Don Sheehan

Council Member, District 4

Get to Know Council Member Don Sheehan

Since 1992, Don Sheehan, the District 4 Council Member, has proudly called Centennial home. In 2018, he joined Centennial’s Senior Commission, an experience that deepened his understanding of City operations and fostered connections with Council Members, the Mayor and City Staff. Motivated by a desire to contribute more, Don decided to run for an open Council seat in District 4. Don successfully won the election in 2019 and was reelected for a second term in 2023. In his ongoing service to his district and the Centennial community, Don’s commitment revolves around prioritizing the well-being of residents, collaborating with law enforcement to ensure community safety and maintaining the financial stability of the City as his top three goals. Serving as the City’s liaison to the Trails Park and Recreation District, a Director on the Southeast Metro Storm Water Authority board, and the City’s representative to the Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable, Don actively engages in various capacities. Additionally, Don is a member of the Colorado Municipal League’s Legislative Policy Committee and serves as a Commissioner on the Centennial Fiber Commission. His involvement extends to being an Honorary member of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Board and having been a part of Centennial’s Budget Commission for several years.

Beyond his role as District 4’s Council Member, Don is a dedicated board member at Nourish- Meals on Wheels. In his leisure time, you might find Don immersed in a flight simulator at the Exploration of Flight Museum. He cherishes the great Colorado outdoors, engaging in activities such as hiking, kayaking and exploring the backcountry with his 4x4. Don is also known for his culinary skills and aspires to become a proficient fly fisherman and golfer. His interests include sporting clays, traveling, music, and building his collection of watches and political buttons. Don is an alumnus of Mount Union University, holding a B.A. in Business Administration.


Community Involvement

Appointments to City Commissions and Committees

  • Futures Committee

Appointments to Liaisons Organizations and/or Agencies

  • Arapahoe Park and Recreation District
  • Aurora Chamber- Defense Council

Appointments to Outside Organizations

  • Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable Committee
  • Colorado Municipal League Public Policy Committee
  • Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority

Additional and Past Involvement

  • Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Victim Advocate Volunteer
  • Colorado Boy Scouts, Volunteer
  • Operation Turkey, Volunteer
  • The Salvation Army, Volunteer
  • Wings over the Rockies Aviation Museum, Volunteer