Golden Informer - October 2017

GoldenInformer OCTOBER 2017

Your Complete Golden Guide to the November Election

Meet your City Council Candidates Golden Ballot Question What You Need to Know

2017 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Marcia Claxton Ward One

Joe Behm Mayor Pro-Tem Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Pamela Gould Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

303-279-0088 E-mail: msloan @cityofgolden.net

303-709-7529 E-mail: scharisgraves @cityofgolden.net

303-621-5133 E-mail: mclaxton @cityofgolden.net

303-918-1103 E-mail: jbehm @cityofgolden.net

303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

303-279-1164 E-mail: pgould @cityofgolden.net

303-241-9823 E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

To contact the entire City Council, e-mail citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.

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City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

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Susan Brooks City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

John Bales Fire

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items MAYOR’S COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m.

Green Center, Mines Campus, 16th & Cheyenne Streets

Mayor’s Community Celebration Oct. 3 Join Mayor Marjorie Sloan as she hosts an exciting celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship! Guest Speaker Luis Benitez will win you over with his passion the minute he starts talking. Benitez is an accomplished hiker who helped guide the first blind person to the summit of Everest (that person was Golden resident Erik Weihenmayer). He is now the director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry for the State of Colorado. His goal is to attract and retain industry by finding ways to support companies and organizations that want to be here, and help them find the funding and resources they need to be successful.

Along those same lines, Mayor Sloan is partnering for the second year in a row with the Colorado School of Mines to highlight the many businesses, industries, and people who, through their innovation and entrepreneurship, have made a difference in our society.

In addition to highlighting the many great things coming from Mines, the Mayor will also honor outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to Golden.

Kicking off with the Mines Marching Band, this is a FREE event not to miss!

Flu Shots Available Oct. 4 The City of Golden is offering flu shots from 7 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Payment can be made by cash, check, or participating insurance including Medicare Part B (as primary insurance). Check with your doctor before getting a shot.

Civic Foundation Auction Nov. 11 A night of fun, food and dancing as the Golden Civic Foundation (GCF) hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year. Dress up for the theme “The Gloomchaser’s Speakeasy: A Night of Gin and Jazz” and be prepared to have fun, celebrate our fantastic community, and raise funds for nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact on Golden. The 42nd Annual GCF Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Denver West Marriot. GCF is still seeking donations for the silent auction as well.

The GCF has provided more than $5 million to Golden’s charitable organizations, cultural centers and schools over the past four decades. For more information about the auction and to purchase tickets, visit www.GoldenCivicFoundation.org or call 303-279-9169. llinois St., Suite 1100.

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elow is Golden City Council's monthly

calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

Oct. 12 Regular business meeting

Oct. 19 Study Session

Oct. 26 Regular business meeting Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.CityofGolden.net.

Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.

GRANT REQUEST DEADLINE OCT. 18 Golden nonprofit organizations, the deadline is quickly approaching to submit a grant request to the Golden Civic Foundation for the 2017/2018 grant cycle. All grant applications must be submitted online by Wednesday, Oct. 18. Last year alone, the GCF gave more than $100,000 to 40 schools and nonprofits located in Golden. Find submission details at www.GoldenCivicFoundation.org.

The proceeds from the Auction and Gala fund the grants. If you have any items to donate to the auction, contact Julie Behrens at Julie@GoldenCivicFoundation.org.

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Mail Ballot Election Scheduled for Nov. 7

he last day to register to vote in the Nov. 7 election, through a Voter Registration Drive, is Monday, Oct. 16. The deadline to register online (www.govotecolorado.com) or to mail an application to vote is Oct. 30. After that date, if you are not registered but have lived in the state for 22 days before the election, you must go to the Jefferson County Election Department, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, to register. You can also register on Election Day and receive your ballot at the same place. More information can be found at www.jeffco.us/elections.

To be eligible to register to vote in this election you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, a resident of Colorado and at your present address for 22 days prior to the election. If your Jefferson County voter registration is current and you live within the city limits of Golden, further registration is not necessary. If you are not sure if you are registered at your current residence, go to www.govotecolorado.com.

All registered voters will be mailed a ballot from Jefferson County the week of Oct. 16. Your ballot must be returned to Jefferson County, or placed in a ballot drop-off box, no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7. Golden City Hall, 911 10th St., has a drop-off box or you may drop off your ballot at Jefferson County Elections, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, Golden.

BALLOT DROP BOX AT CITY HALL There is a ballot drop box right inside the front door of Golden’s City Hall, 911 10th St. You can drop off your ballot any time. The box is securely locked and Jefferson County Election Department employees will pick up ballots from it every day.

Before you bring your ballot to be dropped in the ballot box check and be sure you have your ballot in your envelope, (husbands and wives often get theirs mixed up), sign the back of the envelope and include all required information. Seal the envelope and bring it for drop off.

