Century of Service: The Election That Rejected Hate

In the 1920s, a hate group held a lot of political power in Colorado. The KKK tried moving into Colorado Springs with candidates running to take over City Council (and the future Utilities Board), but a couple familiar faces - Martin Drake and George Birdsall - were also on the ballot, opposing the hateful social movement.
The 1925 municipal election was critical as Colorado Springs residents had recently voted to create a four-service public utility. The election decision would have ripple effects on the City’s growth for decades to come.

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This is a wonderful historical connection! With the high winds last week, I had friends and family all over the front range suffering from prolonged power outages, but Colorado Springs was rock solid. I love bragging about how reliable and forward-thinking our municipal utilities are compared to the privately owned for-profit alternatives some of our neighbors have. The history that got us here is worth remembering