Rhonda’s Objectives

Arapahoe County’s population and economy are booming. In fact, within a few short years, our county is projected to be the most populated in Colorado. In that context, the following seven core objectives represent my intentions to support our community as your next Arapahoe County Commissioner.

Serve as a trusted partner for our sheriff’s department and the Aurora Police Department to ensure they have the resources, support, tools, and oversight they need to keep us all safe.

Collaborate with local advocates and service providers to enhance opportunities and quality of life for our elderly neighbors, who deserve a dignified retirement after a life of hard work.

Honor our veterans and their families while supporting every facet of their well-being including defending and modernizing access to Veterans’ services  across Arapahoe county.

Invest in enrichment, recreational, arts, and community service options for our youth to engage constructively; keep them safe and off the streets; steer them away from gang activity and graffiti; and support a positive trajectory to adulthood.

Collaborate with fellow county commissioners, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, the Aurora Economic Development Council, the City of Aurora, and entrepreneurs to recruit new corporate headquarters (employers) to Arapahoe County while positioning our county as the best place in the metro region for entrepreneurs and small businesses to grow, thrive, and hire local residents.

Aesthetically shape inevitable county growth while mitigating undesirable growth impacts. That also means making strategic investments in our transportation infrastructure and pothole repair. By extension, that also means planting and maintaining many more trees than we have to enhance our county’s tree canopy and beauty; combat the intensifying heat-island effect; and provide residents with more shady respites during historically hot, dry summers.

Elevate the profile of Arapahoe County Works as a resource for connecting people to good-paying jobs and apprenticeships, internships, and mentorships.

Neighbor,

I recognize that county roads, parks, trails, open space, our tree canopy, and every other county asset require ongoing operations and maintenance  — all of which come at a cost. Anticipating and preemptively planning for O&M costs is essential to strategic planning and wise stewardship of our county.

As a Colorado senator and aspiring county commissioner, my message to the business community is simple: Arapahoe County is open for business, and I’m standing by to help you succeed! Whether you’re a large corporation seeking to relocate to the metro region, an entrepreneur pursuing a new venture, or an established businessperson, please be advised: we want you! You generate the jobs and the sales tax revenues that help pay for essential county services.

As Arapahoe County Commissioner, I intend to use my experience and influence to enhance our community as an ideal place to live, work, raise a family, grow a business, and retire.

We have work to do! Will you join me?