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Centennial Mayor Pro Tem Amy Tharp joins Colorado Municipal League Executive Board
DENVER, COLO. – Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 – The Colorado Municipal League (CML) Executive Board has appointed Centennial Mayor Pro Tem Amy Tharp to fill a vacancy in the Large Municipality category, representing communities with populations between 50,000 and 249,999. Tharp was approved by the board on Jan. 21 and will serve through June 2026. As an appointee, Tharp may seek election to continue serving in the role when the term expires in June.
"I am honored to be selected to serve on this statewide board and grateful for the opportunity to represent large municipalities,” said City of Centennial Mayor Pro Tem Amy Tharp. “The Colorado Municipal League provides valuable tools that support my role in local government. I look forward to giving back by collaborating with leaders across Colorado to help shape decisions that serve residents both locally and statewide.”
A Centennial resident since 2006, Tharp has dedicated her career and service to strengthening the community she and her family call home. She spent 34 years in education with Littleton Public Schools, including more than 15 years as an instructional coach supporting educators and advancing academic excellence across all grade levels.
In addition to her education background, Tharp actively collaborates with Centennial’s business community, engaging local employers through City SPARK events and regional chamber activities to support economic vitality and community connection.
“Mayor Pro Tem Tharp’s long career in education, community involvement, and commitment to public service will bring a valuable perspective to the Executive Board as we continue supporting Colorado’s cities and towns,” said Kevin Bommer, CML executive director. “She is an excellent addition to this Board.”
An accomplished writer, Tharp is the author of the award-winning book Wondrous Creatures. She brings a lifelong passion for learning, creativity, community connection and collaboration to her service on Centennial City Council and the CML Executive Board.
The CML Executive Board is composed of 21 elected officials and key municipal staff ms elected by the membership at the League’s annual business meeting each June. The board oversees the organization’s finances, management and policy direction. The full board roster, photos and biographies are available at cml.org.
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Colorado Municipal League (CML) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1923 and represents the interests of 271 cities and towns. For more information on the Colorado Municipal League, please visit cml.org, call 303-831-6411 or stay connected on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.
CONTACT(S):
- Kevin Bommer, executive director, kbommer@cml.org
- Denise White, engagement and communications manager, dwhite@cml.org