I sit on the Board of Directors for the Edgewater Collective and previously served on our citys Sustainability Board. If you have additional priorities you would like to discuss or any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
I will try to lower property taxes and improve the educational environment. But theres more we can do. While I dont anticipate getting a ton of attention beyond our borders, I have been told that it may be good to have police available when we talk about Gun Violence Prevention. About Complete Colorado and how to stay connected with us! EDGEWATER Emails obtained by Complete Colorado show an Edgewater City Councilwoman has been working on enacting local gun rights restrictions alongside other Colorado communities since late 2021 and worked in close partnership with anti-gun advocacy groups to present a decidedly one-sided presentation on gun violence to her fellow council members. I was appointed to Edgewater, Colorados City Council in April 2021, and am thrilled for the opportunity to continue serving my neighbors. Live in Edgewater? Edgewater City Council is set to have a third work session on the topic, at 6:30 p.m., May 3. If attendance isnt in the cards outreach via email could still help. In addition, my husband and I are currently navigating the lack of available childcare alongside so many other families in town. Paid for EFO Edgewater Council, John H Cross, CPA, Treasurer Insights gained during the campaign by our newly electeds, along with updates from returning council members, gave me a clearer perspective of what we need to prioritize, and I am eager to work toward solutions in 2022. Youll be giving to the Independence Institute, the not-for-profit publisher of Complete Colorado, which makes your donation tax deductible. Complete Colorado has read through the enormous amount of emails provided by Welshon to verify the statements and the following lists the highlights of those conversations, summarizing much of what was said and directly quoting from those emails. CLICK HERE TO LADLE A LITTLE GRAVY ON THE CREW AT COMPLETE COLORADO. In the email she tells the two, Tom, I looked through your slides, I love a lot there and think we can keep some, condense some, and add a section on possibilities for Edgewater We have draft ordinance language from Everytown and Giffords too, and folks from there could tag in as well., On Feb 8, Keao again emails Mauser to let him know she further revised his presentation: Hi! On April 15, Keao puts out more requests for Moms Demand Action volunteers and others to speak at the April 19 meeting. I emigrated from South Korea in 1990 and have been a proud Edgewater resident for the past eleven years. On April 12, Keao emails Charles and Fanslow again telling them the next meeting is scheduled for April 19 and asks them to get volunteers to email council members or give public comment. I am Michelle Han, a Korean American immigrant, businesswoman, wife, mother, and a proud Republican that wishes to be your voice for a more robust, safer, inclusive, and thriving Edgewater. I will continue to help our local businesses thrive as they continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, and ensure that new businesses are integrated into our community fabric. Im Hannah Gay Keao. Home appreciation is pricing out longtime homeowners as well as working families who rent, which is impacting school enrollment. As my son entered the Edgewater school system, I learned that many of my friends and neighbors shared the same concerns as I. I felt compelled to represent those like me, people who care about their children and the quality of life in this beautiful community. We all live with our rescue pup Fletcher in the Rose Acres neighborhood on the west side of town. Meetings are generally held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Civic Center and virtually. Both doctors are asked to talk about the data from an adult perspective., On Feb 3, 2022, Keao emails Tom Mauser, father of a Columbine High School shooting victim and current board member of Colorado Ceasefire, which was started after the Columbine shooting and Ellen McCarron, Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action board president about her plans for the April 5 meeting. Additionally, there are ongoing resident concerns about speeding on neighborhood streets. Our sidewalks came up frequently, as many are not wide enough to accommodate residents with impairments or parents with strollers. She also emails Mauser and McCarron to let them know the council has deliberately preceded this discussion with a discussion on mental health at our last meeting and are simultaneously working on a community wide mental health plan, including stronger resources for our police and first responders., On April 1, Keao suggests they change the language in their presentation to safer gun laws rather than stronger gun laws.. Another affordability issue discussed was Edgewaters minimum wage, currently tied to Colorados minimum wage, and the fact that wages have not kept up with our areas living expenses. Commercial radio came to Colorado and the metro area 100 years ago this year, March 10, 1922. You know the issue, I think the clutch things to share why this legislation in Edgewater is important to kids and families outside of our city too that you visit here, or that you hope your community and the state follow suit, etc. Such local gun rights restrictions would be allowed under Senate Bill 21- 256, passed during last years legislative session and signed into law by Governor Polis.
