Re-Elect Kathleen Bailey
For Mountain View Town Council
Trusted Experience. Proven Results.
I’ve served on the Mountain View Town Council since 2017, and my colleagues have twice appointed me Mayor Pro Tem. I work in applied research at the Naval Postgraduate School and have taught graduate students in Public Service Leadership and Ethics at the University of Colorado Denver. I represent Mountain View on the Denver Regional Council of Governments Board and am a 2025 Fellow with the Vibrant Communities program.
I'm asking for your support on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Ten-year Mountain View Resident
Hi, I'm Kathleen 👋
I was born in Cleveland, Ohio—literally on the way to the hospital—and raised on a cattle farm by parents who both earned PhDs. That upbringing taught me to value both the hard work of farm life and the intellectual rigor of academia. For the past decade, Mountain View has been my home. I believe our strength comes from the relationships we build with our neighbors, and that having many voices at the table makes our community stronger and our decisions better.
That belief is what led me to serve on Town Council, where I’ve worked with neighbors and colleagues to strengthen our town’s finances, guide development, and build trust in local government. My goal is to keep Mountain View a connected, welcoming, and forward-looking community.
A principle I taught at CU Denver and carry into my service on Council:
“Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Northouse 2019, p. 5).
A principle I taught at CU Denver and carry into my service on Council:
“Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Northouse 2019, p. 5).
Priorities
Strong Finances
Diversify revenues to stabilize finances and keep Mountain View thriving
Smart Development
Guide zoning and growth while investing in infrastructure
Transparency & Engagement
Keep government open, accountable, and responsive
Accessibility
Safer sidewalks and ADA crosswalks; modern digital tools and clear updates
Public Safety
Support responsible staffing, fair compensation, and traffic safety measures
Sustainability
Advance energy efficiency, healthy trees, and resilient facilities