A special mail ballot election will be held in Central City on January 25, 2022, to fill the vacant Alderman/ Council seat. This position will end on December 31, 2022.

The special election is a result of Alderman Jackie Johnson resigning her seat in 2021. The Council could not agree on appointment of an Alderman at their August 17, 2021, meeting, so a special election became necessary to fill the vacancy. Two candidates submitted their petitions by the November 15, 2021, deadline.

Marcia Enloe has lived in Central City for 13 years. She has been a resident of Gilpin County for 23 years, living in Rollinsville before moving to Central City.

She was born in California and grew up in the Pasadena area. She visited Colorado in 1991 and loved the mountains so much she decided to move here in 1997. She has worked for GF Gaming since 2004 as a bartender and restaurant manager. She opened Stella’s Cafe at the Famous Bonanza Casino in January 2017, where she currently works.

Enloe has been involved with the Central City Fire Department and currently is on the board of the Planning Commission. She feels she can make a difference as an Alderman in Central City. She has a vision to see the city grow, with more businesses on Main Street and more activities for residents and tourists.

Enloe is running as an Independent and would like to see a healthcare center or urgent care facility in the area. She sees the future with occupied buildings and activities other than gaming. She loves Central City the way it is and doesn’t want it to change. “I care about the people in this town. I don’t want to see history destroyed.”

When asked why the residents should vote for Marcia Enloe, she stated, “I think I can make a difference.”

Jill Story has lived in Central City for a year and a half and admits she fell in love with the town the moment she saw it. Jill was born in Arizona then moved to California, where she was a stunt woman for 20 years. She also owned a bridal and formal wear shop.

She moved to Boulder in 2015 and started a handyman service called “Jill of all Trades.” She is also a qualified building inspector. Story is a volunteer at the local food bank and previously volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. She would like to start a Clara Brown non-profit society to help those in need.

Story is running for City Council because she sees a need to get things up and running and wants to be a part of the city. She would like to see building owners be held accountable for the condition of their structures. She would also like to see an independent living facility for the elderly and a way to fill up the empty houses. She has a plan to ask the commercial building owners to build walls in their facilities to attract more small business owners.

Story is an avid reader and researcher and is running as an Independent. Her vision for a future Central City would be as a vacation destination for arts and entertainment. The atmosphere would be like walking back in time.

When asked why residents should vote for Jill Story, she stated, “ I believe in this town. I am a mover and a shaker and I get things done.”

Residents of Central City should expect to receive their ballot in the mail and should send their ballots back by January 25, 2022. For more information contact cityclerk@cityofcentral.co