Our unofficial motto at Complete Colorado is Always free, never fake, but annoyingly enough, our reporters, columnists and staff all want to be paid in actual US dollars rather than our preferred currency of pats on the back and a muttered kind word. I feel that the family values and fiscal conservatism of the Republican platform have long been missing.
Together we will make this great community even better. Fact is that theres an entire staff working every day to bring you the most timely and relevant political news (updated twice daily) from around the state on Completes main page aggregator, as well as top-notch original reporting and commentary on Page Two. That means continuing to support recommended public health measures from the CDC and Jefferson County Public Health as we continue to fight this pandemic. Keao says the google doc contains: everything you and they need to know. Welshon subsequently got access to the google doc. Most of Edgewater residents have common questions. She expressly tells people what to say and when to testify to get the best reception from her fellow council members.
Since 1960, there has been no Republican Council member in Edgewater. But rest assured that your giving will go specifically to the Complete Colorado news operation. Keaos emails with Ceasefire Colorado, Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety and others, appear to show that Keao hoped to convince fellow council members to enact a laundry list of new restrictions that included open and conceal carry bans both on city and private properties, gun and ammunition bans, and new regulations for Edgewaters one gun dealer. Contact Edgewater Mayor John Beltrone at jbeltrone@edgewaterco.com or 720-643-6077. Initially, I focused on raising my son and growing my business. She then shares a google doc from her own personal server that the city would not release to Welshon without a new CORA request. Thanks for being a Complete Colorado reader, keep coming back. I am a small business owner and strategic advisor and consultant to nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. How is my childs school? Traffic congestion and Safety along River Road. We also discussed our ongoing efforts to improve mobility in Edgewater. Quality of education The start of the pandemic presented many challenges, including. Monthly West Metro Denver newspapers in Wheat Ridge, Applewood, Mountain View, Lakeside and Berkeley, as well as the Edgewater, Sloans Lake, West Colfax, Two Creeks and West Highland neighborhoods. I also started my Council tenure building relationships with Jeffco Public Schools and local school leaders, teachers, and fellow parents. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. My husband Brandon and I recently welcomed our first child, a beautiful daughter named Skyler. Edgewaters average home price has increased from $192,000 in 2012 to $600,000 today. It means pushing our Mobility Plan forward to make our city and region better for pedestrians and cyclists. How is the traffic while commuting? Keao has a series of emails over the course of several weeks between her and anti-gun supporters in Edgewater encouraging them to show up and testify. These concerns made me think about how I could make life better for my child, the children of Edgewater, and all of its residents. Although it is common practice for a city council member to work with city staff and others to bring information to the board on a topic requested by that council member, Keao emails show a pattern of constructing the entire process and playing a role in writing the presentations. The town council of Edgewater has been controlled by the Democratic party since 1996, with no conservative voices represented in the group. She listens, is responsive, and gets things done. I added a few comments and asks in your presentation Tom see attached.. Heres whats been sent out to Council and posted for the public the presentation from Ceasefire last meeting and a summary of potential ordinance contents. model ordinances for the communities to consider adopting that were written by Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Everytown for Gun Safety.
We recognized that it has been hard to connect in person the last few years. Saying youre both a Coloradoan and a Moms Leader is fabulous; theres clearly a reason youre dedicated to the issue and you that [sic] stories go a long way., On April 18, the morning before the meeting, Keao emails McCarron asking her to summarize again at a high level, each of the three categories of legislative options. She then points out and supplies McCarron with a link to, On April 14, Keao is part of a group email originated by Taylor Reimann, the administrator for the Boulder City Council. With that in mind, council has committed to more community meetups at various times to continue these conversations when it is convenient for residents with varying schedules. It was also noted that we have limited intergenerational housing options at a time when Denver metros population is aging. She actively recruits people to testify and uses her private google drive to send them documents outlining what to say. David Fleck, Lamar Street resident & dad of Annabelle, 10, While Ive lived in Edgewater for 28 years, Hannah has only been my neighbor for a few. With winter in full swing, I hope that everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the season and the peacefulness of an Edgewater finally covered in snow. As I became more rooted in the town, I felt compelled to give back through service. The town council does not accurately reflect the diversity and demographics of Edgewater. Other places have had some scary people share [sic] up to the meetings . Affordability has been an increasingly important issue in our community and was discussed at length. She outlines the plans for working with area municipalities on enacting gun control measures that are similar.
