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[0:18] Hi, I'm Joanna Small, city clerk for the city of North Glenn. This year, voters

[0:23] in each of North Glenn's four wards will elect one council member to serve a

[0:27] 4-year term. Ballots will be mailed on October 10th and must be returned by 700

[0:32] p.m. on election day, November 4th. You can return your ballot by mail or drop

[0:37] it off at one of the 24-hour drop boxes. If you return your ballot by mail,

[0:42] please remember that postmarks do not count for the deadline. In North Glenn,

[0:47] a 24-hour dropoff box is located next to city hall in the old recreation center

[0:52] parking lot just north of the Veterans Memorial. If you need to use an

[0:57] accessible voting machine, please visit a voter service and polling center.

[1:01] These centers open on October 27th. Here, residents can also register to

[1:06] vote, request a new or replacement ballot, and drop off your voted ballot.

[1:12] Colorado allows voter registration up to and on election day, so it's never too

[1:16] late to participate. Voter registration is also available online at

[1:21] govotecol.gov. If you've moved recently, please verify

[1:25] your voter information. I encourage you to watch the candidate videos, read the

[1:30] candidate profiles in the October issue of the North Glenn Connection, which is

[1:34] also available on the city's website, and reach out to candidates with your

[1:38] questions. Running in ward 1 are Madison Lighty and

[1:42] Nicholas Walker. Running in ward two are Joshua Severs and Jordan Stransky. Three

[1:48] candidates are running in ward three, Mark Bramley, Ryan Easterling Babin, and

[1:54] Richard Condo. Running in ward four are Ann Nvarez, and Jodie Roer. Local

[2:00] elections have a big impact on daily life, and every vote truly matters.

[2:05] Thank you for being an engaged voter and for helping to shape the future of North

[2:09] Glenn.

[2:13] Hey, North Glenn. I'm Madison Leidy and I'm running for city council in Ward 1

[2:18] because I believe in a future where our city grows stronger, greener, and more

[2:21] connected. I've always believed that local government should reflect the

[2:24] people it serves. Diverse voices, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to making

[2:29] North Glenn better for everyone. That's why I'm proud to serve on North Glenn's

[2:33] DICE board, where we work to build a more inclusive and equitable city,

[2:37] because everyone deserves to feel heard, valued, and represented in the decisions

[2:41] that shape our community. I also believe that climate change is real and local

[2:45] action matters. Northgun has taken big steps to protect our environment. And as

[2:49] your council member, I'll keep pushing for smart, sustainable solutions that

[2:53] protect our parks, trails, and the Colorado outdoors we love. My work in

[2:58] this community didn't start with politics. It started with teamwork.

[3:01] Coaching youth volleyball showed me the power of bringing people together,

[3:04] lifting each other up, and working towards a common goal. That's exactly

[3:08] what I'll do on city council. listen, collaborate, and take action on the

[3:12] issues that matter most. Safe neighborhoods, thriving small

[3:16] businesses, and a city government that's open, honest, and accessible. I love

[3:20] Northland, and I know that when we come together across backgrounds and

[3:24] experiences, there's nothing that we can't accomplish. I'm Madison Lighty,

[3:28] and I'd be honored to earn your vote for City Council Ward 1. Let's keep North

[3:31] Glenn moving forward stronger, greener, and more inclusive together.

[3:36] My name is Nicholas Walker and I'm honored to be running for reelection to

[3:40] the North Glenn City Council in Ward 1. North Glenn is my home. I've lived here

[3:44] for eight years and I've been actively involved since day one. From shoveling

[3:48] snow for seniors through the snowstormer program to caring for flower beds in our

[3:52] parks, serving on the liquor license authority, the police board, and now on

[3:56] city council. I'm running again because I care deeply about this community. And

[4:00] we still have more work to do. When you told me speeding was a serious concern,

[4:04] I listened and acted. I authored the no need for speed ordinance, which doubled

[4:08] fines and led to a,200% increase in traffic enforcement. That's real impact

[4:13] directly from your feedback. I also helped secure significant raises for our

[4:17] police department, a key step in reaching full staffing levels and

[4:20] ensuring your safety on economic development. I worked with city staff to

[4:24] help bring in businesses like the Painted Tree and Pros Brewery, both part

[4:28] of revitalizing the marketplace and boosting local jobs. If I'm reelected,

[4:33] here's what I'll focus on. Expanding the no need for speed ordinances to areas

[4:37] like Larson Drive, where new concerns have emerged. We've slowed down Fox Run

[4:41] Parkway and we'll do the same for Larsson. Supporting public safety and

[4:45] our police, including new tools like drones and more motorcycle traffic

[4:49] units. protecting your tax dollars by continuing to vote against any budget

[4:53] that doesn't deliver essential services or a strong quality of life. Beyond

