Commerce City Council recently concluded a productive two-day retreat with a clear sense of direction and a shared commitment to moving the city forward on its most pressing challenges. The session brought all nine council members together alongside senior city staff to align on a refreshed strategic plan, update budget priorities, and chart a new course for city leadership. The result was a cohesive set of strategic goals — Economic Investment, Public Safety, Health and Wellbeing, Housing, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Transparent and Accountable Government — that will guide city decisions and spending in the years ahead.

Election season is upon Commerce City again, and among the most important local races this year will be replacing term-limited Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio in the Adams County Commissioner District 4 seat. Two candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in the primary election, which will be held on June 30: Karen DeAguero and Tyler Quick. There is one Republican running for the seat, Joseph Domenico, who is not facing a primary challenge.

Seven candidates are running for two At-Large seats, including incumbent Kristi Douglas. Like the wards 1 and 3 seats, the winners will serve four-years terms on the City Council; however, unlike wards, voters are asked to vote for TWO candidates. Here is a look at all seven contenders, in the order they will appear on the ballot: