Two recent news articles (Herald, Jan. 12) helped me learn of a threat to the workers and families in resort towns in Colorado. I appreciate the Herald reprinting them.
Page 5A: “House Bill 1005 would offer $34 million in tax incentives to a film festival ... that lures more than 10,000 out-of-state visitors“ and ”Our sights are set on raising the curtain for Colorado as the new home of the world-famous Sundance Film Festival, Gov Jared Polis said in his State of the State address Thursday.“
Page 2D: “Pointing to steep inflation since 2022, the Park City Patrollers Association sought a pay increase from $21 to $23 per hour. It is said $27 is a livable wage in Park City ... the average home price tops $1.5 million and living costs are well above average.”
In 1972, I joined a 59.4% majority of Colorado voters to prevent the state from aiding or furthering Denver’s bid for the 1976 Winter Olympics.
I plan to drive to the National Western Stock Show in Denver this month, to learn ways to steward the landscapes my ancestors farmed. Please join me in supporting education, local food and sustainability, rather than throwing public money at bright, shiny events.
Jerry Zink
Durango
