Serving Boulder City: Leadership, Community, and Making a Difference

Serving Boulder City: Leadership, Community, and Making a Difference.In today's episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill has the pleasure of chatting with Boulder City Council Member, Denise Ashurst. Denise Ashurst shares her inspiring journey from interior decorator and Air Force veteran to beloved community leader in Boulder City. Denise opens up about her passion for serving others, her work with Pride and Purity helping women make positive life choices, and her commitment to community outreach—including initiatives like Wreaths Across America, Operation Christmas Child, and support for the homeless. You’ll also hear about Denise’s unique experiences, from growing up in New York to living abroad in The Netherlands, and the lessons she’s carried from her parents, her time in the military, and her early days as a cheerleader. Get ready for a heartfelt conversation filled with stories of service, resilience, and the power of community connection in the home of the Hoover Dam!DISCUSSION TOPICSDenise Ashurst’s Background and PersonalityProfessional Journey and EducationMilitary Service and RelocationInterior Design Passion and Home EnvironmentCurrent Passions and Major ProjectsCommunity Service and Outreach InitiativesPersonal Fulfillment and Memorable MomentsPolitical Campaigning and NegotiationUnique Life ExperiencesCheerleading and Its InfluenceReading, Learning, and Continuous EducationBehind-the-Scenes in Local GovernmentFamily Background and Early LessonsExperience and Perspective on the Chamber of CommerceReflection on Boulder City’s FutureIN THE MEDIABoulder City Review: Ashurst tops Fox for council seathttps://bouldercityreview.com/news/ashurst-tops-fox-for-council-seat-89361/Boulder City.com: 2024 City Council Candidates Announcedhttps://www.bouldercity.com/2024-city-council-candidates-announced/Boulder City.com: New Railroad Museum Visitor Center Breaks Ground https://www.bouldercity.com/new-railroad-museum-breaks-ground Elect Denise Ashurst Facebook PageLEARN MOREClick here to learn more about Denise and her work, visit the Boulder City Nevada wedsite at https://bcnv.org/ and Meet the Council at https://bcnv.org/941/Meet-the-Council.To learn more about Denise's work with PrideinPurity, visit their website at https://prideinpurity.com/ or on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pride.inpurity.KEYWORDSDenise Ashurst, Council Member Denise Ashurst, Boulder City Government,  Pride in Purity, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview#DeniseAshurst #CouncilMemberDeniseAshurst #BoulderCityGovernment #PrideinPurity #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2025 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview