Sentinel Lakewood
November 1, 2012
A Colorado Community Media Publication
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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 13
Hodgson garners honor
A TRICK AND A TREAT
City manager recognized for impact on community By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com
Gabriella Meyer turns upside down while participating in an obstacle course during a Halloween fun night Friday at Lakewood Link Recreation Center. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Romney rallies support Republican candidates gather at Red Rocks By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com More than 10,000 people packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre Oct. 23 to welcome presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney back to Jefferson County the day after the third and final presidential debate. Romney visited the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden on Aug. 3. “I’m not happy with what’s happened in the last four years, and I think Romney can make a difference in the next eight,” said Art Foss of Westminster, a member of the Reagan Club of Colorado and a Romney supporter. The former Massachusetts governor brought an entourage of supporters including his vice presidential running mate U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, Colorado Rockies infielder Todd Helton, singers Rodney Atkins and Kid Rock, former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez, Jefferson County Commissioner John Odom, U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner of Colorado and several
Mitt Romney and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan wave to supporters Oct. 23 concluding a rally at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Campaign supporters New Mexico governor Susana Martinez and country music artist Rodney Atkins applaud. Photo by Andy Carpenean other state leaders. Several speakers expressed support for Romney and reminded the crowd that Colorado could be the deciding factor
this election. When Ryan took the stage thousands Romney continues on Page 17
The West Chamber is honoring women who have bettered Jefferson County, and one of Lakewood’s city staff is among them. City Manager Kathy Hodgson is one of 12 women being honored by The West Chamber at its annual Celebrate Women of Jefferson County on Nov. 9. “I’m really humbled by this and didn’t expect it at all,” Hodgson said. Some of the other winners include Dot Wright from the Claire De Lune Chamber of Hodgson Commerce, Jeanne Oliver with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health and District 1 County Commissioner Faye Griffin. According to Andrea LaRew, director of marketing and programs for The West Chamber, nominations came in from people in the community, peers and friends of the nominees. There were about 30 nominees this year, and a selection committee worked its way through the nominees to narrow it to 12 winners. “The committee worked with a scoring sheet based on professional, community and personal leadership,” LaRew said. “This is not a business award — it’s more about the impact on the community — so community leadership is weighed heavier.” LaRew also added that the committee also looked at frequency of work and volunteering. Hodgson was nominated by Mayor Bob Murphy and scored extremely well in all three categories, according to LaRew. “Kathy has helped the community by attracting new businesses to Lakewood and working to integrate the west rail line,” LaRew said. “During her tenure in Lakewood, the city has won numerous awards, including being designated an All-American City.” One of the organizations that Hodgson works for is the Metro City and County Management Association, where she currently serves as president. “It’s a group of managers from around the area who get together to talk about the industry,” Hodgson said. As president Hodgson works on coordinating events for the organization. For Hodgson, the community and local government working together is the critical juncture for things to get things done. “We want people to be engaged with the government,” she said. “They need to be part of the conversation and know about the community.”
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