Adams County Commissioner 3 candidate
Alice Nichol
Democrat

Website: www.alicenichol.com

Experience

Education

Family

What makes you most qualified to be commissioner?
The perspective of being a lifetime resident of Adams County where I’ve worked and raised my family; coupled with my many years of experience in local and state government, including four years on the Adams County Board of Commissioners.

Given the scarcity of water, should the county increase restrictions on unincorporated growth without water district guarantees of non-well service?
The County continues to require a 300-year water supply, certified by an engineer, for all new development, including development supplied by districts.

A great deal, if not most, of criminal court cases are generated in Aurora. Should the county seek to support the county and district courts in expanding Aurora services?
The County is currently spending $30 million to expand the Justice Center, which serves all County residents.

Is the county’s open space program on target?
Yes

What one thing above all would like to see the Legislature change next year to facilitate the job of the county?
Send no new unfunded mandates.

Given the size of the county and the fact that commissioners are full time, is there a need for five commissioners, or are three commissioners adequate?
The County is being very efficient in representing the taxpayer with three commissioners at the helm. There is no need for the taxpayer to fund additional commissioners at this time. We have professional managers in addition to the three member Board of Commissioners.

Should the county completely ban the use and sale of fireworks?
No

With so many aging residents, transportation is becoming a growing concern for all area government agencies. What should the county do, if anything, to provide more transportation options for elderly residents?
Adams County continues to support transportation programs throughout the County that provide rides to seniors and disabled people at no cost or on a contribution basis. In addition to providing financial support to these programs, the County will encourage the cities in the County to financially support these programs.

How has the price of fuel affected your philosophy on zoning and development characteristics for communities far from the urban core?
Adams County encourages in-fill development in areas of the County that already have infrastructure. The philosophy also promotes improving existing older neighborhoods. At the same time, the County respects property owners’ rights in the rural areas to develop their land as they choose as long as the development fits with the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

Should the county promote increased activity at the airport in the county at the risk of prompting noise and other complaints from nearby residents?
Yes. The County considers Front Range Airport to be an economic engine to the eastern part of Adams County. The airport has been well designed with a noise overlay zone to prevent residential development from noise impact.

Who is your hero?
Anyone who has the courage to make a decision and stand by it.

Are you a dog or cat person?
Neither

What food do you hate most?
Nothing comes to mind

The book you’d most like to read next?
N/A

The movie that made you laugh out loud the most?
In my opinion, most movies today are not worth seeing, especially if you need a good, hearty laugh.

The “one food” you would want stuck on a deserted island?
N/A

The person you wish would run for U.S. president?
N/A

What personal feat are you most proud of?
My 49-year marriage to my husband, Ron, and our family, which includes four daughters and five grandchildren.

What one question would you love to have answered and by whom?
Whose idea was it to ask these “all about you” questions?

Where do you recommend people from out of town eat?
Mickey’s Top Sirloin on East 72nd Avenue.