Brighton Standard Blade 3
April 28, 2021
Need-to-know info for city council elections Deadlines and candidates for November city council elections in Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, Brighton and Commerce City BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Though municipal elections are a little over six months away, the seeds of campaign season are already in the ground. Several candidates in Thornton and Westminster have thrown their names in the hat and it won’t be for another few months until people can circulate nomination petitions.
For those interested in running for city council, there is still time. In Westminster, there is an election for mayor and three at-large council seats. Thornton and Northglenn have four council seats up for election, one for each ward. In Commerce City, there will be elections for two at-large council seats, one seat for Ward 1 and one seat for Ward 3. Brighton has a mayoral election and races for four council seats, one for each ward. Anyone interested in running has to file a candidate affidavit with the city clerk’s office within 10 days of announcing their candidacy. A candidate needs to file an affidavit before circulating nomination petitions, which they can begin
doing August 3. The deadline to file nomination petitions is Monday, August 23. Other important election dates are Oct. 11, when the county clerk can begin sending out mail ballots. The election is on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The following people in each city have filed candidate affidavits, according to city clerk’s offices: For Westminster mayor, there is Nancy McNally, Anita Seitz and Austin Watts. For councilor at-large, there is Bruce Baker, David DeMott, Kathleen Dodaro, Obi Ezeadi, Sarah Nurmela, Kathryn Skulley and Jon Voelz. For more information, see the city of Westminster’s election page:https://www.cityofwestminster.us/Government/Departments/
CityClerk/Elections/municipalelection. For Ward 1 councilor in Thornton, there is Sherry Goodman and Kathryn Henson. There is Jessica Sandgren and Roberta Ayala for Ward 2; Kate Miya and Tony Unrein for Ward 3; and Angie Bedolla and Karen Bigelow for Ward 4. In Northglenn, Gerald Montour has so far submitted a candidate affidavit to run for Ward 2. In Commerce City, Kristi Douglas has submitted an affidavit to run for at-large and Cassie Ratliff has done the same for Ward 3. Anass Maksi has filed an affidavit for Brighton’s mayoral race.
School District 27J announces new hirings District announces Directors for Communications, Special Education BY STAFF REPORT
A public relations professional with experience in representing Colorado schools will join the Adams County District 27J School District. The district announced April 21 that Janelle Asmus has been named as the new director of communications. Asmus has served in similar roles in public education across Kansas and Colorado, including working as the division director of marketing and communications for the Wichita Public Schools in Kansas. From there, she traveled to Colorado. She first worked as the director of communications for the Boulder Valley
School District and then as chief communications officer for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, the Colorado Department of Education and Adams 14 School District. She most recently served as the chief executive officer for Alliance Strategies Group, Colorado. “Janelle brings with her valuable experience in strategic public relations, communications and public policy,” said 27J Superintendent Chris Fiedler. “We have a commitment to engaging our communities and supporting our staff with strong communication leadership. Janelle will build on that tradition.” Asmus earned her bachelor of arts degree in communications from Baker University, Baldwin City, Kan. and went on to earn her accreditation in public relations through the National School Public Relations Association and the Universal Accreditation Board.
“27J Schools has a great reputation for its dedication to serving all students with high quality, innovative and inclusive education,” Asmus said. “I’m thrilled to be a part of such a vibrant and bold school district and to cultivate relationships with teachers, parents, students and our communities.” The district also announced that Maria Snitily has been hired as the new director of special education beginning July 1. She is set to replace 14-year veteran Mary Gomez, who retires this year. Snitily currently serves as assistant director of special education for JEFFCO Public Schools. She started her career teaching students with significant support needs at both the middle and high school level and has served the special education community for over 15 years. Snitily graduated from Midland University in Nebraska with an
undergraduate degree in elementary education, early childhood education, and a minor in human services. Her graduate degree in special education and administrator coursework for her director of special education license was obtained through the University of Northern Colorado. “I am thrilled to join the 27J team as director of special education. I truly believe 27J is doing the right work for students and I’m excited for the journey ahead,” said Snitily. “My personal beliefs around inclusion, student learning, and preparing students for their future align with the values and mission of 27J. I look forward to leading the work and guiding the special education department to serve schools, students, and families in 27J.”
Barr Lake work recognized by Colorado Lottery BY STAFF REPORT
Work on an ADA-accessible fishing pier at Barr Lake State Park has been recognized by the Colorado Lotter with a Starburst Award. The ADA Fishing Pier project was constructed to accommodate visitors that have mobility challenges. The 90-foot-long pier with a T- shaped design includes benches for seating and open areas for wheelchair access. Previously, wheelchair inaccessibility for fishing was a frequent complaint
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