Jerry Valdes was elected to the city council in November 2011, 2015, and 2019 for four-year terms in District II. In 2019, the council elected him mayor for a two-year term.
Valdes received his bachelor’s degree in small business management from the University of Northern Colorado.
Valdes career has been in the real estate and property management industries. He is director of property operations for Renaissance Property Management Corporation and is a licensed real estate broker. Valdes is a statistician for the Denver Broncos and also works for the Denver Outlaws.
Valdes was an appointed member of the planning commission for 12 years, serving as both chair and vice chair. He was also a member of the Littleton Housing Authority board of directors.
Valdes interests on city council have included housing, neighborhoods and the planning and development processes. His focus on city council is developing and maintaining the public infrastructure, preserving and cultivating a quality community; and providing a safe community to live, work and play.