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Estes Park Today
By the People, for the People
Estes Town Board Candidate Aidan Rosenau Prioritizes Road Improvements for Emergency Evacuation
Rosenau, one of six candidates for four Estes Park Board of Trustees seats, focuses on infrastructure and civic engagement in his platform.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:05pm
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Estes Park's limited evacuation routes underscore the need for infrastructure improvements to enhance public safety, as highlighted by Board of Trustees candidate Aidan Rosenau.Estes Park TodayAidan Rosenau is one of six candidates running for four seats on the Estes Park Board of Trustees. In his campaign, Rosenau has emphasized the need to improve the town's roads and infrastructure to better handle emergency evacuations, as well as increase civic engagement through more community surveys to guide policy decisions.
Why it matters
Estes Park, a popular tourist destination in Colorado, faces challenges around managing growth, preserving the town's character, and preparing for natural disasters. The upcoming election for the Board of Trustees will determine the leaders who will guide the town's future development and priorities.
The details
Rosenau, a Colorado native who has lived in Estes Park for two years, is running against five other candidates, including incumbents Bill Brown and Kirby Nelson-Hazelton, as well as Jamie Mieras, Chris Eschelman and Randy Welch. The three candidates who receive the most votes in the April 7 election will serve four-year terms, while the fourth highest vote-getter will serve a two-year term.
- The Estes Park Board of Trustees election will be held on April 7, 2026.
- Ballots can be dropped off at the town clerk's office or in a secure 24-hour dropbox outside town hall.
The players
Aidan Rosenau
A Colorado native and Estes Park resident for two years, Rosenau is running for a seat on the Estes Park Board of Trustees. He works in graphic design and marketing at Peak Flooring and volunteers with Animal Friends Alliance in Fort Collins.
Bill Brown
An incumbent candidate running for re-election to the Estes Park Board of Trustees.
Kirby Nelson-Hazelton
An incumbent candidate running for re-election to the Estes Park Board of Trustees.
What they’re saying
“If elected, I promise I will work hard for the people of Estes Park. I will research every issue thoroughly, and always show up to Town Hall well-prepared. I will work to reach out to our community to learn how I can best serve you.”
— Aidan Rosenau, Estes Park Board of Trustees Candidate
What’s next
The three candidates who receive the most votes in the April 7 election will serve four-year terms on the Estes Park Board of Trustees, while the fourth highest vote-getter will serve a two-year term.
The takeaway
Rosenau's focus on improving Estes Park's roads and infrastructure to enhance emergency evacuation capabilities, as well as his pledge to increase civic engagement through community surveys, highlight his priorities of public safety and responsive governance if elected to the Board of Trustees.
