Northglenn Ward 1 candidates lay out platforms; city clerk reminds voters ballots mailed Oct. 10, due Nov. 4

Ballots for Northglenn's fall election will be mailed Oct. 10 and must be returned by 7 p.m. on election day, Nov. 4, City Clerk Joanna Small said, adding that postmarks do not count and a 24-hour drop box is located next to City Hall in the old recreation center parking lot north of the Veterans Memorial.

The notices came as two candidates for Northglenn City Council Ward 1 — Madison Leddy and incumbent Nicholas Walker — addressed voters with competing priorities on public safety, economic development and local climate action.

"Hey, Northglenn. I'm Madison Leddy, and I'm running for city council in Ward 1 because I believe in a future where our city grows stronger, greener, and more connected," Madison Leddy said, describing a platform that emphasizes environmental protection, inclusive government and community engagement. Leddy said she serves on "Northglenn's Dice Board" and cited work coaching youth volleyball as experience in community organizing. "I also believe that climate change is real and local action matters," she said.

Nicholas Walker, who said he is running for re-election to Ward 1 after four years on the council, highlighted public safety measures and local economic development. "When you told me speeding was a serious concern, I listened and acted," Walker said, referring to a "no need for speed" ordinance he said doubled fines and "led to a 1200% increase in traffic enforcement." He also said he helped secure raises for the police department and worked to attract businesses including the Painted Tree and Prose Brewery.

Walker outlined priorities if re-elected, including extending speed enforcement measures to Larson Drive, adding tools for public safety such as drones and motorcycle traffic units, and transforming remaining civic center land into a downtown-style destination. He also said he supports creation of a family justice center in Adams County, which he described as having the highest rate of domestic violence in the state.

Small, the city clerk, summarized election procedures and deadlines. "This year, voters in each of Northglenn's 4 wards will elect 1 council member to serve a 4 year term. Ballots will be mailed on October 10 and must be returned by 7PM on election day, November 4. You can return your ballot by mail or drop it off at 1 of the 24 hour drop boxes," she said, also noting that postmarks do not count for the deadline and identifying the drop box location by City Hall.

No formal motions or council votes were recorded in the provided transcript excerpt; the session consisted of candidate statements and administrative voting information.