April 14, 2010

To all Ward 1 residents:

Castle Pines North Ward 1 Council Member Jennifer Havercroft has resigned her position effective April 14 due to a family move.

Havercroft submitted a letter of resignation to the City Council at its April 13 meeting. The Council member noted she was resigning with regret; but, said her family is beginning a new chapter of their lives that has them moving out of the community.

“During the past three years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as a Ward 1 Council member,” says Havercroft. “I have thoroughly enjoyed engaging this community and learning what issues are important. I am confident Council will continue to make sure the citizens’ best interests are at the forefront of its decisions.”

Havercroft was an inaugural Council member elected when the City incorporated in February 2008 and was reelected to a second term in November 2009. She thanked "those who have supported me, challenged me, trusted me and believed in me. Your involvement has helped make this community what it is today." 

At the April 13 meeting, Council approved a resolution to officially declare the vacancy and to establish the process to fill the vacancy by appointment. According to state statute, Council has 60 days to fill the position with a current resident of Ward 1. City Council will vote at the April 27 meeting to fill the vacancy and the selected candidate will be sworn in following the vote.

Interested candidates must submit letters of interest and/or resumes to Deputy City Clerk Carl Kollmar by 4 p.m. Friday, April 23.  Candidate interviews will be held on Monday, April 26. Letters and/or resumes received after the deadline will not be considered. Interested applicants must be a Ward 1 resident.

The appointed Ward 1 Council representative will serve until the next regular election, which will be held in November 2011. This position is volunteer-based with no compensation.