Arthur May

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Arthur May

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 4, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

St. Joseph's College, 2001

Graduate

University of Colorado, Boulder, 2021

Personal

Birthplace

Smithtown, N.Y.

Religion

Christ Follower

Profession

Product manager

Contact

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Arthur May ran for election to the Denver City Council to represent District 7 in Colorado. He lost in the general election on April 4, 2023.

May completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Denver, Colorado (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Denver City Council District 7

Flor Alvidrez won election in the general runoff election for Denver City Council District 7 on June 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Flor Alvidrez (Nonpartisan)	100.0	10,068

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nick Campion (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)

General election

General election for Denver City Council District 7

Flor Alvidrez and Nick Campion advanced to a runoff. They defeated Adam Estroff, Guy Padgett, and Arthur May in the general election for Denver City Council District 7 on April 4, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Flor Alvidrez (Nonpartisan)	38.5	5,895
✔		Nick Campion (Nonpartisan)	19.2	2,945
		Adam Estroff (Nonpartisan)	18.5	2,838
	Submit photo	Guy Padgett (Nonpartisan)	16.4	2,517
		Arthur May (Nonpartisan)	7.3	1,116

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,311
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• William Fenton (Nonpartisan)
• Dawn-Janel Hurwitz (Nonpartisan)

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Arthur May completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by May's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Arthur May is a husband, father, and neighbor running for Denver City Council District #7 on a Christian worldview. As a Software Product Management leader for most of my career I've had to turn underperforming, poor quality products into industry leading products. It is my hope that I can use my understanding of people's needs and building to solve those needs can be applied to this public service opportunity.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The worldview on which I am campaigning is grounded in truth and has stood the test of time since the beginning of creation
• If elected, I will seek leadership from each RNO to serve as staff for our district office.
• On homeless, we plan to engage our church communities to help. On education, we plan to put the parent first. On public safety, we need to support our local law enforcement and emergency response teams.

Community Question Featured local question

Did the COVID-19 pandemic change your approach to local policy issues? If so, please give us an example. If not, why?

N/A

Community Question Featured local question

Do you believe crime rates are changing? Where do you get your crime rate data from? Would you make any changes to existing public safety policy?

Yes, crime rates are rising. I get crime rate data from denvergov.org. The first change I would make is to not focus only on violent crime. I would focus on all crime.

Community Question Featured local question

Do you think the downtown area is healthy? What is your definition of a healthy downtown? What changes, if any, would you like to make?

No. A healthy downtown is one where you can take your family.

Community Question Featured local question

How important is it to involve residents in the government’s decision-making process? What plans do you have regarding resident involvement in this process?

Extremely, and on a frequent basis. I plan to host ask me anything sessions and polls on how to vote on key measures.

Community Question Featured local question

How should record requests from the public be handled? Do you have any policies around transparency and accountability you want to enact?

Public record requests should be handled as transparently and expeditiously as possible. It's the people's government.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you address crime and public safety? Do you have a different stance than current city council policy?

1) Encourage citizens to report all crime 2) Enforce the laws 3) Seek reform where laws can't be enforced. I do have a different stance than current city council policy.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you balance the needs and desires of existing business and housing communities with new development? Would you take gentrification and displacement into consideration when planning neighborhood development?

For opportunities that impact my district I would seek input from the RNOs. I would take gentrification and displacement into consideration if the impacted residents are in favor of it.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you set priorities and develop plans in a way that will reflect community values and goals?

I would poll the district to prioritize the key areas of policy and focus on the top three. I would give the community opportunities to weigh in on any and all policy and budget decisions.

Community Question Featured local question

What do you think about the city's current approach to public safety? Would you take any different positions?

I think the city's approach to public safety is to empathize with the criminal instead of enforcing the law. I would enforce the law.

Community Question Featured local question

What do you think about the city's environmental health? Would you make any changes to current policy?

If the city has an environmental health problem, I would look at measurable ways to address, it but not at the expense of public safety, education, homelessness and housing.

Community Question Featured local question

What plans do you have regarding infrastructure?

Build without bad debt

Community Question Featured local question

What plans do you have regarding the police department? Would you make any changes from current policy?

I would make sure the police department in my district is funded proportionate to the amount of crime. I would seek to reduce the amount of operational overhead required for making arrests and ensuring public safety.

Community Question Featured local question

What policies would you have implemented in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic? Why did you select those policies?

I would not have destroyed businesses, children's education, and printed and endless supply of money.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about any public policy area where the city spends money without a clear understanding of the ROI.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Each district has it's own history and culture and therefore different needs. I think change start locally then works its way up to be effective long term.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

A worldview that doesn't change with every issue of the day

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

When I sin, I repent. I have a worldview that is well documented.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Put the needs of the residents of the district first, provide measurable value to the district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I was salt and light and my light could not be covered.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Falling of the Berlin Wall November 9, 1989

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was an associate at McDonald's when I was 16. I worked there until I was 20 and became a store manager.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible because of it is inerrant and contains all wisdom.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

N/A

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Eye of the Tiger

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Thinking I can be a good person on my own without Christ.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The salary for the position is $95K and you are given $260K for an office. I plan to serve the district full time and if possible, donate the salary.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do not. In fact it should be preferred. We should be a government of the people, not necessarily professional politicians.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

An understanding of the neighborhoods in the district and their needs. Stay focused on those and not try to impose federal and state issues because they aren't always the same.

Tell us your favorite joke.

How much does a pirate pay for his corn? A buck an ear.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

My wife and neighbors

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