Developer endorses FasTracks
Greg Stevinson, a prominent civic and business leader in Jefferson County, announced his support for the FasTracks transit plan Monday, according to a release from the FasTracks Yes campaign.
“I believe the FasTracks transit plan is vital for the future and economic prosperity of the Denver Metropolitan area,” Stevinson wrote in a letter of support to FasTracks Yes campaign Chairwoman Marcia Garcia Berry. “Among other benefits it will bring new vitality to many of our older communities, especially in those areas that don’t currently have rapid transit lines.”
Stevinson is real estate developer with Denver West, a partner in the Denver West Office Park, Colorado Mills and Denver West Plaza. He is also the developer of the Denver West Village retail center. He has served as chairman of the Jefferson County Open Space Committee for 12 years and is a trustee of the Independence Institute.
“Some people have been surprised at my support for FasTracks since my family has been one of the state’s largest automobile dealers for decades. The automobile isn’t going away. Highways and cars will always be important, but the car can’t be the only transportation choice,” Stevinson said, according to the FasTracks Yes campaign. “FasTracks is not the sole answer to metro Denver’s transportation problem. It is, however, an important step in beginning to meet our current and future transportation needs.”
‘Mayors for Bob’ make official endorsement
The mayors of six cities in the 7th Congressional District recently announced their endorsement of Rep. Bob Beauprez’s re-election to the United States Congress. Joining “Mayors for Bob” are the mayors from Lakewood, Aurora, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Commerce City and Brighton.
“The 7th Congressional District is very unique in its diversity, and through that diversity there is a real challenge in representing so many different ideas and opinions,” said Lakewood Mayor Steve Burkholder in a statement released by the Beauprez campaign.
In making their endorsement, the mayors cited Rep. Beauprez’s work in Congress to secure critical transportation funding for local highways and airports, increase important education funding for schools, his continued stewardship of the environment and efforts to improve the health care and quality of life of veterans in the 7th district, according to the release.
Wheat Ridge forum Thursday
Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods, Inc., will present a candidates and issues election preview Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29th Ave. Candidates are invited to speak, including those for U.S. Senate and Congress, State House of Representatives, Jefferson County District Attorney, Jefferson County Commissioners and RTD Board. State and local ballot issues will be presented by speakers for and against those issues.
Beauprez, Thomas campaigns face off in Golden forum
Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden will host an election forum featuring Dave Thomas, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Congress from Colorado’s 7th district, and a representative for Bob Beauprez, the current Republican congressman for that district. The forum will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 12:30 p.m. at 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden.
Jeffco PTA election preview
The Jeffco PTA will host an election preview evening Monday, Oct. 4, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Jeffco Schools administration building No. 27, 1829 Denver West Drive in Golden.
Green Party candidate forum
If you’d like to know more about Green Party candidates, a forum will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Golden Library, 1019 10th St.
Lakewood candidate forum
The Park West/Ridge Homeowner’s Association of Lakewood will sponsor a candidate forum Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Reformed Church, 1975 S. Garrison St. in Lakewood. Seventh Congressional District candidates Bob Beauprez and Dave Thomas are scheduled to appear as are state Senate District 26 candidates Deanna Hanna and Tori Merritts. For more information, contact Thomas Young of Park West/Ridge HOA at 303-238-5177.