I have been a resident of Firestone for 20 years and a Firestone Trustee for 8 years. I work from home as a Program Manager for an HIV/ AIDS education program through UC Denver College of Nursing. I live here with my husband Nathen, and two daughters Millicent and Bronwyn. Our family has seen the town grow and change dramatically in the past 20 years. When we moved to Firestone, there were a littl
e over 4,000 residents. We are one of the fastest growing towns in the country, and I have seen the new challenges that come with that growth. I was born in Cape Town, South Africa where I earned a post-graduate degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Stellenbosch. In 2000 I immigrated to the US and became a US citizen as soon as I could, because I care about my new home. In 2012 the Secretary of State challenged my right to vote. I am a citizen and have legally voted in previous elections. Being treated differently than other citizens spurred me to get more involved in issues that affect my community. Most important are the local decisions made by the town officials that impact our daily lives. I want to be your Mayor in order to continue to represent the residents of Firestone. The Mayor is a critical role in the town and helps set the tone for the entire town government and staff. I will help guide the discussions to make decisions in a responsible manner. Decisions need to make sense for the entire town, not just small sections of it. These decisions must plan for and prepare us for the growth that northern Colorado is facing in the coming years. The Board and the Mayor must view decisions with a long lens. We need to continue the work to secure Firestone’s water future, the ongoing plans for Historic Firestone, the development of Central Park into an area that serves residents and attracts visitors. It is critical to continue to attract a greater variety of business to the area. We have a prime location for many industries, and we need to continue to get the word out that Firestone is the place for them to be - a great community with a strong and growing workforce. I am asking for your vote for Mayor of Firestone. Firestone is our town. Let’s make it even better for all of us.
