Councilman Roth

 I was the final Council person to be sworn in. I tried to be in the moment, not screw up the oath, smile, and not cry. I nailed all four. The judge congratulated me, I signed my oath, and took my seat on the dais. Then we were off to the races for my first council meeting. I was able to share a brief statement, thanking mom and dad, Jen, our family, Sara, Sam, and the community for electing me. After some city business, a few votes, and a brief recess, I found myself in my first executive session! Then we were done, and I had my first council meeting under my belt. 

Swearing In

 Big Night! Made more special by Wesley’s attendance, as well as Jen, Andrew, Ari, Nathanael, Ruthie, Sara Myers,  and so many friends, supporters and community members. There was a nice reception for the outgoing Mayor and Council before the 6PM meeting. It was a time of hugs, handshakes and many hearty congratulations from a variety of folks. After a short meeting with the outgoing Council, there was a short recess, then the local Municipal Judge took the floor for the swearing in ceremony. 

Wesley!

 It was a BIG day on Tuesday, with the celebration of the outgoing City Council, and the swearing in of the new mayor and 4 City Council people. More on that later. As the reception for Mayor Gates was in full swing before the meeting, look at who appeared out of no where: Uncle Wesley!!! All the way from the big SD. What a shock. He is so good at that. As he said,”You only are swore in for your first City Council seat once. Couldn’t miss it!” Thanks, Wes, so glad you made it. 

City Councilman Elect- News

 Few stories about the upcoming Council. Also picked up a few more votes after the Clerk and Recorder cured a couple of hundred more ballots. Also completed reading through the first Friday packet. Swearing in will be tomorrow, Nov 18 starting at 6PM. It will be liv-streamed on the City portal if you can’t make it in person. Bonus pics of Mrs. Roth on her way to another day of educating the youth of America!

City Councilman Elect- Orientation

 I was able to spend most of Friday at orientation for myself and my other new Councilman Elect, Brian Rudy. We spent the day hearing from various City staff members, getting our technology signed into, learning more about what to expect, and going over expectations for Council. Swearing in will be November 18! Reviewed my first Friday Packet, which includes all the material and background information that will be presented at Council. 356 pages. Glad it was a beautiful weekend in Colorado so I was able to sit on the patio, enjoy a stick, and prepare for my first Council meeting.

Friends & Functions

  Finally feeling back to normal 10 days after the election. Also there was that slight blood clot issue I had been putting off dealing with prior to Nov. 4. Glad I got it checked out and am on the road to recovery. It was a fun and full week between work, friends, and Council duties. Grateful to gather with the guys for an indoor cigar night (cough, cough). Tinsel and Trains was the Friday night gala, followed by a birthday celebration for Hunter at the Rio. Enjoyed time with a whole group of folks at Tighknit to listen to a few hours of music from the one and only Gii. Bonus pictures from the after party with the GPO Mistro at 477 and an ALLO event (might have already posted that one?). 

Cuz

 Had a surprise visit from Emily on Monday on her way to Laramie for a state-wide conference. It was so nice to see her for a few hours, catch up on all things family related, and share some encouraging words for each other. She made the loop in Laramie and checked on mom and dad. The neighborhood sure looks beautiful in the fall. Mom did a great job selecting their site. Emily got her picture with dad’s former student and current AD Tom Burman and the Bronze Boot! Go Pokes. Great to see you, cuz. 

City Councilman Elect- Weekend

 It was a busy first weekend as a City Councilman Elect. I was invited to attend the Eagles game with a select group of supporters of several campaigns. We were able to sit in the Eagles Nest, be treated to dinner and drinks, and got to visit the locker room after the game to meet the players and coaches. Saturday was the Hispanic Women of Weld County breakfast and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld County Calf Auction that evening. Monday the current City Manager resigned and Brian McBroom was named. That’s my bald head in the picture talking to the other newly elected Ward 4 Councilman Brian Rudy.