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Hi. I'm Mike Watson and I'm running for Lafayette City Council.
Hi. I'm Mike Watson and I'm running for Lafayette City Council.
tl;dr: U.S. Navy Vet and computer scientist looking to make a difference here at home. I value preserving our environment and city character, while finding common-sense, grass-roots solutions to big problems. I believe we fix democracy from the bottom up.
Also, please take a look at Adam Gianola and Kyle Beaulieu. They're both excellent communicators with a lot of good ideas. Saul Tapia Vega has also impressed me with his answers during the public forums focusing on poor and minority families.
Hi neighbor, thanks for checking out my campaign.
Hi neighbor, thanks for checking out my campaign.
I'm just stepping out into politics for the first time because, well, I guess because I feel like we have to. I look up through the rank and file of government and I don't see a system that represents my values, nor one that feels like it has my best interest at heart. This's weird, since according to the org chart of democracy, I'm supposed to be at the top, along with the rest of "we the people."
I've talked with a lot of people around the country over the past few years, and I think my sentiment is pretty widely shared. I'm doing this, trying to break into politics, because I believe it's necessary.
About Me
About Me
I'm a father, husband, U.S. Navy veteran, computer scientist, and 10-year Lafayette resident.
My professional experience includes emergency medicine, hospice care, disaster preparedness/response, medical supply chain management, and computer programming.
I regularly complain about the political system we're under, but I know from experience that it can be far worse.
I'm an independent, but not a moderate, because I believe that the path forward is more nuanced than red vs blue.
The number one issue facing America is our partisan divide. All things are solvable if we can talk with each other.
As a politician, my goal will always be to represent and unite. Democracy breaks down when our elected officials become our rulers.
How to Vote
How to Vote
Please look for your ballot arriving in the mail if you’re already registered to vote. If not, you can go to www.GoVoteColorado.gov and register online. The last day to register online for a mail ballot is October 27th.
You can also register in person at our local County Community Hub at 1755 S Public Rd up to the election on November 4th.
All ballots must be turned in by November 4th.
Important dates
Important dates
Public Forums - Viewable at lafayetteco.gov/Streaming-Video
Hosted by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Hosted by the League of Women Voters
Hosted by the Lafayette Youth Advisory Board
Election Dates
Monday, Oct. 27 - Last day to register to vote online at govotecolorado.gov.
Tuesday, Nov. 4th - 🇺🇸 Election Day 🇺🇸 - Last day to register in person at 1755 S Public Rd.
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