Randy Little is a retired independent Apple Computer Store Owner in Lakewood.  He is a returning candidate of GMWSD, current member, and current Secretary of the Board of Directors. 

 

In the past, Randy has been involved in several Lakewood organizations including: Alameda Gateway, West Colfax Community Association, and Lakewood Business Association (Board Member of these groups).  He has also attended the Lakewood Citizens Police Academy, Lakewood Citizens Planning Academy (CPA), and was the past President of the City of Lakewood Advisory Commission (LAC).  

 

Randy has spent the past several years working passionately on various community groups to fight for reasonable land and housing development, responsible water conservation, and other causes in the Green Mountain area where he has called home for over 45 years.  He shares the same concerns of many Lakewood citizens regarding the potential negative impact and increased financial costs of over development.  Many developers are planning to create new Metro Districts (see more) to pay for infrastructure which results in more profit for them, higher taxes and fees for consumers, and doesn’t help us address the shortage of affordable housing for individuals and families.  This is not being responsible.  

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For example, a Texas developer has approached the GMWSD Board of Directors requesting water and sewer services to build 2,000 or more apartments and/or single family homes on 59 acres in the northwest corner of the Denver Federal Center.  This property is known for its contaminated land after decades of being used to dispose of ammunitions and toxic materials.  Because of this, the GMWSD Board is making it a priority to thoroughly review all land assessment data of this property to be more confident that the toxics buried on the site are either safely contained or removed to help mitigate potential negative effects on residents in the future. This priority on safety will not only protect human health but could avoid potential lawsuits against the district and others for any future health related issues. Currently, several other developers have requested water and sewer services to build another 1,500 or more apartments and/or single family homes in the Green Mountain community.  

 

Outside of his involvement with the GMWSD Board of Directors, Randy enjoys combining his technical skills and hobbies to create national and local news websites and podcasts to keep the community informed about current events. See more at: www.lakewoodnewsbreak.com, www.jeffcobusiness.com, and www.responsiblewaternow.com