John Priddy
Profession: VP – Health Plan Operations Colorado Access
biography: I am currently Vice President of Health Plan Operations for Colorado Access. Colorado Access is a not-for-profit health insurance company that administers policies on behalf of the Colorado Department of Health Policy and Finance. I have been with Colorado Access for 10 years and prior to that I had an extensive career in telecommunications and technology. My His MBA with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting is from the University of Washington in Seattle. I have a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana, his School of Champaign, and am a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). I was nominated for his SSPRD Board of Directors because of my desire to serve the community and the value my family and I have received from Southern Suburbs’ programs and facilities over the last 24 years.
website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkpriddy/
Why are you running for the Southern Suburbs Commission?
Most mornings, we start our day with a workout at the Lone Tree Rec Center. We have been members since the day the Lone Tree facility opened. My son worked at the Sheridan Rec Center. I can pinpoint the location of her Goodson Center Basketball Court where my daughter shot her first basketball. These facilities, the people who work there, the communities we have built, and the friends we have made are all an integral part of my family’s life. I’ve been I am fortunate enough to be able to support the community as a member of the board.
What are your top three priorities for serving on this board?
1. Growth plan;
2. Preserve and maintain our parks and facilities.
3. Connect with our community and its diverse priorities.
What should be done to address these priorities?
Reviewing the guiding principles set forth in the 2022 Master Plan and 2022 Strategic Plan, my top three priorities align and are essential to the work ahead of the district. The recognition that school districts must effectively plan and manage growth is a recurring theme in planning documents. As a park and recreation district that is more than 60 years old, it is imperative that we continue to maintain and improve these facilities. It serves a broad and increasingly diverse population that spans parts of the world. Successfully meeting the needs of residents and stakeholders across this diverse constituency is a skill, and I look forward to contributing as a board member.
With continued growth in the region and the demand for more rec centers and youth programs, how will the Board manage rising property taxes and meet budgetary mandates?
Fiscal responsibility is a guiding principle for the school district, and in interacting with the executive leadership of the SSPRD and reviewing publicly available financial materials, the team shares my commitment to prudent and judicious use of public funds. I believe you are. board member. My number one priority is planning for growth. Therefore, I see my role as a board member in planning for growth in the region as an advocate for the disciplined financial management of the resources we manage, not a reflexive increase in property taxes. I’m here. Fund your growth.
If elected, how will you improve your community outreach to educate all voters about the upcoming election, property taxes, and businesses in the Southern Suburbs?
Undoubtedly, there are things we can do better about elections, taxes, and the business of the SSPRD district to engage a broader range of voters. My intention is to listen and learn first. Using my skills and the expertise of my district’s professional staff, I will explore and advocate for ways to increase participation in the election process.
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John Priddy
Southern Suburbs Parks and Recreation,
Southern Suburbs Elections,
Southern Suburbs Rec Center
