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 A Bit About Me

With a background in managing a large non-profit youth program and teaching at the university level in the Denver metro area and Master's degrees in both Communication and Business Adminstration, Kori brings a unique community and education focus to council. She has also lived and worked in both Mexico and Costa Rica, adding a intercultural perspective to working within governmental systems and building relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds. She currently serves as a senior program mentor for students attaining a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity at Western Governor's University. 

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Kori has been married to her husband for 10 years and has a stepson who attends university in Scotland.  When not working with students or serving on council, she can be found baking homemade bread and granola, hiking with her pup, Merli, reading incessantly, obsessing over shrubs, and traveling with her husband. 

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CITY COUNCIL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
December 3, 2024 – Present

Leadership & Representation

  • Appointed as Council Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) in January 2025, serving as a key connector between the board and City Council.

  • Attended every City Council meeting, participating fully in policy discussions and decision-making, with only three remote attendances due to medical and work-related travel.

  • Served as a table facilitator at the Denver Metro Chamber’s State of the Cities event (July 2025), representing Castle Pines in regional dialogue.​​

Community Engagement

  • Attended numerous community events including:

    • Castle Pines Chamber Luncheon (Jan 2025)

    • South Metro Denver Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast (Jan 2025)

    • Lone Tree State of the City (April 2025)

    • Cherry Creek Water Basin Quality Authority (May 2025)

    • Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities (July 2025)

    • Douglas County Fair & Rodeo (Aug 2025)

    • Douglas County Community Foundation Heroes Gala (Sept 2025)

    • Douglas County School Board Candidate Forum (Sept 2025

    • Douglas County Library Foundation Gala (Sept 2025)

  • Welcomed new residents at city-hosted events (April & October 2025).

  • Volunteered and participated in events with CALF and Douglas County Fair to strengthen intergovernmental relationships (July and August 2025).

Strategic Planning & Development

  • Played a key role in interviewing and selecting candidates for:

    • Planning Commission (Feb 2025)

    • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Feb 2025)

    • Parks and Recreation Director (Feb–May 2025)

    • Municipal Judge (March 2025)

    • Economic Development Strategic Plan Consultant (Sept 2025)

  • Met with three major landowners (May-August 025) to advocate for a town square concept and community-focused commercial development.

  • Participated in an urban planning workshop and quarterly partner meetings to align Castle Pines’ growth with regional trends.

Parks, Recreation & Open Space

  • Led and supported multiple PRAB initiatives:

    • Trail naming workshops and trail segment planning (May–June 2025)

    • Coyote Ridge Park improvements and Soaring Hawk Park design discussions (May 2025)

    • Lagae Roundabout design and Monarch at Buffalo Trail roundabout approval (June 2025)

  • Supported progress on wildfire mitigation efforts, with 284 acres treated by year-end.

  • Acted as a consistent liaison between PRAB and City Council, answering questions and ensuring alignment on priorities.

Transportation & Safety

  • Supported pedestrian safety improvements on Monarch Blvd (May–August 2025), including:

    • Installation of six RRFB pedestrian crossings

    • Restriping of Monarch Blvd

  • Participated in County Link On-Demand Transit discussions (Sept 2025) to explore mobility solutions for residents.

  • Support our local law enforcement through the City's partnership with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Oversight

  • Studied the city budget in depth, meeting with staff five times to review projects and financial planning.

  • Participated in the 2026 Budget Policy Discussion (Aug 2025).

  • Engaged with residents, HOAs, and fellow councilmembers to ensure transparency and responsiveness in budget decisions.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Maintained regular communication with residents to address concerns on development, ordinances, events, and city services.

  • Built strong working relationships with:

    • City staff

    • Fellow councilmembers

    • Councilmembers from neighboring municipalities

    • Local business leaders and landowners

Council meeting discussion and votes

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