This process, Some of the best ideas are born out of difficult circumstances. I have the utmost of confidence in her continued service and thoughtful consideration of the needs of our entire community. Edgewater is a metro-area home rule city of just over 5,000 people bordered by Denver to the east, Lakewood to the south and west, and Wheat Ridge to the north. Thus, I embark on this journey to help move our beloved Edgewater forward. She helps them narrow their comments to what she believes will go a long way with other council members. I discovered, Paid for EFO Edgewater Council, John H Cross, CPA, Treasurer, 2021 by Michelle Han Proudly created with. I discovered It means connecting to mental health and other wraparound services for those in town who are struggling, and ensuring city staff and law enforcement are equipped to keep our community safe and welcoming for everybody. Republicans basic policy is the value of the family, and I am As I became more rooted in the town, I felt compelled to give back through service. Emails show she is part of an effort involving several other communities working together behind the scenes to pass similar laws by summer. Safety and security in our community. Find time to chat here. Privacy Policy | Professional photography by Let the Light In Studio, Sheridan Boulevard Multimodal Corridor Planning. There was much excitement around the improvements underway as part of our traffic-calming plan, but we also acknowledged that much work remains. CLICK HERE TO LADLE A LITTLE GRAVY ON THE CREW AT COMPLETE COLORADO, Emails show coordinated push for local gun restrictions; over a dozen Front Range governments involved, Edgewater City Council gets an earful; scales back list of possible gun rights restrictions, Longmont City Council to consider multiple gun-rights restricting ordinances, Longmont to start gun safety talks; would be fifth Boulder County municipality to restrict rights, Boulder City Council passes gun ban on first reading. Council is committed to having the city hire a mental health professional (police co-responder) this year as well as addressing options for dealing with crises. But I have seen her jump into not only getting to know us all on our street but also serving our bigger community and helping us out at any opportunity. She includes. SB 256 unwound decades of state preemption and allows local governments to manage their own gun laws, but only so long as they are more restrictive than those at the state level, a condition that has beenreferred to as abastardization of the concept of local control.. In late December, Keao organizes a conversation about gun violence with Childrens Hospital pediatrician Dr. Maya Haasz, as recommended by Dr. Annie Andrews, also a pediatrician and super active in Moms Demand Action, as well as Dr. Emmy Betz from UC Health.
I appreciate my esteemed fellow conservatives members, neighbors, friends, and family who are supporting me. Brandon and I are so grateful we chose Edgewater as our home, and it is my job as a Councilwoman to ensure that all my neighbors of varying incomes, backgrounds, and identities feel just as welcome and supported by our special community. Louise DeBell, Otis Court, Hannah has been accessible to us since before we opened our doors, has connected us with the right people in the city, and is a great advocate for our local small businesses, especially those like ours that are women and minority owned. In fact, in the emails which were initially obtained by Edgewater resident Larry Welshon through an open records request and then forwarded to Complete Colorado show that Councilwoman Hannah Gay Keao not only helped write and edit a presentation given by the Colorado Ceasefire gun control group at an April 5 city council meeting, but also instructs others on what to say during testimony for both the April 5 meeting and a subsequent April 19 meeting to discuss a laundry-list of potential ordinances targeting gun owners. Id def like to get eyes on it before Tues., On March 31, Keao instructs the town manager to make sure to call it Gun Violence Prevention everywhere. On March 30 Keao emails Mauser again to discuss his presentation. Three main values lead my work in Edgewater: I taught middle school nearby and have a strong connection to local and immigrant families. However, because it was not on city servers, there is no way to know what, if anything, may have been changed in the time between the requests. On April 5, the Edgewater City Council heard a presentation on gun violence prevention from Colorado Ceasefire, an anti-gun rights organization, and subsequently decided to move forward with a more detailed discussion on possible municipal ordinances. At the April 19 meeting, council scaled back the list significantly to include further discussion of open and conceal carry bans on city property and in daycares and preschools, bans of so-called ghost guns, and a waiting period for the sale of firearms.
