I am running for Mayor of Cherry Hills Village because I want to ensure that it remains a safe, serene, low-density residential community, as envisioned by the City’s Master Plan. This vision is under assault because of the intrusion of the state legislature on our right to govern ourselves as a home rule municipality. If we don’t fight against the over-reach of the state legislature, we could lose the right to decide the character of our own community. Already the state is trying to force us to allow over 3,000 new housing units, with up to 40 units per acre in certain parts of the City.
I am proud of what we have accomplished over the last 4 years, including: full opening of Quincy Farm, increased public programming for families at Quincy Farm and at City Hall, and the progress toward accomplishing the goals of the Master Plan. Additionally, we ensured the police department has the funding necessary to allow it to be fully staffed and have the resources and technology it needs to be a first-class organization. Crime has decreased significantly over the last 3½ years and we are one of the safest cities in Colorado.
We have accomplished these goals while coming in under budget every year and maintaining a healthy reserve of over two times annual operating expenses. In fact, the City’s economic position is so strong that we have directed staff to prepare a budget for 2027 that includes a tax holiday with respect to the Cherry Hills Village portion of every resident’s property taxes for 2027, a benefit of $3,800 on average to every homeowner.
During the next two years my priorities will be:
- Keep Zoning Local
- Public Safety
- Protecting Parks, Trails, and Open Space
- Infrastructure Improvements regarding Cell Coverage, Traffic Flow, and Safe E-Bike Regulations
- Financial stability
- Cherry Hills Village deserves a Mayor who has already proven she can deliver – under budget.
I’m asking for your vote so we can keep our community a semi-rural urban oasis, and keep the decisions about our community in the hands of the people who live here. For more information on my platform please visit: SusanMaguireforMayor.com.