Endorsements
"Steve has the knowledge and experience necessary to effectively manage and lead the Clerk-Recorder’s Office, and the integrity to ensure that the highest ethical standards are maintained to ensure honest, forthright management of our elections. He is thoughtful, intelligent, and approachable and will be YOUR effective representative, and he has the ability to think "outside the box," unafraid of the innovation, and community discussions that will be necessary to protect your voting rights and to secure our most vital records from birth to death certificates to the deed that describes the very home where you live." -Chance Hill
Dr. Leon Kelly, Coroner, El Paso County
Bill Elder, Sheriff, El Paso County
Holly Williams, El Paso County Commissioner, District 1
Carrie Geitner, El Paso County Commissioner, District 2
Stan Vanderwerf, El Paso County Commissioner, District 3
Longinos Gonzalez, El Paso County Commissioner, District 4
Cami Bremer, El Paso County Commissioner, District 5
Shane Sandridge, State Representative, House District 14
Andy Pico, State Representative, House District 16
Tim Geitner, State Representative, House District 19
Terri Carver, State Representative, House District 20
Mary Bradfield, State Representative, House District 21
Dennis Hisey, State Senator, District 2
Paul Lundeen, State Senator, District 9
Larry Liston, State Senator, District 10
Bob Gardner, State Senator, District 12
Dave Donelson, Colorado Springs Councilman
John Suthers, Mayor of Colorado Springs
Sharon Thompson, City of Fountain Councilwoman
Don Wilson, Mayor of Monument
Aaron Salt, Small Business Owner
Shauna Abbots, Small Business Owner
Doug Abernethy, Architect
Kristin Abernethy, Educator
Kris Adkins, Small Business Owner
Russell, Adkins
Christina Aigner
Charles Aigner
Michael Allen, District Attorney 4th Judicial District
Jodi Amato, Colorado County Assessor
Tim Amen, Colorado County Assessor
Thomas Aragon, Colorado County Assessor
Susan Armstrong, First Responder
Michelle Asher, Small Business Owner
Brandi Axford, First Responder
Ben Ayotte
Bob Balink, Former El Paso County Clerk & Recorder / County Treasurer
Tanya Ball
Deborah Bamesberger, Colorado County Assessor
Sandra Bankes, Educator
Michael Barnes, Small Business Owner
Sue Barnes, Small Business Owner
John Bass, Former El Paso County Assessor
Brenda Behrman, Small Business Owner
Joseph Behrman, Retired First Responder
Joseph Behrman, First Responder
Haley Behrman, First Responder
Shawn Behrman, Veteran
Danielle Behrman, First Responder
Adrienne Belton
Frank Beltran, Colorado County Assessor
Jim Bensberg, Former El Paso County Commissioner
Wendy Benson, Colorado County Assessor
Jackie Bonneville, Small Business Owner
Candi Boyer
Andre Brackin, Retired County Engineer
Cynthia Braddock, Colorado County Assessor
Duncan Bremer, Former El Paso County Commissioner
Ken Brownlee, Colorado County Assessor
Kimberly Buck, Colorado County Assessor
Leslie Bugg, Colorado County Assessor
Melissa Bunt,-Stein First Responder
JoAnne Burkholder-Saunders
Kevin Butcher, Small Business Owner
Dr. Robert Bux, Former El Paso County Coroner
Sam Cameron, Small Business Owner
Patrick Carter, Small Business Owner
Alysa Casorla, Small Business Owner
Sherri Cassidy, Public Servant
Frank Celico, Colorado County Assessor
Mark Chapin, Colorado County Assessor
Patircia Cheek
Rosanna Cheek
Teresa Cheek
Sallie Clark, Former Colorado Springs Councilwoman / Former El Paso County Commissioner
Welling Clark, Retired Veteran
Laurie Clark, Colorado County Assessor
Shawn Clift
Pam Clipfel-Cornella
John Clipfel-Cornella
Tim Close, Small Business Owner
Charles Cobb, Colorado County Assessor
Renee Coker, Small Business Owner
Chad Coker, Small Business Owner
Milt Cole
Shelly Cole, First Responder
Brenda Conrad
Eva Contreras, Colorado County Assessor