At a recent city council retreat, our board got much-needed time to talk about community priorities and strategize on how best to address them. - Lexi Healy & Veronica Ramos, owners of The Electric Cure, (970) 515-3842hannahforedgewater@gmail.com. 60 Livingston Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, 2021 by Michelle Han Proudly created with Jun-Perlage. We need to stay committed to creating current opportunities and a more equitable future for our communitys children and families. Hi there just following up if you think you or anyone else from Moms may be able to speak on April 19! We discussed the impacts we are seeing from this change. Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dalhlkemper to brainstorm about gun legislation. I am officially announcing that I am running for the council in Edgewater as a republican candidate.
On March 18, Keao has a series of emails with several different people about the April 5 council meeting: The city manager with a request for armed security at the April 5 meeting. City councils discussion included many more topics, which I have tried to capture in the adjacent word cloud graphic. The document Welshon did receive was an outline of what speakers or emailers should address and what would be most effective. It means mitigating pollution and climate change for our health today as well as that of young Edgewaterians of tomorrow. Keao also enlisted the help of anti-gun advocacy groups to present data and other testimony and give recommendation on how to craft the ordinances all of which she helped write behind the scenes. that many Edgewater residents share the same concerns as I. Starting as a middle school teacher on the Navajo Reservation, I have spent my career changing outcomes for marginalized communities and opening gates wider for those who dont have access. From late December through April 19, Keao has had a series of conversations with other anti-gun activists about the best way to get the ordinances passed in Edgewater. A ban on the open carry of firearms, legislation I led, A city grant relief program to keep economically vulnerable tenants housed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Investment in an internal assessment of diversity, equity, equality, and inclusion in Edgewater, Partnership with CDPHE on Edgewaters inaugural Green Business Program, which I spearheaded as a member of Edgewaters Sustainability Board before serving on Council, Investment in Phase 1 of Edgewaters Mobility Plan & traffic calming measures at the 25th & Gray intersection, 26th & Kendall intersection, along Pierce St, and along 20th Ave, Funds subsidizing residential energy efficiency audits, A resolution addressing motor vehicle theft in Edgewater, Investment in Sheridan Boulevard Multimodal Corridor Planning, A ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and removal of penalties for our regions young people in tobacco sales, A resolution allowing the 25th Avenue Streetscape Project, Building code updates focused on energy conservation, safety, and sustainability, Supported commitment to a city and community Mental Health Plan, Introduced Gun Violence Prevention discussions and legislation in Edgewater, Represented Edgewater City Council on Jeffco Public Schools Jeffco Thrives Strategic Planning Alliance in 2022, Supported local small businesses in ensuring equitable and clear processes and access to city resources, Pushed on behalf of residents for community code enforcement forum, scheduled tentatively for June 2022, Worked with City Manager and Edgewater Police Department to secure and distribute free gun safety locks for community members, Encouraged a shift to community policing & employing non-armed Community Service Officers and a mental health Co-Responder in Edgewaters law enforcement, Advocated with residents of Depew street for mitigation of Depews traffic hazards, Continuously pushed to make participation in city government, decision making, and events accessible and inclusive.
The Edgewater Business Association and Edgewater Collective do great work here, and I hope to further strengthen the existing partnerships between those organizations, our community, our businesses, and our city government. Agendas and details are always posted on my Facebook Page and on City Website the Thursday before each meeting. Substantial tax increases. I am running for the council in Edgewater as a republican candidate. Edgewater Councilmember & Mayoral Candidate John Beltrone, Jefferson County Latino Democratic Initiative, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (I am also a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate), Neighbors, please join me in support of Hannah in the Edgewater 2021 City Council Election. They also publicly committed to hear perspectives other than from anti-gun activists to bring some balance to the discussion moving forward. Edgewater is on such a great trajectory of having sustainable and safe spaces for all. Complete Colorado will continue to cover this topic. While listening habits, Over the course of 2021 Edgewater city staff and leadership worked to define our mission and core values. How safe is our town when we walk around during the day and night? Community support for those struggling with mental health issues was also acknowledged as a critical priority. Kathleen Charles and Abbey Fanslow, fellow Moms Demand Action volunteers, to let them know the first meeting is set for April 5 and that she will also be reaching out to other Moms volunteers. She asks them to hold a lot of their testimony until the second meeting and asks them to float that date with other volunteers. AComplete Colorado article bringing to light the citys first meeting as well as the restrictions up for consideration caused numerous residents and others to show up both in the council chambers and online at the April 19 meeting in opposition to the proposed restrictions.