MARCH TO THE BALLOT BOX Golden Votes, a non-partisan volunteer group, invites you to participate in its March to the Ballot Box at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will take place, rain or shine, starting on the west side of the Golden Library, 1019 10th St. There will be entertainment, history lessons, discussion of issues, children’s activities, and then a march to the ballot box located next door at City Hall. It is a privilege to have the right to vote, so come join in on the excitement! Have your voice heard: register and vote!

COFFEE WITH COUNCIL CANDIDATES

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wo of our current City Councilors are hosting their monthly “Coffee with a Councilor” meetings as an opportunity for you to get to meet the Council candidates in a low-key and relaxed environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ask the questions you want answered, and meet the people who will potentially be representing you for the next four years. If you aren’t sure in which Ward you reside, see the map on p. 6.

Coffee with a Councilor Schedule Saturday, Oct. 7 at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. 10 a.m. – Ward 2 Candidates 11:30 a.m. – Ward 1 Candidates For more information on the Ward 1 & 2 meet and greets, contact Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-279-7529 or scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net

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Saturday, Oct. 7 in Lions Park 10 a.m. – Ward 4 Candidates Saturday, Oct. 14 at Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford St. 10 a.m. – Ward 3 Candidates For more information on the Ward 3 & 4 meet and greets, contact Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003 or email cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

Your Introduction to the City Council Candidates

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n order to help voters make educated decisions in the upcoming mail ballot election, the City publishes candidate profiles for each of the races. In this election, citizens will vote for the positions of Councilor for each of the four Wards…

Wards 1, 2, 3 & 4. If you are not sure which Ward you live in, check out the map on p. 6. If you are still unsure, call the City Clerk’s office at 303-384-8014.

Each candidate was offered the opportunity to submit a profile and a photo for free publication in the Informer. Candidates were not provided with any set of guidelines (other than approximate word count) and candidate profiles were not edited by the City for content, grammar or style. Their submissions are on the next few pages. The candidate pages are in the same order they will appear on the ballot.

We hope this will encourage you to get to know your candidates, contact them with questions or concerns, and ultimately vote for whom you think will best represent you. For more information on the upcoming election, visit www.cityofgolden.net/Elections.

CONTACT THE CANDIDATES

Here is a list of candidates and their contact information, listed here in the same order as they are on the following pages and on the official ballot:

WARD 1

Robert Reed RobReed80401@gmail.com 303-431-9891

Micah Allen MicahrAllen@gmail.com 303-834-7826

WARD 2

Deborah Deal Deborah@deborahdeal.org 303-277-9523

Paul Haseman pvhase@msn.com 303-513-2310

Daniel Sung Dsung99@yahoo.com 720-600-1274

Josh Thompson thompsonjoshd@gmail.com 240-483-2952

MEET YOUR CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

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he Leadership Golden Alumni Association (LGAA) is hosting a Candidates Forum in connection with this year’s Golden election of City Councilors. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St. The forum will follow the same format used in the past with candidates making opening and closing statements and in between, responding to questions developed by the LGAA membership and the public. For more information, contact Ed Dorsey, Past President of LGAA, who will be the Forum Moderator, at 303-829-5195 or via email at dorsey38@comcast.net. The Candidates Forum will also be broadcast live and rebroadcast on Cable Channel 8 and available on the city website at www.cityofgolden.net/links/Agendas.

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Jim Dale JamesEDale @aol.com 303-916-0810

Mikey Sheridan Msheridan21 @yahoo.com 720-220-2136

Laura Weinberg lauraforgolden @gmail.com 303-241-9823 October 2017

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WARD 1 CANDIDATE

Rob Reed My name is Rob Reed. I am running for City Council because I want to do my part to assure that Golden maintains its small town, family friendly feel.

Most of my life has been spent in and around Golden. I graduated from Golden High School in 1982, have lived in the town since 2003 and have practiced real estate law on Washington Avenue for most of the last fifteen years. I was appointed to the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) in 2014 and am currently serving my second term as chairperson of GURA. Thanks to the tireless efforts of current and former mayors and city council members, Golden is a great place to live and work. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have come before us. The future leaders of Golden need to strive to live up to the standards set by our predecessors and to plan for future challenges.

As Colorado recovered from the great recession and the current building boom followed, Golden has faced pressure to allow development. Citizens have felt that they we excluded from or ignored during the development process. While change and development are inevitable, I feel that we can be smart about it, and we can strive to protect our community from unthoughtful development and growth. As an elected official, I would strive to make the development process transparent and fair by implementing policies and procedures to make sure that the public is informed about pending projects, that they have an opportunity to be fully and fairly heard, and that decisions reflect the values of our community.

Many of us live in Golden because of our unique vistas, because we enjoy walking tree lined streets, and because we can see deer and elk in our neighborhoods. We do not want to lose our connection to the nature around us. We also want to do our part to protect the environment by encouraging renewable energy. Development and redevelopment need carefully planned to protect the feel of our town and to protect our environment.

