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show the youth of our community that their needs and interests are valued.”

To construct a skate park, it’s important to have good sun exposure so the space is accessible during the winter. It’s also vital to have relatively at land – something that’s hard to nd in a canyon community in the mountains, Marlin noted.

It should also be accessible by or the need to swiftly correct all of the gaps in training and protocols that existed at the time of Christian’s death.”

Glass, 22, was facing a mental health crisis when he was shot to death by a Clear Creek deputy in Silver Plume on June 10-11, 2022. e case recently led to a $19-million legal settlement between the family and four agencies, the largest of its kind known in Colorado history.

Sally and Simon Glass, Christian’s parents, applauded the commissioners in a statement and expressed hope “the senseless and preventable use of force” that resulted in Christian’s death never happens again.

In addition, their statement, provided by the Rathod-Mohamedbhai law rm in Denver, called for county Sheri Rick Albers’ resignation: “Sheri Albers’ refusal to accept any personal responsibility for this unjusti able loss of life demonstrates a lack of leadership and a public transportation so people in outlying Clear Creek communities such as Silver Plume also can use the space. e Idaho Springs Sports Complex is the ideal location for those reasons and because it allows the recreation district to incorporate amenities people have been requesting.

Since the complex is home to the annual Rapidgrass Festival, Marlin said o cials have worked with festival organizers to ensure their input is included.

With that feedback, the advice of the Skate Board and the additional disregard for the trust placed in him by the community. Sally and Simon Glass join the board in condemning Sheri Albers’ conduct and call for his resignation.” e statement continued: “By resigning, Sheri Albers can begin to acknowledge and take responsibility for the failures that occurred under his watch. Only then can we begin to rebuild the shattered trust between law enforcement and the community they are sworn to protect.”

Alberts declined to comment to the Clear Creek Courant.

Albers has been with the department since 1980 and was rst elected sheri in 2014. He most recently ran unopposed in November 2022 and is set to serve until 2026.

Christian Glass was stranded in his car and called 911 for help, saying he was trapped. O cers asked Christian to leave his car, but he refused in what turned into a stando that ended when o cers broke the car input o ered at community meetings and through surveys, a wide range of perspectives have been included in the planning process. e entire project is expected to cost around $4 million. e rec district has identi ed potential funding sources, including grants from Great Outdoors Colorado and e Skatepark Project, formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation. Further, the district is considering coordinating promotional events at downtown businesses and round-up window and used a Taser on Christian. en, Deputy Andrew Buen shot Christian, killing him. Buen and another o cer, Kyle Gould, were later red and are facing charges, including second-degree murder. ey are slated to be back in court on June 21.

“(People) have been super supportive,” Marlin said.

County board’s statement

“ e Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners completely supports the Glass family’s e orts to ensure that events such as the killing of Christian will never be repeated,” the county board’s statement said.

“ e board has always supported law enforcement and greatly appreciates the commitment of Clear Creek County Sheri ’s O ce deputies and sta .” e statement continues that the county board will do all it can within its authority to accomplish reforms fundraisers at Safeway. e property at the Shelly Quinn Ball elds is owned by the city but managed by the recreation district. at relationship will continue as the project evolves, Marsh conrmed.

Should the City Council approve the plans later this month, construction is likely to begin in 2024. Marlin said she hopes to see some forward movement before snow arrives, so the high school seniors who have been working on the project can witness its success before graduation.