How long have you lived in Nederland?

5 years

Briefly describe your current career and home life?

Health and safety director for American Clean Resource Group

Briefly describe your educational and professional experience and explain how your skill set can best serve the Town of Nederland.

Team leader for a group of very specialized fields, charged with daily health and safety compliance and long-term prosperity

In your words please explain why you wanted to run for this position.

I feel that I have a certain ability to lead advise and help communities reach forward goals.

Of the major projects/issues currently facing the BOT (Bobcat Ridge annexation, downtown redevelopment,TEENS,Inc.childcare proposal, suggestions for code change to come from the comprehensive plan update, suggestions for streets improvements to come from the multimodal transportation plan, the Chipeta Park pump track, tourism initiatives, water and sewer infrastructure, securing water rights, the keeping animals ordinance, the commitment to Proposition 123 and affordable housing development, an interconnected trails system, etc.) which would you make your top priorities?

My focus would be with the development and the water issues surrounding the town.

Who, if anyone, would you consider a mentor or figure who inspired you to run for this position? How did they inspire you?

Tom Hendricks Is/ Was my mentor, leader, and hero. He Taught me a deep love and understanding for this community that I bring forth every day.

Have you ever, or are you currently, serving on any boards for any nonprofit organizations? If not, what organizations, or causes, have you considered joining?

No comment

Of Nederland’s various boards and subcommittees (Board of Zoning Adjustment, Nederland Downtown Development Authority, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board, Planning Commission, Sustainability Advisory Board, Youth Advisory Board), which would you be most interested in serving as liaison for and why? (Mayoral candidates please answer hypothetically)

I would love to be involved with the youth advisory board and the DDA.

Taking into consideration that the community is outspoken against tourism but the Town budget is seemingly reliant on tourism revenue, as Mayor/Trustee, how would you mitigate tourism-based initiatives as they come up on the agenda?

It is a major issue that we need to come together and create a comprehensive forward plan for the future.

Have you reviewed the 2024 Strategic Plan? Of the listed priorities for 2024 which are most important to you as a resident of Nederland? In your opinion as a resident of Nederland is there a priority for the Town that was not listed in the Strategic Plan?

No comment

The Town of Nederland, having committed to Proposition 123, is required to provide 13 affordable housing units in three years. What are your suggestions for how to achieve this goal? Do you believe that the Boulder County requirements for what constitutes affordable housing is acceptable for Nederland?

No comment

How familiar are you with the Town of Nederland’s 2024 budget? How would you mitigate a discussion or action item on your agenda that is of concern to the community but is not prioritized in either the budget or the 2024 Strategic Plan?

No comment

In relation to the several proposals on the BOT’s table that involve large development projects either in the heart of downtown Nederland or sprawling just beyond our borders, requiring annexation, the term “responsible growth” has been used liberally. How do you describe responsible growth for Nederland?

I believe Growth starts with infrastructure and stability. And the term “responsible growth” needs to encompass all aspects and be more transparent.

You can reach me by email at rmrileymcallister@gmail.com