The Gateway project can help us negotiate for services to serve our community and support those new businesses by creating greater access. The election results will be considered official after undergoing a certification process that will be completed no later than April 15. My two teenage daughters and I have been in Erie since 2007, where we enjoy the mountain views, the small-town feeling, and easy access to all that Denver and Boulder have to offer. We need to take a hard look at our policies, identify road blocks, and streamline processes. AKA the Gateway project, I would like to see it become an attractive and financially viable entry to Erie, bringing in visitors and tax dollars to that very accessible point. Contact Lori Saine, Weld County District 3 County Commissioner at lsaine@weld.gov or (970)400-4205. He received the highest number of votes of the six candidates vying for three seats last month. Christiaan van Woudenberg. Its so important to show queer kids today that they grow up and be successful while embracing their identity and who they truly are. The candidates who received the most votes are represented in bold below. Mar. We had a little kid. Quick Links. The Erie Gateway Project is an exciting opportunity for the town. And all of a sudden we were fighting a war, she said. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Phone: 303-926-2700. "It's impacted our immediate quality of life, and we don't know what the health impacts are ten, twenty, thirty years down the road," said van Woudenberg. Our community needs all its residents to be informed and aware. How long have you lived in Erie? If youre just getting up to speed on fracking in and around Erie: Once youve done these things, perhaps the most important thing you can do afterwards is ask one more person to do the same. It is vital that the town works with business owners as valuable partners in our community to ensure they have what they need. It would require oil and gas companies to ensure a minimum buffer distance of 2,500 feet protecting houses, schools and water sources. In the wake of the recent fraud to which the town fell victim, what financial oversight measures would you like to be considered or implemented? This means redeveloping and instituting very specific initiatives at Town Hall to address and alleviate these barriers to entry. First, I consider Downtown to be the business district of the larger Old Town, which is largely residential. ERIE A newly elected Erie Town Board member is drawing the ire of the town's residents and others for what they say is blatant bias against the oil and gas industry, and in direct conflict with his role on the Erie Town Board. I also believe Erie needs to get competitive with its neighbors. Multiple members of Erie's Board of Trustees have raised concerns over the mayor's actions during a selection process to hire a consultant to put together a new comprehensive plan for the town. The barriers to entry that prohibit new businesses from entering the Town are the same ones that prohibit businesses from being able to expand and stay within our Town as they grow. Detailed contact information is available on the, Contact Jennifer Parenti, State Representative at, Contact Sonya Jaquez Lewis, State Senator at. (Editors note: This interview has been edited for context and clarity.). Hartman also said agency personnel ran a sound survey Wednesday and found levels were well within compliance while operations with occurring. 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When I see an issue, I view it in a holistic fashion, and then dive into specific areas to remove deficiencies and create efficiencies. I envision a mix of industries - services, retail, primary employment, and perhaps lodging. Why do you desire to serve as Trustee, and how would your personal strengths benefit the Town of Erie? I believe in a just transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free renewables; Ill vigorously support programs that ensure the workers that have given so much to heat our homes, fuel our cars, and ensure our energy independence can transfer their skills to other industries. Ive heard from others that there are duplicative and excessive permits and costs. Having people that live and work in Erie will reduce traffic congestion, keep dollars in Erie and combat crimes of opportunity that have been on the rise with crooks knowing most of our people aren't home during the day. I'll continue to serve the Town of Erie with courage, integrity and conviction to: Champion the Town Center master plan to bring unique retail destinations to Erie with a robust commercial tax base. We need to negotiate aggressively with an Erie First mentality and exercise patience and restraint going forward. Emily Rachelle Baer (born 1978) is listed at 1035 Cessna Ct Erie, Co 80516 and has no political party affiliation. Past residents include Christiaan Van Van Woudenberg, Ayla Odins, Ayla Odins, Ayla Odins and Sarah Odinslucas. Family: daughters, Anika, 15, and Isobel, 12, How long have you lived in Erie: 12 years. We hope that neighbors will reach out to us to share their concerns and give us the opportunity to address them if possible. More than 70 residentswatched the online forum, which was sponsored by the Erie Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of Boulder County (LWVBC). "My job now is to rise to the occasion in my current capacity and do what I can to help the community," he said. Note the date & time, temperature, wind direction & speed, and relative humidity from a nearby weather station such as those available on Weather Underground. Tactics included projecting anti-fracking images and messages onto the giant sound walls that companies erect around fracking sites. Brooks is expected to present a motion calling for the appointment of Dan Hoback at Tuesdays meeting. As the town grows, what do you consider the role of "Old Town Erie/Downtown Erie" in our community? Old Town is the cornerstone of Erie. During the boards regular meeting on May 10, Trustee Christiaan van Woudenberg announced his resignation effective immediately. I wanted to hear their stories of the history of Erie on those streets before they were paved, and ask what they think about Erie today. Haz clic en Gestionar ajustes para obtener ms informacin y gestionar tus opciones. Get content and information right now for cant-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox. . The location fits well to not only draw passers-by and residents from other communities, but as well to be a place where Erie residents have a place to work, shop, and play. "Not only do you see it, but today, in particular, you hear it," van Woudenberg says in the video. Since I am the only official seeking re-election, the remainder of the Board will only have two years of municipal experience at best. At a population of 30,000, we have hit a threshold that makes Erie more appealing to larger businesses and primary employers. Erie has the financial wherewithal, staff and leadership to get this done. One of my goals for this project would be to include Transit options to connect Erie to Denver and surrounding communities. . For a. : 14.5 years. