Name: Debbie Pilch

Seat you are seeking: Weld County Commissioner at Large

Age: 58 years old

Family: Husband - Bill

Son and Daughter-in-law - Jon and Shawnell

Step-daughter - Erica

Grandchildren - Alilliana (10) and Tre (8)

Mother-in-law - Dorothy

Occupation: Executive Assistant - NorthRange Behavioral Health (the community mental health center serving all of WeldCounty

Hometown: Greeley

Your Web site: www.debbiepilch.com

Favorite local place to hang out:

Greeley Harley Davidson Dealership, downtown Greeley restaurants, Greeley Printers and Margie's

What do you like most about living here?:

The people are the best, the diversity of our community is exciting and the generosity and spirit of the people is heartwarming. I especially enjoy the fact that we are a "college" town, the students add another exciting element to the community. I also like the climate in northeastern Colorado pretty much throughout the year, I enjoy our seasons.

Interests & hobbies:

I enjoy riding our Harley Davidson Motorcycle with my husband and am learning to ride my own bike. I also am an avid Barbie Doll collector.

Favorite TV show:

I like to watch the news on all the major Denver channels, I enjoy Reba, Golden Girls, All My Children, Dirty Jobs and the History Channel. Actually, I don't watch a great deal of TV except news.

Favorite Web site:

I don't really have a "favorite"; I go to many depending upon what I'm working on at the time.

People who inspired you (and how):

Former President Bill Clinton because of his leadership and class; Mayor John Hickenlooper, because of his commitment to children as an elected official; Kirsten C., a local Boettcher Scholarship winner, because of her strength and youthful passion for success; Davis, because of his outstanding recovery from mental illness and compassion for others; and my husband, because of his unconditional support and love.

How you have contributed to the community:

I have lived and worked in this community for over 45 years, and am a Colorado native.I have served Greeley for eight years as a City Councilmember, representative on the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, Greeley/Weld Airport Authority Board, and Greeley Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and served as the City Council liaison to the Greeley Youth Commission for years. I support United Way of WeldCounty, having served in many capacities for many years, and serve on the Promises for Children Coordinating Council.

What are the biggest issues facingyour constituency now:

1) the economy, securing good paying jobs and stopping the foreclosure crisis

2) securing our water resources for agriculture and municipalities for today and for tomorrow

3) regional transportation issues - improving the congestion on our major corridors and expansion of alternative modes of travel

4) planned and thoughtful growth in order to preserve the rural lifestyles with the ever- expanding urbanization

5) supporting our children and families in every way we can for success