Arapahoe County District 2: Jessica Campbell and Carl Schuldies
Freda Miklin published Q&A answers from District 2 incumbent Jessica Campbell and challenger Carl Schuldies.
Freda Miklin ·
Two of Arapahoe County’s five commissioner seats are up for election this year. Commissioners may serve up to three four-year terms, and both incumbents are seeking a second term. Registered voters may vote only for the county commissioner representing the district where they live.
Arapahoe County District 2 covers north-central and south-central parts of the county, including Greenwood Village, Foxfield, most of Centennial, central and western Aurora, and nearby unincorporated areas. If you are unsure which district you live in, visit GoVoteColorado.gov. Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election begin arriving by mail on Oct. 2.
Jessica Campbell
Incumbent Jessica Campbell, asked what unique skills she would bring, said she has deployed problem-solving, strategic thinking, working with teams with differing perspectives, change management, and absorbing large amounts of information quickly. On experience: “I came into this position having worked in a variety of fields and roles in politics and government, saying — ‘I know how to make government work for you.’ As your Commissioner, that is what I’ve done.”
She said she is best suited to oversee Community Resources, because she cares deeply for vulnerable populations and has worked on housing policy for almost a decade, and IT, because she understands the need for security, accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in tech. On the budget: “I know how to direct your tax dollars to produce outcomes for you.”
If elected to a second term, she said she would increase access to home ownership, ease east-west traffic congestion, and strengthen County efforts on economic development. District issues she named were affordability, livability, and security. Asked what makes her a better choice than her opponent, she pointed to her record, including a $125 million commitment to road improvements, regulations to protect the environment, programs for affordable housing and eviction prevention, and “the country’s first Fly Quiet program for flight schools.” She said she earned 65% of the vote in the primary. More information: JessicaforCommissioner.com.
Carl Schuldies
Carl Schuldies said he has extensive budgeting experience in business, government and personal life and works well with people regardless of political affiliation. He said he has served on boards, created and administered budgets in governmental and business roles, and is current president of a metro district that oversees parks, amenities and common areas.
He said he is best suited to oversee Budget and Fleet & Facilities. His four-year goal: “To ensure future financial security of Arapahoe County by evaluating projections and financial realities and identifying and balancing wants vs. needs.”
On district issues, he said he had read all 422 pages of the 2026 Budget for Arapahoe County and “we are heading for a major financial shortage which will require some difficult decisions in order to balance.” He said much of the budget is based on false assumptions, including property values increasing annually — “we’re experiencing a decline (over 2%)” — and population growth: “we peaked in 2024 and have been declining since.” Asked what makes him a better choice, he said, “I’m very realistic about finances and future planning.”
Print source: The Villager, Vol. 44 No. 43, Sept. 17, 2026, pages 6 and 7. Issuu edition. These are the print Q&A answers as published. The extract cuts Schuldies’ last community-support sentence mid-line; that fragment is not reconstructed.