I will try to lower property taxes and improve the educational environment. But theres more we can do. While I dont anticipate getting a ton of attention beyond our borders, I have been told that it may be good to have police available when we talk about Gun Violence Prevention. About Complete Colorado and how to stay connected with us! EDGEWATER Emails obtained by Complete Colorado show an Edgewater City Councilwoman has been working on enacting local gun rights restrictions alongside other Colorado communities since late 2021 and worked in close partnership with anti-gun advocacy groups to present a decidedly one-sided presentation on gun violence to her fellow council members. I was appointed to Edgewater, Colorados City Council in April 2021, and am thrilled for the opportunity to continue serving my neighbors. Live in Edgewater? Edgewater City Council is set to have a third work session on the topic, at 6:30 p.m., May 3. If attendance isnt in the cards outreach via email could still help. In addition, my husband and I are currently navigating the lack of available childcare alongside so many other families in town. Paid for EFO Edgewater Council, John H Cross, CPA, Treasurer Insights gained during the campaign by our newly electeds, along with updates from returning council members, gave me a clearer perspective of what we need to prioritize, and I am eager to work toward solutions in 2022. Youll be giving to the Independence Institute, the not-for-profit publisher of Complete Colorado, which makes your donation tax deductible. Complete Colorado has read through the enormous amount of emails provided by Welshon to verify the statements and the following lists the highlights of those conversations, summarizing much of what was said and directly quoting from those emails. CLICK HERE TO LADLE A LITTLE GRAVY ON THE CREW AT COMPLETE COLORADO. In the email she tells the two, Tom, I looked through your slides, I love a lot there and think we can keep some, condense some, and add a section on possibilities for Edgewater We have draft ordinance language from Everytown and Giffords too, and folks from there could tag in as well., On Feb 8, Keao again emails Mauser to let him know she further revised his presentation: Hi! On April 15, Keao puts out more requests for Moms Demand Action volunteers and others to speak at the April 19 meeting. I emigrated from South Korea in 1990 and have been a proud Edgewater resident for the past eleven years. On April 12, Keao emails Charles and Fanslow again telling them the next meeting is scheduled for April 19 and asks them to get volunteers to email council members or give public comment. I am Michelle Han, a Korean American immigrant, businesswoman, wife, mother, and a proud Republican that wishes to be your voice for a more robust, safer, inclusive, and thriving Edgewater. I will continue to help our local businesses thrive as they continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, and ensure that new businesses are integrated into our community fabric. Im Hannah Gay Keao. Home appreciation is pricing out longtime homeowners as well as working families who rent, which is impacting school enrollment. As my son entered the Edgewater school system, I learned that many of my friends and neighbors shared the same concerns as I. I felt compelled to represent those like me, people who care about their children and the quality of life in this beautiful community. We all live with our rescue pup Fletcher in the Rose Acres neighborhood on the west side of town. Meetings are generally held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Civic Center and virtually. Both doctors are asked to talk about the data from an adult perspective., On Feb 3, 2022, Keao emails Tom Mauser, father of a Columbine High School shooting victim and current board member of Colorado Ceasefire, which was started after the Columbine shooting and Ellen McCarron, Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action board president about her plans for the April 5 meeting. Additionally, there are ongoing resident concerns about speeding on neighborhood streets. Our sidewalks came up frequently, as many are not wide enough to accommodate residents with impairments or parents with strollers. She also emails Mauser and McCarron to let them know the council has deliberately preceded this discussion with a discussion on mental health at our last meeting and are simultaneously working on a community wide mental health plan, including stronger resources for our police and first responders., On April 1, Keao suggests they change the language in their presentation to safer gun laws rather than stronger gun laws.. Another affordability issue discussed was Edgewaters minimum wage, currently tied to Colorados minimum wage, and the fact that wages have not kept up with our areas living expenses. Commercial radio came to Colorado and the metro area 100 years ago this year, March 10, 1922. You know the issue, I think the clutch things to share why this legislation in Edgewater is important to kids and families outside of our city too that you visit here, or that you hope your community and the state follow suit, etc. Such local gun rights restrictions would be allowed under Senate Bill 21- 256, passed during last years legislative session and signed into law by Governor Polis.
