I. Engagement and Discourse

• Respectful Dialogue: Members must engage in constructive debate. Focus on ideas and policies rather than personal attacks.

• Consensus Building: While we lean progressive, we welcome all who share our core principles. Members are expected to find common ground to advance the organization's mission.

II. Prohibited Conduct

• Zero Tolerance for Hate: Discrimination, harassment, or the promotion of ideologies based on hate, white supremacy, or the marginalization of protected groups (including race, gender, orientation, religion, or ability) is grounds for immediate removal.

• Non-Partisan Integrity: Members shall not use the organization’s platform to endorse specific political candidates unless a formal consensus-based endorsement process has been completed by the leadership.

III. Advocacy and Representation

• Authorized Messaging: Only designated spokespeople may represent the organization’s official stance to the media or government entities.

• Conflict of Interest: Members must disclose any financial or professional ties to local government or policing entities that may conflict with the organization’s "Watchdog" function.

IV. Mutual Aid Ethics

• Dignity in Service: When performing mutual aid, members must treat recipients with the utmost respect, ensuring privacy and autonomy are maintained at all times.

Integrity

Operating with radical transparency in our finances, advocacy, and communications.

Inclusivity

Actively seeking diverse participation while maintaining a safe environment for all members.

Pragmatism

Focusing on measurable improvements and consensus-building to achieve long-term goals.

Courage

Speaking truth to power and challenging institutional overreach, even when it is politically unpopular.

Solidarity

Standing with our neighbors in times of need through direct action and mutual support.

Our foundational beliefs that guide the organization’s positioning and actions.

Equity as a Floor, Not a Ceiling: We believe that community progress is measured by the well-being of our most vulnerable residents. True growth requires proactively removing systemic barriers.

Civic Accountability: Local government and law enforcement exist to serve the people. We maintain a vigilant, non-partisan stance to ensure these entities operate with transparency and respect for civil liberties.

The Power of Voice: Every citizen, regardless of economic status or background, deserves a seat at the table. We prioritize the inclusion of marginalized perspectives in municipal decision-making.

Collective Self-Reliance: Through mutual aid, we recognize that our community’s strength lies in our ability to support one another directly, filling the gaps left by institutional shortcomings.

Constructive Growth: We support the evolution of Thornton into a modern, sustainable city that balances economic development with the preservation of human rights and social dignity.

What is Thornton For All? 

Thornton For All is a non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to ensuring that true community safety never requires sacrificing personal privacy or the constitutionally protected freedoms of anyone in our neighborhoods. Through civic action and community, we stand together to prevent overreach, ensure oversight, and protect all of our neighbors.

Is Thornton For All a partisan or political organization or associated with any campaign or candidate? 

No, we are non-partisan and do not endorse or work for political campaigns as an organization. Members are free to do political work outside of our formal organization and efforts.

Who are the organizers and members of Thornton For All?

We are Thornton citizens who unite around common goals to improve our city for all of our neighbors. While we may not agree on every issue, we all want to see Thornton and its citizens thrive.

What is your position on Flock Safety and ALPR cameras? 

We are actively organizing community efforts to remove unchecked Flock Safety cameras from Thornton. We believe that mass surveillance programs without strict oversight open the door to government overreach and compromise the privacy of every single person who calls Thornton home. We routinely mobilize the community to pack City Council meetings and demand accountability regarding these systems.

Does Thornton For All oppose law enforcement? 

No. We advocate for the protection of the public and believe that community safety and civil liberties go hand-in-hand. We support establishing clear rules for law enforcement that safeguard privacy and strengthen public trust, without compromising public safety or real-time emergency response. We simply insist that these tools operate under clear constitutional boundaries, necessity, and proportionality.

What other issues does your organization focus on? 

Our goal is to ensure Thornton remains a secure, free, and united community for everyone.

Mass Surveillance Transparency of Use and Accountability (Flock, ALPRs, Drones, etc.):

Mass surveillance systems that share data by default beyond our law enforcement organizations raise major concerns for our privacy, civil liberties, and the safety of our neighbors.  These surveillance technologies can indiscriminately photograph every passing vehicle on public roadways, and a warrant is not required by law enforcement to access the data.  Audit records show Flock (one of the many surveillance technology providers used in Thornton) data has been misused for immigration enforcement, tracking of abortion-seekers, and even stalking.  And, data security experts have found significant technical vulnerabilities in the system, leaving everyone’s data at risk of exposure.  Thornton For All works to defend the civil liberties of all members of our community by advocating for commonsense guardrails and limits on systems that collect residents’ data.

Support of immigrant communities:

We stand with our immigrant neighbors and value the cultures and contributions that they bring to this community.  By partnering with the local Thornton High School Newcomer Center, we aim to provide tangible resources to families who are establishing themselves in our city.  We advocate for local and state-level policy that protects and respects our immigrant neighbors, and strive to educate the community on ways we can all stand up to inhumane policies and actions.

Housing and food insecurity:

We believe our community is healthiest when all members have a chance to thrive. We are actively seeking to partner on projects that provide opportunities and resources for those experiencing food or housing insecurity.  We support policies that promote the dignity and wellbeing of all of our neighbors, and seek to assist in making Thornton a sustainable home for all of our neighbors.

How can I help make a difference? 

There are many ways to make your voice heard! You can:

• Contact your local officials: Send emails to the Mayor and ALL City Council members to let them know how you feel about mass surveillance.

• Show up: Attend our community meetings at the Thornton Community Center, or join us to provide public comment at upcoming Thornton City Council meetings and planning sessions.

• Volunteer: join one or more of our project committees 

What is the PEEPS Act (SB26-070) and why do you support it? 

The Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act is a piece of state-level legislation that we actively support. It puts strong due-process and accountability guardrails on government access to historical location data collected by ALPRs. Crucially, it generally requires a judicial warrant before an agency can access these databases, restricts data sharing to private third parties, and enforces strict data retention limits.