Author: Steve Schleiker
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GUEST OPINION: Voter readiness checklist for the November election
El Paso County voters are part of a tradition of secure, transparent, and accessible elections. As we approach the Nov. 3 General Election, my goal as your Clerk & Recorder is simple: make sure every eligible voter in El Paso County is fully prepared, fully informed and fully confident in the process. This year, our office…
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GUEST OPINION: Vehicle registration: Fairness matters for every driver
A recent Gazette article highlighted what has become known as the “Montana loophole,” where some Colorado residents establish Montana limited liability companies (LLCs) to register vehicles outside Colorado while the vehicles are primarily owned, garaged and operated here. The story has generated considerable discussion, and understandably so. As the elected El Paso County Clerk & Recorder, I…
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GUEST OPINION: A full commitment to security, transparency in elections
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I have met with many individuals, including some of the authors of recent letters to the Gazette, who have questions about elections in El Paso County. I welcome those conversations. I am also someone who…
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GUEST OPINION: A full commitment to security, transparency in elections
I have met with many individuals, including some of the authors of recent letters to the Gazette, who have questions about elections in El Paso County. I welcome those conversations. I am also someone who bases my decisions on facts, and I believe it is important for the public to have accurate information about how…
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GUEST COLUMN: Use the power of one individual vote
Primary elections are the chance our voters have to decide who will be nominated by each major and minor political party to run in our November 2024 General Election. Primaries in partisan races, such as for the U.S. Senate or Congress, narrow the field to one candidate within each political party. In presidential election years,…
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GUEST COLUMN Bill establishing voting centers at correctional facilities is fraught with issues
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office opposes Senate Bill 24-072 (Concerning provisions to ensure that confined eligible electors at a county jail or detention center may vote). This bill does not answer the why or the how questions that should be analyzed and should also include significant organizations such as the County Sheriffs…