Over the last few years I have had the privilege of working with him in the context of various nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. Frank is refreshingly candid in this age…
I’m asking the Bayfield School Board to consider student and staffing needs and determine whether a school resource officer is the most appropriate choice. I recall hearing at Bayfield Middle…
It takes a high level of professionalism, experience and overall business knowledge to be an effective City Council member. That is why I wholeheartedly endorse Jessika Buell for City Council.…
Neither public officials nor private industry representatives should be personally harassed by their fellow citizens. We are all able to advocate for changes in policy through the political process. There…
Tourism is important to our economy, but by approving the lodgers tax ballot measure, the City Council has ignored some of the most critical issues facing Durango’s quality of life.…
The current tax of 2% does not go as far as it did when it was instituted in 1980. In the interim, the average lodgers tax across Colorado has risen…
Tourism has been a great entry-level position for many of us and can blossom into an amazing career path, which is what I’ve experienced. How many of you had a…
She is approachable and has the energy and skills to be a positive influence on the City Council to make our community better. I think she will be a great…
Researchers in Southern California have found that the number of infections was many times higher than the number of confirmed cases, such that the actual death rate per infection was…
Wright advises us to “be very fearful of the people we put in power.“ She is apparently fearful and wants us to join her in her fear. Instead of demonizing…
We have known Frank since 2007, and we are pleased to count him as a friend. He has the capability, the commitment, and the character to be an excellent city…
People are looking for a place where parents can tell their children, “Go with your bike.” I wonder now if Durango will continue to be the place residents and vacationers…
Having served on the faculty at Fort Lewis College (professor of chemistry) for nearly 30 years and more recently as the president of the board of directors of the Mountain…
No one is instilling fear, depriving Constitutional rights, or manipulating the public. This is all lies, proven by the fact that the present, legally constituted government has done everything possible…
As a small business owner and an employer in our region, I would like to encourage our community to reconsider labeling jobs as “good” or “bad.” Many argue that because…
She soldiered through four crisis-laden years, yet is willing to continue to serve. Working through such challenging circumstances provided invaluable knowledge that will benefit Durango moving forward. As an advocate…
We have seen her bring good judgment, civility, honesty, fair-mindedness and great experience to her role on council. Most of all, I am grateful she dedided to run for another…
Take, for example, his thoughts on the proposed increase to the lodgers tax. The increase would raise the price of hotel rooms for tourists by a very small amount, and…
Relocating Hillcrest Golf Course? Where and at what cost? The current location of the golf course is perfect. It’s centrally located in the city and close to Fort Lewis College,…
For every public health course I’ve taught, there is a point where I see students sit visibly lower in their chairs. They start to fully understand what I study and…
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honesty and no-nonsense approach to her businesses and everything she manages will bring transparency and accountability to City Council; and her hustle and work ethic will ensure that City Council…
Thankfully, though, we do have a local leader who has embraced the problem and is working strenuously to address it. That leader is Durango City Councilor Melissa Youssef. Over the…
Jessika’s work ethic is second to none. This can be seen not only as a professional, but also as a community member and mother. Somehow she is able to do…
One candidate especially stands out, however, in terms of dedication, experience, collaboration and the ability to listen to all her constituents: Melissa Youssef. While I can cite her leadership as…
It is important that all drivers be aware of the cyclists in and around Durango, especially as training ramps up for the spring, and be familiar with what roads are…
There is a thing called sustainable tourism. It involves putting in place a system of proactive monitoring and checks and balances in order to try to prevent tourism from exceeding…
I have always been extra cautious about endorsing anyone. Four years ago, I was asked to endorse Melissa Youssef and I was happy to do so. I was convinced that…
He has served on Durango’s Parks and Recreation Board for five years and has been a volunteer and crew boss for Trails 2000/Durango Trails for over 15 years. On the…
