Don Sheehan

Get to Know Council Member Don Sheehan

District 4 Council Member Don Sheehan has called Centennial home since 1992 and has spent decades serving the community he values. His public service journey began with the Centennial Senior Commission in 2018, where he gained insight into City operations and built strong connections with Council Members, the Mayor and City staff. Motivated to make a broader impact, Don ran for an open District 4 Council seat in 2019 and was reelected to a second term in 2023.

Don’s priorities on the Council focus on resident well-being, public safety in partnership with law enforcement and maintaining the City’s financial stability. He serves as the City’s liaison to the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority and the City’s representative to the Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable. In addition, Don serves on the Colorado Municipal League Legislative Policy Committee, the Centennial Faith Council and the Centennial Arts and Culture Foundation.

Beyond City Council, Don is a dedicated board member at Nourish – Meals on Wheels. He enjoys Colorado’s outdoors through hiking, kayaking, backcountry 4x4 adventures and running a flight simulator at the Exploration of Flight Museum. Don also pursues culinary arts, fly fishing, golf, sporting clays, travel, music, and building his collections of watches and political memorabilia. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Mount Union University.