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Across the county, in areas like north Texas, western Pennsylvania and in the suburbs and towns north of Denver, communities are becoming industrialized, The Moving can be an exciting experience. Between the makerspace, the EEDC and the Chamber, working with the Town's economic development staff, I feel we have a well-rounded set of capabilities to offer businesses of any size the best opportunity to succeed. Our local business owners are the authority on their experience here in Erie, engaging with them is important to understand whats working, whats not, and how we (the town) can better meet their needs. We must work with the developers, current business owners, community members, local organizations - and most importantly, the residents to do so. The federal government first observed June as Pride Month in 2000, but at least one Colorado town will be hosting its first Pride celebration this year. Share your plight on social media. At first glance, this farm is the place she said she dreamed of to raise her son and grow old with her husband. What policies/practices would you like to implement that would support existing business in Erie, while also attracting new business and primary employment to Erie? This means seeking different, outside-the-box methods to figure out solutions to various issues. Christiaan van Woudenberg On sabbatical. If you receive any sincere response from any of these representatives, wed like to know! : 14.5 years. Todd Hartman, a COGCC spokesperson, said the state agency investigates every complaint it receives and has put additional monitoring measures in place in the area where the complaints have been focused. We must continue to aggressively pivot from an over-reliance on residential building permits to establish a diverse, sustainable commercial tax base. Jennifer Carroll elected as Erie's new mayor, affirming town's approach to fracking reform Adam Haid, Bill Gippe and Christiaan van Woudenberg elected to Board of Trustees For example, we intend to incorporate Briggs and the rest of Old Town in a local bus circulator to tie together the Erie Community Center, Town Center, and Old Town. Erie Edition. Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTERright now to get cant-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox. May 16The Town of Erie has an unexpected vacancy on the Board of Trustees. His voice will be missed on the board, Mayor Justin Brooks wrote in a statement on Facebook. I've also managed diverse, cross functional teams of highly skilled engineers at all points in their careers and know how to drive the best performance and be a supportive and empowering leader. I am in support. M-F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Email: contactus@erieco.gov. Nearly all of them were relieved to hear that parking was included in the Coal Creek Park improvements. van Woudenberg. The adoption of a robust home rule charter is crucial to codify the towns long-term vision; it gives us the flexibility to adopt regulations around streets and traffic, zoning and development, tax collection, a more suitable council structure, and more to self-govern where it makes sense. Copyright 2022 Town of Erie. Its got to be a regional effort of multiple municipalities getting together with funding from federal and state sources, using innovative solutions from the homebuilding community to get us to a point where the people that we ask to work in Erie can afford to live here. We continue to monitor these sites 24/7 to ensure we remain in compliance throughout our operations. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For example, we intend to incorporate Briggs and the rest of Old Town in a local bus circulator to tie together the Erie Community Center, Town Center, and Old Town. He is a male registered to vote in Weld County, Colorado. These decisions have grown the Town to a population of over 30,000, without addressing a plan to properly facilitate or manage this rapid growth. In light of the passage last year of Senate Bill 181, what changes do you think, if any, Erie should make to its oil and gas policy and regulations? Kennedy also registered another IEC called Housing for Colorado, which distributed nearly $10,000 fund independent ads for Zuniga and another town trustee candidate named Christiaan Van Woudenberg . RELATED: 9NEWS wants your messages of support for your friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community. Editor-in-chief, Erie Protectors. What factors do you think the town should consider as it continues to grow? Graduate studies in computational biology / operations research at the University of Colorado at Denver. This isnt just an Erie problem, its a Colorado problem. Five of . "We've gone through COGCC to file complaint, after complaint, after complaint, after complaint," she explained. But if we really want to see this area activated in the way that we know it can be, almost all aspects of Town Hall should be involved. Are you in support of Erie moving to a Home Rule Municipality? Fracking-friendly Weld County rules apply at both sites. Together, by residents, for residents. ERIE- Erie resident Amanda Harper stands by the road in front of her house, the sun sinking towards the Rockies, wondering whether voters will help her pass a statewide set back rule on oil and gas next week Her dog circles around her nudging a dirt caked ball. I like that the plans that have been discussed include mixed use, retail and commercial developments as well as a variety of housing density options. Parenti is a Colorado native, retired US Air Force officer and a single mom who resides in Erie. As well, the location would provide an excellent transportation gateway, acting as the mass-transit hub for our community. I believe we need to look at incentives, especially the incentives our neighboring municipalities and cities are using to attract business that keep them competitive. Van Woudenberg lives in new densely-developed suburban neighborhood but that hasnt stopped fracking operations from establishing wells as close as 150 ft from homes. I look forward to public-private partnerships as a key to bring primary employment, mixed use development, and the extension of the RTD N line to the Erie Gateway project. Subscribe to ourdaily 9NEWSLETTERfor top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. . 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