Our unofficial motto at Complete Colorado is Always free, never fake, but annoyingly enough, our reporters, columnists and staff all want to be paid in actual US dollars rather than our preferred currency of pats on the back and a muttered kind word. I feel that the family values and fiscal conservatism of the Republican platform have long been missing.
Together we will make this great community even better. Fact is that theres an entire staff working every day to bring you the most timely and relevant political news (updated twice daily) from around the state on Completes main page aggregator, as well as top-notch original reporting and commentary on Page Two. That means continuing to support recommended public health measures from the CDC and Jefferson County Public Health as we continue to fight this pandemic. Keao says the google doc contains: everything you and they need to know. Welshon subsequently got access to the google doc. Most of Edgewater residents have common questions. She expressly tells people what to say and when to testify to get the best reception from her fellow council members.
Since 1960, there has been no Republican Council member in Edgewater. But rest assured that your giving will go specifically to the Complete Colorado news operation. Keaos emails with Ceasefire Colorado, Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety and others, appear to show that Keao hoped to convince fellow council members to enact a laundry list of new restrictions that included open and conceal carry bans both on city and private properties, gun and ammunition bans, and new regulations for Edgewaters one gun dealer. Contact Edgewater Mayor John Beltrone at jbeltrone@edgewaterco.com or 720-643-6077. Initially, I focused on raising my son and growing my business. She then shares a google doc from her own personal server that the city would not release to Welshon without a new CORA request. Thanks for being a Complete Colorado reader, keep coming back. I am a small business owner and strategic advisor and consultant to nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. How is my childs school? Traffic congestion and Safety along River Road. We also discussed our ongoing efforts to improve mobility in Edgewater. Quality of education The start of the pandemic presented many challenges, including. Monthly West Metro Denver newspapers in Wheat Ridge, Applewood, Mountain View, Lakeside and Berkeley, as well as the Edgewater, Sloans Lake, West Colfax, Two Creeks and West Highland neighborhoods. I also started my Council tenure building relationships with Jeffco Public Schools and local school leaders, teachers, and fellow parents. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. My husband Brandon and I recently welcomed our first child, a beautiful daughter named Skyler. Edgewaters average home price has increased from $192,000 in 2012 to $600,000 today. It means pushing our Mobility Plan forward to make our city and region better for pedestrians and cyclists. How is the traffic while commuting? Keao has a series of emails over the course of several weeks between her and anti-gun supporters in Edgewater encouraging them to show up and testify. These concerns made me think about how I could make life better for my child, the children of Edgewater, and all of its residents. Although it is common practice for a city council member to work with city staff and others to bring information to the board on a topic requested by that council member, Keao emails show a pattern of constructing the entire process and playing a role in writing the presentations. The town council of Edgewater has been controlled by the Democratic party since 1996, with no conservative voices represented in the group. She listens, is responsive, and gets things done. I added a few comments and asks in your presentation Tom see attached.. Heres whats been sent out to Council and posted for the public the presentation from Ceasefire last meeting and a summary of potential ordinance contents. model ordinances for the communities to consider adopting that were written by Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Everytown for Gun Safety. We recognized that it has been hard to connect in person the last few years. Saying youre both a Coloradoan and a Moms Leader is fabulous; theres clearly a reason youre dedicated to the issue and you that [sic] stories go a long way., On April 18, the morning before the meeting, Keao emails McCarron asking her to summarize again at a high level, each of the three categories of legislative options. She then points out and supplies McCarron with a link to, On April 14, Keao is part of a group email originated by Taylor Reimann, the administrator for the Boulder City Council. With that in mind, council has committed to more community meetups at various times to continue these conversations when it is convenient for residents with varying schedules. It was also noted that we have limited intergenerational housing options at a time when Denver metros population is aging. She actively recruits people to testify and uses her private google drive to send them documents outlining what to say. David Fleck, Lamar Street resident & dad of Annabelle, 10, While Ive lived in Edgewater for 28 years, Hannah has only been my neighbor for a few. With winter in full swing, I hope that everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the season and the peacefulness of an Edgewater finally covered in snow. As I became more rooted in the town, I felt compelled to give back through service. The town council does not accurately reflect the diversity and demographics of Edgewater. Other places have had some scary people share [sic] up to the meetings . Affordability has been an increasingly important issue in our community and was discussed at length. She outlines the plans for working with area municipalities on enacting gun control measures that are similar.
