Denver, Colorado 80203 I believe we need to look at incentives, especially the incentives our neighboring municipalities and cities are using to attract business that keep them competitive. Our community needs all its residents to be informed and aware. Van Woudenberg's house is less than a thousand feet from the Pratt fracking site, and he can see another drill site to the west. Trustees Scott Charles and Christiaan van Woudenberg cast the two "no" votes. Old Town is one of the best parts about living in Erie. I'll continue to work with Town staff to reduce fees to lower the barrier to entry, while using the success of our diversified tax base over the last 5 years to encourage local entrepreneurship. Get content and information right now for cant-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 I believe the Town of Erie needs leaders from the business world who are like this solution-minded individuals that address issues in a positive, effective, and efficient way. We need to be honest with ourselves and acknowledge we still have a long way to go. . When we strive to create partnerships and work together, everyone wins. Today, I am surrounded by love and messages of support and acknowledgement of what weve accomplished over the last 4 years as a grassroots community of activists. . Christiaan's age is 49. Investing in businesses means partnering with them financially. I have a fair number of friends and acquaintances that identify as LGBTQ+. 9 Mile, for example, did not produce favorable results we expected even though we won the lawsuit. Such a project would attract high quality, mid-sized employers who bring high paying jobs to the town, increased revenue and help keep more of our residents in Erie as opposed to commuting out. ERIE- Erie resident Amanda Harper stands by the road in front of her house, the sun sinking towards the Rockies, wondering whether voters will help her pass a statewide set back rule on oil and gas next week Her dog circles around her nudging a dirt caked ball. I'll continue to serve the Town of Erie with courage, integrity and conviction to: Champion the Town Center master plan to bring unique retail destinations to Erie with a robust commercial tax base. The Erie Gateway Project is an exciting opportunity for the town. February 18: Denver Post Interview. Family: daughters, Anika, 15, and Isobel, 12, How long have you lived in Erie: 12 years. His voice will be missed on the board, Mayor Justin Brooks wrote in a statement on Facebook. A devoted community activist and volunteer, I am the current Chairman of the Board for The Front Range Center for Assault Prevention and have served on that board since 2005, advocating for the empowerment of children and their communities against sexual assault, bullying, and stranger abduction. For residents, this could mean cleaner air and a hopeful reprieve from the noisy drilling operations. I envision the I25 Gateway location comprising of a symbiotic mix of office, retail, and residential use types. Erie needs a new board majority with realistic and fiscally responsible solutions to address its impacts. Deployed to Fortune 500 clients included Bank of America, Blue Cross . Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I want to make it easy for businesses to open and operate in Erie. My name is Christiaan van Woudenberg, and I am running for re-election as Trustee! As well, the location would provide an excellent transportation gateway, acting as the mass-transit hub for our community. Given oil & gas operators are exempt from many federal laws and the COGCC exists only to rubber-stamp their activities, it is the duty of the people to rally in opposition to the onslaught of this industrial activity in our neighborhoods and on the environment. We have been able to make some changes to our operations based on their assessments so far. That everybody has a unique experience that we bring to the community, and we really just celebrate and embrace those differences. While many shared concerns about how things have changed over the decades, nearly all of them shared their feelings of pride for living here. Christiaan Van Van Woudenberg (born 1973) is listed at 1821 Crestview Ln Erie, Co 80516 and is affiliated with the Democratic Party. Welcome to Erie Protectors! We can attract businesses if they are confident that the startup process and costs won't be an impediment. To bring businesses to Erie and help them expand as they grow, the town must become more business friendly. My two teenage daughters and I have been in Erie since 2007, where we enjoy the mountain views, the small-town feeling, and easy access to all that Denver and Boulder have to offer. Careers. With my professional background, I understand the intersection of technology and business. How do you plan to take on the housing crisis, and how can Erie make sure that there are affordable housing options available for people who may need them? May 30, 2018 By Sherrie Peif. According to Brooks, appointing Hoback would be the quickest and most efficient way to get the board back on track with conducting regular business. During the boards regular meeting on May 10, Trustee Christiaan van Woudenberg announced his resignation effective immediately. As such, Old Town must be protected and supported. While the towns sales tax revenue has quadrupled over the same period, we lag far behind other communities in commercial development and primary employment to allow more Erie residents to keep it local by working and shopping in town. As is the case for the historic downtown areas of other surrounding communities, Eries Old Town historic Downtown district will remain a centerpiece within our community. Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. Why do you desire to serve as Trustee, and how would your personal strengths benefit the Town of Erie? Election day is Tuesday, April 5th. We must continue to aggressively pivot from an over-reliance on residential building permits to establish a diverse, sustainable commercial tax base. Family: Daughters, Anika and Isobel. Having lived in Erie for 20 years, I've been a part of the growth and maturing of the town. The area behind this would then be able to include various types of residential buildings, providing the resident-base to support the commercial and retail establishments. She throws the ball and the dog bolts into the a farm field. Accordingly, I am always open to learning new ideas, different ways of doing things, as well as constantly learning from others' experiences to make better decisions. As the town grows, what do you consider the role of "Old Town Erie/Downtown Erie" in our community? "We paid extra for the view, and now it's been marred," said resident Christiaan van Woudenberg. Van Woudenberg said he, too, is . We need to continually look at what we are doing in comparison to what our neighboring communities are doing, and listen to businesses that either exist in Erie, or want to come to our community. Christiaan van Woudenberg. 