Bethany Smith – Resident Nominee: Bethany Smith would like to serve her neighbours and community as a delegate from District 4. She is a Denver native but has lived all over the world. She received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and French from the University of Colorado at Denver and went on to receive her Master’s degree in International Politics from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She also studied abroad in Picardie, France and lived in Washington, DC. Her travels have given her a unique perspective and a sincere appreciation for Denver and Stapleton in general. In addition to her studies, she has been heavily involved in the Denver political community. She worked for various state representatives and has held multiple political internships for other Denver and Colorado politicians. She has the experience, ambition and duty to foster, maintain, and build on the beauty and safety of the Stapleton community. She looks forward to making sure the needs and values of our community are heard within the delegation. Bethany is married and has a young son.

 

Chantell Taylor – Resident Incumbent: The purpose of this letter is to express my interest in serving as a District Delegate representing District 4.I am interested in serving as a Delegate because I am a devoted community activist, a parent of two young children (one currently in kindergarten at Bill Roberts), an attorney and a person with vision.

My husband and I moved to Stapleton in 2006. We have lived all over Denver, including a loft by the baseball stadium downtown, the older neighborhood of Mayfair and the relatively new Lowry development. We were drawn to Stapleton by the vivacity of the community and the concentration of amenities for families.

I am currently the director of Colorado Ethics Watch, a nonprofit legal watchdog group that I launched in August 2006. Before my current position, I had the privilege of working for the Office of the Colorado Attorney General, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the litigation and political law groups of Perkins Coie LLP. My legal practice has focused on government, ethics, political and election law. It is apparent that Stapleton has infinite potential. It would be a privilege to contribute my energy and professional skills to help maximize that potential.

Chantell has been serving District 4 in this capacity since January 2009.