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County Commissioner Glenn to make Senate run in 2016 Popular Republican is the commissioner for the Tri-Lakes area By Danny Summers
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El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn, left, was sworn in for his second four-year term during a Jan. 13 ceremony at Centennial Hall in Colorado Springs. Glenn, a Colorado Springs native and Air Force Academy graduate, represents the Tri-Lakes area. He is pictured here with Amy Lathen, who is running for mayor of Colorado Springs. Courtesy photo
Darryl Glenn has made it no secret that he has seriously considered a possible run for the United States Senate. He made it official on Jan. 15. Glenn, 49, the El Paso County Commissioner for the Tri-Lakes area and Black Forest, announced he will run for the Senate in 2016. The popular Republican, who represents District 1, cited issues like the economy, immigration, and veterans issues as among his main concerns, and why he thinks he has a great chance to unseat Democrat Michael Bennet. Bennet was appointed to the position in 2009 after Democrat Ken Salazar was promoted to interior secretary in the Barack Obama administration. Bennet won a six-year term in 2010, defeating Republican Ken Buck, who is now a U.S. representative for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. In a statement, Glenn said his early announcement shows he’s committed to the time and networking necessary to create a “comprehensive strategic plan.” Glenn recently won reelection for an-
other four-year term in last November’s general election. He was sworn into office Jan. 13 at a spiffy ceremony at Centennial Hall in downtown Colorado Springs. Glenn has also served on the Colorado Springs City Council. He was appointed in June 2003, elected to serve a four-year term in April 2005 and re-elected in 2009. He won his first County Commissioners election in 2010, receiving 78 percent of the vote. He was reelected with 79 percent. Glenn is a graduate of Doherty High School and a graduate of the Air Force Academy. He is a lawyer and co-owner of the Glenn Law Firm P.C. He earned his a master’s degree in business administration from Western New England College and a juris doctor degree from New England School of Law. Glenn retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force after 21 years on active duty and reserve service. There are no restrictions for Glenn to run for the Senate seat while serving as a county commissioner. “It’s no secret that Darryl has been thinking about making a Senate run,” said Monument mayor Rafael Dominguez. “I think Darryl would make a great senator.” On his newly-launched campaign website, Glenn describes himself as “a Christian constitutional conservative who has run small business and a private law practice.” Glenn has been married to his wife for 26 years and the couple have two daughters.
Smith named Monument interim treasurer By Danny Summers
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Monument Town Manager Pam Smith is doubling her duties as the town’s interim treasurer. “I’m usually doing a couple of jobs,” Smith said with the smile. “That’s just the way it is in a small town. Everybody does multiple jobs here.” Smith was appointed interim treasurer by the town’s board of trustees, who unanimously approved a resolution until a new Town treasurer is appointed. Town clerk Cynthia Sirochman administered the oath to Smith. Monica Harder was previously the town treasurer. According to Town Attorney Gary Shupp, there is not a conflict of interest for Smith to hold both the town manager and treasurer positions, as long as it is just an interim step. A new treasurer is expected to be hired by early spring. “We looking to hire a stable successor,” Smith said. “We hope to have somebody in here by the middle to late March. “This isn’t something you want to rush, so we’ve expanded our search.” This is the second time in two years that Smith, 63, will pull double duty. On Jan. 22, 2013, the trustees unanimously approved a motion to appoint then Town Treasurer Smith to also serve as interim town manager after the resignation of Town Manager Cathy Green. Smith was also sworn in that time by Sirochman. “I’ll be here as long as they want me,” Smith joked. “I plan to retire sometime in the next three to seven years.” Monument has more than doubled in population since Smith was hired in 2005; growing from 2,800 to more than 6,000. According to language on the town of Monument’s website, the town manager is responsible — among other things — for assisting the mayor, Rafael Dominguez, and trustees in establishing and implementing policies for the town; the enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the town; and the coordination be-
Town of Monument Town Manager Pam Smith was recently named the Town’s interim Town Treasurer. A new Town Treasurer is expected to be hired by the spring. Courtesy photo tween the needs of the mayor and trustees with the town departments and other organizations with whom the town interacts. The town manager also coordinates and assists the treasurer (in this case Smith will assist herself) in the preparation of the annual budget for the Town. The town treasurer, according to the website, is responsible for much more; like providing a responsive fiscal and asset management foundation to meet the needs of the community through professional, knowledgeable and ethical services so that maximum value is obtained for its limited financial resources. The finance department for the town of Monument maintains the financial infrastructure of the town. This department oversees the day-to-day activities of utility billing and collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, property management, purchase
orders, revenue collection, sales and use tax audits, budget and other related accounting activities. The finance department provides oversight of fund balances through revenue and expense projections, compliance with state budget law and Colorado state statutes, government accounting standards board standards and approved budget data. Among the objectives are budget coordination, financial reporting, budget and audit preparation, property/sales/use tax ordinance and administration, and daily accounting. In managing the town treasury, finance administration is guided by a written investment policy, Colorado Statutes and GASB standards. The finance administration manages $7 million in cash, bank deposits and securities. Coupled with regular analysis of revenue and expenditures, consistent efforts are made to match investment maturities with obligations.