Mayor Candy Meehan has served as Mayor of Norwood, Colorado, since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in heavy civil construction and a strong background in public service, she brings a pragmatic, community-driven approach to rural leadership—focused on water infrastructure, land use, emergency services, housing, and sustainable development.

She serves on the **Executive Committee of the Colorado Municipal League**, where she advocates for policies that reflect the unique needs of rural communities. She is also a committed member of **Club 20**, helping represent Western Slope interests in regional and statewide conversations.

Mayor Meehan is a founding member of the **Wrights Mesa Water Coalition**, a collaborative partnership working to secure long-term, equitable water solutions for Norwood and the surrounding region. Under her leadership, the town has secured significant state and federal funding to support essential infrastructure, public education, and affordable housing.

She is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Education programs in Public Leadership, Negotiation, and Infrastructure Finance, and is widely recognized for her transparent, collaborative, and forward-thinking style of governance.