Judith Chandler feels privileged to be your city councilwoman. She is running for re-election on her record of supporting residents’ needs and concerns and our business community’s desires. Top priorities include parking, mobility and congestion through environmentally sound solutions.Judith voted for the new water tank, water treatment plant improvements, local ambulance service, electric buses, Incline reservations, free parking for residents and residential parking permits for three areas. She co-authored the E-bike voucher program providing funds to purchase E-bikes. She supports the Carnegie Library, police department and Hiawatha Gardens remodels, and Creek Walk and Soda Springs Park upgrades.During Judith’s tenure, the Land Use Development Code, Hazard Mitigation Plan and Evacuation Plan were passed. She is council liaison to the Open Space Advisory Committee and Fire Department Pension Board, belongs to Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou, and volunteers with the Climate Action Workgroup.She looks forward to continuing her council service.
Alan Delwiche has lived in Manitou Springs for 41 years, actively volunteering throughout. Presently, he chairs the Planning Commission, sits on the Urban Renewal Authority board and represents Manitou on the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority. Previously, he served on the Housing Authority Board and has participated on numerous initiatives, work groups and task forces, including the Hiawatha Gardens Taskforce and the Land Use and Development Code update committee.
Manitou’s current fiscal standing is the strongest in decades. We need to take advantage of this enviable position and work alongside our skilled city staff, ensuring they have the necessary tools and direction to excel. Continuing the revitalization of our aging infrastructure, restoration and rehabilitation of our city facilities and reducing traffic and congestion are among his goals.
Steve Hart grew up in Manitou Springs in the 1960s and graduated from Manitou Springs High School. He attended Adams State University and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where he majored in political science. He served on City Council and was mayor pro tem 1970-72.
Steve worked for the city of Manitou Springs, the Manitou Springs Police Department and the water department. He belonged to the Volunteer Fire Department and served as fire chief 1977-1996.
He also worked for the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway and the city of Colorado Springs. In 1972, he began working for the Colorado State Forest Service, where he specialized in fire training and management.
In 1996, Steve started the Colorado Wildfire Academy and was appointed as a Type II incident commander and director of fire management for the Colorado State Forest Service. He served the Type I incident commander from 2005 until retiring in 2005.
Mark Lee has decided to run for an at-large seat on Manitou Springs City Council because he believes in the power of this community.
Mark was a member of the inaugural class of the Manitou Springs Citizens Academy, and is a graduate of the Leadership Pikes Peak Signature Program, a year-long community leadership program. From 2016-2023 he served on the board of directors for the Manitou Art Center, including as treasurer and board president. He previously served on the Citizens Project board of directors, and has volunteered with several local nonprofits.
Mark has worked at Colorado College for the past 17 years. He’s a technologist and problem-solver by trade, a visual artist by passion and a committed advocate for community, inclusion, and informed, participatory democracy.
Colin McAllister grew up in Chipita Park and graduated valedictorian of Manitou Springs High School in 1989. After living in Denver, Boulder, San Antonio, San Diego and Mexico City, he and his wife, Barbara, moved back to Manitou Springs in 2012. He is the director of humanities and an assistant professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at UCCS, where he teaches guitar and music history, and directs the jazz ensemble.
Colin has been on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board since 2021, where his priorities have included the Soda Springs Park master plan, installing new tennis and pickleball courts, the pool feasibility study and the future of Higgenbotham Flats.
He’s running for City Council to help intelligently balance the needs of residents, businesses, visitors and the environment.
Anthony Mogck and his family traded the fast pace of San Francisco for the warmth of Manitou Springs a decade ago. They opened Theo’s Toys and Games and dived into community involvement. He serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, his wife, Amy, on the Housing Advisory Board, and both actively support many local events and programs year-round.
With their son thriving in Manitou’s excellent school system, every facet of this town holds profound significance for the Mogck family.
As a council member, his mission would be to build bridges between our cherished residents and thriving businesses. He is committed to fostering collaboration among fellow council members to enhance responsible tourism and cultivate a culture of destination stewardship.
Charlotte “Susan” Presti is a 29-year resident of Manitou Springs who grew up in Colorado Springs. She has famiIy ties that go back three generations in Manitou. She is serving her second year on the Historic Preservation Commission as vice chair and participated in the 2023 Manitou Springs Citizens Academy.
Susan has been retired for two years after 20 years as the community relations manager for Colorado Springs Utilities. During that time, she served on regional initiative task forces studying streetcar feasibility task force and the Manitou Incline. She represented Colorado Springs Utilities at Manitou Springs City Council meetings many times over the years.
John Shada has lived in Manitou since 1979 and is an experienced engineer with a master’s in business administration. He’s served as mayor pro tem and the treasurer of Ute Pass Preservation, which spearheaded saving Waldo Canyon, and was the spokesperson for Citizens Opposed to Gambling with Manitou.
Manitou has a crushing number of visitor vehicles during the high season and weekends. John has listened to what the community wants and is committed to building an excellent visitor experience centered around parking in satellite areas, then using electric trolleys to enable visitors to experience downtown, the Cog and Incline.
Our residential neighborhoods need new pavement and traffic calming, which can be funded without increasing taxes by using parking meter dollars. John is dedicated to updating our infrastructure and believes in creating a sustainable community. He champions our parks, trails and open space, and would be honored to continue serving on council.
Carey Storm moved to Manitou Springs in 2016. Since then, she has become involved in the community in various ways. She currently serves with the following organizations and commissions: the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum Board of Directors (current president), the city’s Planning Commission and have served here for several years, and on the board for Colorado’s Selective Service System.
Carey’s final role was as an executive at Qualcomm, leading QCOMS global emergency management and business continuity programs.
She is running for City Council because she enjoys being involved in our community and having the opportunity to lend expertise or learn about new business areas. Carey’s council focus for the next year would be hazard mitigation and finding ways to replace or phase out Manitou’s dependence on marijuana taxes.
Julie Wolfe has lived in Manitou since 1985, and her children attended schools here. She has served on various nonprofit boards and commissions, and volunteered with Manitou Education Foundation, Manitou Planning Commission, Girl Scouts, open space initiatives and school enrichment programs.
Julie is seeking re-election to City Council. As an engaged community member, she is informed about the unique challenges facing our city, our neighborhoods and local businesses. As an attorney, her understanding of municipal law provides the foundation for creating fiscally responsible and creative solutions to the challenges her constituents bring to her attention.
Julie supports using marijuana taxes to help fund undergrounding utility lines, using paid parking revenue to repave our roads, responsible funding for infrastructure projects, new business incentives, purchasing outlying parking and electric trolleys to reduce traffic and increase safety, and empowering residents by addressing their concerns and soliciting resident input at early stages of project development.