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The Home Rule doctrine allows the City, in matters of purely "local and municipal concern", to adopt ordinances which supersede conflicting state statutes. In matters of "mixed state and local concern" or "state wide" concern, City ordinances must conform to State law. The City Charter sets forth the home rule provisions for the City of Fruita.
The Fruita City Council conducts regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month and holds a workshop on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
If calling City Hall at 858-3663 does not answer your questions, please feel free to contact any of your City Council members.
Personal Information:
Celebrated 45th wedding anniversary with wife Jan
Raised three children in this community; all FMHS & Mesa State College graduates who are contributing members in their communities
Proud “Papaw” to six grandchildren
Native of Fruita, who appreciates semi- natives and near natives for their contribution to the city
Attended Fruita schools through High School; Mesa Jr. College graduate
Colorado State University graduate with a bachelor degree and MBA degree in finance.
Served or serve on a number of boards and commissions including MCVSD #51 Middle and High School Accountability committees ; member Ute Water Board of Directors; president Elmwood Cemetery District; member Colorado Riverfront Commission; Fruita Lions Club and Club 20
Chairman of Fruita TABOR commission, served as Fruita Councilperson prior to election as Mayor. Goals for 2nd Term:
Fruita is a great place to live, to work, attend school, to play and retire. I support reasonable growth while maintaining the historical values and symbols of our heritage. The new hospital coupled with the new community center with its library, senior center and recreation center, will provide unique community resources that enhance the livability factor.
A fully staffed police department, further development of parks and trails and improved business environment will be a high priority.
As a fiscal conservative leader, it is important for the City to listen to residents and to provide reasonable levels of city services not provided by the private sector.
Personal Information:
I am a fourth generation Lower Valley Resident (maiden name Clawson), a graduate of Fruita Monument High School and Colorado State University. I lived on the eastern slope for 11 years getting my education and working in my chosen profession of Forestry. I worked for the City of Northglenn Parks Department for 6 years as the City Horticulturist and Forester.
I have been married for 15 years and have two daughters 12 and 5. We moved back to Fruita in 2001 because growing up in a small town was a great experience and my husband and I wanted that same opportunity for our children. My interest in local government began while working for the City of Fruita Planning Department, where I learned growth management, policy, and planning. I resigned my position the end of 2004 to raise our children and work part-time for our family business.
I currently serve on the Fruita City Council, the Senior Task Force, the Tourism Board, and the Arts & Culture Board. I participated in the Community Plan update, the Land Use Code Update, and the Tabor Review Committee. I am a former member of the Tree Board and the Parks and Recreation Board.
Personal Information:
My wife and I moved from Denver, to the Valley, along with our four children in 1998. We moved to continue our careers in the commercial banking business. My wife, Debbie has remained in the commercial banking field, however, I was hired away from the bank by one of my residential builder developers, to be their Chief Financial Officer. I have remained in that position to the present, although now with another builder developer.
We moved to Fruita, from Loma in 2005. During the seven years in Loma, I served as the President of the Home Owner’s Association for our community and also was on the board of the Loma Ditch and Lateral Company. I served on the Board of Trustees at my church (a position that my wife now holds) and continue to be one of the Sunday School teachers. From 2008 until the election in 2010, I served on the Fruita Planning Commission.
Personal Information:
My name is Mel Mulder. I have lived in Fruita since 1986. My children, Eric and Shannon graduated from Fruita Monument High School. My wife, Vera and I have been active in many community events and organizations. We truly love the Fruita Community and the people that make up this community. This is why I am running for a seat on the City Council.
I do have the understanding of how business works, which is necessary to comprehend the proposals brought before Council. Because of my past work history, I feel I can identify with the citizens in this community. Because of the places and situations I experienced in my business career, I feel I have a good understanding of what works and what does not work within different places and regions. My previous experience on the Council and Planning Commission is invaluable in serving with intelligence and integrity.
