Candidate Profile: Tara Winer, Boulder City Council

BOULDER, CO — Ten candidates are running for five open seats on City Council in Boulder's Nov. 2 municipal election.

Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Tara Winer is running for Boulder City Council.

Age: 63

Family

Robert - husband 67, Stephanie - daughter 32, Alexis- daughter 30, Jennifer - daughter 27

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

Alexis - Chair - Louisville Revitilization Board
Stephanie - Boulder Downtown Management Board

Education

BS economics - University of Wisconsin

Occupation

Branded merchandise - 35 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Boulder Parks and Rec advisory board

Campaign website: www.Taraforboulder.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

To help Boulder recover environmentally, economically from the pandemic.

The single most pressing issue facing our city is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Safety in our public spaces.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I want the camping ban enforced but I also want to help those with mental health and substance abuse challenges.

How do you think local officials are performing in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?

Well.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Affordable housing, environmental stewardship, economic vitality and a thriving downtown.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Many city communities and boards.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Always lead with your values - AG Phil Weiser.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am a direct communicator and speak my mind but I also listen and I want to hear from you. Email me with your thoughts and ideas at Tara.Winer@gmail.com