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Gilpin County Commissioner Dist 3 / Junta de Comisionados del Condado

The county commissioners act as the governing body of the county. They enact policies such as the establishment of the property tax rate and the adoption of the budget. They adopt ordinances or local laws that affect citizens living in the unincorporated areas of the county. They are elected by all voters in the county to represent the district in which they live and serve a four year term.Junta de Comisionados del CondadoLos comisionados del condado actúan como órgano rector del condado. Son elegidos en general por períodos de cuatro años y promulgan políticas como el establecimiento de la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad y la adopción del presupuesto. Adoptan ordenanzas o leyes locales que afectan a los ciudadanos que viven en zonas no incorporadas del condado.

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    Sandy Hollingsworth
    (Dem)

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    Corey Marshall
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What are your top priorities for the office and how would you integrate them in your first 100 days?

What factors will guide your financial and budgeting decisions?

What steps should be taken to curb gun violence, if any?

What would you do to address environmental issues such as drought, wildfires and air quality, if anything?

What steps would you take to ensure affordable housing is available?

What role should county government have in enforcing immigration laws? Please explain.

Why do you want to serve now?

Submitted Biography Gilpin County Commissioner 2021 - present, previous municipal budget oversight, policy and program development as city Housing Authority casework program supervisor and Human Services Division Manager. Social Worker with credential in Gerontology,
Website / Sitio Web http://SandyforGilpin.com
Campaign Phone 303-916-2119
Campaign Email sandyforgilpin@gmail.com
Budget sustainability with capital improvements and staff retention strategies (implement approved 2025 budget)

Continue Collaborations I'm already part of addressing: economic development initiatives and incentives, mental health and opioid use disorder peer support programs, developing north county infrastructure action plans with consultants, workforce and senior housing needs assessment/plans, biodiversity mapping project, unauthorized trails mapping for public lands management, mountain rail coalition, and further countywide broadband expansion

statewide county commissioners groups legislative proposals advocacy, continue serving on tourism/economic development subcommittee, wildfire, watersheds, justice and public safety and natural resources committees

policy development based on the county strategic plan to complete policy directions for staff

work toward completion of sport shooting range which leads to designated areas of forest service lands to promote homeowner safety
Budget we are finalizing now for adoption with priority based budgeting, maintaining $20million operating reserve, and completing one-time expenditures on deferred capital improvements to get caught up over this 5 year period using reserves which have built up and cannot be retained unallocated indefinitely

Funding mandated county services and departments, reserves for new mandates by new laws

Staff salary study implementation and retention strategies which reduce turnover retraining costs saving over time

Community good as criteria for non-mandated including senior services, community center, food pantry for residents in various life stages and economic situations

Forward thinking long-term planning for infrastructure, road improvements, workforce housing, public land management

Grant matches to stretch funds for project completion, pursue state and federal funds within staff capacity to manage projects, related contracts and payments

Retaining operating and emergency reserves
Continue background checks, concealed carry permits through the Sheriff's Office, use red flag laws in domestic violence or other applicable crisis situations, lessons for new gun owners and gun safety classes plus safe storage promotions, incentives for private property gun locks and lockers, limit weapons on county and school properties as in place, table top plus real active shooter exercises for staff in public buildings including our schools and childcare facilities, discuss proposed laws with legislators to enact gun sense legislation protecting the public in an effort to reduce mass shootings while protecting safe gun use by responsible owners, reduce forest areas near homes to shooting after the sport shooting range is open to prevent user-property owner conflicts, implement approved county co-response program to support law enforcement by being paired with mental health professionals, support conflict resolution training as a skill for deputies, surveillance at businesses
I am currently serving on coalitions addressing wildfire risk, watershed protection, forest health, fire mitigation projects, conservation and recreation planning to benefit Gilpin County as part of the larger region. Public Health has expanded air quality monitoring during fires and superfund lead testing, the commissioners approve PH budget & staffing. CSU Extension is partly supported by county funds and offers fire mitigation, drought impacts on vegetation materials and classes. County is a member of CC4CA - Colorado Counties 4 Climate Action which along with two statewide county commissioner groups weigh in on environmental issues legislation and funding options, county continues to purchase hybrid vehicle and is installing EV chargers for public use, fund public works dust suppressant to reduce particulates on heavy traffic dirt roads, watch for grants to address environmental issue projects & landowner mitigation incentives
A comprehensive housing needs assessment is already in process to prioritize what types of housing to focus on, whether it be for workers, seniors, mixed use, small homes, rentals, or starter homes and similar recommended housing

Collaboration with the cities to locate sites to create workforce housing is underway

Updating zoning codes to allow more flexibility for multifamily housing

tax or rebate Incentives for long-term rental properties

Using a regional approach along the peak to peak and with neighboring counties for shared planning for infrastructure then pursuing building grant funds or tax incentives for development of small scale projects fitting in with our current mountain surroundings

Complete the planned infrastructure assessment to develop a plan to improve water, sewer/septic, and location needs like parking, plus potential public transit to and from housing
Counties play a role in assisting immigrants while abiding by the local jurisdiction laws and adopted county practices, For a small county like ours we can kindly provide a meal with a list of resources for urban or municipal governments which offer shelter, food and communication supports. We can offer food, find interpretors as needed, and plan for overnight bed space if needed especially late in the day or for children with families while encouraging travel to larger communities with more resources. Training law enforcement and business/casino staff in how best to interact, offer resources and watch for legal and illegal behaviors regardless of race or ethnicity promotes better interactions.
I am currently in my first term and seek a second term to complete projects and progress underway while planning for future needs, I am trained in county governance after over 20 years in all levels of municipal human services management, so am ready to work day one of my next term. Residents will benefit from my public service experience instead of waiting for me to get up to speed on county policies, budgets, and statutes while building relationships with partner agencies and staff. I am all set to go.

It is my honor to listen to differing perspective of residents and business owners for their vision of their community and its current gaps, to formulate long-term plans for the county. Together with our current staff and administration we are completing new projects while tackling delayed ones. Discussing and starting initiatives then being a part of realized plans is rewarding both as a commissioner and fellow resident. I have energy, ideas and the ability to compromise.
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