Longtime municipal officials stepping down

The Colorado Municipal League would like to recognize the following individuals completing their service of eight or more years as elected officials. Their respective commitment to their municipalities represents the essence of leadership, effective governance, and empowerment of their communities for the benefit of all.

“I would especially like to recognize those that served as board members for the League,” said Kevin Bommer, CML executive director. “They include Nancy McNally, Westminster mayor; John Marriott, Arvada councilmember; Jessica Sandgren, Thornton mayor pro tem and past CML Executive Board president; Jim Gelwicks, Gunnison mayor and past CML Executive Board president; and Dave Kerber, Greenwood Village mayor pro tem. Also, Stephanie Piko, Centennial mayor, served in leadership roles, including as a board member, for the National League of Cities.”

Please email Maeve McHugh, CML municipal research analyst, at mmchugh@cml.org with any other officials completing eight or more years of elected service that have not already been recognized. 


Tara Beiter-Fluhr
Sheridan council member and mayor serving since 2008
Tara Beiter-Fluhr was appointed to city council in 2008 where she served until she was elected mayor in 2017. During her tenure, she championed government transparency and inclusivity by implementing online access to city documents and supporting live translation services during city council meetings. Bieter-Fluhr served Sheridan and the surrounding areas by working alongside neighboring jurisdictions to address homelessness and affordable housing throughout the region. Her civil service includes participation on CML’s Policy Committee, the Sheridan Housing Authority, Mayor’s Caucus, and others. Her colleagues at city hall recount her dedication and care for her community and value the opportunity to work alongside a such a dedicated advocate for the City of Sheridan.

Dennis Flores
Pueblo council member serving since 2014
Dennis Flores has served multiple terms as a city councilor at-large for the City of Pueblo, including two years as council president. A Vietnam veteran and former president of the Latino Chamber of Commerce, Flores has consistently championed economic development, education, and civic engagement. He was honored with his late wife Evelyn with the Latino Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 for their “continuous and selfless contributions” to Pueblo’s Hispanic community. He also served on the Pueblo School District 60 board for eight years, with two of those years as president, and he was appointed by former Gov. John Hickenlooper to serve eight years on the Colorado State University System. He believes strongly that Pueblo is about “the wonderful people that live here.”


John Gates
Greeley council member and mayor serving since 2009
John Gates first won a seat on city council in 2009, where he served until 2017, when he became Greeley’s mayor. Before his time at city hall, he spent 25 years in law enforcement before retiring and assuming the chief of safety and security role with the Greely-Evans School District. A lifelong Greeley resident, Gates’ tenure in office reflects his care and passion for his community, ensuring that it remains a great place to live for generations to come.




Jim Gelwicks
Gunnison council member and mayor serving 1987-1997 and 2017-2021
Jim Gelwicks has served the Gunnison community for many years as an elected official. He is concluding his second stretch serving on city council. He was first elected to city council in 1987 and served as mayor from 1993-1995. He was elected to serve as mayor again in 2017 and city council in 2021. Since his retirement from Western Colorado University in Gunnison in 2004, as a communications faculty member Gelwicks keeps busy volunteering his time to help veterans, children, and building relationships with all residents. Gelwicks served as president of the CML Executive Board, the City Investment Policy Board, and the Region 10 Executive Committee. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing as well as simply living and walking through the streets of Gunnison. His unwavering pride in and support of the community is recognized by everyone who has had the fortunate opportunity to be taught, led, or interacted with him.


Zo Hubbard
Fort Lupton council member and mayor serving since 2009
Zo Hubbard has dedicated more than 16 years of service to the City of Fort Lupton. First elected to city council in November 2009, she served as a council member until 2017. In November 2017, she was elected mayor, a role she has held with distinction through November 2025. Throughout her tenure, Hubbard championed initiatives that have strengthened Fort Lupton’s future, including water and wastewater treatment projects, community health projects, and transportation coalitions. Hubbard’s leadership, alongside her fellow council members, has been marked by foresight, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to ensuring Fort Lupton’s long-term resilience. Her final day in office will be Dec. 2, closing a distinguished chapter of public service that began in 2009. 

Anne Ingebresten
Greenwood Village councilmember serving from 1999-2007 and 2017-2025
Anne Ingebresten served on Greenwood Village City Council from 1999-2007. She was elected to serve again in 2017 and was reelected in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Ingebresten served on the Greenwood Village Planning and Zoning Commission from 1997-1999. In 1999, she was elected to the city council and served until 2007. She has served on the University of Denver's Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee and volunteered in local schools through the Catholic Charities Seeds of Hope Program.




Dave Kerber
Greenwood Village councilmember serving from 2003-2011 and 2017-2025
A former CML board member, Dave Kerber previously served on the Greenwood Village City Council from 2003-2011. He was elected to serve again in 2017 and was reelected in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Kerber served on the Greenwood Village Planning and Zoning Commission from 1999-2003 and as co-chair from 2002-2003. He was appointed to the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority in 2003 and was elected chair in 2007. He also previously served as a board member of the Greenwood Hills Homeowners Association.



