school board seats are up for election. New research from Colorado 50-50 shows that women won 54.5% of school board seats in 2019, higher than the national … Continue reading Colorado women continue leading the way in achieving elected office
Nearly Spring Social – March 13 in Colorado Springs
Does the thought of getting on a board or running for office seem overwhelming? We will demystify the process! Learn how everyday women just like you are doing it. Our special guests so far: El Paso County Commissioner Holly WilliamsD-11 School Board Member Mary ColemanCandidate for U.S. Congress Jillian Freelandformer State House candidate Maile Foster … Continue reading Nearly Spring Social – March 13 in Colorado Springs
Winter Social 2020
You won't want to miss our Winter Social! It's happening Sunday, January 26, 5-6:30 PM, at Monroe's Lounge at the Best Western at I-25 and 34 in Loveland.This is an enjoyable and informal local opportunity to meet people interested in promoting women in leadership, as well as candidates, and elected officials. The event is free with a cash … Continue reading Winter Social 2020
Dear Denver Post – You Need More Women Opinion Writers
Dear Editor, As an avid reader of the Denver Post and the Perspective section, I am regularly disappointed with the lack of women’s voices – and those of people of color - on your pages. Recently, I was shocked to count six guest columns that were not only all from men, but appeared to be … Continue reading Dear Denver Post – You Need More Women Opinion Writers
Encouraging Women To Run For Office
Colorado 50-50 presents a Friday, Oct. 4 event that will help demystify the process of running for office. Event organizers hope the panel discussion followed by networking will encourage more women to become candidates. The event – called Winning With Women – is being put on by Colorado 50-50, a nonpartisan group of concerned citizens … Continue reading Encouraging Women To Run For Office
Councilwoman Coming To Longmont on Sept. 22
We are showing Councilwoman at the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center! It is an inspiring new documentary about a Dominican-American hotel housekeeper who runs for city council in Providence, Rhode Island. The film will be followed with a panel and audience discussion about civic engagement and getting more women in leadership. Do you know a woman who should … Continue reading Councilwoman Coming To Longmont on Sept. 22