I am Guillermo Serna, candidate for city of Commerce City Ward III seat on the Commerce City, City Council. Commerce City has been my home since 1972, where my wife of 45 years, Raquel, and I raised our three children, all of whom attended school in Adams 14. My family includes my son Javier, daughter Melinda, and my oldest son Ernest, who died while serving in the military in 1985. Raquel and I have four beautiful grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
During the last 35 years, I have served the community in a number of capacities. I am particularly passionate about education but throughout the years of my volunteerism, I have participated in all aspects of governmental entities. The breadth of my community participation includes the following activities:
• Attending Commerce City City Council meetings for the past 5 years to educate myself on the process of city government
• Adams 14 Board of Education, Director for 11 years
• Community Enterprise, Board of Directors – 2002-2008
• C.A.R.Z Club, member –numerous senior citizen clean up projects and installation of handicap access to many household
• Youth Zone Center for Self Development, Founder – committee dedicated to building a youth center for Commerce City youths in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club of America
• 17th Judiciary Youth Initiative, community representative – Keeping Kids in School
• Adams County Youth Initiative/Safe School Healthy Students, community representative - promoting positive efforts in Adams County schools for the advancement of high school graduation rates
• 17th Judiciary Committee, community representative - addressing the over representation of children caught up in the judicial system
• Commerce City Immigration Integration (One Community), board member
• Commerce City Citizens, Co-chair - supporting the passage of a bond issue for the New Adams City High School
• Monaco Neighborhood Improvement Committee, task force advisor - which resulted in installation of curb and gutter in the unincorporated Monaco neighborhoodIn my life long service to the public I have humbly received a number of awards at the district, city and county levels. Most recently I received the Mary Ciancio Memorial Distinguished Service Award for my efforts as a volunteer in Adams County.
As I close, the skills I have learned throughout the years giving back to my home have prepared me to serve on City Council. I, Guillermo Serna, hope to be elected as the new City Councilmember for Ward III, It is my intention to continue in the efforts of Ms. Drotar and incorporate my vision. With my leadership, Commerce City will grow to new heights and create a great future for all citizens of Commerce City. I know it will not be easy and there will be challenges. It is my goal to ensure positive growth and maintain a quality community for a lifetime in Commerce City.
Cast your mail in ballot and vote for GUILLERMO SERNA. I will represent you the
voters and taxpayers of Commerce City Ward III.
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS AND MY HEART BELONGS TO COMMERCE CITY.VOTE FOR ME, GUILLERMO SERNA - THE VOICE FOR ALL OF COMMERCE CITY…If you have any question or concerns: You may contact me at 303-289-7101 or 720-301-2532 my email is gerser1@msn.com
Currently, the Commerce City Charter stipulates that a citizen can run for a council position for only 2 consecutive terms, that would be a total of 8 years straight. The citizen would then have to sit out for one term before being able to run again.
