About rita
Growing up and living in Englewood
My family and I moved to Englewood when I was five years old. I attended Maddox and Cherrelyn Elementary schools, Sinclair Junior High School and graduated from Englewood High School. I attended Colorado State University, majoring in math and science. After two years at CSU, I married my husband Dan. Dan is a USAF veteran and a retired USPS supervisor. Dan and I have lived in Englewood most of our married life. We have two children and four amazing grandchildren.
For 20 years, I owned and operated a painting and decorating business, providing a service for many different clients.
I am active in my local church and have volunteered for parachurch organizations. My work included leadership training and development, as well as curriculum development.
Elected in 2015, I have served 10 years as an At Large City Council member. During that time, I have served as Mayor Pro Tem and Council liaison to several Boards and Commissions, including the Alliance for Commerce in Englewood and the Malley Trust Fund Board. Currently I am liaison to the Budget Advisory Committee, the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee, the Water and Sewer Board, and the Retirement Pension Board.
I believe my background has equipped me well to serve as Mayor of Englewood. I would greatly appreciate your support and your vote!
Rita will work diligently to:
Make Public Safety the #1 priority of City Council
- Address crime in Englewood to protect residents and business owners
- Make certain we enforce the laws for the safety and welfare of the people
Limit Additional Density
- Take a hard look at the recent decisions of City Council that increased density
- Restore our Home Rule Authority to ensure land use decisions happen at the local level
Improve Aging Infrastructure
- Address aging infrastructure prior to increasing density
- Explore the possibility of a moratorium on building until infrastructure is in compliance
“At this time, I would like to thank you again for giving me the honor of representing you these past 10 years as your At Large City Council Member. And now I would like to ask you for the opportunity to serve you as Mayor of Englewood for the next four years! “I reaffirm my commitment to being a true servant to the public, to upholding the City Charter, and to representing the needs of our citizens to the best of my ability.”
Vote Rita Russell for Mayor—
Vote for leadership that listens!