The growth along the Front Range has driven up housing prices everywhere. Golden has not been immune. We need to develop long-term strategies to address attainable housing for our residents and we need to coordinate with neighboring communities on affordable housing solutions for the entire region. Although there is a shortage of affordable housing throughout the area, the population of Golden is less than one percent of the population of the Denver Metro Area. We can only address affordable housing through collaboration with other communities.

Finally, Golden has always been a town where you could have civil discussions with your neighbors even if you disagree with them. Social media has made it easy for disagreements to become nasty, but we can strive to listen to one another and respect differing opinions by unplugging and interacting. As a city council member I would make every effort to lead by example to protect our civility.

I would appreciate your vote!

The City of Golden offers to print all City Council candidates’ profiles and photos in the Informer prior to an election as a public service.

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WARD 1 CANDIDATE

Micah Allen Micah Allen is an engineer who lives, works and plays in Golden with his wife and four year old daughter. He is a Colorado native who left to see if the world, but came back because there is nowhere better than this city. He brings a passion for sustainability, inclusivity and the practical approach of an engineer who has spent his career solving a wide variety of problems.

Those of us who live here already know Golden is wonderful, but there are always opportunities to make it even better. Golden has already taken steps to implement a visionary sustainability plan to power both the city government and the wider community, but needs to continue investing in efficiency and PV to save more money, energy and pollution in the long run.

Sustainability is also about maintaining the essence of the culture that makes Golden so special. Even as Golden becomes wealthy, it has its roots in honest work and production that gives our community its authenticity. It is important to make sure that even as our city prospers we make room for people from diverse walks of life to share our community.

Micah is looking forward to bringing the perspective of an engineer to the discussions and decisions of the City Council. Engineers are trained to distill challenges and opportunities to something measurable and then evaluate solutions without taking on a partisan perspective. Please vote for Micah Allen from Ward 1 for Practical Sustainability.

The City of Golden offers to print all City Council candidates’ profiles and photos in the Informer prior to an election as a public service.

THE CITY OF GOLDEN DOES NOT FACT CHECK THIS MATERIAL, EDIT IT FOR CONTENT OR STYLE, OR ENDORSE IT IN ANY WAY.

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WARD 2 CANDIDATE

Deborah Deal Golden’s excellent Golden Vision 2030 plan lays out values and vision for the future. However, maintaining those open and family-friendly values, as well as our history, while meeting the complex issues of housing, education, employment, and transportation, will create a challenge that is only going to grow with time. To thrive, and not get lost in the sprawl of Denver, is going to require bold ideas and bold action. Advice from experts must be integrated with thinking out of the box.

I have many years of experience merging the realities of long term planning, with people’s dreams and goals. As a partner in the Golden-based IX Power companies, I have worked to bring to market new technologies in digital imagery, nuclear energy, and now environmental solutions for the oil & gas industry. Our company is committed to staying and growing here in Golden, and we have a lot riding on the City’s future. But I am also personally committed to the City’s future, and so grateful for the opportunity to live here.

As a Vietnam-era Air Force brat, I was born into a life of globetrotting that didn’t end until I reached my ultimate hometown – this wonderful and welcoming city! To express my gratitude and commitment, I have been involved in the community, leveraging my previous experience as a non-profit CEO, HOA president, and clean energy lobbyist. My commitment can be found in our expansive internship program to launch area youth into successful careers, creation of the Innovators’ Workshop with Golden’s Economic Development Commission to help local innovators and entrepreneurs, and the ongoing commitment to continue publishing The Front Ranger, the only county-wide independent e-newsletter.

Additionally, I continue to actively serve on a list of boards and committees that includes Golden’s Economic Development Commission and Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee, the Golden Chamber of Commerce’s Community Development committee, the West Chamber’s Government Affairs committee, Leadership Golden’s steering committee, and the board of JeffCo’s League of Women Voters. In addition to Leadership Golden, I completed Leadership Jefferson County, Golden’s Public Works Citizen’s Academy, and Golden’s Citizens Police Academy.

My commitment to our future is further evident by founding the annual Women’s Day Celebration, which provides a venue for encouraging STEM careers for the next generation. By serving as a Trustee of the Jefferson County Public Library system (which includes Golden’s Library), and as a board member of the Library Foundation / Friends of the Library, I am working to ensure that all our residents, regardless of age, ethnicity, or income, have access to materials and services that will assist them in pursuing their dreams.

I hope you will allow me to serve you and Golden as your City Councilor for Ward 2!

If we haven’t met before, I look forward to doing so! Please email me at Deborah@deborahdeal.org, visit Deborah@deborahdeal.org or my Facebook page: A Good Deal for Golden. I appreciate your consideration!

The City of Golden offers to print all City Council candidates’ profiles and photos in the Informer prior to an election as a public service.

THE CITY OF GOLDEN DOES NOT FACT CHECK THIS MATERIAL, EDIT IT FOR CONTENT OR STYLE, OR ENDORSE IT IN ANY WAY.

