What I’ve been doing on Erie Town Council since 2022:

It has been an honor to represent the residents of Erie at Town Hall and also at the many commissions, coalitions, and Advisory Boards I am assigned to. In the last couple of years, I have committed to engaging and showing up, spending on average 20-30 hours each week advocating for our community, studying for meetings, building regional relationships, and ensuring Erie is represented at decision-making tables regarding

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• Transit & transportation planning 

• State and federal funding 

• Land-use conversations 

• Environmental and health considerations 

• The development of the Colorado Wildfire Protection Plan 

• Regional Affordable Housing Partnerships

• Denver Regional Council of Governments

• Colorado Communities for Climate Action

• Northwest Mayors and Commissioners Coalition

• Hwy 287 Coalition

• DRCOG SW Weld Forum

• And I serve as the Northern Area Transit Alliance Vice Chair.

• I have served as a Council liaison to and attend monthly meetings for the Tree Advisory Board and Historic Preservation Advisory Board, as well as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.

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 I have testified many times in my capacity at various state regulatory agencies, advocating for the residents of Erie by amplifying our commitment to clean air and water and forward-thinking sustainability efforts, including:

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• Green House Gas Emissions Reductions at the Air Quality Control Commission

• Transit and Multi Modal Investments at the Transportation Commission

• Opposing the expansion of the Coyote Trails Pad at the Energy and Carbon Management Commission

• Advocating for a Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking at the ECMC which is happening now

• Advocating for stringent and broad Cumulative Impacts rules that protect and prioritize Erie residents’ health and safety

• Supporting bills at the legislature that address air quality and air toxics

• Air Toxics Permitting at the AQCC

• Environmental Justice Action Taskforce recommendations to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment

• And many more…​

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After attending Doing Democracy Day hosted by St Vrain Valley School District High School students in March, 2023, I recognized the importance of hearing from our young people. I have advocated to start a Youth Council and helped to move that through the planning process. I look forward to it getting underway this year.

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I volunteer at our Older American’s Lunch most Thursdays at the Community Center. It is the highlight of my week. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know and chat with folks. I am grateful for the friendships I have developed there.

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