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 have served as Town Manager/Clerk for the Town of Blue River for the last 11 years. Small towns face lack of funding, access to education and as a statutory community often have little say in changes being made at the State level. It has been my goal to provide a voice and expand opportunities for small communities.

I am once again seeking your vote to serve on the Colorado Municipal League’s Executive Board to continue this valuable work on behalf of all communities small and large throughout Colorado. Thank you for your consideration of my nomination.

As Mayor of Rocky Ford, I bring a unique blend of lived experience, professional expertise, and civic leadership to the Colorado Municipal League. I hold a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Metropolitan State University of Denver and have over a decade of experience in IT systems and network administration. I’ve also served as an elected official in municipal government for more than four years and currently lead a nonprofit organization focused on empowering underserved communities.

My civic work spans youth mentorship, economic development, and regional collaboration, all rooted in a deep commitment to rural Colorado—especially the often-overlooked communities of southeast Colorado. I am passionate about helping municipalities like mine navigate complex challenges with innovative, community-first solutions.

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.

Michael Hart serves as the City Manager for the City of La Junta, Colorado, with over 17 years of experience in public administration. He has served on both the elected and appointed sides of municipal government, giving him valuable insight into the needs of rural communities.

Before coming to Colorado, Michael worked extensively with the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML), earning his Certified Municipal Official designation and serving on the OML Board of Directors for over three years. In that role, he represented 52 municipalities and worked on key legislative issues impacting local governments.

Throughout his career, Michael has been actively involved in community leadership. He has served on numerous boards, including the Boys and Girls Club, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development organizations, the American Legion, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, and the Shriners. In Colorado, he continues this service through involvement with CASA, the La Junta American Legion Post #9, and the Colorado Veterans Leading Government Committee.

A U.S. Army veteran, Michael served in the 82nd Airborne Division with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds a master’s degree in public administration and is currently working toward his ICMA Credentialed Manager certification.

 Hello, my name is Rick Ihnken, and I am running for the CML Executive Board. I currently serve as the mayor of Frisco, and I plan to bring my experiences from a small municipality to the CML board, highlighting the perspective of smaller communities regarding the challenges facing our state.

In addition to representing a small municipality, I am committed to bringing the perspective of a resort community to the CML board, ensuring our unique challenges are voiced in statewide discussions. I look forward to collaborating with other members of the CML board and engaging with municipalities across the state.

I would appreciate your vote. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I can be contacted at ricki@townoffrisco.com. I appreciate your support.

Dara MacDonald has been serving as Town Manager for the Town of Crested Butte, CO since 2016.  Prior to that she worked as the City Administrator for Salida, CO.  Before town management, she had been working as a municipal planner in mountain communities since 2002.  In her capacity with various municipalities MacDonald has headed up a wide range of projects from downtown revitalization to highway corridor improvements, historic preservation and entitlement review of large commercial and mixed-use development projects.  MacDonald has a B.A. in Western Philosophy from St. John’s College and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado at Denver.

Since 2019 Dara has served as a board member for the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST), including a 2-year term as President of the board.  During this time, under board leadership, CAST has taken a more active posture on policy engagement at both the state and federal levels.  Dara has also been an active member of the CML Policy Committee for several years as the voting representative for Crested Butte.  She looks forward to representing small communities on the CML Executive Board.

My name is Mathew Mendisco, and I am the Town Manager for the Town of Hayden where I have been the manager for the last eight and a half years. Previous to Hayden I worked in the private sector for nine and a half years for a consulting firm that worked with local governments and private development and started my career at the City of Fruita through the DOLA Best and Brightest Program.

I am running for the CML Executive Board to represent a few key prospectives: Hayden is a coal transition community with all the economic challenges that come with that transition; I bring a unique prospective having worked in both the public and private sectors; finally, Hayden is a small municipality that has been able to overcome many of the rural challenges small town’s face through innovation and leadership at many levels which I have been blessed to spearhead. I represent the Town’s interest on all legislation (both State and Federal) and often work with our state legislative reps on complex issues they may be bring forward.

My experience of both public and private sector and coal transition will lend a unique voice to the CML executive board.

During this term, in addition to serving on CML’s Budget, Audit, and Management Committee, I’ve helped guide decisions that reflect our diverse membership, which has different priorities and issues. (Being in Breckenridge for the conference, I’m sure you’ll notice many of our differences.) One main reason CML is effective is our ability to unite around a shared goal: protecting local control and interests! I’ve fought hard to defend this against aggressive preemption attempts in recent legislative sessions..

