Dear Lone Tree & Northern Douglas County Communities,
As I come to the end of my tenure as mayor, I am filled with profound fulfillment and gratitude for the privilege you’ve given me to serve our remarkable city. Throughout the past 20 years — as a planning commissioner, city council member, and mayor — it has been my honor to work alongside dedicated elected officials, talented staff, and engaged residents in shaping the vibrant community Lone Tree is today. As a civil engineer turned public servant, I have remained guided by a simple belief: solutions stem from action, not rhetoric. Our journey together has been memorable, and we have achieved much in service to our community.
Together, we have:
• Worked diligently to ensure that the City of Lone Tree exemplifies efficient, transparent, and inclusive government. We have prioritized partnerships, evidence-based decision-making, proactive infrastructure development, and public safety.
• Ensured the fiscal future of our city through the passage of 2E in 2021, committing to the continuation of high-quality services and amenities our city is known for.
• Established a robust multi-modal transportation network to facilitate the efficient movement of people and commerce with significant investments in light rail and Link on Demand micro-mobility. Bike and pedestrian mobility enhancements created a robust system for visitors, residents, and businesses in Lone Tree.
• Welcomed significant employers such as Charles Schwab, Cochlear Americas, and Kiewit. In our supportive, business-friendly environment, we witnessed reinvestment from Lone Tree staples like Sky Ridge Medical Center and Park Meadows Retail Resort and the success of local businesses, including Lone Tree Brewery, Monk & Mongoose, and Vibe Foods.
• Weathered an unprecedented pandemic and emerged stronger and more resilient. Park Meadows Retail Resort, the first mall to reopen in our state, became a national model for its peers. During those challenging times, Lone Tree residents rallied to support local businesses, healthcare professionals, and first responders.
• Enhanced the livability and vitality of our city with a breadth of housing opportunities and investments in the arts, recreation, open space, and expanded community engagement. We finished paying off the bonds you approved to build our award-winning Arts Center and beloved recreation amenities like Cook Creek Pool, lowering the city sales tax in December!
Together, we will continue to build a brighter and more prosperous future for all who call Lone Tree home. As I prepare to pass the baton to the next Lone Tree leaders, I am filled with optimism for the future. Our new chapter will be guided by the values and principles that have defined us from the very beginning: respect, collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation.
I want to once again express my deepest gratitude to every resident, staff, partner, business representative, elected official, volunteer, and friend for their partnership and support. Serving as Lone Tree mayor has been the honor of a lifetime, and I look forward to witnessing the remarkable future achievements in our extraordinary city.
Cheers to you, Lone Tree!
Together, we have raised the profile of the city from an outer ring Denver suburb to a vibrant, complete community. Collective action has allowed our impact to extend beyond the borders of Lone Tree