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EDGEWATER COUNCIL Edgewater’s North Star Page 4

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Thriving, Healthy and Safe Community for Our Youth Page 5

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Edgewater City Council Candidates: In Their Words n By

Mike McKibbin

dgewater voters will elect four city council members and a mayor in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. The mayor is elected to a two-year term and councilmembers are elected to four-year terms. To help Neighborhood Gazette readers be informed voters, all candidates were emailed two questions: 1) In no more than 100 words, describe your background related to Edgewater and this position, and 2) In no more than 200 words, explain how you want Edgewater to address its most important issue. Responses were slightly edited for clarity, newspaper style and available space. If no response was received, information from campaign websites (if found online) was used. Continued on page 12

EXHIBITS INSPIRED BY DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS, INCLUDING ALTARS AND ART by local artists, brighten 40 West Art District’s First Friday, Nov. 1, featuring food, performances and fun family activities. See page 9 for details. PHOTO COURTESY 40 WEST ARTS.

Meet Lakewood’s Candidates For Mayor, Council n By

Mike McKibbin

bevy of candidates seeks Lakewood voters’ approval to serve on the city council in this year’s Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. A mayor elected at-large and one council member from each of the city’s five wards will serve four-year terms. Only one seat is uncontested this year. To help Neighborhood Gazette readers be informed voters, all candidates were emailed two questions: 1) In no more than 100 words, describe your background related to Lakewood and this position, and 2) In no more than 200 words, explain how you want Lakewood to address its most important issue. Responses were slightly edited for clarity, newspaper style and available space. If no response was received, information from campaign websites (if found online) was used.

training and personnel they need to keep us safe. Over the past four years, I have led the greatest expansion of land preservation in recent history. Let’s continue to find new parkland and open space opportunities, as this is a critical need and I am committed to finding new opportunities for parkland. We must find and create unique ways to address traffic and infrastructure issues as well as address affordable housing and homelessness. We have seen the nationally recognized 40 West Arts District blossom,

bringing new vibrancy to some of our oldest neighborhoods. Now, new galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and a brewery dot portions of West Colfax that have been long forgotten. A key highlight of the district is the 40 West Artline, a free and interactive art experience connecting three of Lakewood’s historic neighborhood parks. These are both examples of the community dreaming and working together. It is in this spirit we will tackle all the challenges we face – by working together.

Johnson (rameyjohnson.com): I grew up in Lakewood since age 13, graduated from Jefferson High School and have a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Colorado. I have been married 52 years, lived in Lakewood for 27 years and we have three grown children. I served in the state legislature and was the prime sponsor of 10 bills. I have served on council for eight years and was the former mayor pro tem. I also Continued on page 6

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Pauline York a Staple of the Edgewater Community She Loves

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Adam Paul faces Councilwoman Ramey Johnson for mayor, a repeat of the 2015 election, where Paul beat Johnson by less than one percent. Paul (adampaulforlakewood.com): I’m a lifelong Lakewood resident, I care deeply for this city and its residents. My only interest is I want our city and all who live here to thrive. I have been honored to represent our city in numerous elected capacities for almost 18 years. I served six years on the Green Mountain Water Board, eight years on city council and have been mayor since 2015. I’m a product of Jeffco Schools, a University of Colorado Denver graduate and have operated a successful small business in Lakewood since 2001. Public safety must remain a key priority; we must continue to give our police the tools,

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just spent some time with a person who really loves her city, and from what I can tell, her city loves her. This has led the City of Edgewater to name a road after her. She tells you, with a sparkle in her eye, that it is a short road. That may be, but it is a road nonetheless. She knew the city was honoring her, but she didn’t know how much until city officials asked her to step outside. She wasn’t sure why until they asked her to look up, which she did just as someone took the cover off the road sign above her head. There her name was in green and white for all to see. There is good reason to name a road in the center of the City of Edgewater after Pauline York, a woman who has done so much for her city. She has been called “a staple of the Edgewater community since the late 1950s.” Staff and City Council members can’t remember a time that she hasn’t been at a public meeting. At these meetings, she is not afraid to offer her opinions and to approach the Edgewater Council about any issues that impact the community. But Pauline doesn’t just offer her opinions, she backs those up by giving her time and energy to many organizations and events impacting the community. When honoring her, the city listed the many ways that she has served the community. Pauline served on the parks and recreation board from 1968-1975, and she served as Continued on page 8

COMMUNITY ACTIVIST PAULINE YORK was recently honored by the City of Edgewater for her lengthy and continued civic engagement by naming a street after her. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF EDGEWATER.

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dd-numbered years usually feature election ballot measures and 2019 is no exception. The Nov. 5 ballot will see voters in Jefferson County, Lakewood and Edgewater decide issues related to how tax money is spent to trash collection to broadband services after they start to receive their mailin ballots the week of Oct. 14.

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The county commissioners unanimously decided to seek voter approval to exempt the county from the spending restrictions in the 27-year-old Taxpayers Bill of Rights, or TABOR, state constitutional amendment. If ballot question 1A is approved, the county would keep taxes, grants and all other revenue it collects and not have to rebate any excess amounts to taxpayers. Jefferson County — instead of sending checks to refund excess revenue — reduced its mill levy, which lowered property taxes from 2000-15. According to CML, between 60 percent to 86 percent of TABOR tax rate, revenue and spending change and debt-related questions were approved between 1993 and the fall of 2018. Jefferson County tried twice before — in 1994 and 2000 — to pass TABOR relief measures, but both were defeated. 1A backers include the Jefferson County Parent Teachers Association and an issues committee called Keep Jeffco Safe. A printed summary of written comments about 1A sent to all voters by the county noted such measures are commonly called “de-Bruce” measures, named after TABOR author Douglas Bruce. 1A would suspend the county’s TABOR cap for seven years so the county could direct more tax revenues into county services. County voters would retain the right to vote on future tax increases, backers noted. If approved, 1A would cost the average homeowner $4.50 a month in 2020, about $9 a month for businesses per $100,000 of property value. Those increases represent an approximate 2.7 percent increase in the total county tax bill, backers wrote in the comments. Costs in 2021-26 will depend on county budget needs and assessed property valuations. The written comments opposed to 1A called the $4.50 a month cost “too much money to ask homeowners to pay for essential county services” and stated the county doesn’t need more revenues; it can balance its budget by making further cuts to public safety, roads, bridges and other county services. They also noted the cost from 2021-26 may go up or down, depending on assessed property valuations and county budget needs and added TABOR lets county government tax and spend at common sense levels but prevents fiscal irresponsibility. Opponents also claim 1A will increase the cost of housing for homeowners and renters, increase county property taxes by 18 percent and permanently eliminate restrictions against excessive county fees and spending. Keep Jeffco Safe disputes the 18 percent tax hike claim. That group’s website states county expenses have exceeded revenues for the past five years and the county has drawn down its reserve account to support critical projects. The balance in county reserves has now reached a minimum threshold, and in 2020, the county will have to cut $16.1 million in

