Stephen Replin
Stephen Replin ran for election to the Denver City Council to represent District 5 in Colorado. He lost in the general election on May 7, 2019.
Replin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Denver, Colorado (2019)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Denver City Council District 5
Amanda Sawyer defeated incumbent Mary Beth Susman in the general runoff election for Denver City Council District 5 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amanda Sawyer (Nonpartisan)  | 58.2 | 9,571 |
 | Mary Beth Susman (Nonpartisan) | 41.8 | 6,887 | |
| Total votes: 16,458 | |||
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General election
General election for Denver City Council District 5
Amanda Sawyer and incumbent Mary Beth Susman advanced to a runoff. They defeated Michele Fry and Stephen Replin in the general election for Denver City Council District 5 on May 7, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Sawyer (Nonpartisan) | 40.7 | 6,741 |
| ✔ | | Mary Beth Susman (Nonpartisan) | 35.9 | 5,956 |
 | Michele Fry (Nonpartisan) | 15.9 | 2,640 | |
| Stephen Replin (Nonpartisan) | 7.5 | 1,236 | ||
| Total votes: 16,573 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stephen Replin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Replin's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
-Reduction of traffic -stopping runaway development -make our transportation system work for District 5 and our city
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am passionate about the random way in which development is being approved by our city government! Projects have been approved that are out of character with the neighborhoods; generate grid-lock traffic on two lane streets with dense development that was completely unplanned; causing side street traffic to exponentially increase as the result of more living units; causing land prices to increase dramatically thereby increasing housing prices; and building only for millenials without considering who is going to be the next round of occupants when they find these 500 square feet units too small to live in with a significant other, and maybe a child; and so on. Its killing the Denver that I grew up in and found so warm and welcoming.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I look to those with nothing to gain monetarily as they plan with common sense and for the betterment of their particular cities and states.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
No
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
I want city officials who are obligated to vote for NO PARTICULAR SPECIAL INTEREST projects as the result of not taking money from anyone who is enriched by any particular outcome. The taking of funding from those interested in development and construction, for example, makes it hard if not impossible to be objective about projects that make sense versus those that do not.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have had experience in negotiation (a critical quality for council members) to being different points of view to a common agreement. I have had experience at business coaching for entrepreneurs which gives me the ability to understand what works and what doesn't in order to keep the city economically viable. Small business is the backbone of Denver. We have no major employers as do other cities and therefore, if we do anything that raises costs of operating, taxes, less parking and so on, we are really doing ourselves in, in the short and long run.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Open mindedness is critical. There are many opinions in this City about how our growth should occur and without the participation of anyone with a desire to give input, the solutions won't be truly representative.
What legacy would you like to leave?
Creative, enthusiastic, not taking myself too seriously, and highly competent.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The first event that I can remember is the assination of JFK.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was as a bus-boy at Furr's Cafeteria.
What happened on your most awkward date?
I couldn't think of anything to talk about I was so afraid of saying something silly.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas.......seems like everyone's kindness peaks out during this season.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Into Thin Air..........very inspirational
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Columbo........smart, intuitive, and correct
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My African Grey parrot
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Rocky Mountain High by John Denver
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Being heard when I have had strong opinions about wrongly (in my opinion) based major decisions.
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?
approval powers over proposed life-changing proposals
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
People skills are critical given that a councilman must work with a large variety of individuals. And, the skills to understand what will and won't work well intuitively as backed up by evidence and research.
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
This office directly impacts how our lives and our standards of living develop. The City Council can change the direction of incorrect development.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
absolutely not......fresh ideas and new ways of looking at the city come from a non-governmental view of things. Its the power of first impressions.
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See also
2019 Elections
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