I considered voting “No” on 2B in hopes that the City Council might reconsider relocating downstream and away from Santa Rita Park. I asked that question of city officials at their Oct. 6 Chamber of Commerce conference, and the answer was, in a word, no.

Mayor Brookie explained at length that the city must upgrade the plant, and relocating it is not practical at this point. The only thing a “No” vote will accomplish is changing the bond funding option we are voting on to a cash funding option. With the bond funding option, my wastewater treatment rate will probably be about $56.28 in 2018. With cash funding option, the rate will probably be about $158.90 (figures provided by the city manager’s office).

I urge all city of Durango voters to vote “Yes” on 2B.

Jean Walter

Durango