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Letter: Yes, we can regulate mask-wearing
I have sympathy for people who resent the mask mandate. I really bristle being told what to do or what I should believe. But this idea that our rights are…
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Our View: Sorrow and celebration
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victims, and to all those traumatized in past mass shootings in our state, who are certainly re-traumatized each time…
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Letter: Buell will represent businesses, families
She is an incredibly savvy, successful businesswoman and still leads with the heart and passion of a mother who genuinely cares about what is best for our community. I have…
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Letter: Furtney, Herald whitewashed his crimes
In the March 22 League of Women Voters’ candidates’ forum, Seth Furtney said that he was such a passionate advocate of trails that he “cut a barbed wire fence.” The…
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Letter: Lodgers tax should benefit housing, transit
I question why no one on City Council (save Barbara Noseworthy) thought it wise, prudent and all-encompassing to have the largest percentage of the lodgers tax allocated to affordable housing…
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Letter: Let’s have a conversation about rights
How many more? At what point in time will unfettered supporters of the Second Amendment come to the realization that they’re overtly and regularly failing to acknowledge, respect and uphold…
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Letter: Engineer Bosmans will help city make better decisions
All well-meaning people, the City Council has had to rely of staff – again, all well-meaning people – but it has been expensive to redo the Whitewater park and fields…
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Letter: Lodgers tax plan fails to meet city needs
Durango has too many unmet and unfunded needs to justify these allocations. We need funding for workforce housing, new police and fire stations, a water treatment plant, and to manage…
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Letter: Youssef offers leadership, accountability
I serve as a volunteer on the Strategy & Long-Term Finance Advisory Board, where Melissa has been the Council liaison. Her willingness to listen, engage in financial policy discussions and…
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Letter: Be careful what you ask for in lodgers tax
Moab, Utah has a similar fee called the Transient Room Tax (TRT), which was set at the maximum allowable by state law in 2012. During this recent period, Moab has…
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Letter: CDC web page offers accurate information
An example is Daniel Wilson’s advice (March 20, “Nothing prevents death except becoming a Borg”),“We need to stop fooling ourselves into thinking that a virus can be controlled.” A visit…
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Letter: Rita Warfield was an asset to Durango police
I want to thank her for her compassion, wisdom and tenacity. I know she has helped me and I am a better person because of her. Renee WilliamsDurango
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Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax initiative
Events act as a catalyst and create added value without changing the essence of the destination. They typically take place during the off-peak seasons, which helps contribute to developing a…
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Letter: Foolish to think we can control a virus? Not.
Of course it’s foolish to think we can control a virus; just look at all the Americans killed and crippled each year by smallpox and polio. Of course it’s foolish…
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Letter: Herald needs to rethink its “rethink” on Furtney
The Herald excuses Furntey’s crimes in part as merely “immature” and “disrespectful.” Furntey was 41 when he committed these crimes. Furtney’s crimes showed a pattern of disrespect for private property.…
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Letter: Wendt’s website selfishly serves his political agenda
Not only is he figuratively using the plight of other disadvantaged groups for his own selfish reasons, but he is also literally using the writings of minorities. Harrison has plagiarized…
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Letter: In lieu of lodgers tax, call Disney
Why aim so low? How about making a pitch to Disney, as their coffers are limitless. The Durango business owners would be rich, rich, rich! And the trickle-down theory would…
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Letter: Support ban on single-use plastic bags
What’s the harm in using plastic bags, you ask? They pollute our river, our parks, our city. They degrade into tiny particles that contaminate our water and food chain. They…
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Letter: Buell is a ‘force of nature’
Jessika’s honesty and no-nonsense approach will bring transparency and accountability to City Council, and her hustle and work ethic will ensure that it is focused and efficient. Jessika’s leadership will…
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Letter: Departing councilor endorses Youssef
Few know that Melissa Youssef convinced me to run for council, though my family and coworkers were opposed. There’s nothing like politics to challenge a friendship and we soon found…
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Letter: Bosmans offers accountability, transparency, civility
I’ve know Olivier Bosmans for over a decade and he stands out for his unique set of skills. As an engineer and business owner, Olivier will bring much-needed financial and…
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Letter: Furtney was conscientious on Parks and Rec
There have only been a few board members, over the years, to do considerable research on the myriad issues that come before the boards. Seth Furtney is one of those…
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Letter: Buell is an enthusiastic problem-solver
I have known Jessika both personally and professionally for 15 years and throughout all this time, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to accomplish an extraordinary amount. Everything she does…
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Letter: Furtney not fit to serve community
Furtney’s extreme behavior in this incident shows a tendency toward impatience, rage and temper tantrums in the face of adversity. This combination proves to everyone that Furtney is not fit…
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Letter: Buell exhibits integrity, honesty, goodwill
I have known Jessika for years – personally and professionally – and while there are numerous assets of hers that will benefit the City of Durango, the one that stands…
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Letter: Lockwood understands process with integrity
If you want another person on the council who is smart, has extensive experience in mediation, intensely studies city issues, and understands what process with integrity means, then you should…
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Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax, marketing for more tourists
What exactly is sustainable tourism? One thing it is not is more of them. Residents benefit from tourists in terms of having access to a wide variety of restaurants. And…