Mead Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Colleen G.
Whitlow
Colleen G. Whitlow, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Mead in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Stephan K. Hucal.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Stephan K. Hucal
- 02Colleen G. WhitlowYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Mead since 2018, a former Mead trustee (2014-2018) and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, Weld County Commissioners Perry Buck, Kevin Ross and Scott James, the mayors of Berthoud, Brighton, Dacono, Edgewater, Firestone, Frederick, Greeley, Leadville, Thornton and Windsor, and Mead Trustees David Adams, Chris Cartwright, Trisha Harris and Herman Schranz. Colleen Whitlow for Mayor
- Campaign website
- colleenwhitlowformayor.com
The terms of Mayor Colleen G. Whitlow and Trustees Trisha Harris, David Adams, Chris Cartwright and Herman Schranz expire in November 2026. Town of Mead
On the record: Colleen G. Whitlow
10 sourced01Police facility3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 53-R-2026, an amendment to the construction manager/general contractor agreement with FCI Constructors for the Mead Police Facility (passed 4-2, August 2026).
Council voteTown of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Aug 31, 2026 · Aug 31, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a consent agenda that included Ordinance No. 1111 on lease-purchase financing for a police station facility (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteTown of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Jul 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the police station project does not include a tax increase and is financed with a certificate of participation (as reported by KDVR).
There’s no tax increase for this project,”
Own statementFOX31/KDVR, "Mead breaks ground on $16.6M police station as residents question cost" · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 1116, a twelve-month moratorium on accepting and processing applications for data center facilities (passed 4-2, August 2026).
Council voteTown of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Aug 31, 2026 · Aug 31, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Employee pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 52-R-2026 approving updated compensation structure guidelines for town employees (passed 4-2, August 2026).
Council voteTown of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Aug 31, 2026 · Aug 31, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Contract bidding2 sourced positions
Voted no on a motion to open a bidding process for the 2026 paving contract instead of extending it (failed 2-5, February 2026).
Council voteTown of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Feb 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 03-R-2026 extending public works and engineering professional service agreements for 2026 (passed 5-2, January 2026).
Council voteTown of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Jan 12, 2026 · Jan 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Growth and annexation2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 1108 annexing the Kiteley Ranch property to the town (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteTown of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Jun 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Campaign site lists building roads and infrastructure before new homes under responsible growth.
Roads and infrastructure built ahead of the rooftops, not after.”
Own statementColleen Whitlow for MayorLink
06Priorities1 sourced position
Letter says she will continue focusing on growth, infrastructure, public safety, financial management, economic opportunity and quality of life.
Whitlow will continue focusing on smart growth, infrastructure, public safety, responsible financial management, economic opportunity, and preserving Mead’s quality of life.”
Own statementLongmont Times-Call, "Letters · Sep 10, 2026Link
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Colleen G. Whitlow: their words and their votes on the same issue
Police facility
In their words
Said the police station project does not include a tax increase and is financed with a certificate of participation (as reported by KDVR).
Oct 19, 2026 ·FOX31/KDVR, "Mead breaks ground on $16.6M police station as residents question cost" · Oct 19, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a consent agenda that included Ordinance No. 1111 on lease-purchase financing for a police station facility (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Jul 13, 2026 ·Town of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Jul 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026
Growth and annexation
In their words
Campaign site lists building roads and infrastructure before new homes under responsible growth.
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 1108 annexing the Kiteley Ranch property to the town (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Jun 8, 2026 ·Town of Mead Board of Trustees minutes, Jun 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
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