This process, Some of the best ideas are born out of difficult circumstances. I have the utmost of confidence in her continued service and thoughtful consideration of the needs of our entire community. Edgewater is a metro-area home rule city of just over 5,000 people bordered by Denver to the east, Lakewood to the south and west, and Wheat Ridge to the north. Thus, I embark on this journey to help move our beloved Edgewater forward. She helps them narrow their comments to what she believes will go a long way with other council members. I discovered, Paid for EFO Edgewater Council, John H Cross, CPA, Treasurer, 2021 by Michelle Han Proudly created with. I discovered It means connecting to mental health and other wraparound services for those in town who are struggling, and ensuring city staff and law enforcement are equipped to keep our community safe and welcoming for everybody. Republicans basic policy is the value of the family, and I am As I became more rooted in the town, I felt compelled to give back through service. Emails show she is part of an effort involving several other communities working together behind the scenes to pass similar laws by summer. Safety and security in our community. Find time to chat here. Privacy Policy | Professional photography by Let the Light In Studio, Sheridan Boulevard Multimodal Corridor Planning. There was much excitement around the improvements underway as part of our traffic-calming plan, but we also acknowledged that much work remains. CLICK HERE TO LADLE A LITTLE GRAVY ON THE CREW AT COMPLETE COLORADO, Emails show coordinated push for local gun restrictions; over a dozen Front Range governments involved, Edgewater City Council gets an earful; scales back list of possible gun rights restrictions, Longmont City Council to consider multiple gun-rights restricting ordinances, Longmont to start gun safety talks; would be fifth Boulder County municipality to restrict rights, Boulder City Council passes gun ban on first reading. Council is committed to having the city hire a mental health professional (police co-responder) this year as well as addressing options for dealing with crises. But I have seen her jump into not only getting to know us all on our street but also serving our bigger community and helping us out at any opportunity. She includes. SB 256 unwound decades of state preemption and allows local governments to manage their own gun laws, but only so long as they are more restrictive than those at the state level, a condition that has beenreferred to as abastardization of the concept of local control.. In late December, Keao organizes a conversation about gun violence with Childrens Hospital pediatrician Dr. Maya Haasz, as recommended by Dr. Annie Andrews, also a pediatrician and super active in Moms Demand Action, as well as Dr. Emmy Betz from UC Health.
I appreciate my esteemed fellow conservatives members, neighbors, friends, and family who are supporting me. Brandon and I are so grateful we chose Edgewater as our home, and it is my job as a Councilwoman to ensure that all my neighbors of varying incomes, backgrounds, and identities feel just as welcome and supported by our special community. Louise DeBell, Otis Court, Hannah has been accessible to us since before we opened our doors, has connected us with the right people in the city, and is a great advocate for our local small businesses, especially those like ours that are women and minority owned. In fact, in the emails which were initially obtained by Edgewater resident Larry Welshon through an open records request and then forwarded to Complete Colorado show that Councilwoman Hannah Gay Keao not only helped write and edit a presentation given by the Colorado Ceasefire gun control group at an April 5 city council meeting, but also instructs others on what to say during testimony for both the April 5 meeting and a subsequent April 19 meeting to discuss a laundry-list of potential ordinances targeting gun owners. Id def like to get eyes on it before Tues., On March 31, Keao instructs the town manager to make sure to call it Gun Violence Prevention everywhere. On March 30 Keao emails Mauser again to discuss his presentation. Three main values lead my work in Edgewater: I taught middle school nearby and have a strong connection to local and immigrant families. However, because it was not on city servers, there is no way to know what, if anything, may have been changed in the time between the requests. On April 5, the Edgewater City Council heard a presentation on gun violence prevention from Colorado Ceasefire, an anti-gun rights organization, and subsequently decided to move forward with a more detailed discussion on possible municipal ordinances. At the April 19 meeting, council scaled back the list significantly to include further discussion of open and conceal carry bans on city property and in daycares and preschools, bans of so-called ghost guns, and a waiting period for the sale of firearms.
