Dear readers,

We asked Durango City Council candidates to write directly to readers, saying what they would bring to the two open seats if elected on Tuesday, April 4. We followed the city’s lead in determining the order on the page by how names will appear on the ballot. We will also meet candidates in person this week and publish endorsements on Sunday, March 12.

Thank you in advance for reading and joining us in our civic engagement. We appreciate all of the candidates campaigning for seats, willing to do the work and serve as Council members.

– The Durango Herald editorial board