Tag: news
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A Final Update, and My Deepest Gratitude to Our Movement
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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 