At a recent city council retreat, our board got much-needed time to talk about community priorities and strategize on how best to address them. - Lexi Healy & Veronica Ramos, owners of The Electric Cure, (970) 515-3842hannahforedgewater@gmail.com. 60 Livingston Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, 2021 by Michelle Han Proudly created with Jun-Perlage. We need to stay committed to creating current opportunities and a more equitable future for our communitys children and families. Hi there just following up if you think you or anyone else from Moms may be able to speak on April 19! We discussed the impacts we are seeing from this change. Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dalhlkemper to brainstorm about gun legislation. I am officially announcing that I am running for the council in Edgewater as a republican candidate.
On March 18, Keao has a series of emails with several different people about the April 5 council meeting: The city manager with a request for armed security at the April 5 meeting. City councils discussion included many more topics, which I have tried to capture in the adjacent word cloud graphic. The document Welshon did receive was an outline of what speakers or emailers should address and what would be most effective. It means mitigating pollution and climate change for our health today as well as that of young Edgewaterians of tomorrow. Keao also enlisted the help of anti-gun advocacy groups to present data and other testimony and give recommendation on how to craft the ordinances all of which she helped write behind the scenes. that many Edgewater residents share the same concerns as I. Starting as a middle school teacher on the Navajo Reservation, I have spent my career changing outcomes for marginalized communities and opening gates wider for those who dont have access. From late December through April 19, Keao has had a series of conversations with other anti-gun activists about the best way to get the ordinances passed in Edgewater. A ban on the open carry of firearms, legislation I led, A city grant relief program to keep economically vulnerable tenants housed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Investment in an internal assessment of diversity, equity, equality, and inclusion in Edgewater, Partnership with CDPHE on Edgewaters inaugural Green Business Program, which I spearheaded as a member of Edgewaters Sustainability Board before serving on Council, Investment in Phase 1 of Edgewaters Mobility Plan & traffic calming measures at the 25th & Gray intersection, 26th & Kendall intersection, along Pierce St, and along 20th Ave, Funds subsidizing residential energy efficiency audits, A resolution addressing motor vehicle theft in Edgewater, Investment in Sheridan Boulevard Multimodal Corridor Planning, A ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and removal of penalties for our regions young people in tobacco sales, A resolution allowing the 25th Avenue Streetscape Project, Building code updates focused on energy conservation, safety, and sustainability, Supported commitment to a city and community Mental Health Plan, Introduced Gun Violence Prevention discussions and legislation in Edgewater, Represented Edgewater City Council on Jeffco Public Schools Jeffco Thrives Strategic Planning Alliance in 2022, Supported local small businesses in ensuring equitable and clear processes and access to city resources, Pushed on behalf of residents for community code enforcement forum, scheduled tentatively for June 2022, Worked with City Manager and Edgewater Police Department to secure and distribute free gun safety locks for community members, Encouraged a shift to community policing & employing non-armed Community Service Officers and a mental health Co-Responder in Edgewaters law enforcement, Advocated with residents of Depew street for mitigation of Depews traffic hazards, Continuously pushed to make participation in city government, decision making, and events accessible and inclusive.
The Edgewater Business Association and Edgewater Collective do great work here, and I hope to further strengthen the existing partnerships between those organizations, our community, our businesses, and our city government. Agendas and details are always posted on my Facebook Page and on City Website the Thursday before each meeting. Substantial tax increases. I am running for the council in Edgewater as a republican candidate. Edgewater Councilmember & Mayoral Candidate John Beltrone, Jefferson County Latino Democratic Initiative, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (I am also a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate), Neighbors, please join me in support of Hannah in the Edgewater 2021 City Council Election. They also publicly committed to hear perspectives other than from anti-gun activists to bring some balance to the discussion moving forward. Edgewater is on such a great trajectory of having sustainable and safe spaces for all. Complete Colorado will continue to cover this topic. While listening habits, Over the course of 2021 Edgewater city staff and leadership worked to define our mission and core values. How safe is our town when we walk around during the day and night? Community support for those struggling with mental health issues was also acknowledged as a critical priority. Kathleen Charles and Abbey Fanslow, fellow Moms Demand Action volunteers, to let them know the first meeting is set for April 5 and that she will also be reaching out to other Moms volunteers. She asks them to hold a lot of their testimony until the second meeting and asks them to float that date with other volunteers. AComplete Colorado article bringing to light the citys first meeting as well as the restrictions up for consideration caused numerous residents and others to show up both in the council chambers and online at the April 19 meeting in opposition to the proposed restrictions.