Thank you to Melissa Youssef, for all the time, service and effort she has put into our community over the past 24 years. Her experience on the 9R School Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Trails 2000 Board, Animas High School Board, Durango Discovery Museum Board, Community Foundation, Municipal League, Urban Renewal Authority and La Plata Economic Development Alliance Boards has uniquely contributed to her ability to serve as a City Councilor and mayor over the past four years.
We have seen her bring good judgment, civility, honesty, fair-mindedness and great experience to her role on council. Most of all, I am grateful she dedided to run for another term. She has my most enthusiastic support.
All she needs is another good team on council to work with, so I also support Jessika Buell and Olivier Bosmans to help round out City Council in April.
Again, thanks to the candidates for their willingness to bring their varied and valuable experience and solid personal and professional skills to Durango City Government.
Mark SmithDurango
