Meet Your City Council Representatives on June 27
Learn more about the City Council representatives who will be speaking during the 5th Annual Denver City Council Luncheon. This is a terrific opportunity to get up-close and personal with your elected officials as they discuss their district initiatives and cover key industry concerns including construction defects reform and affordable housing.
WHEN: Monday | June 27, 2016 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Wellshire Inn | 3333 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222
WHY: With over 6,000 members, it’s important that DMAR continues to build relationships with elected officials who protect the industry by promoting REALTOR® friendly policies.
Who's Attending?
Councilman Kevin Flynn represents District 2 and is a native of Easton, Pa. He was city editor of a suburban Philadelphia daily newspaper when, in 1981, he moved to Denver to become the City Hall reporter for the Rocky Mountain News. In April 2010, Kevin was hired by the Regional Transportation District to manage the public information program for the FasTracks commuter rail project, which includes the East Rail Line to Denver International Airport and the Gold Line through north Denver.
Councilwoman Kendra Black took office representing District 4 in southeast Denver in July, 2015. Kendra has been actively involved in the community for more than two decades, successfully advocating for schools, students, neighborhoods and parks. As a councilperson, Kendra is working to connect neighborhoods and activate the community. She is collaborating with Public Works and CDOT to improve transportation options, making District 4 safe and walkable, and light rail stations more accessible.
Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman of District 5 served as President of the Denver City Council from July 2012-July 2014. Her district has over 170 acres under development, including the Ninth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard site and the Buckley Annex, part of Lowry. Through these projects and her work in civic projects over the last 20 years, her focus has been on smart growth and economic development.
Councilman Jolon Clark of District 7 was born and raised in Denver and graduated from South High School. He has worked with communities adjacent to the South Platte River to improve distressed and underutilized park space and spearheaded the vision for a new five million dollar outdoor learning park right in the heart of District 7 that opened in May of 2015.
Council President Christopher Herndon represents District 8 which includes Park Hill, Stapleton, and portions of East Colfax and Montbello. Leveraging his business background, Chris advocates for business creation across the city. Chris is also committed to a thoughtful approach to development as District 8 continues to grow, balancing the needs of mature communities and growing neighborhoods.
Councilman Albus Brooks represents District 9 for the City and County of Denver. His district, which encompasses downtown and most of North Denver, is not only the economic engine for the region, but also the cultural hub. Before his time in the political arena, Albus served as the Director of the Issachar Center for Urban Leadership (ICUL), investing in emerging leaders through a program that provided full-ride college scholarships and urban leadership training to Denver’s low-income minorities.
Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore is a fourth generation Coloradan and representative of District 11. She believes Coloradans deserve to live in a community that has smart economic growth, jobs that lead to careers, and a beautiful neighborhood where the quality of life supports family health and well-being. Stacie moved to Denver in 1989 and earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology and Chemistry from Metropolitan State College of Denver. As a Colorado Trust Fellow, she graduated summa cum laude from Regis University with a Master of Arts degree in Nonprofit Management.
Councilwoman Debbie Ortega Councilwoman Ortega was elected to an at-large seat in 2011. She has focused on listening to the community and making sure Denver works for all its residents. Councilwoman Ortega understands the vital need for affordable housing in our community. She has championed housing and services for the less-fortunate in our community as head of the Denver Homeless Commission. She is committed to home ownership opportunities for working families and supported recent revisions to the inclusionary housing ordinance which she originally authored.
Also in attendance:
- Melissa Horn, aide to Councilman Wayne New (District 10)
- Will Fenton and Rodolfo Rodriguez, aides to Councilwoman Robin Kniech (District 12)
Special Note: All proceeds from this event will go directly to the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC). RPAC is a fund used to support REALTOR® friendly candidates and issues at the national, state and local level. The event cost is $30 (lunch included), which will go directly to RPAC as a contribution in your name. If you would like to make a larger donation, you also have the option to invest at the $50, $99, $250, or $1,000 levels during the RSVP process.
