Arvadans for Progressive Action
APA is a grassroots political group providing education, encouragement, and resources to help our community push progressive ideals at local, state, and national levels.
Our Action Teams
Arvadans For Progressive Action has teams that focus on anti-war, affordable housing, education, environment, political action, and healthcare.
If you wish to attend one of our events, please check our event calendar.
2023 November Election Candidates
APA conducted a survey of local Colorado candidates running in the 2023 election. These are the detailed responses to our questionnaire from 2023 candidates. Please note that all declared candidates, regardless of party, were contacted. We are posting all responses received.
2023 Candidate Survey Responses (Watch Forum)
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Bob Fifer – Candidate for Arvada City Council, District 4
- Lauren Simpson – Candidate for Mayor of Arvada
- Sharon Davis – Candidate for Arvada City Council, At-Large
- Shawna Ambrose – Candidate for Arvada City Council, District 2
- Mike Griffith – Candidate for Arvada City Council, District 2
Jeffco School Board Candidate bios (Watch School Board Forum)
- Joel Newton – Candidate for Jeffco School Board District 4
- Erin Kenworthy – Candidate for Jeffco School Board District 4
- Michelle Applegate – Candidate for Jeffco School Board District 3
Proposition information
- Prop HH – Ballotopedia on Prop HH
Additional information on Prop HH: fact sheet, info sheet, info slide deck - Prop II – Ballotopedia on Prop II
Additional info on Prop II – fact sheet
2023 APA Endorsements
APA Endorses…
- Lauren Simpson for Arvada Mayor
- Sharon Davis for Arvada City Council At Large
- Shawna Ambrose for Arvada City Council District 2
- Bob Fifer for Arvada City Council District 4
- Michelle Applegate for Jeffco School Board District 3
- Erin Kenworthy for Jeffco School Board District 4
- Vote Yes on Proposition HH
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Vote Yes on Proposition II
Our Action Teams
Anti-War
The Anti-war Action Team works to increase awareness of the enormous impact of war.
Affordable Housing
The Affordable Housing Team focuses on increasing the supply of affordable housing reducing homelessness in Colorado.
Education
We recognize the importance of statewide education that is adequately funded and equitable for all Colorado kids.
Environment
APA’s Environment Team advocates for and testifies for environmentally friendly legislation at the local, state, and federal levels.
Healthcare
APA’s Healthcare Action Team believes that Healthcare is a Human Right, not a commodity.
Political Action
The Political Action Team educates voters on political candidates’ positions
Social Connections
APA is a great networking community but also a place to make friends and interact with people with similar interests. Connect with us at one of our social events!
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