Marti Prohaska

What brought you here?

I moved to Mountain Village in 1992 with my parents, Jim & Sheila Wells, when I was 12. I went to High School in Telluride, and after college graduation returned to work for the Ski Patrol and eventually bought a house in the Meadows.

What motivated you to run for Town Council?

I feel I bring a unique perspective, having grown up not just in Telluride but Mountain Village specifically. I am raising my own school-aged daughters here and want them to feel engaged in and inspired by their community, and a good way to do that is through civic service.

My last four years of service as a Mountain Village town council member has provided me with the contextual knowledge and material understanding our government will need as we enter a dynamic period in our community’s history.

I am a longtime local, business owner, mom, and volunteer who knows what it is like to hustle to make a life here. This background positions me as an approachable and devoted elected official who has built trust among my neighbors, colleagues, and Town of Mountain Village staff. I believe that history will continue to add value in guiding Mountain Village into the next four years and I am be excited to continue that for our community.

Describe one of your goals or objectives for Mountain Village.

I would like to see our community be a leader in sustainability. I’d like to see us continually exploring opportunities to support green business initiatives as well as promote community-wide culture shifts that will position us to be prepared for the new future of eco-tourism.

What challenges you most about being an elected official?

Honestly? Organizing my time! I work full-time, am a volunteer advocate for the SMRC, sit on the MV Green Team and Eco-Action and Telluride Historical Museum boards… and I’m a mom. I strive to find balance in all these endeavors but find I am most productive when busy.

Name a random fact about yourself.

I worked for a ski patrol in France the winter before I ran for office.

How do you like to spend your free time?

Skiing with my husband, hiking with my kids and trail running with my dog.

What is the best way for your constituents to communicate with you?

Email.