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October 28, 2009

Pueblo Voters to Decide Strong-Mayor Question

Voters in Pueblo this election cycle are considering whether or not to implement a strong-mayor style of city government.KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin recently spoke with Pueblo Chieftain city government and politics reporter Peter Roper about issue 300. Here’s part of their conversation.

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Here’s the full conversation, including comments about the origins of the ballot issue and about weak-mayor issue 2A (27 min):

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Click below for Pueblo ballot drop-off locations, and hours.

During regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M – F
And Election Day 7a – 7p

Pueblo County Clerk &
Recorders Office
Election Department 2nd Floor
215 W. 10th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003

7a – 7p Election Day Only

Pueblo West Library
298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd.
Pueblo West, CO 81007

7a – 7p Election Day Only

Pueblo County High School
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006

7a – 7p Election Day Only

Pueblo City Hall
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003

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Filed under: Andrea Chalfin,Elections,Interview,Pueblo — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:45 am
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