 I'm Joan Peck, Councilwoman, one of the three candidates running to be the Mayor of Longmont. Thank you to Longmont Public Media for giving me the opportunity to tell you a little about myself. I grew up in New Marizona on the San Luis, Mexico border. I'm the seventh child of twelve. There was always a lot of work to do, but time for fun, too. Having eight brothers made playing baseball a must. We spent a lot of time with friends on both sides of the border. My father was a carpenter and learned Spanish from his peers. They brought culture and music into our home. My mother was an elementary school cafeteria manager at a time when the schools made breakfast and lunch in the school kitchens. In 1971, I drove to Boulder, Colorado from Flagstaff, Arizona after graduating from Northern Arizona University. My degree was in computer science, but my heart wasn't skiing. I'm seeking the mayoral seat in the upcoming election to continue my work on the projects and values that our residents expect. There are so many immediate challenges for the city. I want to address three of the ones I have been working on and will continue to work on as your Mayor. For the six years that I've been on Council, one of my passions and work has been on getting our fast tracks trained to Longmont. We are now in an unprecedented time when the transit options and dollars we need can become a reality. As mayor, I can join the meetings and discussions that only the mayors are invited to. Climate change is real. Protecting the health and welfare of our residents, our air and water will be my priority as your mayor. The affordability of housing will be met with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance this Council has adopted. It'll take time and the ordinance needs to be reviewed often to make sure our housing goals are met. There are many issues this city is faced with. As Mayor, I will be at the table with the other mayors in the county and the metro area to discuss ideas and solutions. For a detailed description of my work so far on Council, please visit my website at jonepeckforlongmontmayor.com. I'm asking for your support in my bid for Mayor of Longmont. Thank you.