9NEWS spoke to Christiaan van Woudenberg, a BBN board member and organizer for . "Not a single permit has been denied. Given 93% of Colorado residents already live in a home rule municipality, were long overdue to undertake this task. Political/community experience: Current Board of Trustee member. You can hear a loud rumbling noise coming from behind the sound barrier in the video he recorded on his cell phone. Erie is growing very quickly. However, an organization will be hosting the first Pride celebration for one Colorado town this year. but it can also be stressful. Quick Links. Old town is really special to me. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWSAPPiTunes:http://on9news.tv/itunes Google Play:http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n, HOW TO ADD THE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE. This survey contains questions gathered from EEDC board members on behalf of our investors and the larger Erie business community. I am hopeful we are on the right track by hiring a new Planning and Development Director. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. We must work with the developers, current business owners, community members, local organizations - and most importantly, the residents to do so. Copyright 2022 Town of Erie. Its so important that weve elected transgender representatives to our State House of Representatives in Colorado and that we have elected municipal people in Broomfield and Lafayette that are out and queer. Phone: 303-894-2100 Fax: 303-894-2109 This means seeking different, outside-the-box methods to figure out solutions to various issues. The location fits well to not only draw passers-by and residents from other communities, but as well to be a place where Erie residents have a place to work, shop, and play. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app, Colorado movie theater chain permanently closes, Delays expected; Next with Kyle Clark full show (3/1/23), Warm weekend ahead of colder weather for most of next week, NOAA forecast misses as Denver records 14th-coldest winter in history, 9NEWS wants your messages of support for your friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community, National Gay Flag Football League honored with opportunity to make NFL Draft selection. We can be more proactive in recruiting businesses, and more willing to bring various groups to the table for consideration. Erie Thriving, a community group formed to empower the community to "take a stand to protect health, safety and environment," announced the suit, filed Dec. 3 in Boulder County District Court, in a news release Thursday. ROKU: add the channel from theROKU storeor by searching for KUSA. Old Town is the magnet that pulls us together. The barriers to entry that prohibit new businesses from entering the Town are the same ones that prohibit businesses from being able to expand and stay within our Town as they grow. I wanted to hear their stories of the history of Erie on those streets before they were paved, and ask what they think about Erie today. Hulse said, aside from sound barriers Crestone Peak Resources has put up around the fracking sites, and an odor ordinance town trustee's recently passed, the assault on their senses won't stop. Find public records for 1821 Crestview Ln Erie Co 80516. She said she even sat in front of the trucks that drive by her house to block them from reaching their nearby site. Via a really good communication and education campaign, the consultant feels that were exactly in line with other municipalities in the transition to home rule, so that makes me feel good. Erie, CO - Announcing her campaign less than two weeks before the December 31st filing deadline, first-time candidate and Democrat Jennifer Parenti raised over $10,000, nearly doubling Republican incumbent Representative Dan Woog's fundraising for the quarter in the race for HD19. Between the makerspace, the EEDC and the Chamber, working with the Town's economic development staff, I feel we have a well-rounded set of capabilities to offer businesses of any size the best opportunity to succeed. "I was really hopeful after the Firestone tragedy that they would do a little but more on the state level and federal level, quite frankly," said Hulse. Christiaan van Woudenberg - Town Trustee (incumbent) Background: Woudenberg is an incumbent candidate up for re-election to Erie's board of trustees. When infill development comes to Old Town, Ive been pushing those developers to do the right thing and build those new apartments and duplexes in a style that matches whats already built in Old Town. Todd Hartman, a COGCC spokesperson, said the state agency investigates every complaint it receives and has put additional monitoring measures in place in the area where the complaints have been focused. This isnt just an Erie problem, its a Colorado problem. Education: Undergraduate degree in molecular biology, graduate work in computational biology/operations research. We had a little kid. Main Office Bridget Ford, a spokeswoman for the operator provided Denver7 with the following statement: We are aware of the complaints and take them very seriously. This is consistent with the local municipal authority granted by SB 181 to protect public health, safety, welfare, and the environment. At first glance, this farm is the place she said she dreamed of to raise her son and grow old with her husband. We must put an end to the practice of residential drilling; if only we treated unconventional oil and gas exploration like any other industry, the practice would cease to exist. The fracking debate over how close is too close to homes is playing out in Erie's Vista Ridge subdivision. Hoback finished fourth in the voting during last months municipal election. It is vital for the town to have its own unique identity and not merely be treated as an extension of Boulder. You are just minutes from Greenwood & Myers Mortuary is the first choice for many families when they are seeking funeral services in Boulder. COGCC Director: julie.murphy@state.co.us It's easy to point to COVID, or supply chain as the problem. 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