Resident of Fruita since 1986, former business owner, sales, craftsman .
Community Service includes: - Currently on City Planning Commission, 3 years, - City Council, 6 years, - Currently on Grand Valley Drainage District, - City Parks and Rec Board, - City 2020 Revision Committee, - Public Works Commission, 2 years, - Board of Assessments, 1 year, - GV Air Quality Control Planning Commission, 3 years, - Graduate of Citizens Police Academy - Total Quality Improvement Committee GJ Center, 2 years.
Personal Information:
Having lived in the Grand Valley since 1977, I am proud to call Fruita home. I graduated from Mesa State College in 1991 and am a member of the Alumni Board of Directors. Like Mesa State, Fruita is growing rapidly, challenging its leadership to make bold and decisive decisions that have lasting impacts.
I am running for City Council because Fruita needs to have the leadership in place that can manage this growth reasonably and responsibly while being fiscally prudent. If elected, I will honor our small town atmosphere and community values while inviting needed new services like grocery stores, restaurants, retail, recreation, and the like. I can give the citizens of Fruita common sense know how and proactive leadership. I bring a vast knowledge of working with both private and public sectors and am successful in creating collaborative relationships with both. I have the experience and am ready to do all I can to protect and promote this great city.
For the past 16 years I have worked for the citizens of Mesa County as Mesa County’s Property Agent. I also have a working interest in my family’s business, Wakefield Real Estate, and have since 1977. I am a proud member of Kiwanis and am president of the FMS PTO and Accountability Committee.
I am married to Mark Mascarenas, a teacher with District 51, and together we are raising two children, Logan and Madison. Both are thriving at Fruita Middle School and Rim Rock Elementary.
Personal Information:
After graduating from the University of Wyoming and marrying my wife Corwyn, we moved to Fruita. We have two wonderful children who attend Rimrock Elementary school. I am the COO/Practice Administrator for Western Valley Family Practice, a Family Physician office in Fruita and the Redlands. In 2004, I helped form the Christian-based Little Sprouts Preschool in Fruita, filling an important educational need in our community. As the Board Chair of the Fruita Parks and Recreation Board, along with a great citizen board and so many others, we saw the Fruita Community Center become a reality. The commitment to this project from the Senior Citizen group, families and others was amazing, showing how ordinary citizens can come together to accomplish any goal. I feel blessed to live and work in Fruita and am committed to the city and all of its citizens, representing them as a City Council member for the last four years. By living and working in Fruita, I want to help keep its small town appeal while responsibly stewarding our resources for anticipated growth. I am excited to serve the citizens of Fruita and continue the work of those before me. In listening to the citizens as their representative and taking their concerns to the City it has made me passionate about the success Fruita. I enjoy sharing with others about all that our great city has to offer, encourage them to Shop Local and utilize the great parks and open space in and around Fruita.
Personal Information:
I bought my first home in Fruita in 1993. Since then, I have seen Fruita’s population more than double. My goal is to preserve Fruita’s character and quality of life, while allowing it to continue to grow and adapt to meet changing demands.
I have been active in shaping Fruita’s future. I served on the Steering Committee and the Planning Commission during the revision of Fruita’s Community Plan, setting the goals and direction for future growth. I had a major responsibility on the City Council in revising the city’s Land Use Code to implement the new Community Plan. I served on the Steering Committee and the City Council in drafting and adopting the city’s first Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) Plan. I currently serve on the Board of Adjustments and the City Council.
In 2009, I was a volunteer with the city’s Engineering Department, surveying the location of every street sign in the city. While doing so, I walked the length of every street in Fruita, meeting and talking with many of our neighbors.
I believe the City Council should make responsible decisions that anticipate problems and find realistic solutions. I do not follow a political ideology or personal agenda. When making decisions, I am guided by:
1. What is the law? (What does the law require, what does it allow, and what does it prohibit?)
2. How will this impact the current residents?
3. What is in the city’s best long-term interest?