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WARD 2 CANDIDATE

Paul Haseman Graduating from West Point with an engineering degree, my Army career started with Corps of Engineers. After two law degrees, I joined the Judge Advocate General Corps. Aerospace work followed with my last position as Vice President & General Counsel for a Fortune 500 company. Along the way, I served 17 years on the Board of a major school district, working with others to improve education for our children.

But that was then.

Today, Vivian and I live in Golden with our two daughters and six grandchildren. We are totally invested in Golden and Golden’s future! Part of this investment includes several Golden boards and committees such as the Golden Parks and Recreation Board, the Golden Citizens Budget Advisory Committee and Rotary’s Youth Services Committee. See my website, Paul4Golden.com, for a full list.

This “committee” work is important, however, the real fun is “hands-on” work with others such as volunteering at Bell Middle Schools, participating in monthly South Golden Road Rotary clean-ups, assisting in providing summer lunches for children and working with the Golden Rehab Project.

Whether in policy positions or working hands-on with other Goldenites, this volunteer experience has given me the background and knowledge to do more in serving our community by representing Ward 2 residents on the City Council.

Where I Stand Golden faces challenges that come with increased population growth in the metro area and in Golden. Against this backdrop, the following are what I see as new and on-going issues that should frame policy making by the City Council: Keep Golden Golden. Preserve our heart and soul values and our small-town look and feel. Contain growth, and its impact on traffic and parking; move some events outside downtown and enhance Golden’s historic character.

Stop higher density in existing neighborhoods. Change zoning so that single family homes in existing neighborhoods are not “scraped” and replaced, for example, by six-unit condos with inadequate parking.

Re-evaluate and simplify downtown parking. Support downtown small businesses by simplifying the recent parking restrictions that discourage downtown shoppers and event participation for Goldenites.

Support the Solar Garden: There is ample land at the Rooney Road Complex and no foreseeable impact on future sports field use. This will be on the November ballot.

Support housing that is affordable for City workers. We are an open and inclusive city and should assist those who work in Golden to live where they work, particularly our City employees.

Partner Better with All Our Schools. Provide greater recognition of school volunteers and yearly presentations to Council.

Work more closely with our friends at the School of Mines to manage the impact of their annual 200+ student growth.

Acquire more open space on City boundaries. Work to create a buffer zone between Golden and encroaching metro area sprawl.

Partner with Jeffco Open Space to connect our trail systems. Enhance our trail system by better connecting with Jeffco’s bike and trail system.

I look forward to actively addressing these and other issues on your behalf on the City Council.

The City of Golden offers to print all City Council candidates’ profiles and photos in the Informer prior to an election as a public service.

THE CITY OF GOLDEN DOES NOT FACT CHECK THIS MATERIAL, EDIT IT FOR CONTENT OR STYLE, OR ENDORSE IT IN ANY WAY.

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WARD 2 CANDIDATE

Daniel Sung “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” This quote captures the essence of why I am running for City Council. My wife, Stephanie, and I have lived in Golden for 11 amazing years. Our two young daughters, Eva and Elsa, love everything about Golden since they were born and raised here. So whether our family is riding down Chimney Gulch to enjoy a fun evening downtown, spending a summer afternoon at Heritage Dells or Beverly Heights Park with neighbors, taking a relaxing stroll along Clear Creek, hiking the trails at Apex, celebrating a birthday party at Heritage Square, or involved in a school function at Ralston Elementary, Golden is ingrained in our lives and is an essential part of who we are. Being part of an energetic, always-on-the-go family, we have discovered countless places that are the hidden gems that make up Golden, and have formed many life-long friendships in our community. I feel in tune with the “pulse” of Golden, and truly understand the emotional bond that all of us feel toward Golden. Serving on City Council is my opportunity to be the true friend that “will leave footprints in your heart” and on our community.

Golden has tackled challenging issues. Linking Lookout, the construction on Heritage Road, and the West Line at Jeffco are just a couple examples of recent projects that have had a major impact on Ward 2 and Golden. There will be many other issues in the future related to housing, transportation, business development, and open space. But all of these issues arise because Golden is a highly desirable community with an unparalleled quality of life. My singular focus on City Council is to ensure Golden remains a place that all of us want to live, work, and play.

The greatest strength that I bring to City Council, and what energizes me as a person, is my passion for bringing people together, thoughtfully and deeply listening to different perspectives, and balancing the interests of ALL stakeholders. As a member of City Council, I will put myself in “other people’s shoes” and take the time to truly understand the various perspectives raised, and guarantee these viewpoints are heard and not marginalized. People are passionate about things they care about, and this passion can always be harnessed to uncover creative, collaborative, win-win solutions for even the most difficult issues. But this is only possible when you have an unwavering commitment to communicate about the right thing, with the right people, at the right time, in the right way. My approach as City Councilor is to “Connect Golden” one meaningful relationship at a time. I am committed to forming genuine relationships and creating lines of communication based on trust, respect, and empathy.

I am sincerely asking for your vote this November because I am inspired to make Golden the best place to live, work, and play.

Your voice matters, and I promise I have the energy and passion to be the most effective, responsive, representative voice on City Council for Ward 2.