I have access to leadership at the Capitol through close relationships with Speaker McCluskie and Majority Caucus Chair Roberts. This has been crucial, particularly in efforts like defeating YIBGY this year.

Breckenridge’s leadership in housing and other initiatives gives us a compelling voice in statewide discussions. We’re highly impacted by the Front Range, making us uniquely situated to bridge some interests of urban and rural communities.

I strive to bring good governance values to my public service on several town and nonprofit boards.

If you’d like to connect, please reach me at Carol@TownofBreckenridge.com. I hope to earn your support and look forward to seeing you at the Annual Conference!

Re-elect Dave Frank to CML executive board

Hi, I am Mayor Dave Frank, and I currently serve on the CML executive Board. I am running for reelection and would like to tell you a little about myself.

I am a Colorado native and have served on the city council of Montrose for a little over 4 years. During that time I have served on a number of boards- both local and state level.

C.M.L. Executive Board:
Budget, Audit and Management Committee (BAM)
Policy Committee Procedure Review Committee

Colorado Opioid Abatement Council:
Administrative Committee Co-chair

Montrose City Council- Mayor

Region 10 League of Economic assistance and Planning
Executive board Chairman

Montrose Economic Development Corporation Board Member

Colorado Mesa University Culinary Arts Advisory Council

Montrose DART ( Development and Revitalization Team)

Montrose Urban Renewal Authority Board

Montrose Rotary Board- Immediate past President and former Assistant District Governor

I feel that my prior experience on these projects, as well as my work on local non profit boards has made me a great representative for Rural communities in Colorado. I would appreciate your vote for reelection the CML Executive board.

Hello! I’m Liz Hensley, and I’m honored to be running for re-election to the CML Executive Board.

Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in several leadership roles on the Board, including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, and President. During that time, I’ve worked through pivotal moments—supporting the transition to our new Executive Director, navigating the challenges of COVID-19, and helping shape key legislative responses.

I’ve proudly championed good governance as both a member and subcommittee leader for the Sam Mamet Good Governance Award, and I’ve been actively engaged in addressing critical issues like housing as part of the Executive Board Housing Committee.

As a representative from Alamosa, I bring the voice of the San Luis Valley and rural Southern Colorado to the table. I remain committed to advocating for municipalities of all sizes and regions, ensuring that we continue building a bright and inclusive future for all.

I would be honored to continue serving and representing you on the CML Executive Board. Thank you for your support!

As a dedicated public servant with a passion for municipal government, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Colorado Municipal League’s Executive Board. I believe that local control empowers citizens to make decisions that shape their communities, and I am committed to championing this principle.

With over 30 years of experience in journalism and public policy, I bring valuable knowledge to the table:

• 25 years as a national news anchor and reporter
• Served as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Colorado House Minority
• Led policy and communication for the Colorado Attorney General’s office
• Headed government policy and communications for the Colorado Department of Corrections
  

Currently, I am in my second term as a City Councilman for Castle Pines, co-chairing the Douglas County Opioid Abatement Commission and the Douglas County Water Commission. I also actively participate in various boards, commissions, and non-profits focused on positively impacting our community.

I am passionate about fostering collaboration, transparency, and innovation within local governments. It would be an honor to serve on the Executive Board and advocate for our municipalities.

Thank you for your support!

As Mayor Pro Tem of Northglenn and a 28-year small business owner in five Colorado municipalities, I am committed to bringing proven, passionate leadership to the CML Board—and I am ready to fight for every city and town in this state. I understand the challenges we face, because, like you – I work, live, and invest in our communities every single day. My leadership has delivered real results on Northglenn’s Legislative Committee, Urban Renewal Authority, CML Policy Committee, Business and other various committees, where I’ve shaped policy to help our cities thrive.

I am deeply committed to defending local control and will always push back on unfunded mandates that threaten our ability to serve. My volunteer work on boards supporting abused youth and women has given me a clear-eyed view of Colorado’s toughest social issues, and I am a champion for public safety and protection for our most vulnerable.

What sets me apart is action—I don’t just talk, I deliver. I bring people together, listen to every voice, and won’t stop fighting for you. With your vote, I will ensure your priorities are front and center on the CML Board. Let’s build a stronger, safer, more resilient Colorado—together.

William Tedrow is the Mayor Pro-Tem of Delta Colorado and a dedicated leader in local governance. He currently serves as an elected City Councilmember and previously served on the Delta Planning Commission (2019–2022) as well as the Charter Commission tasked with updating the city’s charter.

