City Councilwoman Lisa Czelatdko, an outspoken council member who has butted heads with Mayor Steve Bach, won’t seek another term in the April municipal election.
That’s according to Keith King, a former state senator and state representative who is running for council District 3.
On his website, King said the District 3 seat is open because Czelatdko is “not running.”
“Lisa told Keith that she wasn’t running,” said Daniel Cole, who is King’s campaign manager.
Czelatdko was coy last week when asked whether she would seek re-election.
“I’m going to have an announcement out by Feb. 6,” she said, referring to the last day to turn in nominating petitions.
When told that the word on the street was that she wasn’t going to run again, Czelatdko said: “Yeah, I’ve heard that.”
Here’s what observers believed was another sign that Czelatdko won’t run again: County Commissioner Sallie Clark, a Czelatdko ally, is on King’s advisory council, according to his website.
However, Clark clarified Tuesday night that she had served on King’s advisory council when he was in the Legislature and that she was unlikely to endorse any of the candidates. Clark asked the King campaign to immediately remove her name from King’s website.
“While I served as a small-business owner on Keith’s sounding board when he was in the Legislature, I am not currently serving on his advisory council for the District 3 city race,” she said on Facebook.
“I’ve appreciated the opportunity to meet with each of the District 3 candidates to talk about Westside issues and informed each of them that I do not expect to endorse any specific candidate,” Clark added.
Lisa- We will miss you on Council. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Not surprising that Czelatdko is not seeking re-election. Czelatdko would of been at the bottom of the pack, up against better suited candidates for the position – Brandy Williams, Jim Bensberg & Keith King.
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Just to clarify, Daniel. I have great respect for Councilwoman Czelatdko and candidates Brandy Williams, Jim Bensberg and Keith King in the District 3 race. While I have met with each of the candidates to discuss Westside and district 3 issues and wished them all the best, I have not and do not expect to endorse anyone. As for being on Keith King’s Advisory Council, while that was true when he was in the legislature, I am not currently participating on any formal advisory council for his council race.
Janis, shut up! Everyone on any channel knows what a crazy lunatic you are. You have sour grapes over Lisa C because she Unfriended you and called you out on all the false statements you’ve made. Give it a rest cause no one is listening.
As further clarification on the “Clark-King Endorsement, we check the websites of all announced candidates on a regular basis and did check the site for Mr. Keith King on three occasions this date.
As of 7:32 pm the evening of 15 Jan 2013, the layout on both the ‘home page’ and the
‘advisor council’ page were not as they were at 1:00 pm when we checked just after lunch. Mr. Chacon posted his story in the Gazette at 2:01 pm.
At our 1:00 pm perusal of Mr. King’s site, the list of ‘advisors’ was on the page in a smaller font than what is on the site at 7:32 pm and, at the earlier check, there was nothing to indicate that the list published was for any race other than the current city council race under discussion. The statement re: this panel of advisors being in effect for Mr. Kings legislative race was not on the page.
In the time Mr. Chacon has been the city desk reporter, I have found that he researches his material carefully and does not put into print that which is not accurate. What Mr. Chacon reported in his blog is what was on Mr. King’s website at that time.
I agree with Adam.
GOOD!!!!! thats one down!!!!!
She got her tennis courts repaired and now it is time to move on. Couldn’t be happier to see her go.
If I am not mistaken, Mrs. Czelatdko is not, herself – - a tennis player. Her concern with this issue is that city infrastructure, already bought and paid for by taxpayers is being allowed to deteriorate to an unusable state. As such, one of the ‘amenities’ that would be a draw to those interested in outdoor activities is taken away.
I’m interested in why she has chosen not to seek re-election.
Whether anyone agrees or disagrees with her positions on issues, you cannot say she did not have passion for her Council obligations and constituents.
This may all be highly conjectural. If I am not mistaken, as of this date and time, there has been no direct and formal statement from Mrs. Czelatdko. There IS rumor, speculation, innuendo and efforts by previous state or county former elected officials to garner all the ‘big-name’ endorsements early on to get a head start in the race.
I wish Lisa would run again, as she is so much better than the others. Janis Heuberger would run herself, but she’s afraid people would find out about her getting busted and paying a $500 fine for cheating and lying as a realtor. But you won’t hear that from me.
Good riddance!!
Good riderance, sure will not miss her sailor mouth anymore.
Janis, you are a despicable person and a wll known Bach butt kisser. Go away and keep your venom laced comments to yourself.
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Cool. Now I can run for office.
Janis Heuberger, you can’t even use proper English. It’s ‘would have’, not ‘would of’. I’d like to think my local politicians are able to write a simple sentence. Actually, scratch that. I’d like to think they have rudimentary critical thinking skills. You wouldn’t know a well-suited candidate if they drove over you in a Volkswagen.
So Keith “little colored boys” King is running? Lets make certain that no one forgets his intemperate remarks. He, like Lamborn and Clark, are among those who know what is good for us, regardless of what we actually think.
How’s that pension looking for ya, Sallie? We won’t forget that little bit of trickery, either.
That’s really too bad,l but it’s hard to blame her. So much abuse for so little return.
I have worked with Lisa in the past and when she stepped out of line I have told her so. I don’t think she was ready for the position when she was elected. Lisa has matured in the position. Did she say and do some stupid things at the start? Yep. Has she gotten it together? Yep. Is she far better than professional politicians like King and Bensberg? Yep. I know both of them very well and frankly we need people like Lisa and others instead of politicians that go from one term limited job to another and another. At least Brady is new to politics
It’s too bad that Lisa is not running. She’s done a great job for her constituents and refuses to put up with Bach’s shenanigans!
Please tell me Mrs Czelatdko is running elsewhere. She is a blossoming leader who has restored my faith in politicians. She’s beautiful, smart, caring, and answers emails. She’s been to every neighborhood meeting we’ve invited her to and contributes regularly to the neighborhood paper. I’ve learned more about our City issues from her than any other Council member. Mam, you will always have my vote. Thank you for your service.
Lisa C was made for public service. She ran for all the right reasons and continues to show she cares about citizens and isn’t afraid to point out things need to get better. I want a Councilmember ready to battle for CSU, for democracy. I hope it’s not a sign of things being too bad to be improved that she’s moving on. Get on another ballot and quick Lisa C.