February 2026 Update
Dear Ward IV Neighbors,
Thank you to everyone who attended my first Town Hall of the year on January 8. It was wonderful to see so many new faces and connect with residents from across Ward IV.
I had the opportunity to introduce City Council Member Rob Andrews, and we heard a valuable presentation from Aurora Water. As we continue to monitor snowfall levels, it’s clear that without significant accumulation soon, we may need to prepare for water restrictions in the warmer months.
We also launched our first Networking Half Hour, giving local Ward IV businesses the chance to introduce themselves and share their services. This was very well received and will be a regular feature at future Town Halls.
In the News : Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
I recently attended a press conference where Governor Jared Polis announced that Colorado is the first Democratic-led state in the nation to opt into the new federal scholarship tax credit program. This matters—not as a political statement, but as a sign that empowering families and strengthening our workforce can transcend party lines. To date, twenty-three Republican-led states have also opted into the program.
The program is straightforward: taxpayers may donate up to $1,700to qualified education nonprofits and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit. These privately funded donations support K–12 students through scholarships, tutoring, after-school programs, special education services, and other educational supports. Importantly, this is not public spending—no state dollars and no federal education budgets are used.
If you know a student who could benefit, or if you are a parent, grandparent, or business owner interested in participating, you can learn more at foundation.investineducation.org
Ward IV Update - Utah Park
Please plan to attend the March 5 Town Hall, where our featured guest will be Aurora Parks and Recreation (PROS). They will share updates on park improvements citywide, including a presentation on the upgraded Utah Park Pool.
You may have already noticed that the basketball court is now open, and construction is underway on the new tennis and pickleball courts. These additions will be a great enhancement to one of our most heavily used park spaces.
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AT Large Meeting
I attended the first At-Large Town Hall of the year, hosted by Council Members Gardner, Coombs, and Jackson. Aurora Police Department representatives were present to discuss how emerging technologies—such as drones, facial recognition, and license plate identification—are being used to enhance public safety and fight crime.
