Pro Tem opened the Dec. 4 meeting with a land acknowledgment naming the Cherokee, Shawnee and Yuchi people and followed with a personal tribute to Colorado State Senator Faith Winter, who the Pro Tem said passed away the night before Thanksgiving.

The Pro Tem said Winter "was both a colleague and a friend," adding, "She was a joy to be around, and she will be missed deeply," and offered condolences to her daughters, Tobin and Sienna. The Pro Tem noted Winter’s commitment as a former local elected official to training and empowering local and state elected leaders.

No formal council action was taken during the tribute; the meeting proceeded to a period for council announcements and community event notices.