Marsha Porter-Norton’s self-congratulatory letter in the Herald (Nov. 20) is hypocritical. Her deeds during the campaign do not support her statement, “To all the residents of La Plata County, no matter where you live or how you voted, I will listen to you and work for you.”
A photo of my home, in which we had posted a yard sign for Jack Turner along with President Trump, was one of several featured in her derogatory campaign advertisements. The ad stated that you are known by the company you keep, implying we are unsuitable company and Jack is somehow guilty by association and therefore does not deserve your vote. I don’t believe Jack Turner knows President Trump personally and judging from the signs in his yard, I doubt he voted for Trump. That is not my concern. I saw many supporters of Jack who also displayed signs supporting Democratic candidates Biden and Hickenlooper. It is our prerogative as citizens, voters and homeowners to support whichever candidates we see fit, ideally without harrassment.
When these ads were brought to my attention, I contacted the Herald and the Telegraph, which were running them, and also contacted the head of the Democratic Party, Masha Porter-Norton and Matt Salka. I objected to the use of photos of my private home, without my permission, for the purpose of disparaging Jack Turner, my family, and anyone else in the county that supported Jack, as well as President Trump. The only person with the decency to respond to me was Missy at the Telegraph, who said they would not be running the ad in the future. I did not hear from a representative from the Herald or the Democratic Party, which is why I will also be sending this to the Telegraph, which might actually print it.
The Democratic Party and Marsha Porter-Norton ran a divisive, misleading ad campaign typical of political party candidates that will do anything to win. She most certainly did not listen to me and I have no reason to believe that she will act any differently with you, her constituents.
Siri EhrhardtDurango
