Name: Mike Waid

Seat you are seeking:
Parker Town Council

Age:
35

Family:
Pamela (wife of 12 years & high school sweetheart), Christopher (9 years old), Matthew (7 years old)

Occupation:
Small Business Owner - Mike Waid & Associates, Inc. (Publisher of Search Parker Magazine)

Hometown:
Originally from Albuquerque New Mexico.

Your Web site:
http://www.MikeForParker.com

Favorite local place to hang out:
Anywhere with my family...especially at any of the great Parks we have in Parker.

What do you like most about living here?:
The community. Parker is a very unique place that maintains high levels of Lifestyle Equity. It's very rare to have such a combination of hometown feel, family values and pride. Parker has it.

Interests & hobbies:
I enjoy hiking, biking, camping, photography, reading

Favorite TV show:
Anything on the Discovery Channel...especially Myth Busters. I am a science buff and enjoy watching science shows with my boys.

Favorite Web site:
http://www.SearchParker.com

People who inspired you (and how):
I have been inspired in life by two people. First is my Dad. As an officer in the Marine Corp, my dad demonstrated trust, honor and integrity to me and my brother. He showed us what it means to be a father, a good husband and a community servant.

Second is my wife. I am constantly amazed at the level of caring, love and support she can give me and my boys. I could not imagine life without her and the unwavering levels of selflessness she demonstrates on a daily basis.

How you have contributed to the community:
I have served Parker is many capacities. Including:

Town of Parker Special Licensing Authority
- Served as Chairman, Vice-Chair and Board Member 2002-2007

Parker Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member 2003-2006

Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker
- Charter member, President 2007-2008

Space EGGsploration Foundation
- Co-founder, Chairman 2005-current

Debbie Jackson Memorial Foundation
- Vice-President 2006-current

St. Matthews Preschool
- Past Board Member

Junior Achievement of Northern Colorado
- Past Board Member

REAL Youth Soccer of Colorado
- Assistant Coach

What are the biggest issues facing your constituency now:
The biggest issue facing parker is the creation of a strong and viable daytime economy. The foundations that a daytime economy will bring to Parker will be felt at all levels. The retail business base will benefit from an increased customer pool as well as more local money staying in Parker. In addition, our small business community will enjoy more opportunity and growth as a function of a strong daytime economy.