Janna Blanter

Janna Blanter

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Graduate

University of Houston

Personal

Profession

Business executive

Contact

Campaign website

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Janna Blanter is running for election for an at-large seat of the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education in Colorado. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Blanter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Janna Blanter earned a graduate degree from the University of Houston. Her career experience includes working as a business executive and certified public accountant.

Elections

2025

See also: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, Colorado, elections (2025)

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large (2 seats)

Janna Blanter, Jessica Lehman, Kara Mehall, and David Schulz are running in the general election for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Janna Blanter (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jessica Lehman (Nonpartisan)
		Kara Mehall (Nonpartisan)
		David Schulz (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

2025

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Janna Blanter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blanter's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have over 30 years of professional experience in banking, corporate finance, and corporate board service. I hold both an MBA and a CPA (CO). My educational experience includes serving as adjunct faculty at UCCS, and most recently, for the past 4 years, working as a substitute teacher in Cheyenne Mountain District 12. My financial acumen will be of service to the district with its $75 million budget. My corporate governance experience will also aid in the effective functioning of the board. My vision for the district is to maintain and further improve the level of excellence in education that has made it the top district in the State of Colorado. I am a 20-year resident of the district and a proud mother of 2009 graduate of Cheyenne Mountain High School. I have strong commitment to serve the community of Colorado Springs. I currently serve as alternate member of the Audit Committee of the City of Colorado Springs, member of El Paso County Parks Board and previously served for 10 years as a member of the Utilities Policy Advisory Committee of the Colorado Springs Utilities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Education excellence = priority #1
• Prudent financial management and transparency
• Prepare students to confidently pursue their post high school goals with focus on academic excellence and effective classroom environment

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic freedom and socio-economic mobility

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected official must be accountable to the constituents and carry out the duties with impeccable integrity.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of any elected official is to effectively carry out the duties of the office to which voters have elected him/her. Elected official represents voters and must be accountable to them.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at Burger King starting at the back of the grill and being promoted to cash register within few weeks. I had it for 3 months before school started.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

Primary job of a school board member is to provide oversight to the district leadership and address any policy changes if such are needed.

Who are your constituents?

District voters and parents.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Chuck Broerman
El Paso County Treasurer

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