Opinions: Kerstin Berlinski Officially Announces Decision to Run for City Council of Ward III in November's Election

To my dear friends and neighbors,

I wanted to officially announce my decision to run for City Council of Ward III in November's election.

I believe in our City and what it could be in the future. When we moved here I was excited to be part of a new community being built. A lot has changed in the almost 6 years we have lived here. I am truly looking forward to making the community even better and a strong leader in Northern Denver Metro area.

I look forward to getting to know you all a bit better and listen to your ideas for our City and specifically our Ward. This is a key time to live in Commerce City. A lot of the cities in the Metro area are being affected by the economy. Commerce City is still moving ahead to improve our community. The City is really focused on listening to the ideas of the citizens and what we want. I look forward to being a liaison to pass these ideas on to the right people and make things happen for us.

Thank you for your time. I hope I will have the support of you all!

Look forward to seeing you out at our community events over the next few months.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns I have created a specific email for my campaign, vote4kerstin@gmail.com , please send all inquiries to this address.

Thank you again and have a great day!

School District 27J Snap-Shot: 3 years... $12.9 million cut... 1,800 students added...

In 2009-2010: School District 27J had to cut 2.2 million out of its budget. Supplies and fees were drastically reduced which lead to the loss of needed materials in the classroom.

In 2010-2011: School District 27J had to cut 8.4 million out of its budget. 81 teachers were cut (Programs were lost and class sizes increased across the district). 54 classified staff were cut (Loss of instruction and classroom support). There was an increase in fees (Parents were asked to pay even more to go to class and school). There was a reduction of Hours for 109 positions (Loss of instruction and classroom support).

In 2011-2012: School District 27J will have to cut an additional 2.3 million out of its budget. A result in a hiring freeze (Programs will be lost and class sizes will increase across the district). A possible transportation fee will be implemented (Parents will be asked to pay even more to go to school). A possible loss of Middle school athletics and other programs.

School District 27J is the fastest growing district in the state. The district is also the lowest per pupil funding...

6 comments:

Tim Dalton said...: Thank you for stepping up to the plate. I wish you the best of luck. I would advise that you contact all of the current council members and introduce yourself and maybe get their take on current issues.

Tim Dalton; Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Dee Dee said...: Gateway News,

Can you also post a picture of Kerstin?; Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Gateway News said...: Yes, we have requested one.

Gateway News; Wednesday, June 03, 2009
AKA said...: Kerstin,

I suggest that you attend the city council meetings as soon as you can.

AKA; Saturday, June 06, 2009
Kerstin said...: hello all

I wanted to let you know I have meet with some of the members of the current City Council. I have also attended a City Council meeting.

I will be at the Outreach in River Run Thursday evening with my family.

I look forward to meeting more members of our community.

Kerstin; Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Jackie said...: Kerstin,

thank you stepping up to the challenge. Have you met the other candidate David Pocs?

Jackie, Commerce City Ward III; Friday, June 19, 2009