The 2024 Parker Town Council Voting Record!

Alright, Parker Patriots, buckle up because we're headlong into a saga that's less local governance and more a Pace Center comedy show right here in Parker. I mean, if you thought the Parker Town Council was about representing the people, boy, have they got you fooled. And, you re-elected this bunch.

Let's discuss the 2024 numbers, shall we? Out of 156 items, with a staggering 848 votes cast, can you guess how many times our council voted "No"? Just twice. That's right, only twice. If you're not laughing, you're not paying attention. This isn't governance; it's a rubber-stamping Rivero parade where the only thing missing is the confetti.

Now, I know what you're thinking—this must be some kind of utopia where everyone agrees, regardless of the expenditure or new ordinance. But let's be real. This isn't unity; this is a circus where the clowns all vote the same way because they're afraid to rock the boat or, worse, they're just in it for themselves and the developers.

Josh Rivero – Coffee Café Owner Fika, Downtown Parker and Idyllwild

Ann Barrington – Barrington Real Estate Group, Downtown Parker

Brandi Wilks – Wilks Real Estate, Downtown Parker

What we see here isn't the result of deep, thoughtful deliberation; it's the sound of a council so out of touch they might as well be living on Mars. This kind of unanimity? It's not just suspicious; it's the political equivalent of finding a leprechaun at the end of your rainbow—it doesn't happen unless magic or, in this case, self-interest is at play.

The Town of Parker deserves better than this farce. It's time we root out these self-serving officials, those who've forgotten what it means to represent the bedrock conservative citizens of the Town of Parker. We need council members who aren't afraid to say "No" when "No" is warranted, not puppets nodding in unison with Josh Rivero.

Imagine if the town council was a box of chocolates - you'd at least get variety, some surprises, maybe even a few nuts. But what we have here is the same flavor every time, and it's starting to taste a lot like betrayal. This isn't about left or right; it's about having a council that actually debates, discusses, and decides based on the interests of the people, not just their own cozy little club.

So, as we head into the next election in 2026, remember this: We can't afford to let things slide in Parker. We need voices on the council who will speak up, not just stand by. We need leaders who remember they serve “We the People,” not themselves. Trust me, the only democracy we can afford is one in which our representatives actually represent us, not just their own interests.

Here are the statistics for the 2024 voting records through 12/16/2024 of the Parker Town Council:

Joshua Rivero

Total Votes: 131

Yes Votes: 131

No Votes: 0

Missed Votes: 25

Brandi Wilks

Total Votes: 145

Yes Votes: 145

No Votes: 0

Missed Votes: 11

Todd Hendreks

Total Votes: 120

Yes Votes: 120

No Votes: 0

Missed Votes: 36

John Diak (perfect attendance)

Total Votes: 156

Yes Votes: 155

No Votes: 1

Missed Votes: 0

Anne Barrington

Total Votes: 150

Yes Votes: 150

 No Votes: 0

 Missed Votes: 6

Laura Hefta

Total Votes: 146

Yes Votes: 145

No Votes: 1

Missed Votes: 10

Jeff Toborg (Mayor, Tie Breaker)

Total Votes: 0

Yes Votes: 0

No Votes: 0

Total Across All Town Council Members:

Total Votes: 848

Yes Votes: 846

No Votes: 2

The likelihood of obtaining 846 unanimous 'Yes' votes from 6 different council members, assuming each vote is independent, is astronomically low, effectively nearing zero*. This suggests that outcomes on votes are predetermined.

 *Analyzed by a statistical resource (not opinion).

These voting records were taken directly from the minutes of the Town Council meetings in 2024. I excluded all instances of "call to order," "adjournment," “approval of minutes," and “agenda approval” from the count.