Former Brighton City Councilwoman Wilma Rose has announced she is a candidate for Adams County Commissioner in District 5. Rose has lived, worked and raised her family in Brighton and Adams County for the past 37 years. During that time she worked 17 years for the Brighton 27J School District serving children with special needs as a Inclusion Specialist. After retiring from the school district she worked as an organizer for Colorado WINS.

Rose also served for eight years as city councilwoman and was termed out in Jan. 2014. During her tenure on council she was involved in a wide variety of public policy issues which included water conservation, zoning, transportation, parks and opens spaces and arts and culture appreciation.

According to her candidacy announcement, her goals if elected to the commissioner position is to focus on county transportation issues, promoting sustainable small and large businesses, procurement of jobs and job training and continue to improve the image of Adams County.

Rose can be contacted at 303-659-3639 or wilma.k.rose@gmail.com.