The City of Golden offers to print all City Council candidates’ profiles and photos in the Informer prior to an election as a public service.

THE CITY OF GOLDEN DOES NOT FACT CHECK THIS MATERIAL, EDIT IT FOR CONTENT OR STYLE, OR ENDORSE IT IN ANY WAY.

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WARD 2 CANDIDATE

Josh Thompson You probably shouldn’t vote for me.

Here’s some reasons you might want to vote for me, followed by some reasons you shouldn’t: Qualification #1: My wife and I adore Golden. Whenever friends and family visit from out of town, my wife and I play “tour guide” and excitedly take them around town, and try to convince them (often, successfully) that Golden is the coolest place ever.

Qualification #2: I’m sensitive to the range of perspectives on Golden’s affordability, because I want to someday see both my in-laws and children be able to live in Golden.

A plan that eliminates the option for people to move to Golden wouldn’t work - it would drive housing prices even higher.

A plan that lets Golden be “suburbanized” and become like Lakewood wouldn’t work either - it would kill what makes Golden special.

A community that fits only one demographic, or one income level, is one of hopeless uniformity. If you like Golden, and would like family and friends to be able to afford to live nearby, we’ve got the same goals.

Anti-qualification #1: I know very little, and am even worse at telling the future. The way legislation tends to work is by codifying the current opinions of the majority (or a vocal minority), and making everyone live by those new laws.

These laws, born out of a desire to avoid some harm, lead to a rigid, inflexible, unbending solution that forces the community to conform to the law, instead of the law conforming the the community.

In contrast to this “opinions as law” approach, I love flexibility and experimentation, and dislike sterile, managed environments.

Therefore, I will in support of experimentation, instead of in a way that assumes we have perfect knowledge and know the future.

Anti-qualification #2: I’m pessimistic on the ability of a bureaucratic organization to bring about new value to the world. If “believing that governments can solve all of the problems and can make everyone happy” is a prerequisite to run for city council, you would not be reading these words right now.

Some people think governments can solve all our problems. These people may be better suited to functioning within a bureaucratic organization than myself.

Anti-qualification #3: I don’t actually enjoy politics. I love being involved in the local community, but unfortunately, so much of what our local community looks like is completely dictated by local politics. So, if I want to be an active member of the community, it stands to reason I should be involved in the politics.

You might now be thinking: “OK, Josh. I’ve read this far, but tell me how you’d vote on (topic X).”

- Within Walking Distance: Creating Livable Communities for All, Philip Langdon - A Better Way to Zone: Ten Principles to Create More Livable Cities, Donald Elliott - Antifragile, Nassim Taleb - strongtowns.org Want to know even more? Head over to www.josh.works/golden The City of Golden offers to print all City Council candidates’ profiles and photos in the Informer prior to an election as a public service.

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WARD 3 CANDIDATE

Jim Dale I am excited to run for City Council for Ward 3. LouAnne and I have been residents of Golden for over 18 years. During that time, I have held a variety of positions and made contributions that demonstrate my passion for and commitment to the city.

As an active participant in the creation of Golden Vision 2030, I contributed to the development of key principles which I believe are critical to the present and future wellbeing of our city. Specifically, I believe that city government must: be responsive, approachable, and accountable; actively direct and manage change; promote “smart growth”; and, at the same time, preserve the small town character that makes Golden great.

My eight years on our Planning Commission have prepared me for some of the difficult choices councilors must make. I am committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of Golden, while striving to balance those fundamental needs with property rights. I believe in due process, listening and comprehensive planning.

I serve on both the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Board and the Visitors Center Board, where I am committed to both protecting our community now and for generations to come, as well as supporting the needs of our local business community.

I have served on the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee for 17 years, and I am currently serving as Chair, so I have a good understanding of the Golden’s finances.

I will thoughtfully make financial decisions focusing on maintaining and enhancing our infrastructure while considering our culture and history. We need to maintain strong reserves, carefully budget both operationally and strategically, and preserve flexibility to act in demanding situations.

I am committed towards maintaining Golden’s recreational infrastructure, including our trails, parks, open spaces, sports fields, community center, and Fossil Trace. Good roads, water and waste water systems are also essential. As councilor, I will support this infrastructure and critically evaluate any expansions that don’t fit into a strategic budget of revenues and expenditures.

LouAnne and I moved to Golden in 1999, so I could serve as Director of Environmental Health, Jefferson County Public Health. We stayed because we love Golden and our wonderful neighbors, neighborhood and city. We came to Golden following my 30 years of service in the Air Force (AF). We served around the world and I had four overseas assignments. My last assignment was as Chief of Prevention Operations, Headquarters AF, Office of the AF Surgeon General.

I was raised on a small stock farm in south central Kansas. I am a veterinarian and received my DVM from Kansas State University.

I was raised by loving, depression era parents and have experienced a changing world. I also have a Master of Public Health and a MBA. I was fortunate to attend many USAF sponsored courses in leadership, management and quality applications.

