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The Final Postmodern Mayoral Candidates

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13 are etched in stone:  1- Nick Gradisar 2- Janet Wilson 3- Chris Nicoll 4- Larry Atencio 5- Gary Lee Clark 6- Thomas Croshal 7- Larry Fancher 8- Dennis Flores 9- Ted Lopez 10- Steve Nawrocki 11- Randy Thurston 12- Lori Winner 13- Jody Voss xxx possibly 8 more  Nicholas Ayers Lupe Brown Alexander Lucero Russell Martinez Zeniada Martinez Jackie Massey Charlotte Perez Xavier Quintana

Masters' Writings on Pueblo's 1st Postmodern Mayor

Amado Vigil, who has since dropped out of the race, won the 4th Postmodern Mayoral Forum of Pueblo City in July 2018 .  "Charlotte Perez, Nick Ayers, Janet Wilson, Jackie Massey, Amado Vigil, Tom Croshal, Ebony Lombardi, Gary Clark, Tony Pemberton, Steve Nawrocki, & Ted Lopez were there. Nick Gradisar eventually showed up, 30 minutes late, after speaking at a meeting w/ "employees"." "Janet Wilson has said that the War on Drugs is a failure, which is more progressive than Jackie, who has only said that it's "overrated" in the past." "Amado Vigil was a new face, & genuinely cares about the Homeless, & said he wanted a City-Owned &/or Constructed Homeless Shelter for Pueblo City. In his 1st 90 days, a Vigil Administration is going to start an Anti-Suicide squad on the police force. That's precise. That's specific. That very well could be the Luke Skywalker shot into the Death Star." ... "now, inste

89 Rights & Freedoms Coloradoan-Amerikans Do Not Have

xxx a·poth·e·o·sis - əˌpäTHēˈōsəs - noun:  -the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax. -"his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career" -the elevation of someone to divine status; deification. xxx "All beings tremble before violence. All fear death. All love life. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?" ~Buddha Right is Right no matter if nobody does it.  Wrong is Wrong no matter if everybody does it. "I hope you guys never go through a toxic relationship. Don’t give someone years of your life who won’t lift a finger to make you happy. Don’t stay with someone who hurts you, or manipulates you. And Don’t ever, ever let them blame you for their issues. Date grown women, not girls." ~Noah Léveillé The best way to get over somebody is to get under somebody else. ~Appalachia xxx freedom from Discrimination is greatly expanded in South Afrika's & Bolivia's

Jackie Bryan Massey's Progressive Platform Planks:

Jackie Bryan Massey's Progressive Platform Planks: *will implement Instant Runoff Voting by Executive Order in 1st 100 Days *For Trash Crisis: Rotating Dumpsters; Guy in Pick-up Truck; *Use Tax-Liened Houses to help alleviate poverty *increase City Lift services *use non-biased software for better, more fair, more judicious, more diplomatic, contractor picks; *implement Waste-2-Electricity (Sweden/Grand Junction Model) *pro-Municipal Electric  *reduce # of Executive Sessions *Community Police Stations *Citizen's Complaint Board *Enforce Ethics Laws *VOTECH -strategic creation of job skills and skilled workforce *support small business & small industry & start up companies *maintain small town charm of Pueblo City *Muny Wifi Fiber Opticks Internet *Ombudsman *build a government-owned Homeless Shelter *pass a Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) for the city *Paint the City w/ bright happy colors *allow City Unions to strike *hire grant writers, aggressiv

41 Rights & Freedoms Coloradoan-Amerikans Do Not Have (Compared to the UDHR)

"Half a loaf is better than no bread. If we cannot secure all our rights, let us secure what we can." ~Thomas Jefferson on the Bill of Rights Some Rights & Freedoms for the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights are carbon copies of Rights & Freedoms all Coloradoan-Americans have, such as these 3: 1- Freedom From Discrimination (Article 2). 2- Right to Own Property (Article 17). 3- Freedom of Religion (Article 18). xxx Some Rights & Freedoms Coloradoan-Amerikans already have are extended w/ the Preamble & 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, such as:  1- The extended Judicial Branch Rights we humans have for a "fair & public hearing" by an "independent & impartial tribunal", n the determination of "his rights & obligations & of any criminal charge against him", or her (Article 10).  2- Our Freedom of Speech has been extended to be Freedom of Opinion & Expression,

