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HOME STRETCH An effective cool-down routine can keep your legs fresh. Read more on PAGE 14.
Westminster councilman faces uphill battle in race International Women’s Day was celebrated in Golden on March 8. To read about the event, and the remarkable women who attended, including Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan (pictured), turn to PAGE 5. Photo by Christy Steadman
Residents take part in public discourse
A very unique bicycle, with the classic “Welcome to Golden” lettering on the cross bar, was spotted at a previous year’s Golden Bike Cruise. Photo by Glenn Wallace
“Experiencing Golden on a bike is one of the most fun and efficient ways,” said Jenifer Doane, who works in the city’s community and economic development department. “On two wheels, it is a lot of fun.” Partnering with the Golden Visitor’s Center, the Golden Optimists, RTD, the Jefferson County public health department and several Golden bike shops, the city will launch its bike library on June 22 — when the state celebrates Bike to Work Day. Bikes continues on Page 27
Baker continues on Page 19
By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
Check out bike library plans
As future priorities are set for the North Clear Creek Neighborhoods, residents reinforce the importance of sharing their views with city officials. “It’s important that the voices of the residents are heard,” said Gunnar Tande, who has lived in Golden for about six years, because the end result of a large project should be a collaborative
Soon, residents and visitors can wheel around town on bikes from the new Golden Bike Library
Residents continues on Page 19
Goldenites and visitors will soon have a new way to cruise around town when the Golden Bike Library is launched this summer.
By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Westminster City Councilman Bruce Baker, saying he offers an “alternative to cardboard politicians,” is running on the GOP ticket against popular Congressman Ed Perlumutter in the 7th Congressional District race this November. “Elections should be — not that they are — a chance to offer voters alternatives,” said Baker, Baker a retired pharmacist who was elected to Westminster City Council in November 2013. “A lot of times … there aren’t really any alternatives being offered. Nothing new is ever offered. But in this campaign, I intend to offer the voters true choices.” Perlmutter Based on past election challenges to the seat, campaigning will be no easy feat against Perlmutter, a Democrat who first served in the state Senate from 1993 to 2003. Perlmutter has represented the 7th Congressional District since 2006 and most recently won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014, when he handily defeated Republican Don Ytterberg in the general election by more than 25,000 votes.
Golden’s planning division offers community input on town projects
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Baker admits obstacles, both from incumbent congressman and from his own party
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