[4:58] Northland, I'm committed to broader issues that affect us all. Adams County

[5:01] has the highest rate of domestic violence in the state, yet still lacks a

[5:04] family justice center. I've long supported this effort and will continue

[5:08] working hard to bring one here. And here at home, we've already built great

[5:12] projects like the recreation center and the netzero city hall, but there's still

[5:16] more to do. I want to transform the remaining CI civic center land into a

[5:20] vibrant downtown style destination just like you have asked for. It's been an

[5:24] honor to serve Ward 1 for the past four years and with your support I'd be proud

[5:28] to keep working hard for all of North Glenn. Let's keep building on what we've

[5:32] started together. Thank you. [Music]

[5:38] Hello, my name is Joshua Severs. I'm running to represent war on the

[5:43] Northland City Council. I served in combat zones as a United States Marine.

[5:47] I played music in front of 2,000 people. I've jumped out of a plane, not once,

[5:51] twice, but three times. I will say asking for your vote and your support is

[5:56] the ultimate leap of faith and shot of adrenaline. I grew up in a workingclass

[6:00] family where your word has to be worth its weight and gold. You aren't given

[6:04] anything. You have to work for it. I plan to work for you, for me, for the

[6:08] city of North Glenn. Radical transparency, clear and honest

[6:11] communication, and my word, being as good as gold, that matters. Delivering

[6:16] for North Glenn matters. In the Marine Corps, you learn to adapt and overcome.

[6:20] When challenges arise, you figure it out. Being relentless, focused, and

[6:24] fearless make a hard target and a fierce fighter. I'm not a politician. I'm a

[6:29] member of the community. One that wants to serve for the greater good, to give

[6:32] back more than I take. This is really less about me and more about the

[6:37] community. I want to be one of the reasons why people have faith in

[6:40] government in a sea of murky waters. I want to be a lighthouse. I'm never going

[6:44] to claim I'm the subject matter expert on everything. No one is. What I do

[6:49] promise is to use critical thinking facts and have the courage to ask

[6:53] questions, push back on flawed proposals, and do research that's

[6:56] necessary. Every day, new challenges arise from sources within North Glenn to

[7:01] challenges brought by municipalities neighboring the state and federal

[7:05] governments. North Glenn cannot print monopoly money like the federal

[7:09] government. When we ask for an increase in taxes and increase the financial

[7:13] burden on people, my promise is to you that we will have done all that we can

[7:18] to cut the waste and make the current dollar stretch as far as humanly

[7:21] possible. We are in this together. This is about returning power to the people.

[7:26] Thank you for your time and thank you for considering me for North Glenn City

[7:30] Council. >> I'm Jordan Stransky. I've lived in

[7:34] Northland my entire life. I'm a mother and I've worked in our schools for

[7:38] almost two decades. And my kids go to school right alongside yours. I

[7:42] understand the everyday challenges families here in Northland face because

[7:45] I live them, too. I'm not a politician. I'm part of this community just like

[7:49] you. I know what it's like to want safe neighborhoods, fair use of city

[7:54] resources, and a council that listens. Too often, our city spends time on minor

[7:59] infractions while bigger issues like real threats to public safety,

[8:03] supporting families, and keeping our neighborhood strong don't get the

[8:07] attention they deserve. My priorities are about people, not

[8:11] politics. safer neighborhoods through real community policing and stronger

[8:16] neighborhood watch. Smarter use of resources, focusing on what matters, not

[8:21] ticketing families over small issues, supporting local businesses, and making

[8:26] sure North Glenn grows responsibly without losing its sense of community.

[8:30] I'm not running to play politics. I'm running because I live here, raise my

[8:35] kids here, and care about this community as much as you do. This November, ride

[8:39] in Jordan Stransky for W 2. Let's make North Glenn stronger, safer, and more

[8:45] connected together.

[8:50] Hello, North Glenn. My name is Ryan Easterling Babin. I am your candidate

[8:55] for W 3 to serve on city council in the upcoming November election. A little

[9:01] intro about me. I'm originally from a small town in southern Mississippi, just

[9:05] north of New Orleans. I moved to North Glenn in 2020 right as the CO shutdowns

[9:11] happened and ever since then I have fallen in love with this city. That's

[9:16] why I've decided I want to be a new voice for all of North Glenn. Everyone's

[9:21] voice deserves to be heard and no part of North Glenn should feel like the

[9:25] other neighborhood which I've heard from from residents when talking out and

[9:29] about in the parks. I believe in leadership that talks to people, not

[9:34] down to them. I am an honest, straight shooter who's not afraid to tell even

[9:39] the people closest to me when I disagree with them. I currently serve on North

[9:44] Glenn's diversity, inclusivity, and social equity board. I am the co-chair,

[9:49] and I have been on the board for about two years. So, I have worked with

[9:54] council members, with the mayor, with the police department, and I know the

[10:00] people to talk to and how to get things to the right people when residents are

[10:05] talking to me. So, with me serving on the diversity board, a lot of people

[10:11] often think inclusion is only about protecting rights related to race or

[10:15] sexuality or gender, but it's so much more than that. Regardless of identity,

[10:20] we are all just people living our best lives, trying to do our best. When we

[10:25] lift one, we lift up all. It's time to get rid of self-serving politics in

[10:30] North Glenn and start listening to the people. Thank you, North Glenn.