John Hamrick
Cañon City council member serving from 2017
After eight years of service on the city council, including six as mayor pro tem, John Hamrick concludes his tenure as a dedicated and engaged member of local leadership. Throughout his time in office, he brought a careful, detail-oriented approach to policy discussions and a steady presence in navigating the day-to-day responsibilities of municipal governance. John also chaired the city’s energy and water committees, where his ability to analyze complex information and apply his professional expertise helped inform the council’s work on resource planning and critical infrastructure issues. John’s commitment to understanding the technical and regulatory aspects of city operations was evident in his thorough preparation and thoughtful participation in council deliberations. His attention to detail and methodical approach added clarity to discussions and supported the council’s efforts to address a wide range of community needs. As his service comes to a close, the city extends its appreciation for Hamrick’s eight years of contributions and for the time, knowledge, and perspective he brought to the role. His dedication to the responsibilities of public office has been an important part of the city’s work during his tenure. 


Roger Hudson
Castle Pines council member serving from 2017
First elected in 2017, Roger Hudson worked to champion local businesses that form the backbone of Castle Pines. Hudson and his family moved to Castle Pines when he became the chief communications officer for the Colorado Department of Corrections in 2013. He has since held similar executive communications positions with the Colorado attorney general and several political campaigns. Roger is an entrepreneur and a small business owner. His companies specialize in communications, nonprofits, political campaigns, and governmental advocacy.



John Marriott
Arvada councilmember serving since 2013
Marriott was first elected in 2013 to serve as Arvada’s representative for City Council District 3. A former CML board member, Marriott also served on a number of local and regional boards reflecting his experience as a small business owner and his commitment to making his hometown a great place to live and work for generations. 





Nancy McNally
Westminster council member and mayor serving since 2001
Nancy McNally was first elected to serve on the Westminster City Council in 2001, before being elected Mayor in 2005, 2009, and again in 2021. McNally has represented her community on various boards including the CML Executive Board, Denver Regional Council of Governments, Metro Mayors Caucus, and the Westminster Historical Society. With a public service tenure spanning nearly three decades, McNally is a pillar of her community, championing all voices to ensure Westminster is the best it can be today and well into the future. She cares deeply for her community and her colleagues, and she is known for her homemade cinnamon rolls that she brought to city hall, and her commitment to showing up every day, never wavering in her dedication to her neighbors. 


Brett Payton
Greeley council member since 2017
Brett Payton was first elected to represent Ward 2 in Greeley in 2017 before running for and winning an at-large seat in 2021. During his time in office, Payton’s professional experience as an attorney lent itself to thoughtful decision-making and care for diverse community perspectives. In addition to serving Greeley on city council, Payton was chairman of the Greeley Planning Commission and has been recognized as a distinguished business leader dedicated to his community.




Joan Peck
Longmont council member and mayor since 2015
Joan Peck has served the City of Longmont since 2015. Prior to her time as mayor, she was an at-large representative on the Longmont City Council. In addition to bringing Longmont residents together to solve problems, transportation initiatives have been her focus during her time in office and will continue in our region as she plans to remain the secretary of the Front Range Passenger Rail District. Her prior transportation service includes but is not limited to the Northwest Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, Denver Regional Council of Governments Board of Directors, and the Northwest Rail Corridor Governments Committee.



Stephanie Piko
Centennial council member and mayor serving since 2012
Stephanie Piko has served as the third mayor of Centennial, Colorado, since 2018, following six years on city council. With over 20 years of public service, she is known for her pragmatic leadership and commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking local government. Under her leadership, Centennial was named the No. 1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report in 2025. Mayor Piko has championed major initiatives in smart city innovation, public safety, fiscal stewardship, and workforce development. She also led the effort to bring the National Women’s Soccer League to Centennial, helping transform Potomac Park into Colorado’s first training center dedicated to a women’s professional team. She serves on national and regional boards including the National League of Cities, Mile High Flood District, Metro Mayors Caucus. A Centennial resident since 2001, Piko is deeply rooted in the community she serves and remains dedicated to building a thriving, connected city. 


Aren Rodriguez
Longmont council member serving from 2017
During his eight years of service to the Longmont community, Aren Rodriguez has served as the council liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission. His broad land use knowledge and understanding of land use related issues has solidified his legacy in the Longmont community and he will be greatly missed on both public bodies.  





Jessica Sandgren
Thornton council member serving since 2017
Jessica Sandgren served as Ward 2 councilmember from 2017-2025, including four years as mayor pro tem. During her tenure, she represented the city on numerous regional and state boards and was a strong advocate for transportation, home rule government, parks and recreation, and senior transit. She represented the city on the CML Executive Board for eight years, becoming the District 3 chair in 2020 and CML president in 2023. On CML, she was a strong supporter of home rule and spoke out against land use overreach and as president she introduced the civility toolkit and pledge, which was published in the CML magazine in 2024. She championed public safety initiatives that increased police staffing and improved facilities for first responders, supported affordable housing developments such as Crossing Point, and promoted expansion of RTD and Flex Ride services. Sandgren also played a key role in guiding the city through the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting vital business and community relief programs, and she contributed to long-term planning through the adoption of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.


Deven Shaff
Broomfield council member serving since 2017
Deven Shaff was elected to serve Broomfield’s Ward 3 in 2017. Over the years, Deven has worked in education, nonprofits, and in university settings. After college, he started a career as an opera singer and teaching artist at Central City Opera, Opera Fort Collins, and others. He then went on to manage the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder and helped rebuild the Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is currently a substitute teacher working with Boulder Valley School District and a founder of the Turnpike Arts District. A Broomfield resident for nearly 10 years, Shaff’s community volunteer experience includes a number of local and regional commissions and councils, with roles including CML’s Policy Committee and others covering transportation, the arts, and economic development.