Posts Tagged ‘city council’
Suzanne Jones, social activism, appreciation for outdoors have shaped City Council member
Council member Suzanne Jones is pictured in James Peak Wilderness. As the previous Colorado Regional Director of The Wilderness Society, Jones has helped pass several conservation bills through Congress, including bills to establish the James Peak [...]
Aaron Brockett, business owner, Planning Board chairman wants Boulder to be more inclusive for families
Council candidate Aaron Brockett poses for a family photo. He and his wife started their own business so they could have a more flexible family life. Pictured in this photo is Cherry, Jasper (with dog, Curry), Eliza (with dog Pepper) and Aaron. [...]
Michael Kruteck, finance executive wants to bring balance to City Council
Council candidate Michael Kruteck is pictured backcountry skiing in Colorado's Elk Mountains. (Photo courtesy of Michael Kruteck) Michael Kruteck came to Boulder, sight unseen, from New York as a college freshman. At the time, in 1979, the [...]
Lisa Morzel, City Council member and volcanologist says she ‘can take the heat’
Council candidate Lisa Morzel examines grizzly bear claw marks while doing field work in Yellowstone National Park earlier this year. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Morzel) Beginning at age 5, Lisa Morzel and her family traveled to Colorado for summer [...]
Bob Yates, former business leader, attorney dedicates time to civic service in ‘adopted hometown’
Council candidate Bob Yates is pictured working at Columbia Cemetery as a volunteer with the Columbia Cemetery Conservation Corps. While the city owns the historic cemetery, there are not enough funds to properly preserve it in honor of those who [...]
Leonard May, architect’s career includes overseas relief and rebuilding work
Council candidate Leonard May enjoys rock climbing in his free time (photo courtesy Leonard May) When Leonard May turned 40, he sold his house, car, closed down his architecture business, and, with his wife, moved to Africa. May, 59, a [...]
Cindy Carlisle, city’s growth issues motivate her to return to council chambers
Candidate Cindy Carlisle at a recent candidate forum When Cindy Carlisle first served on the Boulder Council, she helped enact a “Bubble Zone” ordinance. The ordinance, which went to the U.S. Supreme Court where it was upheld, enforced a [...]
Jan Burton, Co-owner of tiny home start-up interested in creative affordable housing solutions
Council candidate is pictured on top of Quandary Peak, her first Fourteener (photo courtesy Jan Burton) Jan Burton and her refurbished 1961 Airstream travel trailer, dubbed “Stella,” are traveling partners.Together, they’re on a mission to [...]
Bill Rigler, Naropa’s university relations director wants to bring mindful leadership to council
Bill Rigler, right, gives the "Best Young Rider" jersey to Tejay van Garderen in the inaugural USA Pro Challenge in 2011. That year, Millennium Promise, a nonprofit Rigler worked for, was the official charity of the race (photo courtesy Bill [...]
Jyotsna Raj, candidate comes from a family rooted in academics, women’s leadership
Artist Jyotsna Raj poses with her painting "Buddha's Lotus" (photo courtesy Jyotsna Raj) During her last bid for City Council, artist Jyotsna Raj heard from a group of Boulder’s homeless at a forum. She was taken by their issues. “It pulled on [...]