John Cordasco, Small Business Owner
Karen Cullen, Small Business Owner
Linda Curtice
LIsa Czelatdko, Former City of Colorado Springs Councilwoman
Sandra Damron, Former El Paso County Treasurer
Caroline Date, Small Business Owner
Paul & Sue Date, Small Business Owner
Patrick Davis, Small Business Owner
Luke De La Parra, Colorado County Assessor
Eleanor Degolian-Kasper
George Kasper
Sandy Dejesus, Retired Veteran
Doug Diamond
James Dibiase, Small Business Owner
Ed Dills, Small Business Owner / Public Advocate
Brenda Dones, Colorado County Assessor
Craig Dossey, Public Servant
Angela Dougan, Public Advocate
Brenda Dukart
Detra Duncan
Matt Dunston, Small Business Owner
Steve Durham, State Board of Education
Russell Dykstra
Jeff Eckhart, Public Servant
Erica Edgar
Joy Elder, Retired Public Servant
Kevin Englehardt, Small Business Owners
Doug England, Colorado County Assessor
Keith Erffmeyer, Colorado County Assessor
Gary Erickson, Small Business Owners
Tamara Estes, Fountain City Councilmember
Mary Elizabeth Fabian, Small Business Owner
Casey Fagley
Ingrid Fatianow-Hibbits
Frank Hibbits
Alan Flolo, Retired Veteran
Mark Flutcher, Reserve Deputy Sheriff, El Paso County
Vanessa Flutcher, Nurse
Amy Folsom, Public Servant
Sandi Foote, Retired Nurse
Joe Foster, Retired Veteran
Mandy Foster
Lisa Frizell, Colorado County Assessor
Demie & Donnie Fultz, Small Business Owners
Mike Garrett, Small Business Owner
Kelly Gauck
Diane Gilbert-Loschen
Tony Gioia, Real Estate Broker
Andrew Gorgey, Former Public Servant
Ryan Goydich, Small Business Owner
Ryan Graham, Real Estate Broker
Deborah Gravelle, Small Business Owner
Heidi Gravert, Small Business Owner
Larry Griese, Colorado County Assessor
Craig Griffin
Stephanie Griffin
Less Gruen, Small Business Owner
Shawn Gullixson, School District 11 School Board President
Halle Hammerstrom-Friedman, Small Business Owner
Brittany Hartman
Deb Hartman
Tracy Hartwell
Steve Hasbrouck, Retired Veteran
Paul & Darla Haynesworth
Marielle Hendry, Small Business Owner
J.D. Henrich, Colorado County Assessor
Sandy Herbison, Colorado County Assessor
Justin Hermes, Real Estate Broker / Radio Host
Bernie Herpin, Former State Senator
Ray Hicks, Retired Veteran
Jeremiah Higgins, Colorado County Assessor
Ivor Hill, Small Business Owner
Jenny Hill, Small Business Owner
Marshall Hinkle, Small Business Owner
Gregory Hock, Small Business Owner
Georgia Hock, Retired Educator
Ken Hood, Colorado County Assessor
Joshua Hosler, Former Chair, El Paso County Republican Part / Marine Combat Veteran
Kayelyn Hosler
Sandra Hostetter, Colorado County Assessor
Jeri Howells, Former El Paso County Commissioner / Former City of Fountain Mayor
Thom Howman
Janet Huffor, El Paso County Sheriff's Office / Small Business Owner
Bill Huffor, Former Deputy Sheriff, El Paso County / Small Business Owner
Lauren Hug, Small Business Owner / Author / Public Speaker
Brad Hughes, Colorado County Assessor
John Husband, Retired Episcopal Priest
Mary Husband, Retired Educator
BJ Hybl, Small Business Owner
Sarah Brittain Jack, Small Business Owner / Public Advocate
Jan Doran, Public Advocate
Chris Jenkins, Small Business Owner
Katie Jenkins, White Educator
Delroy Johnson
Ed Jones, Former El Paso County Commissioner / Former State Senator
Monica Jones, Colorado County Assessor
Brad & Katy Jonswold
PK Kaiser, Colorado County Assessor
Doug Kamery, Colorado County Assessor
Peggy Kanter, Colorado County Assessor
Stephen Karr, Small Business Owner
Sue Karr, Small Business Owner
Heather Kelly, Small Business Owner
Kim Kennedy, First Responder
Mike Kennedy
Scot Kersgaard, Colorado County Assessor
Naomi Keys, Colorado County Assessor
Steven Klaffky, Public Servant
Don Knight, Former Colorado Springs Councilman
Ted Kozidowski, Retired Veteran
Juilie Krow, Public Servant
Libby Lamb, Colorado County Assessor
