In light of the passage last year of Senate Bill 181, what changes do you think, if any, Erie should make to its oil and gas policy and regulations? You are just minutes from Greenwood & Myers Mortuary is the first choice for many families when they are seeking funeral services in Boulder. While many shared concerns about how things have changed over the decades, nearly all of them shared their feelings of pride for living here. While the towns sales tax revenue has quadrupled over the same period, we lag far behind other communities in commercial development and primary employment to allow more Erie residents to keep it local by working and shopping in town. The Town of Erie has an unexpected vacancy on the Board of Trustees. You can hear a loud rumbling noise coming from behind the sound barrier in the video he recorded on his cell phone. 1821 Crestview La, Erie, CO 80516-4026 is the current address for Christiaan. On Sunday, June 5, the group will host its first Pride event on Briggs Street. I'll continue to serve the Town of Erie with courage, integrity and conviction to: Champion the Town Center master plan to bring unique retail destinations to Erie with a robust commercial tax base. This measure is a meaningful step forward to protect the health and safety of the people of Colorado and the legacy we leave our children. This is an opportunity to create an amazing anchor for Erie north of Denver. Graduate studies in computational biology / operations research at the University of Colorado at Denver. The Finance Department has already removed the ETF payment option, instituted numerous policy changes, conducted security trainings, and is working to fill a number of open positions approved by the board before this incident occurred. With his contributions to our town, it is without a doubt a much better community to call home than before he entered into public service. This means redeveloping and instituting very specific initiatives at Town Hall to address and alleviate these barriers to entry. During the boards regular meeting on May 10, Trustee Christiaan van Woudenberg announced his resignation effective immediately. Share your plight on social media. van Woudenberg: First and foremost Im a member of the LGBTQ+ community, so thats important for me personally. She is a female registered to vote in Weld County, Colorado. Careers. I have heard from numerous business owners and developers that Erie town government is incredibly hard to work with compared to our neighbors. Were actually doing a drag queen storytime event. . To continue representing you as a Trustee for Erie, I need your support. I've also managed diverse, cross functional teams of highly skilled engineers at all points in their careers and know how to drive the best performance and be a supportive and empowering leader. Complex topics such as housing policies, metro districts, and land use authority require years of understanding; Im always learning more about these topics (and more!) Despite moving away from her home and feeling increasingly frustrated with her experience, Harper said she is feeling more optimistic for Colorados future with prop 12 on the ballot. Family: daughters, Anika, 15, and Isobel, 12, How long have you lived in Erie: 12 years. Partnering with the Chamber, the Downtown Business Association and residents to keep it accessible without frustrating Old Town residents when it comes to parking and crowds plays a key role. Instead of providing a blanket statement of my stance on the topics, I have provided detailed posts on the various issues Erie faces. M-F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Email: contactus@erieco.gov. Whether that be parking, infrastructure needs, or a plan that helps to enable this evolution of Old Town Town Hall must create a strategy now that allows for this future redevelopment. One of my goals for this project would be to include Transit options to connect Erie to Denver and surrounding communities. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Eries population increased by 40% from April 2010 to July 2018. I also believe Erie needs to get competitive with its neighbors. Nearly all of them were relieved to hear that parking was included in the Coal Creek Park improvements. Multiple members of Erie's Board of Trustees have raised concerns over the mayor's actions during a selection process to hire a consultant to put together a new comprehensive plan for the town. I wanted to hear their stories of the history of Erie on those streets before they were paved, and ask what they think about Erie today. Harper is not alone is her fight against fracking. Christiaan van Woudenberg, Editor-in-Chief, Erie Protectors. We've already simplified our UDC to eliminate PUD and focus on PD developments, and look forward to innovative project proposals that bring unique, elevated, place-making experiences to Erie. The Erie Gateway Project is an exciting opportunity for the town. February 16: Town of Erie Notification. In Erie, town trustee Christiaan van Woudenberg ran for office on a platform against fracking and plans to start the process soon. I am hopeful we are on the right track by hiring a new Planning and Development Director. RELATED: 9NEWS wants your messages of support for your friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community. I believe in a just transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free renewables; Ill vigorously support programs that ensure the workers that have given so much to heat our homes, fuel our cars, and ensure our energy independence can transfer their skills to other industries. These recurring events would be designed to create a forum for open dialogue between Town Hall and the local business owners. Address the barriers to entry for businesses looking to enter the Town. Family: Daughters, Anika and Isobel. He took a video of the noise with a sound monitor late Wednesday night, and again Thursday morning. If you receive any sincere response from any of these representatives, wed like to know! Note the date & time, temperature, wind direction & speed, and relative humidity from a nearby weather station such as those available on Weather Underground. Phone: 303-894-2100 Fax: 303-894-2109 The businesses in Erie today need just as much help and support as the new business we want to bring in. We have had tremendous growth, with more projected. The people of Erie are our heart and soul. Budget. Weve sought alternatives to the drilling fluids we used and installed equipment to reduce both noise and odors from our locations. Emily Rachelle Baer (born 1978) is listed at 1035 Cessna Ct Erie, Co 80516 and has no political party affiliation. She soon noticed noise from industrial drilling, an overwhelming smell of diesel fumes, and industrial lights which stole away her familys view of the starry sky. I worry about the implications this spending and fiscal irresponsibility will have on the tax burden each resident must carry in the future. During the board's regular meeting on May 10, Trustee Christiaan van Woudenberg announced his resignation effective immediately. So at 4:00 p.m., Shirley Delta Blow will be taking the stage to do some reading for the children. "The agency has worked withCrestoneon variousodorcontrol techniques. My involvement with the schools, town government, and HOA boards has helped me cultivate relationships to build on. Paid for by Re-Elect Christiaan for