LouAnne and I are proud of our two adult children and four grandchildren. I will serve to keep Golden a great place to live, visit, recreate, study, and work.

The City of Golden offers to print all City Council candidates’ profiles and photos in the Informer prior to an election as a public service.

THE CITY OF GOLDEN DOES NOT FACT CHECK THIS MATERIAL, EDIT IT FOR CONTENT OR STYLE, OR ENDORSE IT IN ANY WAY.

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WARD 4 CANDIDATE

Mikey Sheridan We call this town Golden!

Hello Golden, to those of you who don’t know me, my name is Michael Frank Sheridan (Mikey). I was born and raised Colorado. My mother grew up here in this great town we call Golden, where she met my father who attended the Colorado School of Mines for his mining engineering degree. As a child, my mother would ride her horse from my grandparent’s house, up and over South Table Mesa into downtown Golden. Both of my parents have a great appreciation and love for this town. My love and appreciation for Golden grows daily as I continue to call this community home.

As a child I loved playing with my brothers here in town. I have countless memories playing in Lyons Park, hiking around Lookout Mountain, watching my mother fly her paraglider off of the top, enjoying the river, and indulging in treats at the old Foss Drugstore. There has always been a sense of magic and community in this town. Throughout my time here, I have had the pleasure of meeting some of you that grew up here and those of you who came here to enjoy the aspects of our wonderful community. The collective community is what makes this place unique. We reach out to each other for help when needed and rise to success through this community’s support. I would like to promote a more cohesive relationship between the city council and you, the people of this great town.

We must grow responsibly and promote the conservation of our town’s history. We thrive on the unique aspects that make Golden “Golden”. This environment is very important. I am a skier, climber, biker, hiker, fisherman, and steward to our outdoors.

I frequently volunteer to make a positive impact in our community and see this from many of you as well. I see how much you love this place and the care you give it. It’s your love and respect of this town that makes it so enjoyable to live in.

Going forward, as our town develops and grows, I am here to listen to your concerns, comments, and input on how we shall achieve this responsibly. Growth, Preservation, Community Bonding, and Fiscal Responsibility are some of the items I would like to focus on. I am here to listen to you and implement your feedback directly into how Golden functions. I have been here for 33 years with no intention to leave. I’ve traveled the world from South East Asia, to South America, and almost every state. There is one town I will always come back to, and that town is here in Golden, Colorado! I pledge to do my best, to represent you, and to move forward without losing the precious qualities that make Golden “GOLDEN”. Thank you, and enjoy the lovely fall weather of October!

Sincerely: Michael Frank Sheridan VOTE MIKEY 

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WARD 4 CANDIDATE

Laura Weinberg Re-elect Laura Weinberg for Ward 4 It has been an honor to represent Ward 4. I have gotten to know many of you as a representative on City Council and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; as a parent leader at Mitchell Elementary and Bell Middle; as a committee member with the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation or as a neighbor, volunteer, fellow fitness enthusiast and Golden supporter. There are very few degrees of separation in Golden, so if we have not yet had the chance to meet, I look forward to our future meeting.

Ward 4 is diverse and includes a wonderful group of neighborhoods, businesses, downtown center and the School of Mines. Four years ago I promised to work for better solutions for Clear Creek corridor management, parking systems, and transportation improvements, and to support the institutions that make Golden such a dynamic city. I am proud to say that we have made significant strides over the past four years. I am excited to be a part of the next iteration as we continue to work on these areas as well as the challenges of housing, transportation funding, densification and infill projects, and as always, managing change.

I often get asked what it is like being a City Councilor. It certainly is a time commitment and hard work, but it is also the most rewarding work that I have done in my life. It requires applying my professional business and systems experience, using my leadership and communication skills, and practicing both my analytical and strategic abilities. I know that the work that we do now shapes the version of Golden that my children and yours will inherit.

In looking back on what we have accomplished together during my time as your City Councilor, I would like to express appreciation for all of you who have served on our volunteer Boards and Commissions, those who have attended the public meetings or shared your thoughts directly with me, and for the dedicated city staff who have helped inform and execute decisions. Together we have tackled issues such as retail marijuana, special event policies, park and trail improvements, transportation projects, neighborhood plans, the selection of a new City Manager, and parking management. And, we have also continued our tradition of excellence in investing in our infrastructure, providing great services and maintaining a balanced budget and a healthy financial reserve.

Today, I ask for your vote to re-elect me to be your representative on Council. I know that we have many complex challenges in front of us, and I promise to continue to provide leadership and to work hard to respect Golden’s history, strengthen its present, and ensure a vibrant future for our special city. Please contact me with your questions and ideas at lauraforgolden@gmail.com or 303.241.9823.

Sincerely, Laura Weinberg

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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues Sustainability Ballot Question In addition to voting for Council members on the November ballot, there is one other Goldencentric ballot item for your consideration.

Golden’s Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) has placed the following question on the November 2017 ballot.

