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Jefferson County Commissioner Candidate Forum on Transportation
Monday, September 25, 2006
Colorado Mountain Center, Golden, CO

Moderator: Margo Zallen - Chairperson of Plan Jeffco, resident of Jefferson County

Panelists:
Rob Medina - CINQ (Citizens Involved in the Northwest Quadrant)
Gary Frey - Lakewood Resident, Trout Unlimited
Dick Bartlett - Lookout Mountain Resident, C.A.R.E (Canyon Area Resident for the Environment)

Candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner - District 3:
Democrat - Kathy Hartman
Republican - Dave Auburn (Incumbent)

Click a link below to hear an audio recording. Files are in MP3 format. Please click only once. Download may take several minutes depending on your connection speed. Due to size, you may need to right-click and save these files.

Margo Zallen - Introductions (165KB)

Opening Statement
	Dave Auburn (1.05MB)
	Kathy Hartman (996KB)

Rob Medina - It's highly likely that CDOT will propose a toll road as part of the beltway. Is it responsible and sound fiscal judgment on your parts to support another toll road in Jeffco in light of the financial shortcoming of the Northwest Parkway toll road? (289KB)
	Dave Auburn (328KB)
	Kathy Hartman (130KB)

Gary Frey - Last year the voters approved expansion of light rail in the Metropolitan Area. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has established a schedule for the development of these corridor. Are you satisfied with the current schedule for development in Jefferson County and what can do you believe you could do to expedite that schedule and bring service sooner to the western communities? (233KB)
	Dave Auburn (244KB)
	Kathy Hartman (153KB)

Dick Bartlett - What impact on high-tech businesses moving into the Jefferson County area do you feel or do you foresee, if a supertower is built on Lookout Mountain? (235KB)
	Kathy Hartman (535KB)
	Dave Auburn (482KB)

Rob Medina - Mr. Auburn, you made a promise as commissioner that you would listen to citizen's concerns. Regarding the beltway the Modified Combined Alternative plan was published by CDOT last June. It is highly likely that this document that this the precursor for the Draft EIS. Considering the significance and the availability of this document to you, and you promise to listen to citizens, why have you declined and avoided meeting with CINQ a citizens group that opposes the beltway?(313KB)
	Dave Auburn (593KB)
	Kathy Hartmanl (474KB)

Gary Frey - Recent studies seem to indicate that the current fuel tax will not be sufficient to meet Colorado's financial needs and while this may be a state issue it also has affects on county or local residences. What are the most viable alternatives for funding the public transportation infrastructure and please be specific. (219KB)
	Kathy Hartman (337KB)
	Dave Auburn (547KB)

Dick Bartlett - Dr. Johnson, Director of Jeffco Health Department, has recommended that a level as low as reasonable achievable be the standard as applied to broadcast tower proposals. How you plan to implement Dr. Johnson's recommendation? (162KB)
	Kathy Hartman (384KB)
	Dave Auburn (432KB)

Rob Medina - In light of the City of Arvada's large proposed developments westward including the development of Beaumont and Cimmeron, do you thin Arvada may not be properly planning their land use and may be contributing to sprawl? (143KB)
	Kathy Hartman (412KB)
	Dave Auburn (320KB)

Gary Frey - Many states and communities are taking positive actions to deter global warming to the extent they can, most notably the City of Portland Oregon recently implemented a program. I know of no similar efforts in Jefferson County. What is your position on global warming and what steps would you take to assure that the citizens of Jeffco minimize their emissions of greenhouse gases? (219KB)
	Dave Auburn (337KB)
	Kathy Hartman (547KB)

Dick Bartlett - There are bout 170 special districts in Jefferson County. These special districts act pretty much autonomously and some if not a lot, seem to be out of touch with their communities. It's something near and dear to my heart. I would like to know how each of you feel about reining in special districts? (289KB)
	Dave Auburn (512KB)
	Kathy Hartman (352KB)

Rob Medina - Some people believe there is no economic justification or demonstrated need to complete the beltway. Do you support completion of the beltway? Why or why not? (319KB)
	Dave Auburn (423KB)
	Kathy Hartman (400KB)

Audience Question - Jefferson County does not have a single person on the Planning Commission from the mountains where much of the development is occurring. Would either of you support the creation of a Mountain Planning Commission to better represent you mountain constituents and provide the County Commission with more informed advice? (121KB)
	Dave Auburn (441KB)
	Kathy Hartman (270KB)

Audience Question - What qualities would you look for in person you are appointing to the Open Space Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission? (140KB)
	Kathy Hartman (525KB)
	Dave Auburn (415KB)

Audience Question - How would you go about affecting the changes you hope to make, i.e. few closed-door meetings, increased public input, reduced special interest control, if elected; yet still maintain an effective working relationship with Commissioners Congrove and McCasky? (139KB)
	Kathy Hartman (478KB)
	Dave Auburn (756KB)

Audience Question - Do you support or oppose establishing a county policy that all existing and new county-owned buildings should obtain a green building certification created by the United States Green Building Council? (140KB)
	Dave Auburn (263KB)
	Kathy Hartman (52KB)

Audience Question - Do you support or oppose a fixed urban growth boundary for the DRCOG region? (54KB)
	Kathy Hartman (305KB)
	Dave Auburn (329KB)

Audience Question - What are you thoughts on increasing and better incorporating alternative to automobiles, e.g. light rail, well-thought-out bicycle paths, in transportation plans - bicycle paths that are not simply an painted line down existing roads for example? (127KB)
	Dave Auburn (424KB)
	Kathy Hartman (363KB)

Dick Bartlett - What improvements, if any, do you think should be made through Mount Vernon Canyon and I say that as a resident of Mount Vernon Canyon? (99KB)
	Kathy Hartman (547KB)
	Dave Auburn (363KB)

Rob Medina - If scientific research shows that a high-definition tower on Lookout Mountain may pose a health risk to Golden residents, will you then support or oppose the tower? (158KB)
	Dave Auburn (342KB)
	Kathy Hartman (339KB)

Closing Statement
	Dave Auburn (620KB)
	Kathy Hartman(764KB)

Margo Zallen - Closing remarks, Thanks (369KB)

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The following organizations endorse CINQ’s position: Colorado Environmental Coalition, Plan Jeffco, Friends of the Foothills, former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm, Canyon Area Residents for the Environment (CARE), Blue Mountain Land & Homeowners Association, Apple Meadows Homeowners Association, Village at Mountain Ridge Homeowners Association, Meadow Run Homeowners Association, and Harmony Village Community Association.