FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2026
CONTACT: Heidi Williams | heidi@civicresults.org | (720) 923-7780
Civic Results Celebrates Graduation of the 2025/2026 Municipal Leadership Academy Cohort
DENVER, CO — Civic Results is proud to announce the graduation of the 2025/2026 cohort of the Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA). This statewide leadership program, now in its second full year, concluded on Friday, March 13, honoring fifteen elected officials who have dedicated the last eight months to strengthening their leadership skills and fostering cross-community collaboration.
Designed specifically for municipal elected officials, including mayors, council members, and trustees, MLA provided Colorado’s municipal leaders with in-depth training in essential policy areas, including economic development, housing, public safety, and water. By rotating sessions across the state, the program reflects Colorado’s geographic and cultural diversity while equipping leaders with the tools to solve complex challenges within their own jurisdictions.
“We are incredibly proud of this year’s graduates,” said Heidi Williams, President & CEO of Civic Results. “These leaders are on the forefront of the most pressing issues facing our state. By investing in their leadership and building a statewide network of peers, they are better prepared to lead with vision and effect meaningful change for the Coloradans they serve.”
The 2025/2026 MLA Graduates:
Council Member Rondle Cole, City of Castle Pines
Trustee Rebekka Dailey, Town of Wellington
Council Member Jonnah Glassman, Town of Silverthorne
Mayor Pro Tem Storm Gloor, City of Glendale
Mayor Josh Hardy, Town of Granby
Mayor Mitch LaKind, Town of Monument
Council Member Justin Martinez, City of Thornton
Mayor Timothy McClung, City of Yuma
Mayor Melinda Myers, Town of Moffat
Council Member Paula Nystrom, City of Lakewood
Mayor Pro Tem Peter Padilla, City of Brighton
Council Member Andrea Peters, City of Littleton
Council Member Ryan Schuchard, City of Boulder
Mayor Charles Shupe, City of Las Animas
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Tharp, City of Centennial
The program is designed and facilitated by Civic Results in partnership with the Colorado Municipal League (CML), CIRSA, and various subject matter experts. Seven sessions were held between August 2025 and March 2026, and participants engaged in peer exchange and collaborative problem-solving, strengthening the bridge between rural, mountain, and metro communities.
With the conclusion of this successful year, applications are now officially open for the 2026/2027 Municipal Leadership Academy cohort. Colorado’s elected municipal officials who are looking to expand their professional network, sharpen their governance skills, and engage in meaningful statewide collaboration are encouraged to apply today. To learn more, please visit the Civic Results website.
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Civic Results is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps local governments and partners work together to solve tough regional challenges. We build trust, lead collaboration, and make things happen where others get stuck.
