I was born in the Year of the Horse, and in 2026, the Year of the Horse returns; a meaningful symbol that has long reflected my own life journey. When my son graduated from college, I purchased an Arabian horse, beginning a lifelong connection that has included seven of my own Arabian horses over my life as well as serving on the Board of the local Arabian Horse Association.
Horses teach patience, calm focus, and respect. They cannot be forced into unfamiliar situations; trust must be earned through consistency, fairness, and steady leadership. These lessons have shaped my approach to life, leadership and public service.
Earlier in life, I made history in 1972 at the age of 17 by winning the world’s first women’s six-mile race, the Crazylegs Mini-Marathon in New York City’s Central Park. This achievement came just three weeks before the signing of Title IX into law, a landmark moment that ensured equal funding and opportunities for women in federally funded education. Today, the New York Mini Marathon is recognized as the world’s premier women’s road race, drawing more than 8,000 runners each year, including Olympians from around the globe.
KidsPak
Airport Commission
Mental Health Matters
PAMVET
Throughout my diverse professional career, I have held a wide range of roles that reflect both leadership and hands-on experience. These include serving as an Early Childhood Teacher for the Department of Social Services, a Bookkeeper for a dental clinic, a Trade Show Marketing Manager, a Purchasing Manager, and a Purchasing Director for an international software company. I also served as General Manager for a large home services provider, overseeing operations and workforce leadership.
I am a longtime small business owner in Loveland and a dedicated observer of the city’s civic life. Prior to seeking public office, I spent three years regularly attending City Council meetings, gaining a deep understanding of local governance and community needs. I was first elected Mayor of Loveland in November 2017 and subsequently re-elected in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
As Mayor, I have remained deeply engaged with the community, regularly supporting organizations and initiatives such as KidsPak, attending veterans’ events, school functions, and regional meetings, and serving on multiple boards and commissions, including the Platte River Power Authority. In seeking election to the Colorado State Legislature, I bring an unwavering commitment to transparency, equality, and the fair treatment of all individuals, guided by a belief in responsive, accountable government that serves the entire community.
Boards & Commissions I Proudly Served On
Loveland City Council
Loveland Urban Renewal Authority (LURA)
Loveland Fire & Rescue Authority (LFRA)
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)
Platte River Power Retirement Committee
Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission
Transportation Advisory Board
Parks & Recreation Commission
Open Lands & Trails
Disabilities Advisory Commission
Senior Advisory Board
Community Marketing Commission
Visual Arts Commission
Cultural Services Board
Broadband Task Force
Colorado Municipal League Policy Council
Larimer County Behavioral Health Policy Council
Larimer County Solid Waste Policy Council
NoCo Regional Tourism Authority
US 287 Coalition
Front Range Passenger Rail
NoCo Foundation Regional Leaders Committee
In 2019 I was honored with the distinction of being recognized as a Colorado Women of Influence™ Honoree and received the Women of Vision award for advancing women’s long-distance running.
I am proud to still be a pioneer for women and to still be running, only this time I am running for The Colorado State House of Representatives!
In 2025 I was honored with the Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. James T. Peters JR Humanitarian Award.
“Dr. Martin Luther King’s words, as soon as you heard them, you knew you were hearing a universal truth,” she said. “And they have stuck with me my entire life.”
Though Marsh has seen a lot of progress towards equality for all during her lifetime, the mayor said she has no intention of stopping her work toward that goal anytime soon.
“I can look at Loveland and say ‘we’ve come a long way,’ but I see more to do,” she said. -Reporter Herald 1/17/2025
For more information about me as a candidate, check out my answers in Ballotpedia for this race.
Bills I Plan To Run In My 1st Term:
- Legislation to prevent homeowners in Metro Districts from paying for infrastructure twice; once when those infrastructure costs are included in the home price and a second time when Metro District debt is issued for those same infrastructure expenses.
- A Bill to prohibit Urban Renewal Authorities from declaring farmland “blighted,” thereby diverting property tax dollars away from Schools, Counties, Cities, EMS Services and Special Districts for up to twenty-five years.
- A Bill to disallow PERA benefits for Teachers and others entrusted with the care of our children who violate and are convicted of violating that trust by abusing a child or children in their care. Those PERA funds should go toward helping the victims of those crimes.
- I would also like to revisit proposed legislation, which failed to make it out of Committee, exempting Social Security and PERA Retirement Benefits from State income tax.
- A Bill to require Developers who build more than 50 housing units in a Development be required to build 10% affordable units for low income earners and 10% attainable for middle income earners or opt to pay an in lieu of fee, which would create funds for affordable and attainable housing.
- I would like to revisit and amend the Farm Worker’s Bill which increased the number of hours Farm Workers must work before receiving overtime pay. If Farm Workers are required to work 56 hours before overtime pay begins, then we must ensure those 56 hours are paid at a living wage.
- I would like to revisit and amend the Farm Worker’s Bill which increased the number of hours Farm Workers must work before receiving overtime pay. If Farm Workers are required to work 56 hours before overtime pay begins, then we must ensure those 56 hours are paid at a living wage.
- Finally a Bill that creates a pathway for multi-unit housing to easily be converted to individual for-sale units, creating a pathway for new home buyers, retirees and others to own their own home with low HOA fees in place to provide funds for community expenses, such as replacing roofs, painting exteriors, paving parking lots, etc.
I am certain more will come up along the way, and I look forward to talking with you to hear what other priorities you would like me to bring up on your behalf! If you have an idea for legislation you would like to see please feel free to reach out!
Countdown to Election Day!
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