Sen. Mark Udall has worked tirelessly for the people of all of Colorado. He has led on issues of privacy, land conservation and women’s rights. He does not adhere to a strict party agenda because he represents the interests of all Coloradans. He values bipartisanship and collaboration, is a respected leader and ranking member of the U.S. Senate who cares deeply about our state. Do not believe the lies about Sen. Udall. They shame his name and the office he represents. Vote for Mark Udall.

We should also re-elect State Rep. Mike McLachlan to see through the important work he began two years ago. Unlike his opponent, Mike knows how to compromise. He is a respected, bipartisan leader working for small business, clean energy and education. A trained Marine and the only Vietnam veteran in the Statehouse, he successfully fought for our district in the state Legislature and helped to secure $35 million in funding for Fort Lewis and Western Colorado University. Mike does not support the personhood amendment and has fought for women’s rights throughout his career.

At the county level, Cynthia Roebuck deserves our vote. I have known Cynthia for more than 30 years and know her to be a resourceful, competent land-use professional who understands the importance of property rights balanced with the responsibility of being a good neighbor. She also is without a personal agenda and would bring an analytical mind to county government. Cynthia, unlike her opponent, is driven by vision, rather than fear.

Please, join me in electing Udall, McLachlan and Roebuck to serve us.

Dean R. Brookie

Durango