One Community. One Vail.
Hi, I’m Lauren Wallace and we’ve put this site together to share more information about my campaign! One that brings a fresh perspective to the community, yet vows to protect enduring tradition of our beautiful town. If you value real connection built alongside harmonious neighborhoods, come out to the polls this November to vote for Lauren Wallace as our newest
Vail Town Councilwoman!
I’m a special blend of athlete and nerd. I was captain of my lacrosse team–and I killed the curve in calculus. I went to high school on an academic scholarship – I joined the ski team and fell in love with skiing and the mountains.
I studied accounting in college and went to law school to be a sports agent … I watched Jerry McGuire too many times. I spent 8 weeks in Vail in 2008, built connections that have lasted a lifetime and confirmed for myself that I wanted to call Vail home.
So, I saved every other pay-check for a year and half, packed up my Wrangler, dog and the few things I owned and moved to Vail in 2009. In 2012 I purchased a small condo in Intermountain that I knew I would always call home.
I taught skiing for 6 years, had a short-lived life as a raft guide, worked at the Vail Valley Foundation, pursued career opportunities in the front range … but never stayed away for long.
After experiencing a lot of loss in a short period of time: my father, my grandfather, and my job (which had become too much of my identity), I found myself reassessing my own priorities, which are family, community and health.
Since then, my priorities have guided my decisions, including my desire to get more involved in our local community … and, as simple as it may sound, those priorities (combined with my love for Vail and our community) have led me to running for town council.
I’ve learned to be a leader and mentor. I have built teams and products. I have experience in boardrooms and with local, state and federal government. I am more than confident in my abilities to represent Vail, and champion our Town’s goals and priorities.
We’ve made huge strides on housing, but a growing community also brings evolving needs and requires additional focus. Childcare and community recreational spaces will become more important to building connection that creates community.
Thoughtful community development is critical to the future of Vail’s character, community and economy — all of which should grow together. When we back accessible, local businesses, we strengthen community connection and our workforce. And when we plan thoughtfully, we preserve the charm and authenticity that differentiates Vail from ever becoming “just any other resort.”
When we lead with practical, community-driven solutions, we preserve our quality of life, local character, and the natural beauty that brought us here in the first place. It also means engaging local businesses, residents, and visitors as partners — not opponents.
As the Town of Vail approaches its 60th birthday, we need to prioritize our next generation of visionary leaders — those who understand how to balance continuity with innovation. I bring a range of experience that spans from Vail’s local workforce to executive leadership at public companies, with a proven record of building partnerships and teams, managing budgets and resources, and serving on boards and committees. I have a unique perspective, deep respect for our history and environment, and experience that would strengthen our council. I stay actively involved through community events, and I volunteer with a number of locations organizations (Vail Recreational District, VVMTA, VVF, Round-Up River Ranch, Gore Range Gravity Alliance, RUNS4ALS, etc.) — because strong community bonds are every bit as vital as strong infrastructure.
If you love Vail
and care about the future…
If you believe a thriving community is essential to providing the best guest experience…
If you want experienced leadership, independent thought, proactive solutions and a fresh perspective…
If you believe we must prioritize: our people, thoughtful community development and practical environmentalism…
Then I would be proud and humbled to earn your vote! And I will represent Vail well.
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Vail’s mission and vision inspire us, but equally important are our goals.
That’s how we’ll know we’re truly fostering connection for our community,
delivering on the Vail experience, and strengthening our community.