Centennial’s Mayor Piko
Making Centennial a safe, healthy & prosperous community
In Centennial, our strength comes from our citizens, our businesses and our dedication to building a community together that is inclusive, resilient, dynamic and forward thinking. I see Centennial as a place where we all have the opportunity to contribute to our success and where we all are willing to work to achieve it. As Mayor I will continue to work for you, the citizens of Centennial, to ensure that we have a safe and healthy community, a strong economy, and an even stronger balance sheet so that we can continue to embrace the future with confidence.
Issues
Community Safety
Centennial has continued to be one of the safest cities in Colorado and community safety will remain my highest priority.
Supporting Small Businesses
Our small businesses are vital to our economic health. I will be responsive to our businesses as they recover and rebuild.
Community Engagement
As Mayor, I have created more opportunities for engagement for all citizens of Centennial. New Digital platforms have made interacting with the city faster and easier.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental stewardship is a part of the way we do business, protecting the things we love about Centennial.
Strategic Planning & Infrastructure
Maintaining our infrastructure and being prepared with the next generation of infrastructure places Centennial in a position to foster continued improvements in how our city looks and operates.
About Stephanie
Stephanie, along with her husband, James and two sons, Austin and Conner, moved to Centennial in 2001. Stephanie became active in her neighborhood and at her children’s elementary school right away.
Growing up in Florida, Stephanie’s family chose Winter Park as their annual spring break trip, making Colorado one of her favorite places. After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Business Administration, Stephanie moved to Michigan, married James and worked in the financial planning industry. Stephanie also received a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan while living there.
Austin and Conner are graduates of the Cherry Creek School District as well as Chapman University and Colorado State University, respectively. The Piko’s enjoy visiting Florida for fishing and the spending time in the mountains skiing, fishing, and hiking.
Experience
Mayor
2018 to Present
As Mayor, in addition to presiding over City Council agendas and meetings, I am involved in multiple aspects of the City’s oversight and regional engagement.
Centennial Budget Committee
Centennial Investment Committee
Centennial Audit Committee
Centennial FiberWorks Commission
Metro Mayor’s Caucus
Denver South Economic Development
Denver South Transportation Management Association
Mile High Flood District - Executive Committee 2020 - Secretary, 2021 - Treasurer
Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority 2013-Present, Chair 2017-2019
Arapahoe County Transportation Forum
City Councilmember, District 4
2012-2017
FiberWorks Commission
Mayor Pro Tem - 2013 and 2017
Mile High Flood District - 2013 and 2017
Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority - 2014 thru 2017
Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority
2013-Present, Chair 2017-2019
Colorado Municipal League - Legislative Policy Committee 2015-2017
Arapahoe Parks and Recreation District Liaison 2012-2017
National League of Cities
Executive Advisory Committee, 2021
Board of Directors, 2019-Present
Information Technology and Communications Federal Advocacy Committee 2017-2019, Vice Chair 2018, Chair 2019
Centennial Open Space Advisory Board
Chair 2007-2011
Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission
Alternate 2008-2011
Cherry Creek School District
Computer Technician 2002 - 2015
Technology Instructor 2004-2015
Substitute Teacher 2015-Present
Orchard Valley Homeowners Association
Secretary 2003-2004
President 2005-2012
Centennial’s 2020 Accolades and Awards
No. 5 on SmartAsset’s list of the Most Livable Mid-Sized U.S. Cities
No. 1 on AdvisorSmith’s list of Safest Cities with a Population over 100,000
No. 8 on LendEDU’s list of Most Budget-Friendly Cities in Colorado for Renters
No. 4 on LendEDU’s list of Colorado Cities with the Best Homeowner Return on Investment
Nationally Recognized by LendEDU as One of the Most Budget-Friendly Cities for Homeowners
No. 13 on Safewise’s list of Safest Cities in Colorado
No. 5 on Lend EDU’s list of Safest Cities in Colorado
No. 2 on HomeSnack’s list of Best Places to Live in Colorado
One of the best cities to work from home in, according to RetailMeNot