District 7 Candidates
Candidate Name: Gary D Philpott
Residence Address: 5780 South Kline Street, Littleton, Colorado 80127
Public Phone: 303-725-1113
Public E-Mail:
For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. 1. How long have you lived in West Metro’s District? 16 years 2. What makes you qualified to serve as an elected official of West Metro’s Board of Directors? An interest in our Community being the best place to live in Colorado Owner of a local Financial Adviser Firm: Three Peaks Financial Strategies Agent with New York Life Insurance Company President of Reflections Homeowner’s Association Immediate Past President of Denver Southwest Kiwanis Club Retired School Administrator Voluntary Member of Mile High Academy’s Development Board M.Ed. in Leadership and Administration Homeowner in District 73. What does “Representative Government” mean to you?
4. What do you see as the three biggest issues facing West Metro Fire Rescue over the next 5 years?
A: Managing the impact of the economy on the West Metro Fire finances.
-During this 2 year cycle, revenues have fallen by $4,000,000 per year. This has impacted the following:
*3% pay decrease for local 1309 members
* Manpower (skipped a recruiting class)
* Station maintenance/remodels
B: Develop a business/enterprise plan for the new Training Center to bring in outside income to support and expand offerings and professionalism.
C. Cross Boundary Lines cooperation/incorporation with/of other districts .
Residence Address: 7116 S Kline Way
Public Phone: 303-972-3421
Public E-Mail:
For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. 1. How long have you lived in West Metro’s District? 34 years2. What makes you qualified to serve as an elected official of West Metro’s Board of Directors?
From 1978 to the merger I served as the volunteer secretary for Bancroft Fire Department. I enjoyed being involved with the Department at that time. I would love to become involved again. I think we live in the best fire district in the State.
3. What does “Representative Government” mean to you?
To me it means that the people elect the representatives they want to present their voice and opinions to the Government or for example the Board of Directors.
4. What do you see as the three biggest issues facing West Metro Fire Rescue over the next 5 years?
I see budget issues, possible mergers which mean more area to cover, staffing.
