I recently filed paperwork to run for Mayor of Castle Pines North. I wanted explain my reasons for seeking election and ask for your support in this important endeavor for our community. First of all, I would like to thank the many individuals that have encouraged me to run and offered their assistance and advice.
I firmly believe that the government works FOR the people, that government should be limited and unobtrusive, that government should ask permission before it raises taxes and elected officials should be held accountable to the people who elected them.
A fiscally responsible government would run the city within its means. Until recently, the city spent $160,000 per month on a single city services contract, an amount well in excess of actual revenues. In 2007-08, I served as vice chairman of the CPN Election Commission which oversaw the drafting of CPN’s first ballot questions. When city council members changed the language of the ballot initiatives, I fought to keep taxes low and opposed last year’s ballot initiatives that would have raised property taxes to some residents by 17%.
Our community has tremendous opportunities for growth. It is important to manage that growth in a responsible manner. We should coordinate our efforts with those of our neighbors to bring about a sustainable solution to our water needs and promote development that preserves the nature and character of our Colorado lifestyle.
The Canyons development to the east provides room for expansion and additional opportunities for recreational facilities, a city center and additional commercial development. To this end we need to work together to achieve the dual objectives of a strong and viable city government and a well-managed and financially stable water district.
As Mayor, I would end the infighting among special interests, promote open communication to residents, encourage business and residential development, and ensure adequate water supplies for our growing community.
Since moving to Castle Pines North in June of 2000, I have led many community initiatives. I was instrumental in negotiating the settlement of a legal dispute between CPN Master Association and a member HOA. I serve as a director on the Castle Pines North Master Association, as president of the Hidden Pointe Metro District and as chairman of Colorado House District 45 for the Republican Party.
I am a graduate of the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University. My wife Crista and I have been married for 16 years. We have three daughters that attend Cherry Hills Christian and Timber Trail Elementary. I am a strong supporter of initiatives which promote charter schools and protect the rights of parents who choose to home school. I am a Vice President and Estate Planning Consultant with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney where I’ve been employed since 1988.
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