Over the course of this past year, I found Melissa Youssef’s blog a fantastic resource to research Durango-centric topics. Covering history, background, perspective and relevant interviews, she provided complete and in-depth summaries of issues that impact our community.
As an avid reader, I recognize in Youssef’s writing a leader who is thorough, thoughtful and open-minded. As a community member, I appreciate her willingness to spend time and energy not only investigating these topics, but then also presenting them impartially and even-handedly.
I appreciate that Youssef has not used her platform as a method to convince, but rather as a medium to inform. Naturally, she has opinions. I believe it is the mark of true leadership when those opinions are backed by the research, dedication and commitment to understanding she has demonstrated through her blog.
I hope that she will continue to write once elected to Durango City Council. She most definitely has my vote! Vote for Melissa Youssef for Durango City Council.
Becky Surmeier
Durango