| A Positive Vision. Neighborhood Values. Happy Labor Day Weekend! I’m pleased to officially announce my candidacy for Golden’s Ward 4 City Council position. Election Day is officially Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021, and Mail Ballots will go out mid-October. During more than 20 years of living and raising our family in Golden, I’ve seen changes in our small-town community as we grow into a thriving, energetic city designed to meet new challenges. Along the way, I’ve retained my love of Golden. And I’m thankful for the support of fellow residents who share this belief in who we are, and who we may become. I am running for City Council to bring this positive vision to how we shape and manage the real problems, concerns, issues, and opportunities on the road ahead. I commit to provide a shared respect for our historic small-town character and advocate for a greater balance for those of us who already live here – especially in light of the increasing numbers of visitors and those hoping to join our community. We are not alone in facing the pressures of continued growth and change. Yet how we respond as a community should be unique to Golden’s history, character, and values. Proven Results. The past eighteen months have proven our community’s resilience: we are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, critical financial concerns, and issues of equity while supporting residents and improving neighborhood parks and amenities. We have maintained the City’s financial strength and supported local businesses. Golden has forged new partnerships through an IGA with the School of Mines to support our Historic Neighborhoods, we have invigorated the historic Astor House downtown, and made progress towards meeting critical sustainability goals. There are issues where we have not made progress as fast as envisioned prior to the pandemic: Managing tourism and crowding downtown and along Clear Creek neighborhood parking concerns updating zoning laws to maintain the vitality of our distinctive housing mix and beautiful natural geography reducing noise and pollution along highways 6, 93 & 58 fostering diverse and affordable workforce housing Public health remains a priority, as does supporting residents who remain at risk for financial, food, and housing insecurity. Bottom line: Golden remains a thriving community. AND there is work to be done.I respect the trust that has been placed in me to represent residents of Ward 4. With your continued support, I remain committed to achieving results for you and all Golden residents. The more engaged we are, the better we will be – I want to hear from you! Please considering forwarding this newsletter with a neighbor and suggest they sign up by visiting WilliamFisher.com. Have thoughts to share? Email me or contact me at 303.588.3389. |
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| Bill Fisher, RN Ward 4 City Councilor Golden, Colorado |