WHAT'S IMPORTANT
Protect what makes Superior special
My family didn't move to Superior by accident. We came for the open space, the trails, and the small-town feel - and keeping it that way has driven eight years of my work on the board. I strongly supported the Coyote Ridge open space acquisition, the Land Rover building, and many other decisions that were huge for our community. As we grow, new development has to fit the character of our town, and I'll keep making that case.
Be careful stewards of public resources
As the CFO of a public company, I've already brought real fiscal discipline to this role. The fire drained our reserves, but it was the right thing to do - the Town had the wherewithal to help our neighbors rebuild. Still, full time staff has grown by ~ 30 - 40% during my time on the board. That has to be a focus: our headcount and services need to match what the community actually needs. And our neighbors on fixed incomes can't sustain every increase piled on top of every other one.
Invest in safe, connected infrastructure
Our streets belong to everyone, not just cars. I've believed that since before my first election in 2018. Safe Streets for All means our kids can walk and bike without us holding our breath. Good design makes safety the default, and I'll keep making the case for it - along with better connections between our neighborhoods and smarter water planning.
Advocate for relief from airport impacts
Too many Superior families live under the noise and worry of overflights. Reducing those impacts has been a fight for our whole board, and I've been part of it every step - we're now at the Colorado Supreme Court. Jefferson County runs the airport, and I'll keep pressing our case with them to cut operations and share the burden.
Continue recovery and build long-term resilience
For the families still rebuilding, the fire isn't behind us - and I haven't forgotten them. Removing the obstacles in their way is work I'll continue. But we also have to look ahead. With the wind and weather we now face, fire mitigation and real disaster readiness can't be one-time responses. They have to be permanent.
Plan thoughtfully for growth and redevelopment
It may feel like we are totally built out, and we nearly are. However, some development will need to happen whether we plan for it or not, so let's get it right. Downtown was promised to residents years ago, and I'll keep pushing to deliver it. Every new project should be measured against the plan our own residents helped write. New neighbors are welcome here - just not at the expense of the ones already home.
Bring people together around practical solutions
One of the hardest things to do on the Council is to listen. You have to do the work, be prepared, and then be ready to listen. Once you know where your colleagues are on an issue, you can start expressing your thoughts and ideas. I want to keep supporting the voices of our residents - advocating for them, and swaying Council opinions as needed. That's how progress is made, and I'll keep doing it as Mayor.