Tag: Ava Flanell
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House District 14: Businesswoman, consultant square off in GOP primary
Firearms training company owner Ava Flanell will face Troy Vanderhule, the chief fundraising officer for Dobson Philanthropic, in the June 30 Republican primary for state House District 14, an area in northern Colorado Springs. Flanell was appointed to the seat in the fall after Minority Leader Rose Pugliese stepped down from her position representing the…
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ENDORSEMENT: Graham, Nelson for commission; Carver, Flanell for legislature
The tide could be turning for Colorado’s long-sidelined Republican Party. On May 30, it elected a respected and smart party chair who holds the promise of uniting party ranks in common purpose. It also has a highly regarded gubernatorial contender in Barb Kirkmeyer, who can steer the party toward success — and away from the…
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Colorado lawmakers hear about increased judicial discipline complaints, fallout from Missy Woods misconduct
Members of the Colorado legislature’s judiciary committees heard about a large increase in complaints against judges and additional forensic misconduct that has come to light, during three days of oversight hearings last week. Leaders of several judicial-related agencies appeared between Jan. 20-23 to address their priorities and field questions from legislators. On behalf of the…
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Republicans choose Ava Flanell in do-over of district vacancy election
A vacancy committee on Saturday took a second try at replacing Rep. Rose Pugliese, the Republican leader who resigned last month. The GOP committee picked Ava Flanell to replace Pugliese for the northern Colorado Springs House district. In fact, the vacancy committee also chose Flanell on Sept. 22, but the election was declared invalid by…