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Elect Roebuck for county commissioner

I recently had the opportunity to converse with Cynthia Roebuck, candidate for county commissioner, 30-year resident of La Plata County and land-use planning consultant for 15 years. The conversation was an unfolding of the breadth and depth of her knowledge and experience, which makes her an excellent candidate for La Plata County commissioner.

Her understanding and professional relationships with multiple county departments and processes are astounding to find in a candidate. Cynthia spoke from professional experience of the Land Use Code; the re-emerging Comprehensive Plan; intricacies of planning, permitting and enforcement; business licensing; city-water annex issues; the Durango Fire Protection District; and beyond. She now has or has had working relationships with surrounding towns and counties, Colorado Department of Transportation and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Trained through the Colorado Bar Association as a mediator, Cynthia’s work has focused on liaising between city and county government and the needs of private citizens in land-use planning and permitting. Her non-profit volunteer and leadership positions within our county are too numerous to list.

Cynthia Roebuck intends to be a full-time commissioner. She will not have the distraction of private businesses. It is clear she would hit the ground running, fully ready to represent county citizens. Her résumé should be at the top of the “hiring stack” for voters.

Before you vote, take into account the qualifications of both candidates. There is essentially no comparison. The choice could not be more clear. Mail-in ballots will be sent the week of Oct. 13 to all registered voters. Please register, investigate and vote.

Kathleen Adams

Durango



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