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Election 2016

November 8 General Election
Candidate endorsements and ballot measures

Need more information? Check out The Gazette's Voter Guide
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​​​The HBA of Colorado Springs' Political Action Committee works to elect business-minded candidates on behalf of the housing and building industry. The HBA Board supports ballot measures that remove barriers to business in our industry and community. 

This page offers a summary of the HBA's position on the candidates and the issues in the Nov. 8 election, and as well as election results.

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Candidate Endorsements
The HBA PAC endorsed candidates for El Paso County Commissioner, State Senate and State House positions:
  • El Paso County Commissioner District 3 - Stan VanderWerf   WON with 53.2% of the vote
  • El Paso County Commissioner District 4 - Longinos Gonzalez Jr.  WON with 62.1% of the vote
  • State Senate District 10 - Owen Hill  WON with 66.3% of the vote
  • State Senate District 12 - Bob Gardner  WON with 75.6% of the vote
  • State House District 14 - Dan Nordberg  WON with 72.5% of the vote
  • State House District 16 - Larry Liston  WON with 72% of the vote
  • State House District 17 - Catherine "Kit" Roupe  Lost with 41.6% of the vote
  • State House District 19 - Paul Lundeen  WON with 79.7% of the vote
  • State House District 20 - Terri Carver  WON with 64.2% of the vote
  • State House District 21 - Lois Landgraf  WON with 68.9% of the vote
> Learn about these candidates   

Statewide Ballot Measures
The Housing & Building Association recommends the following voting positions on these ballot initiatives:  
  • Amendment 69 - State Health Care System (ColoradoCare) - OPPOSE  Failed by 79.4%
  • Amendment 70- State Minimum Wage - OPPOSE  Passed with 54.6%
  • Amendment 71- Requirements for Constitutional Amendments - SUPPORT  Passed with 56.4%  
> Learn more about these ballot measures

School District Ballot Measures
The HBA Board has voted to support school district measures for Districts 11 & 20:
  • District 11 - What seeking: A $32.6 million mill levy override and a $235 million bond issue. The override would be phased in and generate $15 million in 2017 and increase annually to $32.6 million in 2024. The bond issue would not increase property taxes. FAILED
  • District 20 - What seeking: A $230 million bond issue. PASSED
​> Learn more about these ballot measures
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  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits >
      • Reasons To Join
      • Advertising Opportunities
      • Conference Room Rental
      • Insurance >
        • Contractors Health Trust
      • Spike Club
    • Become a Member >
      • Membership Options & Dues
      • How to Join
      • Builders & Associates Application
      • Industry Supporter Application
    • Resource Center
  • About CSHBA
    • Contact
    • HBA Leadership
    • Staff Directory
    • Committees
    • Councils
    • Strategic Priorities
  • Directory
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Photo Gallery
    • Community Happenings
  • Advocacy
    • Industry Alerts
    • Political Action Committee >
      • 2018 Elections
      • 2017 Election Results
    • Public Policy
    • Regulatory Affairs >
      • Code Review Committee
      • Land Use Committees
      • Utilities Committees
      • Fountain & Tri-Lakes Committees
      • Meeting Calendar
    • Workforce Housing
    • Liaison Opportunities
    • Helpful Links & Resources
  • News
    • HBA in the Community >
      • John Zay Guest House Addition
      • A Ramp for the Armstrongs
      • St. Jude Dream Home
  • Education
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  • Careers
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