My name is Steven Arauza. I’m a working parent, a career public servant, and a proven labor champion living and working in Rifle. I am running as a Democrat for Garfield County Commissioner in 2024 to bring a fresh perspective, the lived experience of young families, and strong working class values into office.

The residents of Garfield County deserve to be represented by someone who understands the daily challenges faced by workers, someone with integrity who will work to build a resilient community in the face of a dynamic future. I know firsthand the increasing challenges faced by residents in our community. Every month we’re faced with difficult decisions when healthcare options are limited, expensive grocery bills are eating the monthly budget, and saving to buy a house is impossible due to continued increases in rent.

Working people make up the backbone of our economy. Families are raising our future leaders. Elders deserve to live in our community with comfort and security. We all deserve Garfield County Commissioners who will prioritize programs that allow Garfield County residents to thrive. As County Commissioner, I’ll work across all levels of government to improve access to healthcare, childcare, and mental health care to residents of our communities and promote programs that offer people a pathway to home ownership and financial security.

We need Commissioners to anticipate the future needs of our community and to be willing to make necessary changes to meet those needs. Oil and gas production remains a significant source of property taxes to the county. Having worked in oil and gas regulation for over a decade, I will bring a unique and nuanced perspective to the Board of County Commissioners. By working to identify new energy and economic opportunities for Garfield County while prioritizing training programs to meet these opportunities with our existing workforce, I will lead Garfield County to a thriving future where our jobs are secure, our economy is strong and diverse, and our health and public resources are protected.

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Upcoming Events

  • Garfield County Democrats (Alcohol-Free) Happy Hour

    Tuesday, April 23

    5:30PM - 7:00PM

    Silt Branch Library

  • May Day Celebration

    Wednesday, May 1

    5:30PM - 6:30PM

    Taquería García, Silt

  • Meet and Greet with Caitlin Carey and Cole Buerger

    Saturday, May 4

    6:00PM-8:00PM

    Glenwood Springs - RSVP for details

  • Cinco de Mayo Cooking Class Fundraiser

    Sunday, May 5

    3:00PM - 5:00PM

    Silt - RSVP for details

News

  • Steven Arauza: Garfield County Commissioners District 3 Democratic candidate

    March 7, 2024: Read my responses to policy and priority questions from the Post Independent.

  • Meet Steven Arauza: District 3 candidate for this year’s Garfield County Commissioners election

    February 16, 2024: Read my interview with the Post Independent discussing my background and reasons for running.

  • Wednesday letters: Arauza for commissioner

    February 7, 2024: Read my Letter to the Editor about why I am running for Garfield County Commissioner.