Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Schirard has proven record; Smith has not
What do we know about Sean Smith? When asked for information regarding what his beliefs and ideas are he will lead you to a picture copy of his résumé posted…
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Udall has represented Colorado’s views well
Rep. Cory Gardner’s campaign failed to respond to repeated requests from AARP for information regarding his position on issues affecting senior voters, so one has to look at his website,…
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Billionaire club depends on failing children
Gardner told the billionaires that subsidies would benefit fossil fuels, the Kochs’ coal and tar-sands industry and other fossil industries. Sustainable and clean-energy entrepreneurs need not apply to serve our…
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Lieb has broad spectrum of knowledge
Bobby’s experience in private business and as a county commissioner give him the broad spectrum of knowledge and understanding needed for the successful performance of this position. He is an…
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Please, deliver us from this annoying jingle
If I hear “ J. Paul Brown is a man …” one more time, I think I’ll have to turn off my radio until after the election. No, worse than…
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Bobby Lieb would make seamless transition
Make the clear and simple choice. Vote for Bobby Lieb for county treasurer. Tom Crabb Durango
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Morrissey is qualified and not conflicted
Despite all the rhetoric, Bobby Lieb is not qualified to manage money. The 2014 La Plata County budget that County Commissioner Lieb approved has about a $10 million dollar deficit.…
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McLachlan shares commonsense values
Moreover, Rep. McLachlan has the commonsense that our district needs including: the recognition of the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and veterans, sensible background checks for gun purchases, protection…
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Morrissey qualified, caring and dedicated
I see one very qualified candidate who is doing just this: Allison Morrissey. I see her at events talking to people, and she has knocked on more than 6,000 doors…
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Duke, let’s leave Wild West to John Wayne
He has been in his overpaid sinecure for almost 20 years. What do we have to show for 20 years of Duke? The people of this community have a long…
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Problem is bias of nonelected officials
The Herald believes that the sheriff’s personal statements are relevant to voters. Perhaps they are. But by definition, a sheriff is an elected official. Voters tolerate and even expect a…
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Elect someone who cares as sheriff
This applies most particularly to his passion and concern for helping jail prisoners avoid the revolving door of returning to jail after release by implementing simple and sensible support programs…
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Smith committed to improving office
I was formerly employed by the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. I began my career in 2000 working for Duke Schirard. I have many reasons to be loyal to Duke,…
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Sheriff has county’s best interest in mind
Over the 42 years of my life, I have watched my father, Duke Schirard and what he has given to this community. I have seen how he has supported fellow…
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Will the real Schirard please stand up?
Then last spring, I was startled to learn that Duke appointed himself constitutional judge to defend my rights to hold onto my cherished three-gun collection. I learned that piddling minor…
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Clearing the air on county issues
1) Thanks to Sheriff Duke Schirard for the quality of individuals he employs and the prudent manner with which he spends my tax dollars. 2) La Plata County is still…
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Time for J. Paul Brown to ride into sunset
During that time, we have seen many folks offer themselves for various levels of public office. While some have been able to build coalitions from which to effect positive change…
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Past clerk endorses Morrissey for treasurer
I would like people to know that I support Allison Morrissey as our next county treasurer. Neither candidate has worked in the office of the La Plata County treasurer, but…
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Lieb understands how our government works
As a longtime community member, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many people. Over the years, I have very positive experiences with Bobby Lieb, who is running for county…
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Bobby Lieb has enviable people skills
As an area business owner, I have worked with Bobby on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors when Bobby was the executive director. I know Bobby to be a…
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Pagosa Springs beats us to retail marijuana
I really do not understand how a much more conservative town – as Pagosa Springs is compared to Durango – can beat Durango on opening businesses that are now legal…
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Schirard has become too big for britches
This is not Dodge City. He does not have the right (nor the credentials) to decide which laws are constitutional. It is time for Duke to ride off into the…
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Climate change does not matter
Also, this attempt to have a totally controlled global environment is downright evil and those who want this type of environment belong in special-controlled environments: dungeons. Imagine the endless funding…
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Pro bono attorneys contribute to community
I write to counter his assertions about our legal community. As coordinator of the Southwest Bar’s volunteer attorney program for 15 years, I worked with a list exceeding 100 local…
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Lieb has breadth, depth of experience
Bobby is a tireless worker with vast experience working in nonprofits, government and the private-business sector. Many of us know Bobby for his keen sense of humor. Those of us…
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Celebrate Constitution Week Sept. 17-23
George Mason, born of English parents in Fairfax, Virginia, a descendant of a Royalist family, was a friend and neighbor of George Washington. Mason and Washington had written the famous…
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Morrissey is the most qualified candidate
The county treasurer’s job is an accounting and financial investment job. As I am paying for this office through my tax dollars, I expect to hire the most financially qualified…