for what Lakewood is now and what it can be in the future

I am proud of all that we have accomplished over the last four years on City Council. However, there is still so much to do and I hope I can continue to represent that values and priorities of the 22,000+ households in Ward 1.

I have had the honor and pleasure to meet with countless community members during my time on Council and have learned about the challenges and celebrations our neighbors experience across Lakewood. Ward 1 is unique for its large established neighborhoods, lightrail and Colfax Ave. running through the heart of the ward and the highest concentration of large employers. Experience and collaboration will be critical for the success of the community.

As a mother, enhancing public safety is important to me. In order to do this we will need to continue consider the needs of our community in new ways that advance the safety of our community, while balancing the changes we are seeing in the metro area. Increased investment in diversion programs, resources for the homeless and other vulnerable populations are necessary. Inclusiveness is the foundation of Lakewood’s values and ensuring the safety of ALL of our community members is an important consideration in this work.