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expenses to balance the budget if 1A fails, the group stated. Earlier this year, the commissioners sought a seven percent budget reduction in 2020 for the 15 county offices, departments and divisions that operate with general fund money, the county’s principal operating fund financed mainly by property taxes. However, the commissioners decided to seek TABOR relief and avoid budget cuts that could have included the closure of one floor of the county jail and the loss of 288 jail beds. Opponents claimed the commissioners introduced a budget in August that would increase funding for the sheriff’s department. “Clearly, there will be no ‘cuts’ for the sheriff. The ‘close the jails’ campaign is just how politicians sell tax increases – it is not reality,” opponents wrote in the comments. Other possible cuts could include the elimination of the county emergency manager position; reductions to the district attorney’s budget affecting elder abuse and special victims units such as abused and neglected children; a higher risk to election integrity and delays in election results in the clerk and recorder’s office; cuts to wildfire mitigation, restaurant food safety programs and natural resource management; fewer road and bridge repairs; and lower funding for local nonprofits that serve aging adults and children. Backers also claim passage of 1A would let the county receive millions of dollars in state matching grant funds — in perpetuity — for public safety, transportation and human services that now count against the TABOR cap. Opponents noted while 80 percent of Colorado counties have already de-Bruced to pay for essential county services, Jefferson County “needs to stick to its guns and continue to support TABOR restrictions.”

Should Lakewood oversee trash pickup?

Lakewood City Council wants voters to allow a contracted system for residential waste collection services. The city would hire waste hauling companies to pick up trash and provide curbside recycling and other services based on a contract that gives the city the option to obtain “bulk rate” prices for residents. A city webpage notes more than 70 percent of U.S. cities use a similar trash and recycling system, either a contracted system or with city-run trucks. On the Front Range, at least 11 cities have a contracted system: Commerce City, Dacono, Edgewater, Frederick, Greenwood Village, Golden, Lafayette, Lone Tree, Louisville, Morrison and Sheridan. The city would oversee the contract(s), provide education and outreach, and help the waste hauling company’s customer service requirements. It has not been determined if the city would be involved in the billing process. The city would be divided into three districts. The city council would determine how many companies are awarded contracts; contracts could go to one company per district or one company could get two or all three districts. The city would offer three-year contracts, which could then be renewed for an additional two years or a new bidding process could occur. No contract would run longer than five years, at Continued on page 12

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efferson County Communities That Care is an initiative that seeks a “thriving, healthy and safe community for our youth.” In 2017, when they were starting this initiative, the Coordinator, Pamela Gould, found out how important it is to listen to what young people have to say about what will help them be thriving, healthy and safe. First, she did her listening at home where her teenager suggested that she should hire youth and have them bring their friends to serve on focus groups tasked with talking about these issues. She did this by hiring youth research interns. These interns recruited focus group members, hosted the groups, read questions for groups to discuss and determined the snacks that should be served. These focus groups were to have a big impact on the project. The eight focus groups talked about marijuana and alcohol use by underage youth and about interpersonal violence that is part of youth dating and sexual activity. Most importantly, they pointed out that youth are experiencing hopelessness and anxiety and indicated the connection they saw between substance abuse and sexual abuse. Pamela found it stunning how articulate the interns were about how they saw their world and how much they thought about why things were the way they were. This caused the initiative to look at not just the substance abuse and violence that they had expected, but also how to deal with the hopelessness and anxiety that may contribute to these issues. The discoveries pushed Pamela and her staff to look for and find additional funding to deal with these issues. Pamela and her staff also worked to develop a large coalition of community partners and volunteers. The feedback

they received helped them design and implement a program that differs from any other program in the national Communities that Care network. “My job is to facilitate a Jefferson County coalition that reduces risk factors and increases protective factors among Jefferson County youth,” Pamela says. “Our focus is preventing youth substance misuse, hopelessness, anxiety, sexual assault and relationship violence among youth in or community.” It is a big job, but one Pamela is both qualified for and excited to take on. She started out teaching middle and high school. She obtained a master’s degree in community and behavioral health. She worked in educational support at Georgia Tech. She also worked as a writer, owned a small business and coordinated Healthy Jeffco. She was on Golden’s City Council. She is currently the chair of the Golden Urban Renewal Authority. And, as if all this isn’t enough, she loves volunteering for Front Range BEST Robotics. Her philosophy is straightforward: “We have a responsibility to use whatever talents we have and should work to contribute to the welfare of our community, particularly our youth. Local problems require local solutions.” She is very proud of the coalition, especially the fact that it uses data and assessment to ensure their efforts have even more impact. Another takeaway: the coalition learned Jeffco youth feel their fellow teenagers can be inappropriate and mean to each other verbally, electronically and physically. 16 percent of them have been bullied on the school grounds and 14 percent have been bullied electronically. Date rape and physical violence during dates are more common than anyone would like to admit. During focus groups and town halls, youth explained that they often deal with stress