Ian Lamont, Small Business Owner
Lois Landgraf, Former State Representative
Amy Lathen, Former El Paso County Commissioner
Tom Lavalley, School District 20 Board Member
Ken Lavey, Retired Public Servant
Steve Leigh, Small Business Owner
Tim Leigh, Small Business Owner
Gavin Light, Small Business Owner
Craig Lindal
Paul Linhares
Joan Lucia-Treese, Retired Veteran / Public Advocate
Larissa Lukins, First Responder
Bill Macafee, Small Business Onwer
Mike & Missy MacGuire, Small Business Owners
Donna Major, Small Business Owner
Richard Mariotti, El Paso County Surveyor
Heather Martell-Baeza
Dan Martindale, Retired Public Servant
Miguel Martinez, Colorado County Assessor
Ray Martinez, Small Business Owner
Danielle Martinez, Small Business Owner
Dan May, Former District Attorney 4th Judicial District
Leslie May
Susie Mayfield, Colorado County Assessor
Meg McCreight, First Responder
Collen McElvogue, Educator
Kristy McFarland, Colorado County Assessor
Andrea McGee, Retired Public Servant
Bruce McGrew, Small Business Owner
Juliann McPadden
Russ McPadden, Retired Veteran
Charity McPike, Public Advocate
Briand McPike, First Responder
Elisha Meadows
Loreal Medina
Peggy Michaels, Colorado County Assessor
Marci Miller
Russ Miller, Retired Veteran
Wendy Miller, Small Business Owner/Former Vice-Chair, El Paso County Republican Party
Matthew Moeller
JJ Mondragon, Colorado County Assessor
Nilaja Montgomery
Logan Montgomery, Retired Veteran
John Moor
Brenda Mosby, Colorado County Assessor
Abbey Mullis, Colorado County Assessor
Susan Murphy, Colorado County Assessor
Kenneth Musso, Colorado County Assessor
George Nehme, Small Business Owner
Rebecca Nehme, Small Business Owner
Renae Neilson, Colorado County Assessor
Meghan Newton
Michelle Newton, First Responder
Bethany Nicole-Hawkins, Retired Veteran
Dan Nordberg, Former State Representative
Brian Olson, Public Servant
Mike O'Malley, City of Colorado Springs Councilman
Dan Osinski
Andy Oyler, Real Estate Broker
Wynne Palermo, Small Business Owner
Dawn Pappas, Small Business Owner
Ryan Parsell, Public Servant
Susan Payne, First Responder / Safe 2 Tell Director
Rich Payne, First Responder
Gianna Perry
Gary Peterson, Colorado County Assessor
Peter Peterson, Colorado County Assessor
Pam Pitrone, Retired Public Servant
Jim Reid, Retired Veteran / First Responder
Kay Rendleman, Public Advocate
Kit Roupe, Former State Representative
Joe Roybal, Bureau Chief, El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Melissa Roybal
Corbin Sakdol, Executive Director Colorado Assessors Association
Harry Salzman, Small Business Owner
Dyan Sandell, First Responder
Tim Sandell, First Responer
Perry Sanders, Small Business Owner
Anne Schafer, Colorado County Assessor
Brian Schleiker
Britanee Schleiker, First Responder
Michael Schleiker
Tabitha Schleiker, First Responder
Tyler Schleiker
Laura Schritt
Lindsey Schultz, Small Business Owner
Shannon Scott
Cassandra Sebastian, Public Advocate
Stacey Seifert, Colorado County Assessor
Diane Settle, Colorado County Assessor
Kristin Shannon, Small Business Owners
David Simmons, Colorado County Assessor
Nikki Simmons Public Servant
Melissa Simpleman
Cherish St. Denis, Public Advocate
Robert & Mary Stein, Retired Small Business Owners
Ron Stephens, Colorado County Assessor
Molly Stevens, First Responder
Tyler Stevens, First Responder
Terry Storm, Retired Small Business Owner
Gaby Suhr
Del Suhr, Retired Veteran
Stewart Suhr, Educator
Scott & Kim Sutter, Small Business Owners
Chris Sweeney, Small Business Owner
Melissa Sweeny
Cindy Taylor, Colorado County Assessor
Gayla Thompson, Colorado County Assessor
Gabriel Teth-Lester, Small Business Owner
Jerry Trent, Small Business Owner
Holly Trinidad, Small Business Owner
RD Trinidad, Small Business Owner
Shawna Uehling, Small Business Owner
Jami Unruh
