David was instrumental in helping to convince several of the City Council members to vote for the rule that one of the units must be owner-occupied. This will limit ownership of homes with an ADU to people who live in the neighborhood and thus have an interest in maintaining its character. The policy will also help to create housing opportunities for local citizens instead of outside investors. Additionally, David successfully worked to limit the number of vacation rentals allowed in these neighborhoods to help preserve the limited housing stock for people who live and work in Durango. And he tried to stop the City Council’s approval of the variance for the enormous hotel complex that is planned on East Second Avenue. The council-approved lifting the height restriction over the strenuous objections of the people whose quality of life will be greatly affected by a five-story hotel looming over their homes.

Throughout the process of adopting the city’s new Land Use and Development Code, David has been a thoughtful, tireless voice for logical growth. When elected to the City Council, he will continue to provide steady, responsible leadership for smart development – not over-development.

Please join me and others who care about our community in voting for David McHenry for City Council. It’s time for a change.

Bruce Garlick

Durango