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and trauma through unhealthy coping mechanisms, like using alcohol, marijuana and someone else’s prescription. They also talked about depression and suicide attempts among themselves and their friends. However, youth feel that if they reach out, adults in the system will respond with brief or punitive interventions or by contacting others who cause the victim social, legal or school problems. They would like opportunities for prosocial involvement with families or trusted adults. They need a sense of purpose, healthy outlets and coping mechanisms. The Communities that Care Coalition is working hard to provide trusted adults to whom youth can talk and is training volunteers to host activities that can help youth be stronger emotionally, intellectually and physically. Jefferson County Communities That Cares is launching a few really exciting projects this fall. These include: • Twelve Talks to Have With Teens (twelvetalks.com), a web-based platform that provides reliable information, conversation starters, resources and links to local help on the twelve topics that teens in our community have highlighted as topics adults seem to have trouble discussing with them. • The Trustable Adults Partnership (trustableadults.com) is an organized approach to communicating about, and cross-promoting, training opportunities for adults who work with youth. These trainings include positive youth development classes, suicide prevention trainings and much more. • Navigating Substance Experimentation in Teens Parenting Workshops, a twohour workshop for parents or caregivers who are concerned that their youth has experimented with vape, tobacco, alcohol or marijuana. This free, two-hour workshop will be held on the first Wednesday of the month, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Lakewood and will be taught by a professional therapist

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specializing in substance misuse. “Our mission is to have a thriving, healthy and safe community for our youth,” Pamela says. “Our coalition relies on a combination of data and youth input to decide what actions we can take in our community to move toward our vision and then to select actions that are evidencebased with a broad base of partner support. The reality is that none of us alone can make the changes we need to make for Jefferson County’s youth. But together, I think we can.” The coalition is very interested in having you involved. To find out more ways you can help, reach out to Pamela and her staff at jcphctc@jeffco.us.

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Using marijuana during adolescence can result in damage to a teen’s rapidly developing brain, and the younger a person starts using a substance like marijuana, the more likely they are to use other harmful substances later in life. In Jefferson County, nearly one third of high school seniors report having used marijuana in the last 30 days.

served on numerous boards and chaired the State Services And Medical Advisory Board. I attended the Kennedy Executive Education for State and Local Government at Harvard University. I also cared for an aging parent and understand human issues and the need for compassion. Lakewood should restore trust with honest outreach; all residents deserve a seat at the table to mutually define their city’s future. We should create a culture change of understanding that we serve the people, not special interests. Council needs to receive unfiltered information to make informed policy decisions. Ideas should be based on merit, not personality. I will ensure neighborhood plans are incorporated into the final comprehensive plan. Public safety is a priority. I will have ongoing meetings with the police department and court system to ensure we make informed policy decisions. Currently, we operate in silos. I support federal homeless money going toward mental health personnel so we have seven days and evening coverage for police calls.

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Ward 1 candidates are Charley Able and Kyra deGruy, who lost a 2017 race to Johnson for the second Ward 1 seat. Able: No response received to email questions, campaign website is charleyable. net. His site stated Able was elected four years ago and has been a Lakewood resident for 30 years. A former Rocky Mountain News reporter, his site noted land-use decisions now are made by city administrators behind closed doors with little input from the community. The site added he proposed new and updated neighborhood plans be compiled and added to the zoning ordinance to guide future development within and adjacent to existing residential areas to ensure neighborhood character remains intact. The first such plan process – Union Boulevard – is underway and includes a “vigorous” community outreach component, the site stated. Able was the first council member to question approval of single-use residential projects in mixed-use areas, which instead should be used for employment opportunities and amenities to serve nearby neighborhoods. Able wants to boost police department staffing by enhancing pay, rewarding longevity and increasing retirement benefits while adding non-sworn agents for parking enforcement to free up sworn agents for more pressing duties. Campaign finance issues could be addressed with an ordinance crafted at Able’s suggestion that was unanimously adopted by council. His site noted it could bring more transparency, reasonable contribution limits and more opportunity for future candidates.

Able recently urged council to reprioritize the city sidewalk program to ensure children have safe routes to school and to adopt a “last quarter mile” plan that connects existing sidewalks to schools via side streets. And he lobbied for a catch-up plan to eliminate the more than 20-year stormwater drainage project backlog, the site added. (kyraforlakewood.com): deGruy I started my career in a clinic as a care manager for diabetic patients. Over the years, I began to understand many of the barriers to my patient’s health could only be changed through policy, so I shifted my trajectory into policy work. I worked at a health policy non-profit, as a legislative aide in the Colorado state legislature, a director on several local political campaigns (Jeffco Schools 5A/5B, Lakewood 2D), and now in higher education policy. I have experience bringing folks together to solve complex issues and I understand the process of stakeholder work. My big three issues are improving the health, sustainability and inclusivity of our community. I’ll make sure council is active in addressing our community’s barriers to health like eliminating food deserts, having safe sidewalks for kids to get to school, purchasing more parks and expanding public safety with both funding and programs. I’ll work to fight climate change at a local level in partnership with our sustainability department. I’ll bring stakeholders together to help our aging population, teachers, young families, police officers, firefighters and everyone in between. Colorado is currently the eighth healthiest state in the U.S. and my vision is that Lakewood works to become the healthiest city in the country. That means prioritizing affordable housing, taking local action on climate change, increasing walkability and alternative transportation infrastructure, expanding our parkland and open spaces, supporting our seniors in aging the way they want to and investing in the future of our community’s kids. In Ward 2 only one candidate is running, Sharon Vincent: I was elected to council in 2015. I have had active experience in multiple overlay plans including Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. My involvement and support for many boards and commission includes the Lakewood Historical, 40 West and West Colfax Community Organization. Ward 2 is experiencing a great deal of change and we need to honor those who have been here and welcome those new to the community. This is to protect the established neighborhoods while improving areas that need revitalization. Ward 2 is the oldest section of the city and its infrastructure needs improvements including the number of open space and parks, sidewalks and lastmile lighting. I will continue working on improvement opportunities on West Colfax and supporting 40 West Arts. There is a great deal left to be done and I want to help continue the momentum in Ward 2. Ward 3 candidates are Anita Springsteen and Henry Hollender. Continued on page 16

