Deborah Hendrix
Deborah Hendrix was a nonpartisan candidate for District 4 representative on the Colorado Springs City Council in Colorado. Hendrix was defeated in the general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Hendrix's professional experience includes working as the executive director of Parents Challenge and as a Dale Carnegie instructor. She and her husband Charles have two daughters.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Hendrix's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Our community must work to ensure that our youth, graduating high school and college, have viable career opportunities in our city."
Public safety
- Excerpt: "Our citizens along with community leadership and our police and fire need to work together to develop a plan to cut-down the crime and violence not only in our District but in our city. Communication is essential including regular town hall meetings to bring awareness and resources to this District and the challenges we face."
Public transportation
- Excerpt: "Transportation equals jobs in District 4. Reliable and plentiful bus transportation is essential."
Elections
2017
The city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, held elections for city council on April 4, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 23, 2017.[2] Yolanda Avila defeated Deborah Hendrix and incumbent Helen Collins in the Colorado Springs City Council, District 4 general election.[3]
| Colorado Springs City Council, District 4 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Yolanda Avila |
40.79% | 2,346 |
| Deborah Hendrix | 31.04% | 1,785 |
| Helen Collins Incumbent | 28.17% | 1,620 |
| Total Votes | 5,751 | |
| Source: Colorado Springs, Colorado, "April 4, 2017 Municipal Election Results," accessed April 18, 2017 | ||
See also
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External links
- Colorado Springs City Council
- Campaign website
- Social media
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