Currently holds the office of Longmont City Council - At Large until December 31, 2029.
Candidate for Longmont City Council - At Large in 2025 Colorado General Election.
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Get StartedStreamlining permitting, making it easier for local businesses to get up and running. Learn more
By embracing smart growth strategies like infill, density where it makes sense, and adaptive reuse, we can foster a business environment that works for everyone—not just the biggest players. Learn more
Adaptive reuse—turning underutilized buildings into opportunities for small businesses, community spaces, and even affordable housing—can help us revitalize key areas of the city while keeping Longmont affordable and dynamic. Learn more
Jake will work to enhance Longmont’s composting program, making it accessible to all residents and expanding it to accept more types of compostable materials, reducing waste and supporting sustainable practices at the community level. Learn more
He strongly supports the city’s stated goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2030. Learn more
Additionally, Jake will look for ways to incentivize green investments, such as solar energy, electric vehicles, and e-bikes, to make sustainability not only achievable but attractive to every Longmont resident. Learn more
He’ll oppose the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure, like the proposed 85 million gas plant. Learn more
Jake will stand up to the corporate and out-of-state investors who are pricing out local families and reshaping our neighborhoods for profit. Longmont families—not hedge funds—should have the first shot at living and thriving in our community. Learn more
Jake supports raising Longmont’s inclusionary housing requirement from 12 to 15 percent—aligning us with neighboring cities and helping ensure that more affordable homes are actually built. Learn more
Jake believes that the most effective way to end homelessness is to get unhoused individuals into housing. A housing first approach, which prioritizes providing stable, permanent housing as the first step, is key to addressing homelessness in a sustainable way. Learn more
He supports the Northwest Rail project. Learn more
By focusing on sustainable growth, requiring infrastructure with new development, expanding transit options, and pushing for safety measures through Vision Zero, Jake will work to reduce traffic congestion and create a Longmont where getting around is safe, easy, and efficient for everyone. Learn more
Additionally, Jake supports establishing incentives for developers who build on site childcare and early childhood education centers in their developments to address the lack of spots available for families. Learn more
Jake will push creative solutions, such as the establishment of an early childhood education special district, which could raise the necessary revenue to address the over 60 million shortfall our community faces between what our kids need and what’s currently available. Learn more
Jake supports the adoption of a “Longmont Living Wage,” ultimately reaching 25 an hour and indexed to inflation, so that no one who works full time in our city is left struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living continues to rise. Learn more
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