Straight answers to the questions neighbors ask most.

The mayor presides over City Council, reviews and helps set the agenda, represents the Village, and votes only to break a tie. Council sets policy, and the City Manager runs daily operations. A good mayor gets results by preparing, convening, and building four-vote majorities, not by issuing orders. I will be clear about that, and I will use every tool the office has.

Yes. Land-use decisions in Cherry Hills Village should be made by Cherry Hills Village. I also believe local control is only as strong as the process behind it: clear rules, early notice, and fair hearings. As a former Planning & Zoning Vice-Chair and an experienced litigator for the federal government, I have the experience and knowledge to stand up to the State of Colorado and preserve the Village’s local zoning authority.

I share Council’s concern about how the district’s boundaries were drawn. Whatever your view of passenger rail, a tax like this should be fair to everyone it covers.

Yes, provided the final budget shows it is responsible. Before the December 14 vote, I want residents to see the effect on 2028, on parks funding, and on planned capital projects. Relief should not come at the cost of the services we all rely on.

Not as a surprise. My priority is a coverage solution the Village agrees on and actually builds. I will make sure every proposal and option is reviewed in public, from upgrading existing neighborhood poles to new sites, that residents are asked for their feedback, and that the choice is put to a vote. Any proposal for a new tower in a park would need mock-ups, notice to neighbors, and a public hearing first. Federal law limits what any city can ban outright, so I won’t make a promise the law won’t let me keep.

Only with a clear, public picture of what each option would cost and what coverage it would buy, neighborhood by neighborhood, and only after residents have weighed in and Council has voted in public. City staff have said the existing-pole upgrade now on the table would need no City money if a third carrier signs. Separately, I support equipping emergency vehicles with satellite communications so they are always reachable in an emergency.

I believe that through collaboration with our residents, input from local law enforcement, and thoughtful consideration of public safety, we can develop balanced policies that embrace modern transportation while protecting pedestrians, equestrians, cyclists, and families who enjoy our trails. My goal is to ensure that every resident has a voice in shaping policies that respect our community’s traditions while thoughtfully preparing for the future.

Belleview is a CDOT state highway, so a signal is ultimately CDOT’s decision. The City’s study found the federal warrants weren’t met, and the neighborhood is divided. I won’t promise a light, and I won’t rule one out. I will bring CDOT, Greenwood Village, and neighbors from both sides together, share every option with crash data and drawings, and make sure the Village speaks with one informed voice.

I know many neighbors are following the Brave Church matter. I won’t prejudge it, and I’ll make sure residents get clear, accurate updates.

I have nothing against pickleball. Our clubs and courts are part of Village life. But neighbors next to new courts deserve clear rules. I will ask Council to consider objective noise, hours, and lighting standards, so the rule is the same for everyone.

Quincy Farm is a treasure, and the partnership that programs it should continue. I want adjacent neighbors consulted before each annual plan, and I want any question about west-side access answered in public with the easement and agreements on the table.

Yes. Voters added Charter protections for our trails and open space in 2022, and I will honor them: no sale or giveaway without your vote.

No. I am running as an independent candidate for mayor. If elected, I will work with every member of Council, whoever they are, on the issues residents raise.