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the board’s chair in 1975. She helped initiate programs, events and activities for residents, and this all occurred before there was a fulltime parks and recreation department. One of the events Pauline initiated was Edgewater Days. She stepped outside of the city to invite all those living around Sloan’s Lake to participate. The parade for Edgewater Days had floats and bands in numbers usually reserved for much bigger cities. The parade became big enough to extend down Colfax Avenue between Sheridan and Wadsworth boulevards. Pauline also instituted Donkey Baseball. She remembers a humorous instance in which one of the donkeys lit out for parts unknown after he was spooked by the hat worn by the baseball player trying to drag him to first base. Generally, Edgewater Days generated such buzz that, on one occasion, Pauline was even called into the principal’s office at the local elementary school because the teachers couldn’t keep the children’s attention. The students were too excited watching the rides and booths being set up around the lake. Not a bad reason to be called into the principal’s office. From 1995-2012, Pauline organized and worked with juveniles doing community service. She suggested to the judge that instead of fining the juveniles, the judge should require they get up early on Sunday mornings and perform community service by cleaning up the alleys in Edgewater. She was right there with them and supervised their work. But, as usual, Pauline went above and beyond. One of the young community service workers had a mother with alcohol problems. When Pauline found out that he loved baseball, she arranged for her brother to take him to a Rockies game. This friendship between her brother and the young man extended to many Rockies games and beyond baseball. To this day, Pauline still receives these young men as visitors, now fathers themselves, and they bring their kids to meet her. They always tell her about how they remember Edgewater Days or how they remember working with her for their community service. Eventually, Pauline was honored for her work by the Colorado Association of Police Chiefs. In 1998, she was named their Volunteer of the Year.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER CRAIG ROUSE STANDS NEXT TO his studio gallery wall in the 40 West Arts District, which displays his personal prints, illustrations and ﬁne art. PHOTO BY KEN LUTES. own studio in 2007, where he does a lot of identity, branding and signage work. “I enjoy poster design and signage, such as way-finding signage — for example, signs that direct people from a parking lot to an office building, or a restaurant sign over their front door.” Interpretive signage tells about what plants and animals you might see in a natural setting. He’s done those, too. Unlike a plein air painter, an impressionist or abstract artist who paints with the hope of selling their art to a prospective buyer, Rouse says graphic design differs in that there’s a client and a contract involved. “Someone pays me to do something, Continued on page 14

Pauline has also worked to promote and preserve the history of Edgewater. While serving on Edgewater Historical Commission from 1983-1992, she was the one who organized a successful petition to save the Orum residence. Today, the historic Orum House serves as the local museum. She continued her work by having the commission establish two other local historical designations. Pauline also worked to start a senior program for aging city residents. She served on the Edgewater Redevelopment Authority from 1983-2008, working to provide needed improvements to the business district. From 2007-2008, Pauline sat on the charter commission which successfully moved the city from a system with a strong mayor to one with a city manager. In 2008, Pauline became part of the recycle committee to assist the city in its institution of a recycling program. The committee organized monthly recycling events where they collected materials and spread awareness. Pauline was at every event, assisting and educating the community about the importance of recycling. Pauline has also been involved in the religious communities of Edgewater. She has served as a Sunday school teacher since she was 15 years of age, first at a Baptist church, then at a Catholic church. According to Pauline, she is very good at telling the stories of the Bible. Looking more closely to home, Pauline is head of her neighborhood watch committee and works closely with Police Chief John Mackey. She is fond of telling people “Imagine a city without police officers!” Finally, Pauline’s work with community children continued when she organized bowling sessions for sixth graders and junior high students. She convinced the local bowling alley owner to let the kids bowl for free. The program was so successful that the owner started a similar program at the other bowling alleys she owned. Pauline York’s support and love of her community has benefitted her beloved community for the last 60 years. City officials, when recognizing her, stated that “without the countless hours Pauline has selflessly given to [the] community, the City of Edgewater would not be where it is right now.” When this reporter asked what Pauline wants people to know about her, she replied, “I care about kids. I tell people they should listen to them. And, by the way, I love my city!”

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0 West Arts District invites the public to a huge celebration based loosely around the theme of Día de los Muertos on First Friday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. During the 40 West Arts Día de los Muertos Art Crawl & Street Party, all galleries, studios and creative businesses in the District will be open to the public and visitors will see multiple exhibits inspired by Día de los Muertos including altars and pieces by local artists. Fire artists and aerial artists of Elemental Enchanters will spin flame to brighten the winter night in a display of light and shadow. The evening will also feature live music, face painting, kids and family do-it-yourself crafts and more. The family-friendly event is free.

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Meet 40 West’s New Artist Give Back Recipient and Artist In Residence 40 West Arts welcomes new Artist In Residence Janelle Sowers and Artist Give Back Recipient Kate Schaff. Janelle Sowers Janelle is an artist and a teacher, returned home to Denver to share her almost decade-long experience living and creating in other countries. Her current body of work during her 40 West Residency will focus on the ancient textile art of felting, with techniques learned from her two-year stay in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. ”For those who don’t know what [Artist in Residence] means, I have been given a year-long residence in an apartment building in this creative district to live,

create, and share with the residents and greater community,” said Janelle in her blog. Janelle will host a felt-based workshop around the idea of Halloween ghouls and ghosts on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Lamar Station Crossing, 6150 W. 13th Ave. Call Becky Weidhaas at 720-2147323 to sign up. Follow Janelle’s work at artistin40westland.blogspot.com.

Kate Schaff Give Back artist Kate Schaff is in the process of moving into a new studio space located inside 40 West Gallery. Kate is a Denver-based painter, sculptor and photographer. Focusing mostly on the portrait, she often incorporates elements of nature and science in her work and process. Existing somewhere between contemporary realism and abstract expressionism, Kate creates hauntingly beautiful portraits of women and people of color which often challenge traditional beauty standards and convey the range of powerful emotions we all feel and relate to. Kate has exhibited work in Hawaii and Colorado, and her mural installations are featured in Downtown Denver’s Live@Jacks live music venue, Montbello’s McGlone Academy, and the 40 West ArtLine. Keep up to date with Kate and her work at www.katescalf.com or Instagram.

Lakewood Arts Gallery Stages Dia de los Muertos-Themed Exhibition Dia de los Muertos is the theme for the November exhibit at the Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax, with an opening reception and First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition to the main show, there

FIRE PERFORMERS AND AERIAL ARTISTS BRIGHTEN FIRST FRIDAY in the 40 West Art District on First Friday, Nov. 1, as galleries and creatives celebrate a Día de los Muertos-themed artwalk. PHOTO COURTESY 40 WEST ARTS. will be artwork on the Community Wall by Colfax Elementary students, Tarot Card readings by Kayla Tamaro and Madame Annette, and face painting for young and old by Estrella Tillapaugh. The show runs from Oct. 27 through Nov. 22. For more information call 303-9800625 or go to lakewoodarts.org.