At the regional level, Tedrow holds key roles on several policy committees: he sits on the Club 20 Board of Directors for Delta County, serves on the CML Policy Committee, represents Delta on the Gunnison Basin Roundtable and is an alternate delegate on the Project 7 Water Authority Board. He strongly believes that smaller cities and rural districts like Delta and House District 54 deserve a voice on the CML Executive Board, given the unique challenges they face compared to those of larger municipalities. In Delta,Tedrow has championed local law enforcement, economic development, and sound water and agriculture policy. His commitment to public service and advocacy ensures rural perspectives are heard and respected. William Tedrow’s voice on the CML Executive Board would provide vital leadership and representation for Colorado’s small-town communities.

Scott Trainor has been the City Manager of Fountain since 2007 and has nearly three decades of city management experience, including previous service in Oregon and Utah. Throughout his career, Scott has been passionate about building strong communities, supporting local leadership, and advancing practical solutions for municipalities.

He holds an MPA from the Romney Institute at BYU, along with a bachelor’s in Urban Planning & Resource Management. Scott has served as President of the Colorado City/County Management Association and is actively involved with CML, representing Fountain on its Legislative Policy Committee and serving as CML’s representative on the State Fire Commission.

Scott lives in Fountain with his very patient wife, Jennifer. Their four adult children are scattered across three states, and thanks to six grandsons, Scott is now more experienced in Nerf gun diplomacy and LEGO infrastructure than any accredited MPA program or 29 years of public service could have prepared him for.

Hello!

I am Sharon Davis, Council Member At Large for the City of Arvada. 

It is my honor to be a candidate for the CML Executive Board. I have over 30 years of municipal government experience from very large cities - Aurora and Denver - to small cities- Federal Heights. Municipal government has a special place in my heart. We are the backbone of America!

The Colorado Municipal League is our voice. And as such I will be a beacon for you, representing our diverse communities to assure we are equitably represented. While we may have our differences, we are Colorado. Together we will stand strong and united!

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Mayor Jason Gray grew up in the state of Washington but has called Castle Rock home for more than 25 years. He owns Crowfoot Valley Coffee and Crow Bar in Downtown Castle Rock and a second location at the Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus, also in Castle Rock.

Mayor Gray actively contributes to the vibrancy and strategic planning for Castle Rock. In addition to being the Mayor, his service includes five years on the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce board; seven years on the Castle Rock Downtown Alliance board; five years as president of the Castle Rock Downtown Merchants Association; and five years on the Castle Rock Economic Partnership board.

Mayor Gray enjoys writing, as half of the duo Harris Gray, with multiple published works. He also enjoys fishing, kayaking and finishing behind his wife Kathryn in 5 and 10K races. His passions include spending time with family and organizing fundraising to support research into multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson’s and dementia.

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With over 30 years of experience in federal, state, and local government, including the past 13 years as City Clerk for Colorado Springs, I bring a broad understanding of public service, and the critical role municipal clerks play in transparent, effective governance.

I actively engage with CML, regularly attending the CML district meetings and annual conferences. Through my role on the Colorado Municipal Clerks Association Legislative Committee, I collaborate with CML staff on legislative issues. I also presented at two CML conferences on the evolving role of municipal clerks and on redistricting city council boundaries.

I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Transylvania University and a master’s degree in public administration, with a focus on state and local government, from the University of Kentucky.

I am a certified Master Municipal Clerk through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. I served for many years on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors and the Department of Homeland Security’s Election Infrastructure Subsector Government Coordinating Council.

I am deeply committed to CML’s mission and to their role in supporting and advocating for all Colorado municipalities. I would appreciate your vote to serve on the CML Executive Board.

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.

Adam Paul is a recognized leader in local government, bringing over 20 years of public service experience. He began his career on a local water board, where he developed a strong understanding of Colorado’s water issues.

He served two terms on the Lakewood City Council and was later elected Mayor, completing his second term in November 2023. As Mayor, he prioritized collaborative efforts to address affordable housing, homelessness, fiscal responsibility, transportation, and environmental sustainability. He also chaired the Metro Mayors Caucus twice, helping lead regional dialogue and coordination among Denver metro-area cities.

Adam currently serves as Director of Government Affairs for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. In this role, he works closely with partner agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, the General Assembly, and the federal delegation to promote communication, coordination, and joint initiatives that strengthen regional and statewide partnerships.

Adam has been engaged with CML for years and is a strong advocate for local control. He brings experience, passion, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Colorado’s municipalities. He looks forward to advancing CML’s priorities at the General Assembly and beyond, while continuing to build partnerships that benefit communities across the state.