Darryl Glenn

Current role or occupation: Chief Legal Officer at TESSA

Formal education: B.S. from United States Air Force Academy; MBA from Western New England College; and J.D. from New England School of Law

Military service: Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel; 21 years combined active duty and reserve; service in acquisition and logistics program management and special projects

Public service: Colorado Springs City Councilmember (Jun 2003-Feb 2011); El Paso County Commissioner (Jan 2011-Jan 2019; President of Board 2017-2019); 2016 Republican Nominee for U.S. Senate Colorado Springs resident: 53 years

I often reminisce about the ‘70s and ‘80s in Colorado Springs and how much things have changed. I remember when there was a drive-in movie theater near Doherty High School. I remember the days when my dad owned the very popular Shadow Glen Lounge, at Flintridge and Academy, and how working there is the reason I don’t drink! For newcomers, it’s hard to believe that Powers was a dirt road on one end and a paved two-lane road on the other.

Colorado Springs is my home, and my personal and professional memories are deeply rooted in this city. I’ve watched the city grow in many ways and in many directions. As a public servant, I’ve helped see people through the economic highs and lows. I was a City Councilmember during the recession of 2008. And, as a County Commissioner, I navigated people through loss and devastation following the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires. I credit all these events with strengthening my relationship with the Lord. We are headed into difficult terrain over the next several years. I’m prepared to lead Colorado Springs through the tough economic times ahead. Our city government must become leaner and more efficient without raising taxes. My plan involves reallocating funds away from services that are best performed by the private sector; reinvesting those funds into strengthening our core services; and building our emergency reserves.

My top priority is fixing our growing crime problem. My goal is to make Colorado Springs the safest city in the nation. I believe this focus will prove to be the most crucial factor in the attraction, expansion, and retention of our businesses and workforce development. Moreover, a heightened focus on establishing a safe community is essential to the quality of life for our residents; the maintenance of a healthy tourism industry; and our role in supporting our military members, veterans, and their families.

Skills to be effective: Christ follower, husband and father, community leadership experience, strategic planner, innovator, problem solver, executive level management and budgeting experience, dynamic and effective communicator

Leadership tenets: Be Bold, Decisive, Transparent, and Trust In God

Crisis tenets: Be Bold, Decisive, Transparent and Trust In God

Website: www.DarrylGlenn4Colorado.com

Phone number: 719-271-6690

Email: glenncampaign@msn.com

Donation URL: https://secure.anedot. com/4cbcbea8-062b-4136-a6d3a1dafc72d450/donate

Here is a brief overview of my strategic priorities and action plan:

CRIME

• I will be personally involved in improving public safety employee retention, recruitment, and community relations.

• There will be a renewed emphasis on arresting all criminals.

• I will lead a coalition to repeal legislation that makes it easier for people to commit crimes, and legislation that creates personal liability for first responders lawfully performing their duties.

• I will impose a ci ty-wide zero tolerance policy for panhandling and violators will be arrested.

• Improving response times and protecting private property will receive greater emphasis.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

• I will implement a more balanced infrastructure improvement plan for our streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and parks. Our older neighborhoods will be elevated to the same standard as our newer developments.

• Homelessness will be managed as a community initiative.

• I will eliminate codes that hinder people from using their property to provide shelter.

• The private sector, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit community will be encouraged to financially invest in new and innovative nongovernmental housing solutions.

• I will support relocating individuals and families that desire housing in other communities.

• I support flexible zoning proposals that maximize private property rights.

• My policy decisions regarding the growth and expansion of our city will focus on preparing and responding to our ongoing drought conditions and risk for wildfires.

• I believe it’s not government’s job to use taxpayer funding to artificially influence the affordable housing market.

• I support community partnerships, initiatives, and volunteerism designed to improve our overall health and wellness, cleanliness, safety, and quality of life.

• I will strongly oppose the government’s use of smart technology to collect and use our citizens’ personal information without express consent.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & ENERGY

• Supply-chain management of essential goods and services will be a strategic priority.

• I will propose and support innovative local solutions to increase the availability and access to essential goods and services.

• I will propose policies and infrastructure improvements that protect the reliability and availability of our power grid.

• I will fig ht against onerous federal and state carbon emissions and renewable energy standards that impact our Home Rule Authority or personal sovereignty.