Pueblo Civics Exam #5

1Q- What is the term for an Appeals Court Judge? Supreme Court Judge? District Court Judge?  2Q- Which elected official controls the County Jails?  3Q- Which elected county official controls the County Jails when the Sheriff is in the Jail?  4Q- How many Supreme Court Justices? How many Appeals Court Justices? How many Pueblo County District Court Justices?  5Q- Name 2 courts of limited jurisdiction in Pueblo County (as opposed to general jurisdiction).  6Q- Do Coroners have the Power of Subpeona? 7Q- Which public popularly-elected county official collects taxes, & controls the county's monetary police? 8Q- For 1 specific appeal, at least how many Judges must participate on an Appeals Court judgment?   9Q- How many Judges are on an Appeals Court convened by the District Court whenever they're having to rule on courts of limited jurisdiction? 10Q- No Pueblo County public official, nor employee, nor the immediate family or agent of a Pueblo County official,

Exam #5 Answers

1A- 8 year terms, 10 year terms, & 6 year terms, respectively  2A- Sheriff.  3A- Coroner.  4A-  7 permanet members on Supreme Court  22 permenant members on Appeals Court;  7 members on 10th Judicial Court  5A- Water, County (I'd accept Municipal ("Muny") as an answer) 6A- Yes, via 30-10-608. 7A- Treasurer 8A- 3 9A- 1 10A- Common law marriage or adoption.

Pueblo Civics Exams

Pueblo Civics Exam #1 Pueblo Civics Exam #2 Pueblo Civics Exam #3 Pueblo Civics Exam #4 Pueblo Civics Exam #5

Answers to Pueblo Civics Exam #4

A1- President of City Council (Chris Nicoll, currently) A2- The Mayor A3- October 12, 2012 A4- District Court A5- The 10th Judicial Branch consists of 7 DISTRICT JUDGES (as of August 2018): 1- Chief County Justice Deborah Eyler (Div. 502. 719.404.8970).  2- Regular County Justice William Alexander (Div. 504. 719.404.8711)  3- Regular County Justice Allison P. Ernst (Div. 404. 719.404.8838) 4- Regular County Justice Thomas Flesher (Div. 503. 719.404. 8740) 5- Regular County Justice Kim Karn (Div. 403. 719.404.8873) 6- Regular County Justice Jill S. Mattoon (Div 405. 719.404.8890) 7- Regular County Justice Larry Schwartz (Div. 406. 719.404.8821).  A6- None. A7-  1- Supreme Court; 2- Appeals Court, &; 3- District Court. A8-  3 10th Judicial MAGISTRATES: 1- Dorothy Radakovich (Div 402, 719-404-8818),  2- Gregory Styduhar (Div 305, 719-404-8822), &  3- Kelle Thomas (Div 302, 719-404-8882). [as of August 2018] A9- 10 year terms A10- 5 years for the

Pueblo Civics Exam #4

Q1- Who has the Power to Pardon in Pueblo City? Q2- Who will have the Power to Pardon in 2019?  Q3- When was Anthony J. Navarro appointed to the Appeals Court?  Q4- Where does one appeal a County Court, or a Municipal Court decision? Q5- Name 3 of the 7 Judges of the 10th Judicial District (aka Pueblo County's JUDICIAL BRANCH)?  Q6- Since 1966, what Appellate Judge lost a Retention Election?  Q7- What are the 3 main levels to the Colorado Court System?  Q8- Name 1 Magistrate that works in the 10th Judicial District (aka Pueblo County's JUDICIAL BRANCH).  Q9- What's the term for Supreme Court Justices, after they won their retention "election"? Q10- How many years are in the Postmodern Mayor's term? ANSWERS

Answers to Pueblo Civics Exam #3

A1- Colorado Revised Statutes A2- Arkansas River Basin, Water Div #2 A3- June 2012.  A4- 6 year term A5- Chief Appeals Judge (in 2018) [answer will change w/ times] A6- B/c the 3 County Commissioners have combined their EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE powers together, which equals tyranny.  A7- Dillon's Rule & the Cooley Doctrine A8- Chief of the "Police Branch" for the State of Colorado; CDPS; Colorado Department of Public Safety A9- Nathan Benjamin Coats (since June 30, 2018). [will change w/ time] A10- District Courts

Pueblo Civics Exam #3

Q1- What is CRS?  Q2- Which state Water Court serves Pueblo County @ the Pueblo County Judicial Building? Q3- When was Chief Judge Deborah Eyler appointed Judge to the 10th Judicial District?  Q4- How long is the term of a retained District Judge?  Q5- Who is Anthony J. Navarro to Pueblo County?  Q6- What would the Baron de Montesquieu criticize Pueblo County government for?  Q7- What are the competing legal theories regarding City Power versus State Power? Q8- Who is Stan Hilkey?  Q9- Who is the Chief Judge of the Colorado Supreme Court (since June 30, 2018)? Q10- Which "Courts of 1st Instance" are the "state's trial courts of general jurisdiction"? ANSWERS