CORE Opens ‘Night Circus’ And ‘Floral Reverie’ With Oct. 25 Celebration CORE New Art Space Gallery, 6851 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood, will celebrate two new exhibitions with an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. “Night Circus” is an exhibition of

multi-faceted dreamscapes of attractions featuring artworks by Claudia Roulier and Michelle Lamb. “Floral Reverie” features Tatiana Dowell’s impressionistic art that captures her passion for flowers. Both exhibitions will continue through Nov. 10. In addition to the opening reception, CORE will also host a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 10 p.m., and a Dia de Los Muertos First Friday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. All three events are costume-themed opportunities, so tricked out or not, guests are invited to treat themselves to food, libations and art. For more information, visit coreart space.com.

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Mayor Laura Keegan faces Virgie A. Carr Keegan: I know Edgewater and its challenges, working for decades as a mother, councilwoman and mayor, making Edgewater’s citizens the number one priority, encouraging and hearing the community voice. I worked diligently to secure our new civics center for our police department, city offices, library and recreation center. I’ve worked for smart and unique retail developments at 20th and Depew, 25th and Gray, and soon, 24th and Sheridan. I served as councilwoman from February 2009 until November 2017. I was elected mayor in November 2017. I‘ve carried recycling and smoking ordinances — some of Colorado’s strongest — and renters rights ordinances. To address and continue to improve our quality of life, Edgewater must continue to balance responsible building and zoning standards for commercial and residential properties, putting our community’s needs first. We must develop and strengthen ties with local businesses to continue to enhance their and our community’s needs. We must have thoughtful, productive dialogs with businesses and citizens, listening to their needs and experiences. For the safety of everyone, we need to embrace our new traffic calming mobility plan. We need to work diligently to bring about better city communications so citizens know what is available here, decreasing the need to travel outside our borders. By hiring someone skilled in communications, we can achieve that, as well as provide quick, easy access to city government and community events and news. To become a well-rounded community, we must continue partnering with local youth organizations and schools so our growing number of families are served. This can be done by continuing city programs, working

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which time it would be rebid. Prices would be based on bin size, allowing households that produce less trash to pay lower rates. All households would receive a 96-gallon recycling bin and would choose from three trash can sizes. The webpage lists sample monthly prices (including administrative fees) from the waste hauling companies that bid on the city’s request for proposals: $14 to $22 for a 32-gallon can, $20 to $28 for a 64-gallon can and $27 to $35 for a 96-gallon can. Those rates included weekly service, every-otherweek 96-gallon pickup and twice-a-year yard waste pickup. Optional added monthly fees were $15 to $31 for weekly curbside compost pickup, $18 to $26 for an additional 96-gallon trash bin, $7.50 for door-to-curb assistance and $2 to $5 per overflow item. Final prices would be determined if the ballot question is approved and after the city negotiated the contract(s). All residential properties with seven or fewer units would be included in the system, which would cover single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes and small apartment complexes. Homeowners associations could opt out of the system if they provide similar types of consolidated services. However, under state law, residents have the right to hire their own waste hauling company even if the city has a contracted system; but those residential property owners would still be required to pay a fee into the contracted system. Currently, a typical Lakewood neighborhood street has an average of 10 to 12 trash truck passes every two weeks. The city claims a contracted system could decrease that to an average of three to five passes every two weeks, depending on optional services. The city webpage noted research and an assessment by the city's sustainability division predicts a 29 percent increase in waste diverted from the landfill through this system due to volume-based pricing, curbside recycling and yard waste compost

with the Gold Crown facility and schools and achieving a more continuous and stronger dialog with our school board to discuss common concerns. Carr: No response received to email questions and neither a campaign website nor a Facebook page could be found. However, she submitted a summary of her background and issues to the Edgewater Echo online site that noted she is a longtime Edgewater resident and a Jefferson High School graduate. She wrote she attends city council meetings, including workshops and retreats and planning and zoning commission meetings. Carr also served on that commission. As mayor, Carr stated she would hold weekly meetings with residents, support local schools and sustainability efforts, work to maintain Edgewater’s unique character and bring back some Edgewater traditions as well as start new ones. She added Edgewater has always been a leader among the communities that surround it and called Edgewater a city of choice. “Change is the only constant in our lives. It’s up to us to make change positive for our city,” she wrote on the site.

Five candidates are seeking four city council seats Casey Earp: No response received to the email questions but his campaign website is earpforedgewater.com. The site states Earp grew up on the West Slope and comes from a family of small business owners. Earp was a member of the city’s sustainability committee and has worked at every level of government after he graduated from Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Denver with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science. Earp interned in the Steamboat Springs city manager’s office, then became the assistant city manager in Boulder. Earp currently works for Bang the Table, a missionbased company focused on expanding the democratic process through community engagement. services, and optional curbside compost services. The city estimated nearly 38 million pounds of waste would be diverted from landfills each year. Current recycling efforts are estimated to divert only 10 percent of the waste in Lakewood. Broadband issues in Lakewood, Edgewater Two ballot questions seek permission to someday build and operate municipal broadband systems in Edgewater and Lakewood. Such measures seek voter approval to opt-out of a state law that bars municipal broadband operations unless residents approve. Most that are granted that step do not immediately start installing such systems. The Colorado Municipal League reports 101 towns, cities and counties across the state passed broadband issues between 2008-18. The only one that failed, the City of Longmont in 2009, resubmitted the issue to voters in 2011 and it passed. This year’s Edgewater municipal broadband ballot question notes the city is not seeking to increase taxes, only the authority to provide high-speed internet, “including improved high bandwidth services based on new technologies, telecommunications services, and/or cable television services to residents, businesses, schools, libraries, non-profit entities and other users of such services either directly or indirectly with public or private sector partners...” Likewise, the Lakewood municipal broadband ballot question seeks to “reestablish the city’s right to provide all services restricted since 2005 by the Colorado General Assembly with their passage of Senate Bill 05-152, including the authority to offer telecommunications services, high-speed internet services (advanced services), and/or cable television services to residents, businesses, schools, libraries, nonprofit entities and other users of such services, either directly or indirectly, with public or private sector partners...” The city website noted Lakewood has no plan to offer municipal broadband services at this time.