Erie, Questionnaire: East County Housing Opportunity Coalition (ECHO), Questionnaire: NOCO Home Builders Association, Questionnaire: Erie Economic Development Council, Establish Erie as a regional leader by executing on the Towns. . We also want to show kids, adults and everybody else that Erie is an amazing place to be, we are welcoming and we invite you to come join us and have some fun. It needs to be done with an eye on character consistent with what residents want to see Erie become with Old Town, Town Center, and Gateway all playing a vital part. Erie Protectors are a group of concerned residents of Erie, Colorado intent on protecting our families, our neighborhoods, and our town from the negative impacts of oil & gas development. The Erie Protectors are proud to stand with Colorado State Senator Matt Jones, Colorado House District 12 Representative Mike Foote, Erie Trustee candidate Christiaan van Woudenberg, and many others to officially endorse the efforts of Colorado Rising on a "2018 statewide ballot initiative petition to protect public health and safety from fracking by establishing 2,500 ft. buffer zones . Protecting Erie: By residents, for residents. Its to make sure that queer kids turn into queer adults. I am the Chairman of the Board for The Front Range Center for Assault Prevention and have served on that Board for 17 years. End the practice of residential drilling. Weve worked hard for many months to maintain compliance with state regulations and address concerns brought to us by the Erie Board of Trustees and our neighbors. Election results also named Christaain . Given 93% of Colorado residents already live in a home rule municipality, were long overdue to undertake this task. I want to continue to revitalize Downtown with businesses that attract foot traffic during town and Chamber of Commerce events, as well as everyday evenings and weekends. Para obtener ms informacin sobre cmo utilizamos tus datos, consulta nuestra Poltica de privacidad y la Poltica de cookies. Required fields are marked *. 9 Mile, for example, did not produce favorable results we expected even though we won the lawsuit. Another firm, 76 Group, which includes veteran Colorado lobbyists Jake Zambrano and Josh Penry, both of whom have deep ties to Republican politics and the oil and gas industry, has been active in Erie recently.The group conducted a push poll in Erie for the Trustee seats. Old Town is one of the best parts about living in Erie. I would like to see the Town work to protect the small town feeling while simultaneously opening up to the brilliant entrepreneurs and investors that will bring great services and employment with them. Having lived in Erie for 20 years, I've been a part of the growth and maturing of the town. Currently, the Town has said that the developer(s) will be reliable for almost all aspects. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 "We've gone through COGCC to file complaint, after complaint, after complaint, after complaint," she explained. This means seeking different, outside-the-box methods to figure out solutions to various issues. Its important to note that to date, Crestone has not been found in violation of any noise or odor regulations at either of these sites. I have an MBA in international business, and an undergraduate in computer information systems. Old town is really special to me. February 18: Denver Post Interview. . Harper said she filed 21 complaints with Crestone Peak Resources, a company that runs fracking facilities nearby. Ballots will be mailed out in the second week of March and are due back at Town Hall by April 5th. Shed been worrying about the health of her family. It has a rich history and is a lovely area to spend time in. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. If you believe the noise is oil & gas related: To report your nausea and migraines, etc., visit the, Contact everyone who will listen. At that time, the Town Clerk had received 7,768 ballots from registered Erie voters. If you have any further questions, please directly contact the candidate themselves or visit their website for more information. Christiaan Van Van Woudenberg (born 1973) is listed at 1821 Crestview Ln Erie, Co 80516 and is affiliated with the Democratic Party. I will bring my experience leading and organizing diverse groups to the Trustee table. 1973-10-1 is the birth date of Christiaan. Most often, a phone call is the most meaningful way to reach out. Theyll provide, not security, but just that amazing, positive and comfortable environment for anyone that wants to attend. With two key staples of Old Town going out of business in the past year, it is clear to me there is room to improve. I want to see the investment in Old Town continue, and I know from talking with residents, they do too. Neighbors are fed up with the smell, and constant noises coming from the site at all hours of the day. We can be more proactive in recruiting businesses, and more willing to bring various groups to the table for consideration. If you believe the odor is oil & gas related: Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) at 303-389-1687 or visit, Send an email describing the problem to Town of Erie staff at, Call the Erie Police non-emergency number at 303-441-4444 and describe the location and potential source of the noise, in accordance with. . Ill continue to serve the Town of Erie with courage, integrity and conviction to: Id be honored to receive your vote for Trustee on April 5th! Today, I am surrounded by love and messages of support and acknowledgement of what weve accomplished over the last 4 years as a grassroots community of activists. The front would be perfect for various retail establishments of all types, as well as commercial office buildings for primary-employment providers. How do you plan to maintain the old-town charm and small-town feel that attracted so many residents to begin with? Earlier this year, Harper and her family returned to their home, but they remain frustrated with the heavy truck traffic and effects of the industrial operations. Political/community experience: Current Board of Trustee member. I think we can learn a lot from looking at developments along I25 that have a lot of empty retail space and seem to not be appealing for businesses to locate there or keep their doors open. Take the pledge to sign this ballot initiative petition once it is released! Finally, I look toward the Downtown Urban Renewal authority planning area to take some of the revenues that are coming from the building thats happening in Erie Commons to build quality restaurants and entertainment options and to build out Briggs and ultimately Kattell with some appropriate locally owned establishments that maintain that local feel to Erie. The federal government first observed June as Pride Month in 2000, but at least one Colorado town will be hosting its first Pride celebration this year. Collaborate with our neighbors to address the regional issues of traffic, transportation, and infrastructure. "We paid extra for the view, and now it's been marred," said resident Christiaan van Woudenberg. I believe we need to look at incentives, especially the incentives our neighboring municipalities and cities are using to attract business that keep them competitive. We can attract businesses if they are confident that the startup process and costs won't be an impediment. 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