Answers to Pueblo Civics Test #2

A1- 22 A2- The current 3 PUEBLO COUNTY JUDGES are: (as of August 2018) 1- Steve Fieldman (Div. 304. 719.404.8958),  2- Valeria Haynes (Div. 306. 719.404.8796), &  3- David Lobato (Div. 303. 719.404.8744).  [this answer will change w/ the times] A3-  1- In the defense of the delivery of subpeona papers, & other legal court documents, &  2- whenever asked by the Sheriff to "keep the peace"; A4- Appoint 1 member of the Grand Jury to be an investigator, & then get them to investigate the Treasuser.  A5- Anthony J. Navarro (720.625.5000) [this answer too, w/ time, will change] A6- Pueblo City is a Home Rule City.  A7- The Pueblo Chief of Police (actually, the City govt as a whole) has "original jurisdiction".  A8- $6,000  A9- The County can put the money up themselves  A10- Board of Directors 

Pueblo Civics Test #2

Q1- How many Judges sit on Colorado's Appeals Court? Q2- Who are the 3 current County Judges of Pueblo?  Q3- What 2 reasons gives the Coroner the Power to Arrest? Q4- If the Treasurer is guilty of embezzling funds, what does CRS say the District Attorney must do in order to get a conviction? Q5- Who is the Chief of the Pueblo Appeals Court? Q6- What's the biggest difference b/t Pueblo City law & rural Pueblo County law?  Q7- Why does the Sheriff of Pueblo County need permission to investigate crimes in Pueblo City? Q8- What sum of money must a citizen put up for crime insurance if they win the Assessors' office? Q9- What can be done if the citizen just elected to Pueblo County Assessor doesn't have the $6,000 bond? Q10- What group of folks run the Pueblo West Metropolitan District? ANSWERS

Answers to Pueblo Civics Test #1

A1- Beulah Valley, Blende, Colorado City, Boone, Rye, Avondale, & Pueblo West have to follow Pueblo County Law; but not Pueblo City Law. A2- Metropolitan District. A3- Commission-style of government A4- 3 County Commissioners A5- When the County has a population of over 70,000 people.  A6- Sheriff, Assessor, Treasurer, Surveyor, Clerk, & Coroner.  A7- Superintendent & County Attorney  A8- City Attorney, Police Chief, City Clerk, Superintendent of D60 skools, etc. [this one will have multiple right answers; Dept heads, Executive of Water Board, Executive of Civil Service Board, etc] A9- 2,000 people.  A10- Baron de Montesqueiu

Pueblo Civics Test #1

Q1- Name 7 cities/townships that have to abide by Pueblo County Law.  Q2- What is the name of the kind of government that runs Pueblo West & Colorado City?  Q3- What is the name of the kind of government that Pueblo County is ran by? Q4- Who are Pueblo County's only Legislators, ie LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?  Q5- What population must a Colorado County have in order to expand that Colorado County's government from 3 Commissioners to 5 Commissioners?  Q6- List 3 of the 6 of the elected C onstitutional Executive  County Cabinet, aka the elected Executive Board, to the 3 Pueblo County Kings?  Q7- Which 2 of the 8 Constitutional Executive Cabinet offices to the County Commissioners aren't elected?  Q8- Name 3 powerful positions in Pueblo City government that aren't popularly-elected, but are, instead, appointed. Q9- In Colorado, how many people must a jurisdiction have before it can become a Home Rule City?  Q10- Who wrote the famous "Spirit of Laws"

Power Map for Pueblo County

Here's a Power Map for Pueblo KOUNTY, Colorado, as of today, August 12, 2018, just before midnight. "All effective actions require the passport of morality." ~Saul Alinsky The 3 County Kings run the government of Pueblo County, Colorado, which includes all unincorporated rural areas, plus the townships of Colorado City, Pueblo West, Boone, Rye, Avondale, Beulah Valley, & Blende, but not Pueblo City. Pueblo City Law is mostly made-up of the 1954 Charter & Municipal Code, of which Pueblo County Law wholly ignores. Colorado City Metropolitan District had a "Vote for 2" election in May 2018. Gregory Collins got 425 total votes. Robert Cook got 330 votes. Susan Kalman got 298 votes. & Patti Wadlington got 235 votes.  In the "Vote for 3" Pueblo West Metropolitan District May 2018 Primary, Matt Smith got 1890 votes, Judy Leonard 1755, Doug Proal 1131, Joe Mahaney 1106, Staphanie Cordova-Catalano 1100, Barbara L. Bernard 1019, & Lewis Q