Paula Mehle

Paula Mehle is the Economic and Community Vitality Manager overseeing economic development and long-range planning. She brings 25+ years of municipal government experience serving municipalities in Southern California and Northern Colorado in planning, redevelopment, housing, code enforcement, and economic development with a focus on attracting both industrial and retail projects and small business support. This work has included setting up multiple new economic development departments and redevelopment agencies.

Paula holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in local government from University of Colorado, Denver, and holds the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification. As a lifelong public servant Paula has served on multiple boards and committees and currently serves as the Northeast Representative Board member of the Economic Development Council of Colorado. She is passionate about connecting people and businesses to resources.