SUBMITTED BY EARL HOELLEN
Earl Hoellen announces his campaign for Cherry Hills Village City Council representing District 2. He first served on Council from 2015 through 2019, including as Mayor Pro Tem. While on Council, Hoellen was instrumental in completing three major projects for the City – moving Public Works out of the City Center, constructing a new City Hall, and completing the restoration of Meade Park. “I am proud I was able to provide the leadership to deliver these projects on-time, on-budget, and without increasing taxes.” Hoellen believes the next Council will need to deal with several challenges, including utility undergrounding, improving cell phone and broadband service, public access to Quincy Farm, and increasing crime. “We need a Council that will address these issues rationally, strategically, and with sound judgment to ensure that our City’s financial condition remains secure.” Currently Vice Chair of the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission, Hoellen is committed to the vision for Cherry Hills – a safe, low-density, residential community defined by a tranquil and open character. “We must continue to be vigilant and engaged to protect our Village from negative impacts on traffic, use of our parks and trails, and most importantly on the safety and security of our residents.”
A 30-year resident of Cherry Hills Village, Hoellen brings extensive experience to his bid for City Council. His 16 years of service to the City include serving on the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, the Utility Line Undergrounding Committee, City Council, the Quincy Farm Committee, and Planning & Zoning. In addition, Hoellen serves as a Board member of the Cherry Hills Land Preserve which has responsibility for the planning and programming of Quincy Farm for the City.
Hoellen spent 35 years in the nuclear power industry as CEO of both publicly and privately held companies. He also has owned several small businesses, so he brings a wealth of diverse business experience to the City. Hoellen holds a B.S. in nuclear engineering as well as an MBA and JD. Married to Lori Hoellen, a recently retired kindergarten teacher, he has four adult children, the last two having gone entirely through the Cherry Creek school system, and a granddaughter. “A life well-lived includes some form of public service. In my case, I am so grateful that I can be of service to a community as special as Cherry Hills Village, a place my family and I have been privileged to call home.”
Contact: Earl Hoellen 303-489-5051 or ehoellen@law.du.edu