[10:35] » Hi, my name is Rich Condo. People have often asked me why I serve as a council

[10:39] member and why am I seeking reelection again? Well, I'll tell you, I never

[10:44] really harbored any political ambitions despite having served our nation in the

[10:47] Navy and society at large in the life sciences industry.

[10:52] But in the spring of 2022, a council seat had opened up. Meanwhile, my mom

[10:58] had passed after her long battle with dementia while my wife and I were

[11:01] caregivers for her for several years. And you know, profound personal loss can

[11:06] be a catalyst for huge changes in people. And for me, that was certainly

[11:10] the case. And so with the newfound energy and a sense of purpose, I decided

[11:14] to apply for the position and council appointed me to serve for 18 months. And

[11:19] boy, let me tell you what a ride that has been. Now having been reelected once

[11:24] and learning the ropes for three and a half years from colleagues who have gone

[11:27] before me, I firmly believe I possess the knowledge and skills to be a strong

[11:30] team contributor so that council can effectively set a clear vision and

[11:35] direction for city leadership and staff. My contributions to reliable community

[11:40] centric services such as public safety, good roads, highquality water,

[11:45] environmental sustainability, and youth recreation programs are successes I am

[11:49] most proud of. Responsibilities as board secretary at the Denver Region Council

[11:54] of Government, as well as board president of North Metro Fire Rescue

[11:57] District, enables me to represent the city's best interests in the greater

[12:01] Denver metro region. There's much work to do to sustain the

[12:05] positive trends that we are on and for these reasons I humbly ask for your vote

[12:09] and your support. Thank you very much. [Music]

[12:16] Hi, my name is Ann Navares and I'm running for North Glenn City Council

[12:21] Ward 4. I am a stay-at-home mom for my two children with disabilities and I

[12:28] absolutely love the community that my family has found here in North Glenn. A

[12:33] few years ago, I began volunteering at my kids school and that's when I

[12:37] discovered how much I enjoy community service. Since then, I've served on

[12:42] committees, I've organized fundraisers, and I've worked as an election judge for

[12:46] Adams County. Now, I would like to put my skills to use for my city. My

[12:51] priorities for North Glenn are to improve traffic flow and safety,

[12:55] decrease rent prices, and to improve our energy and water usage. I would love to

[13:00] work with you to ensure North Glenn is a safe, vibrant, and affordable city where

[13:06] everyone is welcome. If you'd like to contact me, please email me at an

[13:11] navaris forcol.com. >> Hi, I'm Jodie Roer. I am a mom,

[13:17] educator, community member, and I am proud that I have spent the last two

[13:21] years as your Ward 4 city council representative. I grew up playing soccer

[13:26] on the fields of Northwest Open Space and going to the North Glenn Mall with

[13:29] my family. Now, as an adult, I've had the privilege of calling this community

[13:33] home for the past 22 years while raising my own family here. I believe I am a

[13:38] good city council member because I am a strong listener who truly hears the

[13:42] concerns of our community. I work hard to find solutions that benefit our

[13:46] residents. I am approachable, honest, and never afraid to put in the hard

[13:51] work. I believe in our city and in helping it be the best that it could be

[13:55] for everyone that calls it home. With that in mind, I believe there are three

[13:59] top issues that will be facing our city in the next four years. Budget, safety,

[14:05] and business retention and growth. As we enter a tighter budget season, we will

[14:10] have to tighten our fiscal belts. We must be fiscally responsible and

[14:14] intentional with our spending. We need to prioritize infrastructure needs and

[14:19] the needs of our community over once. Safety remains a top priority for many

[14:24] in our community. Fully staffing and funding our police department is

[14:28] essential along with supporting projects like improved lighting, flot cameras to

[14:34] enhance safety in parks, shopping areas, and public spaces. Finally, we must

[14:39] continue to attract and retain businesses in North Glenn. Supporting

[14:43] local business growth and encouraging residents to shop locally will help

[14:47] strengthen our economy and community. I believe it is important that we focus on

[14:52] budget safety and business growth. It will not only set Northland up for

[14:57] success over the next four years, but it will ensure a strong future for

[15:01] generations to come. On November 4th, vote for Jodie Roer. I am ready to

[15:06] continue to work hard for North Glenn. [Music]

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2025 Northglenn City Council Candidates

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