Northglenn Ward 4 candidates outline priorities on traffic, housing and public safety

Anne Navaras, a candidate for Northglenn City Council Ward 4, and incumbent Council Member Jody Roper outlined competing priorities for the ward in recorded statements included in the meeting record.

Navaras said she is running to “put my skills to use for my city,” describing herself as “a stay at home mom for my 2 children with disabilities” and citing experience volunteering at her children’s school, serving on committees, organizing fundraisers and working as an Adams County election judge. In the recording she listed her top priorities as improving traffic flow and safety, decreasing rent prices and improving energy and water usage. Navaras provided an email contact in the statement: ann@navarisforcolorado.com.

Roper, who said she has served as the Ward 4 council representative for the last two years, emphasized fiscal restraint, public safety and business retention. “As we enter a tighter budget season, we will have to tighten our fiscal belts,” Roper said, adding that the city should “prioritize infrastructure needs and the needs of our community over wants.” She called for fully staffing and funding the police department and supporting projects such as improved lighting and cameras in parks and shopping areas. Roper closed her statement urging voters to support her on the Nov. 4 ballot: “On November 4, vote for Jody Roper.”

The statements were brief and focused on broad priorities rather than specific policy proposals. Navaras framed her candidacy around community service and lived experience as a parent of children with disabilities; Roper framed hers around municipal budgeting, public safety staffing and economic retention. The recorded remarks do not indicate additional policy details, implementation timelines or formal actions by the City Council.

Voters in Ward 4 will decide the seat in the Nov. 4 election; both candidates used their recorded remarks to summarize why they are seeking the position.