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A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR STOLZMANN Spring is traditionally a time of healing and rebirth. It's a time for enjoying the outdoors without coats, planting annuals, and maybe even planning vacations. Unfortunately, spring this year has come quickly for us in Louisville, not because we're looking forward to warmer weather, but because our community has been devastated by a natural disaster. As we transition from response to recovery and rebuilding, I'm continually reminded that processing this trauma is different for all of us, even if there are similarities in our experiences. I speak to residents every day, many of whom lost their homes, and no two stories are the same, although they're equally heartbreaking. Ultimately, however, we are all a part of this community and we are stronger because of it. This is not the spring that any of us planned for, but I hope you take comfort, as I do, in Louisville's strength of community spirit. City Council and I will continue to work for you and Louisville so our community is able to rebuild, one community, together. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Mayor Ashley Stolzmann AshleyS@LouisvilleCO.gov 303.570.9614 Ward 1 Councilmember Caleb Dickinson CDickinson@LouisvilleCO.gov 303.495.9219 Councilmember Chris Leh Leh@LouisvilleCO.gov 303.668.3916 Ward 2 Councilmember Deborah Fahey DFahey@LouisvilleCO.gov 720.320.5539 Councilmember Maxine Most MMost@LouisvilleCO.gov 720.530.5836 Ward 3 Councilmember Kyle Brown KBrown@LouisvilleCO.gov 303.349.7421 Councilmember Dennis Maloney, Mayor Pro Tem DennisM@LouisvilleCO.gov 303.494.9257 You can email all of City Council at Council@LouisvilleCO.gov. Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/WardMap to find your ward. NEW CITY MANAGER JEFF DURBIN Leading the City of Louisville as we recover and rebuild after the Marshall Fire was obviously not how I imagined my tenure would start, but I am committed to rising to the occasion and to being worthy of the trust and respect that City Council put in me when I was appointed City Manager in December. So many City staff are directly involved in Marshall Fire Recovery and so many of us are working hard to ensure that the City continues to deliver day to day services for residents. Both are equally important and I continue to be impressed by the City's professional and inclusive environment - which is part of what drew me to Louisville in the first place. I've met so many of you through community meetings, emails, and phone calls, and I only wish it had been under better circumstances. For those of you who I've not yet met, I'd like you to know that public service is both important and rewarding for me, having spent over 26 years dedicated to it. I have an extensive background in community development, organizational change, and community engagement, and I plan to apply this experience to my work in Louisville. In the coming months I will be working alongside City Council, the Leadership Team, and the City's new Disaster Recovery Manager Peter Gibbons as we take action to recover and rebuild. There's a lot do, but I also hope to begin to enjoy all that Louisville has to offer, including the city's vibrant dining, shopping, and events. I would love to hear your favorite parts of Louisville so please send me an email to share your suggestions. I am honored to be your new City Manager. Jeff Durbin JDurbin@LouisvilleCO.gov 303.335.4533 TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL DISPONIBLE Para leer esta publicacion en espanol, visite LouisvilleCO.gov/CommunityUpdate o Ilame al 303.335.4814 para recibir una copia impresa. • LSPAXOL11 To read this publication in Spanish, visit LouisvilleCO.gov/CommunityUpdate or call 303.335.4814 to receive a printed copy. Page 2 • Spring 2022