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The issues listed on Earp’s site include establishing a sustainability board to focus on implementing the recently adopted sustainability plan, which focuses on community-based solar energy, composting and green events, among others. Earp also wants to connect every block in Edgewater with walking or biking paths and supports the adoption of the city mobility plan, focusing on alternative modes and regional connectivity. Earp wants to see the city undertake an update of its comprehensive plan with strong input from citizens and would work with business leaders to streamline business permitting processes, improve support for locallyowned businesses, update lighting, create a design character and additional channels of communication with the community. Steve Conklin: I have lived in Edgewater for 21 years. I volunteered as chair of the planning and zoning commission before being appointed to a mid-term council vacancy in 2013, then was elected to a fouryear term in 2015 and appointed mayor pro tem in 2017. For nearly four years, I’ve represented Edgewater as a director on the Denver Regional Council of Governments board. I have been a strong advocate for the city and my neighbors and still have more work to do. I’m running for re-election to continue my dedicated service to Edgewater. There’s not a single “most important issue” facing our city. We need to continue to responsibly deal with a multitude of challenges and opportunities. The city council has been able to disagree while working together to solve problems. That ability to cooperate and communicate has been vital to getting things done. The city has been responsible at budgeting and anticipating economic changes. We’ve made smart decisions and created smart development opportunities for former city properties. Our civic center (including a first-class Jeffco Library) opened a year ago and the Edgewater Public Market is nearing completion. Now, greater attention can be given to implementation of the mobility and sustainability plans approved earlier this year and creation of an updated comprehensive plan. Those guiding documents will help us address traffic safety, walkability, environmental responsibility and future development while working to maintain the unique small-town feel that makes us special. Micha Rosenoer: Rosenoer is a nonprofit executive director and has spent the past five years working with small towns across Colorado on issues including economic revitalization, transportation and housing. She is a former high school teacher, environmental advocate, outdoor guide and a University of California Berkeley graduate. Micha and her husband, Patrick, bought their first home in Edgewater a few years ago. Rosenoer is running for city council because she believes Edgewater needs strong leadership to protect our way of life as the metro area continues to grow and change. The city council needs to prioritize forward-thinking policy to support our working families, small businesses, safety and environment. While the cost of living is going up, our funding for local schools, infrastructure, transportation and wages are stagnating. Edgewater should work with surrounding cities and the state to prepare for growth and ensure our economy works for everyone. That means prioritizing single-family housing as well as affordable rent prices in existing apartment buildings and supporting small businesses that reflect our values and contribute to a sense of community. We also need to ensure Edgewater is a safe place for pedestrians, cyclists and children getting to and from school. That means slowing traffic, putting in more protected crosswalks and managing speeds on local streets. Larry Welshon: No response received to email questions, campaign website is larryforedgewater.wordpress.com. Welshon wrote on the site that he considers it his civic duty to run for council, given his regard for the community, belief in vigorous public debate, “protection of the voice of the philosophic minority” and the rule of law. Welshon moved from Lakewood to Edgewater with his now-late wife in 1992 and they raised two children. In 1997, the couple started Alpine Valley School in Wheat Ridge, where Welshon is still employed. As

an Edgewater resident of 27 years and “a longtime, self-appointed gadfly,” Welshon wants to work from within after he witnessed what he called an excess of conformity among council members. Welshon wants to ensure more voices and diverse opinions are heard and considered. He added in the six years he had attended meetings, the city council had a “nonchalant attitude toward Edgewater’s civic process.” He described their “missteps” as “not faux pas but serious attacks on the very foundation of our city’s deliberative process and representative government. This process guarantees the minority a right to their voice and is essential to a healthy politically diverse government.” Welshon stated he wanted to preserve Edgewater’s “quirkiness and character. I want individualists, dissenters and crackpots to feel comfortable bringing their grievances and ideas before a council who will listen respectfully.” Welshon wrote that he supports the recently-adopted mobility plan and a permanent sustainability board. He would also work to hold city council retreats in the civic center instead of locations outside the city to help transparency through better citizen attendance and opposes increased residential density through auxiliary dwelling units. Cory Reid-Vanas: It has been an honor for me to serve on Edgewater’s city council since January 2018 and have lived

EDITOR’S NOTE: 2019 Election The Neighborhood Gazette will not be endorsing candidates or ballot initiatives, but does wish all candidates good luck with their campaigns and thanks them for their devotion to public service. Individual staff members may be involved in political campaigns, but they do not speak officially for the newspaper. That being said, we encourage all readers who are eligible to vote to register and cast ballots, after researching the background and positions of the candidates, as well as ballot issues. County and municipal governments have issued “Blue Book” summaries of ballot issues, and we encourage readers to study those and seek additional information, if necessary. in Edgewater for over seven years. As a small business owner and mental health professional, I have committed my career to supporting our community's overall health. My professional experience provides a unique and important skill set in helping council accomplish its goals. I calmly listen and know how to collaborate, negotiate and compromise with people of all backgrounds and perspectives. My motivation to represent all voices has solidified over these two years. A bright future is never guaranteed; Edgewater needs a clear plan and collaborative leadership to ensure the future we want. Looking ahead, Edgewater will benefit from efforts that focus on fiscal sustainability and growth that improves the livability of our city. Specifically, I am focused on efforts to ensure viable and long-term tax revenue by promoting the development of local and small businesses. Also, I will fully back

our mobility plan and sustainability focus. Additionally, Edgewater’s comprehensive plan is likely to be finalized in the upcoming months and I look forward to considering the recommendations of this document. In my conversations with fellow community members, Edgewater’s leading concern is honing our “livability.” Specific to Edgewater, that includes traffic calming, improving the walkability and bike-ability of our streets, providing a safe environment that enhances the well-being of our citizens, along with advancing commercial districts that meet the needs of our entire community. If elected for another term, I will support the execution of our mobility and sustainability plan in collaboration with the council, city staff and our community. Ballots were mailed Friday, Oct. 11, and should arrive the week of Oct. 14.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Edgewater Business Association and West Metro Chamber Host Candidate Forum The Edgewater Business Association is excited to partner with West Metro Chamber to host the Edgewater Mayoral and City Council Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post 17, 1901 Harlan St., Edgewater. Jefferson County Commissioner Casey Tighe will be moderator. RSVP for the event by emailing madison@westmetrochamber.org.

