Boyd, a 28-year resident of Colorado, has been the Town Administrator for the Kiowa community since 2021. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Colorado State University-Pueblo (with honors) and her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. With 20 years of previous professional experience in public safety, Kim understands the various challenges that small municipalities face, which can hinder community growth and development. She is passionate about empowering and enhancing all local governments and believes that her role on the CML Executive Board enables her to make a significant impact on the progress of all municipalities.

I’m the Mayor Pro Tem of Glendale and have served on city council for ten years. I’m on the CML Policy Committee, completed the Municipal Leadership Academy, achieved graduate level in the MUNIversity program, and presented at two conferences. As a board member, I'll help ensure that municipalities find maximum value in their membership. I’m committed to protecting the local authority of our communities and will work hard to advocate for cities’ needs. What are YOUR town’s priorities? Let me know or learn more about me at https://linktr.ee/stormgloor. I’d be honored to earn your vote.

Michael Hart serves as City Manager for La Junta, Colorado, with over 17 years of municipal experience in both elected and appointed roles. He offers a rural perspective grounded in hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and intergovernmental coordination. Hart actively contributes to local, regional, and state level boards and committees, including roles supporting economic development, veteran’s services, and community partnerships. His experience reflects a commitment to collaboration, organizational effectiveness, and responsive service delivery. A U.S. Army Veteran, his servant leadership philosophy is focused on advancing practical, solution-oriented approaches that strengthen municipalities and support communities across Colorado.

If elected to the CML Executive Board, I will advocate fiercely for rural representation, defend local control, and ensure that the rights of our cities and towns are respected and protected. My mission is to ensure that every community, regardless of size or geography, has a strong voice in shaping Colorado’s municipal future - and, more importantly, our own.

 My name is Rick Ihnken, and I proudly serve as the Mayor of Frisco, our small but mighty mountain community in the heart of Summit County. After serving on Town Council for over a decade, I’m running for the CML Board in 2026. Resort-rural communities such as Frisco offer so much to our beautiful State economically, aesthetically, and steward the mountain lifestyle many relocate to Colorado to enjoy. Communities like Frisco need continued representation in statewide discussions, through venues such as the CML Board, to collaborate and advocate with our partner municipalities of all sizes.

Dan Kramer has served as the Town Attorney for Estes Park since 2019. He currently serves on the CML Executive Board and chairs its Housing Committee. He also chairs the Regional Air Quality Council, and previously chaired the Housing Task Force of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns. He received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. He then clerked at the Colorado Supreme Court for the Honorable Gregory J. Hobbs, Jr., and worked as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Longmont from 2012 until taking his current position.

Dan Maples serves as City Manager for the City of Edgewater, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on fiscal stewardship, economic vitality, and community engagement. With more than two decades of municipal leadership experience, he has overseen operations spanning from public works, utilities, parks and recreation, planning, engineering, and capital improvement projects. Dan holds master’s degrees from the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Northern Colorado and is both an ICMA Credentialed Manager and Certified Public Manager. He also serves on committees for Colorado Communities for Climate Action and the CML (Policy Committee).

Candy Meehan serves as Mayor of Norwood and brings a strong record of rural leadership to the Colorado Municipal League. With eight years of elected experience and a background in civil construction, she focuses on practical solutions for water security, housing, infrastructure, and emergency services. Representing the Western Slope through Club 20 and regional partnerships, Candy is committed to ensuring rural communities have a strong voice in statewide policy and the tools to meet growing challenges.

Hi CML members! It has been an honor serving as your Vice President this year, and I am excited to run for re-election to the CML Executive Board. I am the Golden Mayor, a National League of Cities board member (since 2023), and CML board member (since 2021). I strongly believe in CML’s mission of advocacy, information-sharing, and high-quality training and have worked hard to support it as a board member. I would be honored to continue to represent all Colorado municipalities and would appreciate your vote in the medium-sized category. I look forward to seeing you at the conference!









Matt has lived in Boulder for over 20 years and lives in South Boulder with his wife, Jessica, and his two kids. He started his time in Boulder studying Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of Colorado, and later spent nearly a decade working for CU Boulder as an Astronomer and the Education Programs Manager for Fiske Planetarium. While at Fiske, Matt collaborated on several NASA research grants and produced nearly a dozen planetarium shows that are still used around the world. After leaving the University, Matt helped lead a group to create the nation's first Dark Sky Reserve in Central Idaho.

Since running for Boulder City Council in 2017, Matt has been heavily committed to local politics and advocacy. He served on a few community working groups and has been a regular advocate for flood protection, affordable housing and a more inclusive and equitable government. In 2019, Matt led the Coalition that supported progressive Boulder City Council candidates. Then in 2020, Matt led the “Our Mayor-Our Choice” ballot measure that now allows Boulder residents to elect our mayor using Ranked Choice Voting.

Matt is currently a small business owner as a professional photographer, freelance astronomer and volunteers on a number of non-profit boards that support his values of environmental conservation, community stewardship and childhood education.

Matt can often be found outdoors with his family enjoying all Boulder has to offer: hiking local trails, riding his bikes, tending to their garden, stargazing and heading to the slopes for skiing.

Centennial Mayor Pro Tem Amy Tharp brings more than 34 years of experience in education and public service to her collaborative approach to local government. Since joining Centennial City Council in 2024, she has built strong regional, statewide and national partnerships through the Colorado Municipal League, National League of Cities and Municipal Leadership Academy. Amy currently serves on the CML Executive Board and Region 9 Opioid Abatement Council, where she works with municipal leaders to advance practical solutions related to housing, sustainability, public safety and local control while ensuring communities of all sizes have a voice in the conversation.

I have served on the Aurora City Council since 2015, representing one of Colorado’s largest and most diverse cities. With more than a decade of experience in public service, I am committed to transparent, inclusive, and community-focused leadership. My work has centered on building partnerships, increasing civic engagement, and advancing policies that reflect the needs of local communities.

Over the years, I’ve gained extensive experience navigating legislative and policy issues at the local, regional, and national levels. I’ve worked on challenges such as infrastructure, housing, and economic development, always with a focus on practical, locally driven solutions. My background in both state and local government gives me a balanced perspective on how broader policies impact the daily work of local government and the communities they serve.

I am seeking your support to serve on the Colorado Municipal League Executive Board so I can bring my experience and dedication to a statewide platform. I am passionate about strengthening municipalities through effective advocacy, meaningful collaboration, and a shared commitment to local leadership.

Thank you for your consideration.