Shall the Golden City Council be authorized to revise the City’s lease with the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for the Rooney Road Sports Complex lease parcel to allow the use of up to fifteen acres of the parcel that are not currently developed or used for sports field purposes, for the future installation and operation of renewable energy facilities, including solar energy?

Learn more at:

www.cityofgolden.net/solargarden This aerial photo shows the boundaries of the Rooney Road Sports Complex. The area is currently leased from Jefferson County and is designated for recreational use and houses a number of athletic fields. The County is open to discussing a modification to the lease agreement for the Rooney Road Sports Complex to expand the allowable land uses to include a renewable energy facility.

Renewable Energy Updates in Jeffco: Find Out What’s New Oct. 5

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he public is welcome to attend a panel RENEWABLE ENERGY discussion on local efforts toward PANEL DISCUSSION sustainable communities from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Golden Thursday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m.

Community Center, 1470 10th St. Hosted Golden Community Center by the League of Women Voters Jeffco, 1470 10th St. it will focus on renewable energy with comments from panelists on what has League Sustainability Committee been accomplished, what is in progress and why it is important. After review by member Pat Mesec said the committee League members and if time permits, began asking communities nine years questions will be answered. ago what their plans were to work toward

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a sustainable community. “Now we have gone back and asked the same question with the hope that some initiatives and accomplishments will be shared at this meeting,” she said.

For more information, visit www.lwvjeffco.org, call 303-268-0032 or email info@lwvjeffco.org.

The League is nonpartisan and never supports or opposes candidates or political parties.

2017 Fall PAYT Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 13

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or residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, take note. The semi-annual fall collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 13 - 17. Yard wastes should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your weekly service day. Material may be placed in reusable containers of your choice or in compostable bags available for purchase at Meyer Hardware, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground or chipped wood.

FALL YARD WASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINES • B ranches must be less than 4 inches in diameter and bundled than 4 inches in diameter, ashes, animal waste, treated with natural fiber string, yarn or rope like cotton or sisal. lumber, logs, old garden hoses or broken flower pots.

- Do not use wires, nylon, polyethylene, or other synthetic - No construction material is allowed for this service. Plastic materials for bundling. bags are also not allowed.

- Bundles should be 4 feet in length or less, and no more • Material that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or in than 2 feet in diameter. non-compostable plastic bags will not be picked up.

• Yard waste will be limited to 3 cubic yards per resident which is equivalent to: - an area that is approximately 4 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet.; or - 21 compostable 30 gallon bags • T his yard waste will be recycled! Please do not contaminate this material with any of the following: - NO plastics, dirt, cactus, tree stumps, branches greater

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his year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 - 14. This message is very important. It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan.

Here’s what you need to know.

• Draw a map of your home (PDF) with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.

• Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your

• L ook for this label on products that can be commercially composted!

For more information, please contact Alpine Waste and Recycling at 303-277-8727, golden@alpinewaste.com, or visit Alpine’s website at http://alpinewaste.com/city-of-golden/.

home, and practice using different ways out.

• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them.

• Make sure your house number is clearly marked on the front of your home and easy for the fire department to find.

• Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . October 2017 Oct. 1 GoFarm Harvest Dinner

triumphant Symphony No. 5, as well as Brahms and Elgar.

Enjoy a delicious four-course meal made with ingredients 3 p.m. at the Green Center on the CSM Campus, 1500 from local farming partners, prepared by local chefs and Illinois St. For info and tickets call 303-278-4237 or visit restaurateurs. Parfet Park, 4 – 6:30 p.m. Learn more at www.jeffsymphony.org. www.gofarmcoop.org/events.

Oct. 26 & 28 Golden Cemetery Tours

8th Annual Coyote Classic 5K & 1 Mile Run

Visit graves of legendary Golden characters and hear Fun run for the whole family. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. from their stories from guide Ed Weising. Four tours available, Shelton Elementary, 420 Crawford St. Learn more and 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 & 28. Meet at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St. $10 members, $15 non-members. register at www.coyote5kclassic.com.

Purchase tickets & reserve your spot in advance at Oct. 6 Black & White Night www.goldenhistory.org/learn-do/events/.

Celebrate the Golden History Museum with delicious food, cocktails and entertainment, and get a glimpse at plans as Oct. 28 & 29 Trick or Treat Train GHM prepares to close for renovation construction. Dress It’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains from to impress! 6 – 9 p.m. Golden History Museum, 923 10th St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Railroad Museum, $75 individual / $140 pair. Purchase tickets in advance at 17155 W. 44th Ave. For details call 303-279-4591 or visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org. www.goldenhistory.org/BWN.

