City to host candidate information meeting July 10

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Although it is summer, the City of Centennial is looking ahead to the November municipal election and asking residents: Are you interested in running for a seat on the city council?

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SimpleStepsBetterAir.org e city will host a candidate information meeting at 6 p.m. July 10 at the Centennial Civic Center, located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, in the council chambers. Centennial, home to more than 100,000 residents, is divided into four districts, the city’s website explains.

Each district is represented by two city council members who serve four-year terms, as well as the mayor who is elected to represent the city at large, resulting in a council made up of nine people.

Since the city council members serve staggered terms, meaning that not all the council members are elected in the same year, there are four seats are up for election Nov. 7 — a District 1 seat, District 2 seat, District 3 seat and District 4 seat. ree current council members e meeting is intended for people who are interested in running in the municipal election, as well as campaign managers and other interested voters in Centennial. ose who want to learn more about the upcoming election can visit centennialco.gov/election.

— Christine Sweetland of District 2, Richard Holt of District 3, and Don Sheehan of District 4 — have declared they are running for reelection.

As of June 29, there are no other candidates who have declared they will run for a seat. at means there are currently no candidates running for election in District 1.

During the July 10 information meeting, City Clerk Barbara Setterlind and members of the election commission will discuss candidate requirements and other information such as petitioning guidelines, the city announced via Facebook.

City Attorney Bob Widner will also give a presentation, sharing information about the history of Centennial, the legislative powers of the city council and what it means to serve in elected o ce, the city said.