My friend and colleague Marsha Porter-Norton is running for La Plata County commissioner and the election is this November.
I met Marsha in 2000 when she was the executive director for nonprofit Operation Healthy Communities and she was the project manager for two La Plata County summits, bringing together all segments of the county to set goals and priorities for a healthier community. From that time, I recognized her as a born leader, community advocate and volunteer. In the years to follow, we served together with many other community groups to benefit the health and well-being of the entire community, including seniors, children, homeless, business, students and often vulnerable residents who needed her to be a voice on their behalf. Over the years, she has worked with nearly 100 organizations in Southwest Colorado, which has greatly contributed to her breadth of experience.
Marsha has been a strong advocate for primary care, affordable housing, transportation and mental health and wellness. She is an extraordinary mediator and facilitator and her ability to actively listen and identify the issues for any group she is working with is her top priority. La Plata County needs these skills now more than ever.
Marsha is one of the most humble, accomplished and authentic people I know. I will work hard to help her get elected as our next La Plata County commissioner.
Sheila CaseyDurango
