A special election will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 to fill two vacancies on the Parker Town Council.
And the winners are…. Joshua Rivero & Anne Barrington Congratulations!
| Joshua Rivero * | 4616 | 27.65% |
| Anne Barrington * | 3223 | 19.30% |
| Nate Matthews | 2865 | 17.16% |
| Danielle Ozaluk | 2268 | 13.58% |
| Terry Dodd | 1566 | 9.38% |
| Jeeva Senthilnathan | 1562 | 9.36% |
| Douglas W. Butte | 596 | 3.57% |
| Total | 16696 | 100% |
This special election will be held to fill the seats vacated by former Councilmember Renee Williams, who resigned her position in September 2020, and Jeff Toborg, who was elected Mayor on November 3, 2020. Any Councilmembers elected through this special election will serve until the next regular municipal election, which is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2022.
The Special Election Candidates for Parker Town Council
Joshua Rivero – 15 Year Resident
What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I’m running for Parker, all 58,000 of us. Experience matters. Currently, the mayor and Town Council have a combined 12 years of serving this community, compared to 36 combined years of service only two years ago. I am the only candidate who can bring additional experience in leading this Town through my previous 8 years on Town Council. I have the experience needed to both listen, understand and then negotiate the importance of ensuring we retain funding for our nationally recognized Parks & Recreation, Arts & Culture, and Police Departments as well as all our other award-winning departments that now may be in jeopardy. Parker is my hometown and I work for her.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
To keep Parker, Parker. I have been part of founding many great traditions in Parker, such as Wine Walks, Carriage Rides, and bringing the Farmers Market back to Mainstreet. My passion is for the betterment of Parker, and for all of us to enjoy and be proud of our hometown. I have always said what makes us Parker is how we treat each other, no matter what. When I ran for Mayor in November one of my goals was to unify Parker. I feel that we are more divided now than ever. This is a nonpartisan election, for a nonpartisan position. One of my strengths is that I have earned the trust, respect, and support of the community as a whole. This race is about Parker, it is about all of Parker, it is about all of us.
Anne Barrington – Parker Resident 18 Years
What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I believe anyone seeking public office should be a long-standing member of the community, understand desires of local business, and have a track record of community involvement. I am at a place in my life where I am able to give back to the community that helped me raise a family and supported my business endeavors. It would be an honor and a privilege to serve the Parker community as one of the newest Town Council Members.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
My main priority is to protect the quality of life we all moved here for. This includes our Parks & Rec as well as Culture, Public Safety and Maintaining Public Works… all while keeping our growth in balance. I also know we are stronger together, so I plan to keep Parker United.
Douglas W. Butte – Parker Resident 1 Year
What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I enjoy living in Parker, have always had an interest in public service, and care about decisions/policies that cause communities to thrive or decline.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
Examining all taxes and revenue streams, protecting/promoting open spaces or parks, addressing future growth and congestion, creating a fertile business environment.
Jeeva Senthilnathan – Parker Resident 17 Years
What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I truly believe that it is time for a youth voice in local government.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
My top priorities will be to address the mental health crisis, poor civic participation, and land
conservation.
Nate Matthews – 5 year Resident
What made you decide to run for Town Council?
My goal and passion and why I’m running is to see the residents and businesses of Parker thrive! I want to serve and represent my fellow citizens and make sure their voices are heard on Town Council. After completing the Parker Civic Academy, I saw how my financial expertise is an excellent foundation to serve as a Councilmember and will benefit our residents and town.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
My top priorities if elected to this abbreviated term will be to: 1. Focus on economic development and bringing more employers to Parker. 2. Keep Parker one of Colorado’s safest communities by supporting our police officers and making sure they remain fully funded. 3. Apply my financial
expertise to serve our residents and Town.
What made you decide to run for Town Council?
As a business leader in our community, I support an efficient government that focuses on business and economic development and always has a forward-thinking view on the quality of life that Parker provides our residents through parks and recreation, growth, commerce and public
safety.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
Focus on Economic, Business & Workforce Development. Preserve our safe community by actively supporting and being involved with our award-winning police department, support trainings and certification programs to equipped them to serve our community. Support our aging/senior community, they play a huge role in our community’s success. We must advocate for much-needed infrastructure to bring age-friendly communities to allow for seniors to continue living healthy meaningful lives.
Terry Dodd – No Information given to Town of Parker or CCN Newspaper
For more information, please contact the Town Clerk, Carol Baumgartner, at cbaumgartner@parkeronline.org or 303.805.3112. You can also find more information online at www.ParkerOnline.org/2021Election.
Town of Parker Ballot Box Locations 2020
| Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, 80138 | |
| Parker Police Department, 18600 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, 80134 | |
Town Council Meetings
A great way to make your voice heard in your community and to become informed about what is going on in Parker is to attend Town Council Meetings. These meetings are always open to the public and include time for public comments. View Town Council Agendas and Minutes.
You may also visit the Community Calendar for a complete listing of Town meetings and events.
Town Commissions
Parker has several citizen commissions that focus on specific issues. These meetings are open to the public. We encourage citizens to attend meetings and consider serving on one of these important groups. The Town Commissions are:
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Additional Douglas County Ballot Drop Box Locations
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Highlands Ranch
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Littleton
| Roxborough Marketplace, 8355 N. Rampart Range, 80125 | |
| Sterling Ranch Civic Center, 8155 Piney River Avenue, 80125 |
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