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Five candidates make pitches to fill Wheat Ridge District 3 seat; council to appoint Dec. 8
Summary
Five applicants — Justin Slocum, Maki (candidate), Simon Maione, Rebecca Groth and Susan Wood — gave five‑minute presentations outlining priorities on housing, public safety, capital projects and communications; council will vote on an appointment at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Five District 3 applicants presented to Wheat Ridge City Council on Dec. 1 as the panel prepares to appoint a replacement for the seat vacated by the newly elected mayor. Each candidate delivered a five‑minute statement followed by council questions.
Justin Slocum emphasized that he received 1,317 certified votes in the recent election and framed his candidacy as a continuation of his campaign’s engagement; he highlighted constituent outreach and traffic management as priorities. "A lot of them have contributed financially...to see me have a seat on this council," Slocum told the council, noting…
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