Kristi Pollard, a longtime Colorado resident and leader in economic development, heads the Metro District Education Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to educating Coloradans about metro districts—special local governments that finance and maintain public infrastructure like streets, sewers, and parks. Drawing on decades of experience in government and nonprofit sectors, Kristi is passionate about helping residents understand how these districts operate, how taxes are levied and managed, and how local citizens can get involved—ensuring transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making across Colorado communities.