Meet Edgewater Candidates Face-To-Face At Plaza Gym On Oct. 19 Edgewater mayor Laura Keegan has set up a traditional Meet the Candidates event for local races at the Plaza gymnasium, 2250 Eaton, Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. till noon. The community is invited to come and speak one-on-one with the candidates – two running for mayor, five for four open council seats – in an informal setting. For more information, contact Edgewater mayor Laura Keegan at lkeegan@edgewaterco.com.

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and they’re expecting something in return at the end of the process. “I don’t start designing right away, it’s more doodles or words on paper. Then I might look on the Internet for subjects that might be relative to the project I’m working on. I’ll create some ideas, and those ideas will generate other ideas.” For identity work, Rouse begins his work in black and white. “I’ll oftentimes develop twenty or thirty ideas and show them to the client, rather than just what I feel are the best three. Hopefully, by the end of the first session, there are still two or three ideas on the table that have merit, that can be further developed or mashed together: [The client might say], ‘I like the letter form you’re showing me here, but I really like the abstract component in this one — can we combine them?’ I’m listening to what the client wants so we can both get to the same place at the end of the process. I’ll take the ideas that work and start applying some color.” He stresses the importance of being a good listener in his start-to-finish process and says he must understand the client’s wants and needs, and what their goals are. “I’ll draft a proposal that outlines what I understand they’re asking for, then break it down into the development of the better ideas that have been presented, then it’s refinement and delivering the final product.” One his projects was to modify Colorado photographer John Fielder’s signature in order to “stamp” his digital prints with the same signature. “It was a compilation of half a dozen of

distribute candy or small items like pencils and stickers. Attendees vote on the best-decorated car, and the top three winners receive prizes. The event also includes food trucks, a photo station, carnival games and a “Thriller” dance station. The free event begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 6. Localworks is a community-based, nonprofit development corporation advancing Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community. Localworks is comprised of members who contribute to a movement of positive progress for Wheat Ridge. Both community and economic development work is done through activities and investments affecting the housing, businesses, policies and identity of the City of Wheat Ridge. For more information on attending, decorating their trunk, volunteering at the event or donating candy can learn more at Ridgeat38.com/Trunk-or-Treat.

Red Rocks Presents A Gender-Bending Macbeth, Nov. 7-9 Red Rocks Community College Theatre Arts and Dance will present a unique take on the iconic tragedy Macbeth, by William Shakespeare: many roles in the show will be performed by actors of the opposite gender than performed traditionally. For those readers who may have somehow never heard of the play, in it a brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his husband, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion, he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of madness and death. The play contains adult content, violence, and haze; it may not be suitable for all Continued on page 15

John’s best signatures, compositing the best ‘F’ and the best ‘ie,’ etcetera, until we had the best-looking signature.” That effort became Fielder’s logo mark that he uses on his fine art prints, signs and above his stores. While Rouse wishes he could always know what he’ll be doing weeks from now, he says he’s been blessed with clients who bring repeat business. The University of Denver has been a client for the past 18 years. “I’ve also enjoyed working with the Denver Botanic Gardens. It’s always a challenge to keep work coming through the door.” Rouse is a former board member of the AIGA and has been a board member on the Denver Art Museum’s design council for 15 years. He’s excited about their new building opening next year, and how they’re redefining their support groups. “I’ll be an ambassador to the department of architecture and design. I’m interested to see how all that unfolds.” He’s a practicing graphic designer by day, but in his spare time he’s doing more poster design, print-making and some acrylic paintings, “based on photos I’ve taken over the years, getting a little bolder with colors. I’m trying to do one a month. The paintings are architectural, with lots of interior corners and spaces.” Rouse shows his fine artwork in his studio and at other locations, including the I Heart Denver store in the Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall. Being in the 40 West Arts District has allowed him to put his personal artwork on the wall and be open for First Fridays. “My mom still has that finger-painting hanging in her house,” he said. For more information about R Design, visit rdesignllc.com or call 720-933-3816.

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audiences, especially young children. Directed by Wren Barnes, this production will be performed Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m., plus a 1 p.m. matinee on Nov. 9, at the Red Rocks Community Theater, 13300 W. 6th Ave., in Lakewood. The theater is located at the west end, lower level. Admission is $10. Red Rocks Community College has the only fully developed two-year Theatre Arts program in performance, production, and theatre technology in Colorado. The program offers courses leading to an Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts and an Associate of Applied Science in Theatre Technology. It also offers unique certificates in technical theatre, costuming, stage makeup, choreography, musical theatre, and writing for the stage and screen. In addition, the Theatre Arts and Dance Department engages in numerous partnership projects, both on campus and within the community. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door.

Catch The Final Saturday Of The Play & Learn Series For Families With Young Children Helping little ones play, move, socialize and use their imagination is what Jefferson County Public Library hopes to help families do more of through its Play & Learn series. The final installment of the free series takes place Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., at the Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan St. With community professionals on hand, including speech therapists, child behavior specialists, music teachers and nutritionists, families can talk with experts, explore toys, make crafts and get questions answered in a fun and informal setting. Siblings under five are welcome and do not need to be registered. The Edgewater Library is part of the network of Family Place Libraries, a nationwide network of children’s librarians who believe that learning begins at birth, and that libraries can build healthy communities by supporting healthy families. The Family Place Libraries network includes more than 450 sites in 30 states and continues to grow. The project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Fall Whale Of A Used Book Sale Packs Jeffco Fairgrounds, Oct. 18-20 Looking for good books at bargain prices? Then you’ll want to visit the Jefferson County Library Foundation’s (JCLF) Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, from Friday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 20. Admission is free. The semi-annual event, which has more than a 20-year history in the community, offers the public 80,000 books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and many more items with prices starting at 50 cents. The sale helps the Foundation raise tens of thousands of dollars, which in turn helps to benefit Jefferson County Public Library. Early Bird shoppers can get in ahead of the crowd on Oct. 18 from 8 to 9 a.m. for a fee of $10 per adult. At 9 a.m., the sale opens to the public, and there is no admission charge for the rest of the three-day sale. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19. On Sunday, Oct. 20,

the sale is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special offers include 50-percent-off purchases for teachers, Friends of JCPL and Jeffco employees (bring ID) on Saturday, and “Bag Day” on Sunday, during which a bag of books can be had for $6 and up. There will also be a Friends Only Preview Night on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The public can sign up for a membership at the door. The Friends of Jefferson County Public Library is a county-wide organization dedicated to enhancing the programs and resources of our libraries. For more information about the Foundation and the Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale, to volunteer or become a Friend of the Library, visit jeffcolibraryfoundation.org or call 303-403-5075.

