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Let me count the ways this tax works

I support the 1A sales tax increase for lots of reasons. Because I want to drive around Durango without having to watch out for potholes. Because parks and recreation i...

DATE: Mar 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I’ll be praying for bold, new green policy

Anjali Appadurai, a 21-year-old Canadian representing world youth at the UN climate summit in Durban, said, “You have been negotiating all my life. In that time you’ve failed to meet pledges...

DATE: Mar 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Two candidates for council can do this

It was interesting to watch the candidates running for Durango City Council on their televised Q and A; from a man who is 31 years old to a woman with 30 years of experience running complex ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need new leadership on council

We need new leadership in our City Council. We need new and independent thinkers with the experience in helping communities resolve important issues. We don’t need more councilors who merely...

DATE: Mar 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Noseworthy complete council package

I thank all our City Council members for their hours of study of local issues and their thoughtful reflections on what is best for the majority of our residents. Even though they have not al...

DATE: Mar 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sales tax hike for well-maintained future

To the very real extent that the 1A sales tax increase will replace local sales taxes we no longer pay when we purchase goods online, 1A is simply a continuation of the community investment ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Two City Council candidates stand out

We have two highly qualified candidates running for Durango City Council. Kim Baxter has studied Durango’s problems from the inside out – she has spent an inordinate amount of tim...

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

NO on sales tax hike is responsible

We are fortunate in the upcoming election to not only be able to vote against the unnecessary and deceptive sales tax increase, but also to be able to vote for City Council candidates that r...

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for 1A is a vote for arts and rec, too

A vote against the 1A sales tax increase is likely to be a vote against parks and rec expansion. So if you walk or ride your bike on our bike paths, play tennis/soccer/Frisbee at our parks, ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need City Council that will engage

I urge you to vote for Kim Baxter and Barbara Noseworthy for City Council. They are actively involved in our community and have demonstrated their commitment to our community by their servic...

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need to listen and vote YES on 1A

I love Durango. With the current ballot initiative 1A, it seems pretty clear-cut to me. Our roads require ongoing maintenance and we do not have the current level of funding to maintain them...

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Adult child not good enough for council

I have a 28-year-old son that I am very proud of who grew up here in Durango. He has degrees in aerospace, electrical, and computer engineering, and has conducted business successfully aroun...

DATE: Mar 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor