Years on council: Four. Current vice president of the council.

Hobbies: “I love to travel and experience different things. We’ve traveled outside the country, and my hope is we can return to Italy this summer. It is one of my favorite places. I enjoy football. I do enjoy yard work and projects around the home.”

What did you do before becoming a councilor? “I owned a tax franchise.”

Most proud accomplishment while being a councilor: “There’s been so many. The big accomplishment was moving forward with Grand Park. It has already made a big impact on our community, a very positive impact. Along with that, some of the other big milestones are the fiscal responsibility shown by the city and the sale of the utility.

What is one thing this city needs that it does not have? “We need to continue to grow the commercial aspect of our community. It will be accelerated with the completion of the U.S. 31 project, which gives us economic opportunity in our corridor, and that is vital for us to continue success for the community. Along with the commercial development is to establish the Grand Junction Plaza and develop downtown as a destination point.”

What is the number one development/project you want to accomplish during this term? “The Grand Junction development project, along with the redevelopment of downtown.”

Family: Wife, Mary Ake. Two stepsons, Frank and Tim.

Favorite part about being a councilor: “I think living in this great community and contributing to its growth and livability and being recognized on a national basis with different awards for being a great community is my favorite part.”

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