City of Lafayette

Adam Gianola is running for Lafayette City Council. Though attending school for chemistry, Gianola is now an intellectual property attorney. He has been able to use his law skills to provide pro-bono services for important causes and organizations in Colorado. Gianola is a passionate climate advocate and helped implement compost stations at Art Night Out through the Waste Reduction Advisory Committee. He has also served on the Community Advisory Committee, Community Sustainability Working Group, Sustainability & Resilience Advisory Board, and Land Use Code Working Group. Additionally, Gianola hopes to work towards improving affordability by addressing lack of housing, city services, and minimum wage. He supports managing growth with equity, quality of life, open space, and sustainability in mind. 
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for Lafayette City Council. Progressives can feel confident in voting for Adam Gianola as one of those candidates.

Annmarie Jensen is running for Lafayette City Council. Jensen is an experienced leader who has worked in policy and advocacy for over 40 years. Whether as a public interest advocate or as executive director of a non-profit, public service is a calling to Jensen. She hopes to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding public transportation. She will also work towards supporting economic development and public services for Lafayette, especially among the city's most disadvantaged communities. Other important issues for Jensen include open space preservation, affordable housing, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure. 
Voters are asked to vote for up to 4 candidates in this race. For progressives, Annmarie Jensen is the best choice for the Lafayette City Council.

Michael Watson is running for Lafayette City Council. Watson is a retired Navy veteran with experience in many fields including emergency medicine, communications, and software engineering. Watson hopes to bring a grassroots approach to city council and appreciates the power of local politics. He is most passionate about environmental protections and sustainability. Watson hopes that with his leadership Lafayette will be able to make strides in renewable energy, preserving natural space, and water management. He will work to maintain the rec center and nutrition accessibility in order to support healthcare outcomes in Lafayette. Watson is dedicated to investing in local businesses to help the city thrive for years to come. 
Voters are asked to vote for up to 4 candidates in the Lafayette City Council race. Michael Watson is a strong progressive choice for voters to pick.

Saul Tapia Vega is running for reelection to the Lafayette City Council. Tapia Vega was originally selected for city council to fill a vacancy in 2023. Tapia Vega is a lifelong Lafayette resident who began his work with local politics in the Latino Chamber of Commerce. He works as Deputy Director of Community Engagement for the Colorado Governor’s office. Priorities for Tapia Vega include improving affordability, supporting local businesses, and responsible growth. Tapia Vega wants to continue elevating the diversity of Lafayette that makes the city so special. He will also work towards climate solutions and resilience. He was proud to have been a part of establishing Lafayette's first Climate Action Plan. He currently serves on the Human Rights Commission, Open Space Advisory Committee, One Lafayette Transition, and as an alternate for the Consortium of Cities.
Voters are asked to select up to 4 candidates for this race and Saul Tapia Vega is one of the progressive choices for Lafayette City Council.