Tiffiney Upchurch, Lewis-Palmer D38 School Board Member
Tim Veldheer
Lisa Voight
Colorado Springs Gazette
Colorado Springs Independent
"The El Paso County Clerk & Recorder’s Office is not a place to have amateurs try their hand at playing politics and attempt to impose their own agendas and questionable biases on our elections. In contrast, Steve Schleiker’s public service record is well known and on the table. Steve is the ‘Can Do’ Candidate to be our Next Clerk & Recorder." -Ray Hicks
"I can’t say enough about Stephen Schleiker. Not only is he likable, hard-working and involves himself with the community he has always presented himself as transparent, accessible, and always building relationships. No matter how small or big the event is, he always takes the time to bring humor, information and friendship to any arena. If you’re smart, you’re going to vote for this man because he’s done a great job in our city and will continue to do so."
-Charles D'Alessio
"If you’ve ever voted, needed a copy of your marriage certificate or property deed, or renewed your motor vehicle tags, you’ve depended upon a firm hand at the controls of the county clerk and recorder. It’s the county department director with more job titles than people under its jurisdiction who understand what it actually does.
It’s basically the Ginsu knife of local governance – it releases records, issues licenses, runs the local elections and could probably cut through a tin can if you need it to. Well, that is, if a qualified Clerk and Recorder is leading the way.
Steve Schleiker, has and continues to be that public servant that many Colorado Counties wish they had working in their counties. Integrity, Transparency, Experience, Leadership, Knowledge, Commitment, and unwavering bearer for the Constitution of our United States and State of Colorado.
Being the former Teller County Board of County Commissioner’s Chair, former President of Colorado Counties, officer in the Teller County Republican Party, and small business owner I have seen Steve’s work and leadership firsthand. He is the only proven fiscal conservative running to be your next Clerk and Recorder.
Please join me with your time and treasurer to support Steve Schleiker as your next Clerk and Recorder."
- Dave Paul, Former Teller County BOCC Chair
"As your current district Attorney, I am writing to share my endorsement of Steve Schleiker for El Paso County Clerk & Recorder. I have known Steve professionally and personally for a number of years. In his position as our County Assessor, I have found him to be professional, knowledgeable, polite, friendly and always willing to take the extra step to be of assistance to all of our citizens.
"As our County Assessor for the last 8 years, Steve and his staff have worked diligently to make the El Paso County Assessor's Office a model of efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service. Steve continually builds positive relationships with property owners and taxpayers. He strives to expel the notion government offices are adversarial and works daily towards transparency, and has been awarded the 2017 City of Colorado Springs Civil Servant Award, and named the 2019 Colorado Assessor of the Year for his transparency and custodian of our tax dollars.
Please join me in supporting Steve Schleiker as our next Clerk & Recorder! Experience, Leadership, Knowledge, and Commitment truly matter!"
- Michael Allen, 4th Judicial District Attorney
"I would like to strongly endorse Steve Schleiker for El Paso County Clerk & Recorder. As our current County Assessor, Steve is extremely well qualified to serve as our next Clerk & Recorder. I have had the opportunity to work with Steve over the years in his capacity as a civic leader, and I have always found him to be a man of the highest character and integrity.
