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Judy served for nearly 32 years with the City and County of Denver, including elections to three terms (12 years) as the City Council representaive of District 9, historically made up of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city of Denver.

 

Among Judy's accomplishments on Council from 2003-2015 was helping redevelop the La Alma-Lincoln Park, Highland, Globeville, Swansea and Elyria neighborhoods with high emphasis on comprehensive land use and zoning decisions as well as community health and sustainability. Some of her accomplishments while on City Council include:

• Revitalization of Denver Union Station

• Improving the National Western Stock Show Complex

• Placement of commuter rail stations throughout District 9

• Expanding services for the homeless

• Construction of the 16th Street Pedestrian Bridge

• Coors Field View Plane Ordinance 

• An emphasis on art and culture including helping to commission numerous murals and public art displays

 

She has decades of experience in land use, transportation and infrastructure; 

health, safety, education and service; and telecommunications.

 

Her other community service includes:

2014 - National Western Stock Show Citizen’s Advisory Council

2014 - City of Denver’s Sustainability Committee

2015- National Western Stock Show, Finance Committee

2008 - Denver Union Station Project Authority

2004 -  Denver’s Road Home Commission

2004 - Chair, Graffitti Prevention Task Force

2003 - National Association of Latino Elected Officials

1990 - President, Colorado Hispanic Media Association

1990 - Denver Women’s Commission

1981- 2001 Colorado Press Association

 

Awards

2015 - In Appreciation for Your Heart and Soul Award, Denver Rescue Mission

2015 - State of Colorado, the House of Representatives, Seventieth General         Assembly, Sincere Commendation, Sponsored by Rep. Crisanta Duran

2014 - Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, Public Achievement Award

2013 - Wall of Fame, Denver Housing Authority

2013 -  Cesar Chavez Hall of Fame Inductee, Denver Public Library

2011 - Bike Hero, Bike Denver

2010 - Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force Forum on Economic Issues

2010 - Women of Distinction Award , Girl Scouts of Colorado

2010 - Celebrate Culture Civil Rights Award, NEWSED

2010 - Spirit of Tlatelolco 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award, Escuela Tlatelolco

2004 - Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Gates Fellow

1985 - Outstanding Youth Advocate Award, Mayors Commission on Youth

1978 - Edith Davis Award for Outstanding Research of Hispanics in the Southwest from the University of Denver.