Tag: news
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A Final Update, and My Deepest Gratitude to Our Movement
To my friends, neighbors, and supporters, The final election results are in. After reviewing the ballot cure list, it’s clear we lost by a 16-vote margin. This is not the outcome we all fought so hard for. But my first and most overwhelming feeling is not disappointment; it’s profound pride and gratitude. I’ve been trying…
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The Final Thought: Why This Election Is So Personal
As we head into the final 48 hours, I want to leave you with one final thought: When local elections are treated as partisan, a new set of priorities enters the room. Decisions stop being about “what is best for our neighborhoods” and start being about “what is best for the party.” Partisan politics and…
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Golden First: Our Local Elections Are—And Must Remain—Non-Partisan
This week, a resident on Facebook asked if I was a Democrat. It’s a question that, while understandable in today’s polarized national climate, highlights a dangerous trend: the injection of divisive party politics into our local Golden issues. This gets to the very heart of why I’m running. My response was simple: My whole campaign…
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It’s Never Been About Politics
A final, heartfelt reflection on the two photos that are a constant reminder of what this has always been about: building the kind of Golden we want for our kids, and for every family in our community.
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A Question from a Neighbor: How Can One Council Member Create Real Change?
A Golden resident asked an important question: how can one new council member actually build the consensus needed to create real change? Read my full, detailed answer on my leadership philosophy and my specific, two-part strategy for fixing the broken process at City Hall.
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A Plan to Have a Plan: The City’s Wildfire Response Puts Residents Last
The city’s official wildfire plan isn’t a real plan; it’s a bureaucratic document that puts residents last. While City Hall can find $50M+ for a new civic center without a vote, they tell families in high-risk fire zones they’re on their own. This isn’t just a policy failure; it’s a crisis of priorities.
Dan Sung for Golden 