He is extremely knowledgeable and professional in all his undertakings. As our County Assessor he has worked diligently to make your Assessor’s Office a model of efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service, and was awarded the 2017 Downtown Civil Servant Star Award and was also named the 2019 Assessor of the Year for the State of Colorado. He continually builds positive relationships with all of our citizens. Under Steve’s leadership, I believe that the Clerk & Recorder’s Office will continue to progress and continue to grow in manner in which we all can be proud."
- Jeff Crank
"Civic engagement drives political will. From transparency in property valuations and accessibility to public records, to full civic participation in voting and running for elected office, everyone deserves the opportunity to fully participate in decision making. Steve Schleiker has been an organizer and advocate working to build bridges between State and Local officeholders and our community. Steve is committed to ensuring all voices are heard to build a region accessible to and reflective of the rich diversity of our county."
-Dan May, former 4th Judicial District Attorney
"I have had the privilege to work with Steve for the past 20 years. During that time, he has always been a forward thinker, which has been such a valuable asset to El Paso County. Steve has always maintained an admirable level of dedication and respect for the citizens of El Paso County. These are just a few reasons I believe Steve is the best candidate for Clerk and Recorder."
-Bret J. Daniels-Retired facilities manager
"As our Assessor, Steve Schleiker has worked tirelessly and with the utmost integrity to serve each and every citizen of El Paso County. He is one of the true great public servants of this community and we could not ask for a more highly skilled and honorable professional to lead our Clerk and Recorder's Office into the future."
- Dr. Leon Kelly, El Paso County Coroner
“Steve is a high quality leader who’s been a part of the El Paso County Assessor’s office for over 20 years, a veteran, and active member of the community. He’s played a vital role in helping families to recover from major fires in El Paso county and has influenced new legislation to support seniors across the state of Colorado. I’ve known Steve for a while and we’ve served on boards together. He is a man of integrity, and an individual that keeps his word and wants to help people. He’s the right person to continue leading El Paso County Clerk & Recorder's Office. I encourage you to support him in this upcoming election."
-Mike Kennedy
"I am honored to endorse Steve Schleiker for El Paso County Clerk and Recorder. As your current El Paso County Assessor, Steve has proven he can be trusted with your valuation and property rights. Steve has stood up to politicians wanting to defund programs like the senior homestead and disabled veterans exemptions. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Steve continues to serve with honor and integrity, so it came as no surprise when Steve was named Assessor of the Year in 2019. You've trusted Steve with your taxes for years, now entrust him with your ballot."
-Wendy M. Benson, Jackson County Assessor
“I have witnessed the high customer service standards that Steve has instilled in his team as the County Assessor and look forward to what he will bring as El Paso County's Clerk and Recorder team."
-Town of Monument Mayor, Don Wilson
“I am proud to offer my endorsement to Steve Schleiker for El Paso County Clerk & Recorder. He has operated the office with integrity and truly cares about our community!"
-Darryl Glenn
“Steve has served the community of Colorado Springs faithfully for many years. He brings to his job, his family, and his community volunteer efforts a high standard of integrity, character and hard work. I believe Steve will continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism as El Paso County Clerk & Recorder.”
-Brad Jonswold
“Thank you, Steve, and your staff for the outstanding work you do for the citizen's of El Paso County!"
-Joan Lucia-Treese
“Steve understands the importance of government transparency and strongly implements these practices.”
-Mark Waller
“I believe Steve Schleiker is best qualified to serve as Clerk & Recorder!"
-Stan Vanderwerf
"I'm so proud of the hard work and dedication my brother has brought to the Assessor's Office. He is truly a rock star and amazing guy. Please support him in his upcoming run as Clerk & Recorder!"
-Tanya Schleiker Ball
“Steve is an amazing Assessor has an awesome staff, and the best website in the nation. I have searched property records in other states and Steve's website is above and beyond any other website I have been on. Keep up the good work!”
