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We need new councilors, not tax hikes

Hooray! Our incompetent City Council is being partially purged. Some of these members of the council, that are no longer going to ruin our city, are people that I consider friends...

Medicare Advantage plans are very bad

Due to aggressive marketing, Medicare Advantage is becoming a bigger share of our Medicare system, now composing 34 percent of enrollees. Medicare Advantage plans receive more mon...

It’s time to show the city what we think

Based on a costly, bogus survey mailed only to a select group, parks and recreation monies remain untouchable. I would argue street repairs would yield more return on investment t...

We need your support for property rights

The proposed county land-use code does not adequately protect the property rights of county citizens and is in direct violation of the Colorado Constitution. Our local citizens ac...

We can’t afford to turn down this sales tax hike

As the mayor of Durango, I have a positive outlook on issues that make a difference to the residents of my hometown. Historically, our town has burned many times and, like a phoen...

Herald editorial wrong on death penalty

The Durango Herald, as always, takes the liberal stand (“ The question, though, is why the concern is for the murderers, rather than the citizens, and the constant one-sided comments about ...

Ilhan Omar, AIPAC and me

I’m a Jew from her hometown but I’m an American first – and I can’t see<br/>how the congresswoman is trying to promote peace in the Middle East

Baxter, Noseworthy to move city forward

I have met with Kim Baxter and Barbara Noseworthy multiple times at a local business. The owner and I don’t agree on the city’s 1A tax increase. I oppose 1A because the city is not prioritiz...

Rigging college not new for wealthy

One of the funniest stories I ever heard about the college admissions madness came from an independent consultant who was paid handsomely to guide families through it and increase the odds t...

Noseworthy, Baxter best council choices

The city of Durango is facing some major financial issues. How to pay for them is the overriding problem. What is comforting to know is that there are two very strong City Council...

Marcos Wisner is perfect for council

After listening to the candidates for City Council, one person stood out to me as having unique qualifications for this important position. I’m voting for Marcos Wisner for the fo...

These bills aid education, communities

The House Education Committee has heard a wide variety of bills this year, with many more on the horizon. As the chair, I am avoiding unfunded mandates, excessive red tape or bill...