Local Government Update
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Metro District directors elected May 3 The Metro District director election was held Tuesday, May 3. David Simonson was elected to represent the Southeast Region and Eric T. Rysner was elected as director from the Northwest Region. Incumbents Mark Dickerson, representing the West Central Region, and Carolyn Schierholz, representing the South Central Region, were re-elected. These seats are all three-year terms and the directors serve at large, representing all residents throughout Highlands Ranch. The board re-elected Mark Dickerson as Chair, Andy Jones as Vice Chair, and David Simonson as Treasurer. The next director election, for three seats, will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Learn more about the Metro District Board of Directors at highlandsranch.org/ government/board-of-directors.
LinkedIn Metro District Contacts: Highlands Ranch Metro District 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 303-791-0430 Fax: 303-791-3290 Email: info@highlandsranch.org Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center 3280 Redstone Park Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 303-791-2710 Fax: 303-470-9516 Email: info@highlandsranch.org Recreation Contact: Metro District Recreation Services Phone: 303-791-2710 Fax: 303-470-9516 Email: recreationinfo@highlandsranch.org Visit us at highlandsranch.org.
Mark Dickerson was Carolyn Schierholz re-appointed board was re-elected chair after being from the South re-elected as director Central Region. from the West Central Region.
David Simonson Eric T. Rysner was was appointed elected from the treasurer after being Northwest Region. elected from the Southeast Region.
Property taxes stay comparatively low The graph below compares 2021 property taxes paid in 2022 by Highlands Ranch residents to taxes paid by residents in other metro districts in our area. Our lower taxes and high quality of life continue to make Highlands Ranch a great place to call home. Learn more about the Metro District’s finances and 2022 budget at openbudget.highlandsranch.org.
The Metro District Messenger is published four times annually. Visit highlandsranch.org or send an email message to info@highlandsranch.org.
Messenger
Summer ‘22
Editor: Sherry Eppers, Community Relations Manager Contributing Writers: Beau Bressler, Recreation Coordinator Emily Johnson, Community Relations Coordinator Courtney Kuhlen, Community Relations Specialist Kari Larese, Community Relations Manager, Centennial Water & Sanitation District Jodie McCann, AAPS Outreach Coordinator Pam Moisey, Reservations Coordinator Dave Parks, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor Carolyn Peters, CPRP, Recreation Manager Luke Ruter, Recreation Coordinator Brenda Willcutt, Recreation Assistant ©2022 Highlands Ranch Metro District 4
Search for general manager underway The Metro District Board of Directors is conducting a national search for a new general manager to lead the organization. Updates on the search process will be provided at highlandsranch.org.
