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Council accepted Douglas County's $15.25 million for the Happy Canyon interchange and approved $700,000 more in design work. Before that vote, District 2 asked that the full contract total be written into the resolution itself.

Five months after ordering it: 30 percent open space, a 20-year fiscal analysis, nine required findings. Council also opposed a citizen ballot measure and declined the state wildfire code.

The policy was on the agenda for adoption. Council postponed it two weeks so residents could ask questions in person first.

A study session on the 2027 project list — no votes taken. District 2 named two street gaps and asked for evidence before the city takes over youth recreation.

Six replats transferred open space and drainage to the city. The sheriff's office reported illegal off-road riding down roughly 70 percent since the ordinance took effect.

New playground, a full-size ball field, accessible trails and restrooms. Council also hired a firm to rebuild the comprehensive plan from scratch.

A short meeting: $290,000 to cut fuel breaks in city open space, a sewer easement at no cost, and a call from the dais to take the annexation survey.

The largest single construction contract in the city's history, for the first phase of the new I-25 interchange, with an independent cost estimator checking the price three times.

Castle Pines qualified for a direct private activity bond allocation for the first time. Council also ratified the three-mile plan and looked at the state wildfire code.

Ordinance 26-04 received final passage — parent responsibility, a $250 minimum fine, helmets under 18. Council also voted to rebuild westbound Castle Pines Parkway.

The draft came back with the impoundment provision council asked for in March. Council also adopted emergency procedures for citizen petitions.

The 2026 paving contract, on-call striping, and a shared citywide stream study. Council also stopped taking annexation applications and accepted the withdrawal of the Crow's Nest petition.

An unnamed trail means a 911 caller describing their location as ‘by the power lines.’ Council also approved $359,000 for new city software and records work.

Council found the 795-acre petition legally eligible to be reviewed — not approved. Most speakers opposed it, including the Town of Parker.

City Facilities & Streets Approved $783,735 to rebuild the community center — Approved Voted to award the 2026 community center renovation to O-A-K Colorado LLC — $602,873 for construction plus a $180,861.90 contingency, drawn from the community center capital fund. Thirteen firms bid, five met the requirements, and O-A-K came in lowest of those with positive references. The work replaces the lighting, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, rebuilds restrooms that do no

Final passage for the city's first massage-business licensing rules and the firearms opt-out, plus a promise secured to reopen the vape-shop rule before the wider code rewrite.

Took the oath to continue serving District 2, then voted on a year-round street repair crew, a second water tank for the north side, and the opening step on a 795-acre annexation request.

Supporting Smart Money Management and Thoughtful Development Park in a neighborhood. As I run for Castle Pines City Council, I focus on our community's future. I support smart money management and careful development. Together, we can maintain our small-town feel while growing thoughtfully. I offer a balanced approach to manage the care, expansion, and finances of our community for the benefit of all. The Importance of Community Engagement Engaging with our community is essen

Understanding the Crowsnest Annexation Proposal The petition for the Crowsnest Annexation requires careful research and exploration. There are many variables to consider. While potential economic benefits exist, we must evaluate the location, access, water sources and rights, and infrastructure thoroughly. Every proposal that comes before our city must align with the criteria in the city’s comprehensive and strategic plans. We need to ask ourselves important questions: Will i

Let’s talk numbers. One of the first things I did when I started on council in December 2024 was go through every line of the 2025 budget. I have met with the finance director and city manager five times in the past 10 months to better understand the budget and mill levies. The city takes 16.5 mills from property taxes. 4.5 mills is for law enforcement and public safety. 12 mills funds city-managed amenities, improvements, operations, and maintenance (e.g., park upkeep, tr