-Holly Williams
“It has been a pleasure working with Steve on a local community board. It is my observation he is a team player with exceptional collaboration skills; especially as it relates to communications. Steve is an approachable person who is open-minded, fair and professional. With that said I think Steve Schleiker would make a positive impact as the next El Paso County Clerk & Recorder.”
-Dawn Pappas
“We are lucky to have Steve Schleiker running for El Paso County Clerk & Recorder. Steve demonstrates the highest amount of integrity of anyone I know. His passion for doing what is right and positive can-do attitude are exactly what this County needs. Vote for Steve Schleiker, he is for the people.”
-Johnny Walton
"Vote for Stephen Schleiker!"
-Haley Behrman
Guy Wagner, Colorado County Assessor
Jariah Walker, Public Servant
Mark Waller, Former El Paso County Representative / Former El Paso County Commissioner
Johnny Walton
Rosie Welmon
Harry Welmon, Retired Veteran
Lacey Welsh, Colorado County Assessor
Tom Weydert, Colorado County Assessor
Susan Wheelan, First Reponder
Jay White, Small Business Owner
Greg Wilborn
Natalie Woodruff, Colorado County Assessor
Carrie Woodson, Colorado County Assessor
Andy Wyatt, Colorado County Assessor
Jim Yellico, Colorado County Assessor
Robin Reynolds, Small Business Owner
Darryl Glenn, Former Colorado Springs Councilman / Former El Paso County Commissioner
Peggy Littleton, Former El Paso County Commissioner
William Louis, Former County Attorney
Greg Stetson
Patricia Stetson
Karri Taylor, Public Servant
John Taylor, Small Business Owner
Jerry Storm, Retired Educator
Liz Storm, Retired Educator
Angelina Mabe
Alethea Hoewisch
Alex Butrin, Public Servant
Kevin Dietz
Kevin Crites, Public Servant
Melodee Crites, Public Servant
Bev Breakstone, Former Colorado County Assessor
Daniel Fenlason, Small Business Owner
Rose Pugliese, Former Mesa County Commissioner
Chance Hill, CU Regent
Fred Little
Henry Allen, Retired Veteran / Public Advocate
Walter Gerber, Small Business Owner
Janet Sawyer, Small Business Owner
Lyman Kaiser, Former School District 11 Board Member / Retired Veteran
William Mutch, Small Business Owner
Greg Garcia. Independent Financial Advisor
Pikes Peak Association of Realtors
Colorado Springs Home Builders Association (HBA)
"Steve knows the functions of the Elections Department and the State and Federal Laws that must be followed. He also understands the other departments, such as Motor Vehicles, Recording, Clerk to the Board, and the County Board of Equalization that fall under the responsibility of the Clerk & Recorder.
With Steve as our next Clerk and Recorder, El Paso County would be the only County in the State to have an actual licensed Colorado Appraiser serving our property owners at the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) property appeals level. As a former referee during this stage of the Residential and Non-Residential property appeal process, this is huge for all El Paso County property owners ensuring fairness, equity, and protecting our private property and TABOR rights. He will fill this position ethically and with high standards.”
- John Cordasco, Owner Colorado Appraisals
" Steve Schleiker is a decorated Marine Corps veteran who vows to improve government efficiency, fiscal responsibility and rebuild trust in our elections if the voters choose him for clerk and recorder. Schleiker is committed to bringing new and innovative ideas, such as procedural audits, to the clerk’s office in an effort to keep costs low. He also plans to rebuild trust in our elections by maximizing access to data, focusing on transparency and pushing for transparency laws that can’t be ignored by future clerks, no matter their political inclinations.
El Paso County needs a highly competent clerk and recorder willing to go the extra mile to restore public trust. Steve Schleiker is the obvious choice." -Colorado Springs Gazette
"I encourage you to extend your support for Steve Schleiker for El Paso County Clerk and Recorder by voting for him on June 28th. Steve knows the functions of the Elections Department and the State and Federal Laws that must be followed. He also understands the other departments that fall under the responsibility of the Clerk and Recorder. Steve will fill this position ethically and with high standards." -Laura Carno