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Springsteen: No response received to email questions, campaign website is springsteenforlakewood.com. The site stated Springsteen is running to be the voice of the “real and diverse people of our community” and noted with the city growing quickly, everyone should work together to ensure it grows responsibly and sustainably. Springsteen also believes the residents of Lakewood, and not outside interests, should be heard first. The site added Springsteen became involved with local government issues when she felt current residents were not being heard and outside money interests were often given precedence. A third-generation native Coloradan, Springsteen attended West High School and graduated as the class valedictorian. A Boettcher scholar, she attended the University of Denver and graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in international studies. After living in Europe for a few years and traveling extensively, she returned to the U.S. to help run a family travel business. Springsteen received her law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law in 2004 and became licensed the same year. After working in a family law firm for one year, she opened her own law practice specializing in family law, personal injury, wills/trusts, criminal/traffic defense cases, civil suits, immigration, etc. Hollender (henryforlakewood.com): I am a professional civil engineer with 45 years of experience working on planning, traffic and development issues. I have been a volunteer for the city for 10 years, serving on the planning commission for the last eight years, two years as its chair. I have the knowledge, experience and commitment to be an effective leader on council from day one. Lakewood is a great place to live, and I want to keep it that way for our children and grandchildren. It has great parks and diverse neighborhoods and is located with convenient access to Denver, with all the amenities that a major city offers to the east

and the mountains to the west. Because Lakewood is such a desirable place to live, we are experiencing the growth pressures as the entire metro area. This affects traffic, public safety, housing, sustainability and many other issues. We can pursue development policies to move the city forward in this growing economy and also protect our parks and neighborhoods. Ward 4 candidates are Barb Franks and Christopher Arlen. Franks: No response received to email questions, campaign website is barbfranks. com. Her website states Franks is running for re-election to continue to ensure all voices are heard and drive meaningful policy additions, changes and protections that “preserve and enhance the unique desirability of the city” by leveraging her knowledge of local issues and experience standing up for community values and desires. Franks is a Colorado native and Lakewood resident for more than 20 years. Professionally, Franks has an over twodecade career in information technology project management. She volunteered for Lakewood’s Adopt-A-Trail program, was a founding member of the Ute Trail Community Garden and is a devoted home gardener and beekeeper. Franks worked with those opposed to the development of a Lakewood open space parcel in 2011, which led to her election to the city council in 2015. Franks is seeking another term to leverage her experience, “deep knowledge of local issues and proven ability to research data to drive better critical decisionmaking to preserve the unique desirability of our city, while simultaneously bringing economic development to areas of our city that need it,” according to her site. Arlen (christopherarlen.com): My background is in the nonprofit sector, where I’ve worked with vastly diverse communities to identify and address challenges that contribute to negative outcomes. This experience has deepened my affection for people while strengthening my commitment to collaborative problem-solving. My family moved to Lakewood nearly eight years ago because we were inspired by the signs

that read “We’re building an inclusive community.” Fortunately, I am at a stage of my life where I can become an active participant and contribute my skill set to be an active part of Lakewood’s future. The ethos of my campaign is rooted in the belief that we don’t have to agree on everything to work together and address the many challenges facing our city. Smart growth and ethical development are at the forefront of thought for many of my friends and neighbors. As (imitative) 200 is implemented, we must work together to mitigate its impacts on economic development, affordable and attainable housing, caring for our most vulnerable citizens, and implementing community safety initiatives where we all feel more safe and secure in our communities. I believe in our collective wisdom. I am deeply committed to creating opportunities to listen, hear and understand the voices of our community. Creating spaces that honor the diversity of thought and experience of the voters of Ward 4 is a priority. We are all impacted by the issues before us, so I’ve based my candidacy on listening so we might identify community-based solutions for these complex problems. We can build a stronger Lakewood by working together. Then we can increase trust in our municipal government while promoting civic pride. I believe in what we can do together. Ward 5 candidates are Dana Gutwein and Chad Gardner. Gutwein: No response received to email questions, campaign website is danagutwein.com. The site stated Gutwein is seeking reelection to ensure everyone in Lakewood has the opportunity to succeed and earn a good life. Three generations of her family live in Lakewood and face the same challenges and concerns as families all across Lakewood, according to the site, including the cost of childcare, healthcare, student loans, housing, safety and keeping the air and water clean. Everyone in Lakewood deserves to feel safe in our community, at school and home, the site added. Gutwein believes it’s the responsibility of all to preserve what makes Lakewood so special: parks and open space, clean air and water, according to the

site. Gutwein was a field engineer at 22, wore a hard hat and steel toe boots, regularly worked 24-hour shifts that often meant sleeping in a pickup truck on the job site. That taught her that to get results, hard work, working as a team, and not giving up until the job is done is crucial. When Gutwein was elected to council, she was the youngest woman on council and the only one with kids under 18. During her term, the city protected over 60 new acres of open space, expanded the police force, invested in traffic mitigation, passed legislation to prevent youth vaping and meet clean air and water goals, and more – all without raising taxes, the site noted. Before becoming a council member, Gutwein helped start the Sustainable Southern Gables Neighborhood organization and was a member of Lakewood’s Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community, the site stated. Gardner: No response was received to the email questions, campaign website is electchadgardner.com. The site states Gardner is running for office to listen to concerns, champion values and defend residents’ way of life. Three generations of his family live in Lakewood, two generations were born in Lakewood. Over the past decade, more open space in Lakewood has been developed, the population has “exponentially increased,” and the crime rate has ticked higher and higher, according to the site. Gardner would have conversations with residents to set goals, create a solution not only practical but responsible for future generations. Gardner pledged to protect and improve natural open space, safeguard and improve city parks and sporting fields, improve and fix roads and sidewalks. Other issues Gardner’s site noted were the need to work with city police officers to improve readiness and response times, collaborate with police and neighborhood leaders to fight crime and vandalism, foster a business-friendly environment suitable for growth and follow a responsible budget where the city effectively operates within its means. Ballots were mailed Friday, Oct. 11, and should arrive the week of Oct. 14.