Oct. 7 Golden Farmers Market

Through Oct. 15 Les Liaisons Dangereuses

The final one of the season. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the A tale of seduction set in France among aristocrats before the revolution. Adult themes. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 parking lot just west of the Golden Library, 1019 10th St. Washington Ave. Showtimes, tickets and info call 303-935Gatsby Murder Mystery Masquerade Fundraiser 3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Support the GHS Scholarship fund, and enjoy “an evening to die for!” Sponsored by Golden Kiwanis Club. 6:30 p.m. Through Oct. 15 On Exhibit – Science Meets Art Calvary Church, 14th & Arapahoe. Info and tickets, visit Three artists with backgrounds in geological sciences display their distinct approaches to artwork from natural www.Kiwanis-Murder-Mystery.Eventbrite.com. stone. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details, hours Oct. 7 & 14 Coffee with a Councilor & Candidates and tickets call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.

Meet the City Council candidates in person. Check out all org. the details on p. 4.

Oct. 14 Chili Cook-off & Beer Tasting The Golden Chamber’s Tenth Annual Knock Your Boots Off Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in Parfet Park. For tickets and info, call 303-279-3113 or visit www.goldenchamber.org/chili-cook-off-beer-tasting/.

Oct. 21 9Health Fair Bring the entire family for free health screenings and lowcost blood work. 8 a.m. to noon at Bell Middle School, 1001 Ulysses St. For info on costs, screenings, and to pre-register, visit www.9healthfair.org.

Oct. 22 JSO Concert The Jefferson Symphony opens its season with Beethoven’s

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Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden, please send your listing to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to ktilley@cityofgolden.net. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information.

Submissions must be received by the first of the month prior to the issue you would like them posted (i.e. Feb. 1 for the March issue).

Please note Jan/Feb is a combined edition so all submissions for those months will be needed by Dec. 1. Call 303-384-8121 with questions or for more information.

A Jolly Legacy Born in Golden

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number of candy companies have called Colorado home over the years.

There was Brecht Candy Company (longgone), and the likes of Hammond’s and Enstrom Candies that still satisfy folks today. But the most famous has to be Jolly Rancher Candies, even though it’s no longer made here.

Dorothy and Bill Harmsen moved to Colorado from Minnesota in 1942. Bill was a pilot for Continental Airlines, but he dreamed of owning his own business.

The couple bought the old Johnston farm in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, about six miles east of Golden. Dorothy entered the fruit and flower business, growing gladiolas, peonies, raspberries, and strawberries, which she delivered to Denver. Later, the Harmsens also set up a woodworking shop in their barn, where they made doll beds and cocktail trays. Then they tried their hand at ice cream.

Dorothy and Bill Harmsen opened their first Jolly Rancher Ice Cream Store in Golden, Colorado, on May 28, 1949. The retail ice cream store was located under the “Howdy Folks” arch on Washington Avenue. They chose the name Jolly Rancher because Rancher gave the store a western aura and Jolly suggested a friendly atmosphere. After the first summer, the couple had more liabilities than assets. Rainy weather and insufficient ice cream manufacturing equipment haunted the enterprise. In order to get through the upcoming winter months, they added a line of bulk and boxed chocolates, which initially came from a small candy firm in Denver.

This proved a perfect combination

as business prospered, and soon they even opened a number of franchises in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. The original Golden store was sold in 1951, but the Harmsens were still supplying chocolates to their franchises. Candy sales exceeded their expectations and soon outgrew supply. At the same time requests for their five-cent hot cinnamon taffy stick, better known today as Fire Stix (the recipe was developed by the Harmsens while in Golden) became so numerous, they realized a new opportunity.

They pulled out old horse stalls in their big barn and within several months set up a full-scale candy manufacturing operation. A candy maker was hired and they rechristened their home Sugar Bar Ranch. With this company motto, the company prospered: “Jolly Rancher is the only candy guaranteed to be positively superior to any other you have ever eaten!”

Over the years, the Jolly Rancher plant went through numerous remodels and ex-

Left: Bill and Dorothy Harmsen serving ice cream at their very first store in Golden, Colorado, c. 1949-1951. Above: Bob Cormack, a former Walt Disney artist, designed most of Jolly Rancher’s packaging throughout the 1950-60s.

Photos courtesy of Golden History Museums, City of Golden Collection.

pansions, until it was a full-fledged plant.

In 1966, Jolly Rancher merged with Beatrice Foods Company of Chicago. At the time of the merger, the plant was operating two shifts with about 250 employees.

Production was nearly 125,000 pounds of candy per day! Leaf Brands purchased Beatrice Foods in 1983, which was subsequently bought by the Hershey Company.

The Wheat Ridge production plant at 5060 Ward Road closed for good in 2002.

Still owned by the Hershey Company, the candies are now manufactured in Mexico.

Peruse our online collections to see more Jolly Rancher items, including several bound volumes of Sugar ‘N Spice, the company’s monthly newsletter edited

by Dorothy Harmsen. You’re also invited to visit the Golden History Center where the short film, Candy Country U.S.A. shows daily in the Epic Events gallery.

Golden History Museums Astor House Museum (822 12th St.) and Golden History Center (923 10th St.) • Call ahead or check website for hours and special event details.

Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) • Open daily sunrise to sunset. • 303-278-3557 • www.GoldenHistory.org

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