Vol. 15, Issue 3
The Carbon Valley Consumer Report—Bringing Residents Information About Area Businesses
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EXPERIENCE:
SERVICE:
z Planning Staff – City of Aurora – 8 years z Planning Staff – City of Lakewood – 4 years z Land Use Administrator – Jefferson County – 4 years Budget Management Project Manager Coordination of joint land use planning efforts between Jefferson County and eleven incorporated cities within the County Identification and development of regulations for hazard and resource areas designated in HB 1041 (State Land Use Bill) z Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Commission – 2 years z Co-owner of Promotional Resource Group – 15 years
z Arvada’s Westwoods Ranch H.O.A. Board – 2 years z Frederick Planning Commission since 2006 Vice-Chairman 5 years z Frederick Miners Day Committee – 1 year z Frederick Home Rule Committee – 1 year z Publicity Chairman – Interfaith Quilters of Longmont 7 years z Volunteer – Frederick Police Department 7 years z Frederick Historical Preservation Committee – 6 months (to present) z Recording Secretary – Senior Advisory Committee – Frederick Rec. District-1 year
ELECT
DONNA HUDZIAK TRUSTEE
FREDERICK RESIDENT SINCE 2005
Questions or comments? ● dphudziak@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE MATTER
Election Candidates ... VOTE by April 1 Matt 4 Mayor
In last month’s Consumer Report, I announced my candidacy for mayor and listed some areas of past accomplishment. This month I look ahead at a few important areas I would focus on as your mayor. Collaborative Policy – I would consider this to be the most important role for the mayor, to ensure that town interests are met with well-defined policy through constructive collaboration with the board, commissions, committees, staff, residents and other entities. I want to ensure policy not represent the interest of any one person or party, but rather the best efforts of all those involved. I would encourage candid discussion and thorough process to accomplish that. Ideally, my role as mayor would be transparent to good policy. Smart Growth – Much of Firestone’s current success is due to visionary planning that has occurred in the past. This success will remain if the town continues to look and plan ahead. I would encourage growth that balances housing, commerce and employment that respects the small town atmosphere that was recognized by Money
Bobbi Sindelar Champion for Firestone Asks for Your Vote
Bobbi Sindelar has been a resident of Firestone for the past 14 years and was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2010. Sindelar has enjoyed serving the thriving Firestone community and is excited to continue to be a part of the dynamic collaboration that happens on the Board of Trustees. During Bobbi Sindelar's tenure as Trustee and Planning Commission member Sindelar has served Firestone as: • Member of the Firestone Urban Renewal Authority • Member of the Firestone Liquor Authority • Public Policy Legislastive Liaison to the Colorado Municipal League
Town of Frederick Will Hold Mail Ballot Election
Candidate Forum to take place March 24th The Town of Frederick Board of Trustees voted last night to approve a mail ballot election for the three open Board of Trustee positions on April 1, 2014. Ballots will be mailed March 10-15.
magazine. I would also encourage continued relationships with private enterprises to open up opportunities that might not otherwise exist, but agreements should be preserve the town interests and financial well-being. I would like to see the town identify and target a particular industry or employer that is looking to partner with the Firestone community. Long-term planning of infrastructure, services and utilities are incredibly important to meet town needs as well as consideration of enhanced technologies like fiber optics. Financial Responsibility – Firestone has a long history of sound fiscal policy. I would like to ensure that continues by approaching our finances like a responsible household. I think it is important that the town live within its means, establish substantial reserves for large purchases and emergencies, and carefully consider additional financial commitments. It is also important to consider the life cycle costs of town assets and ensure that these assets can be sustained. One initiative that could help the town better manage its finances is in the area of home rule. By taking on this added responsibility, the town would be better able to manage its finances without coordination of an overloaded state agency. Election Day is just around the corner and I ask for your vote. Please attend upcoming forums or send your questions to matt4mayor@icloud.com. Matt Holcomb • Chair /Vice Chairwoman of the Planning Commission • Chairwoman of the Board of Adjustments • Chairwoman of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Board • Board representative of the Cultural Committee Sindelar has a bachelor’s degree from Mesa University and has worked in financial planning and investments. Currently she is self employed and a USTA recreational tennis instructor. Sindelar, her husband Mike and four children make avid use of the wonderful Firestone amenities including parks, tax free grocery shopping, schools and more. They appreciate the excellent quality of life we are blessed with by being Firestone residence. Sindelar has been honored to serve on the Board of Trustees over the last four years with an outstanding group of dedicated people. She would like ask for your vote in this Aprils election so she can help keep Firestone moving in a positive direction. Bobbi's focus is on promoting sensible economic development, attracting sit down restaurants and other valuable services, improving our parks & roads while maintaining our unique small town charm. The best is yet to come for Firestone!
New Colorado residents, or residents who have change their address within the state are encouraged to register to vote or change their address at www. govotecolorado.com. Voter registration is also available at Frederick’s Town Hall (401 Locust St.), the Weld County Clerk’s office, any motor vehicle office or drivers’ license office within Colorado. Questions about voter registration can be directed to Frederick Town Clerk, Meghan Martinez at 720.382.5500 or
mmartinez@frederickco.gov. The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Frederick Business Association will be cohosting a candidate forum on Monday March 24th 6:008:00 p.m. at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center (701 5th St.) in the Miner’s Room. Residents are encouraged to come and hear from the candidates running in this year’s election.