Monica Duran
Age: 54
Family: Married for 30 yrs. Two Sons .
Occupation: Dental Management
Education: High School Graduate/ Specialized Management Training
Previous elected office: N/A
Website: Monicaduran.com
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Why are you seeking office?
I believe public safety and the noble services provided by Firefighters need the support of our community. As someone heavily involved in the community, I believe my experience, skills and talents can be used to help protect and further these goals. I have worked with a diverse group of community leaders and working families. I want to help facilitate communication, problem-solving and tenacity in fighting for the district’s goals and needs.
How have you contributed to the community?
20 year resident of Wheat Ridge Jefferson Center for Mental Health Board Member Jefferson County Latino Initiative Member CLF Member Co-Chair for Putt your Stuff Annual Event for JCMH Served on the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission Served on the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Active Community Volunteer .
What are the biggest issues facing your constituency?
1) Rising costs for services
2) Transitioning from a volunteer to combination volunteer/ paid department
3) Lack of building a financial model to meet our changing needs
Were there other factors that put us where we are today definitely.
A lot of tough lessons have been learned and it is time to move forward with some real solutions.