Durango is known for its abundance of riches in natural beauty, recreation and parks. All great things. We also have an equally strong draw with a vibrant community of painters,…
Fluoride is an industrial waste by-product from manufacturing aluminum and phosphate fertilizer, used to generate extra profit, based on 70 years of public relations spin and lies. It has been…
Although it’s a volunteer board, Melissa worked tirelessly to develop strategies and to act as a voice for the citizens of Durango. She routinely went above and beyond what was…
Pro-fluoride soapboxers’ tactics ignore any and all up-to-date studies and their findings as well as any example or input set forth by the vast majority of other first-world countries. Their…
We recognized from the onset that we shared a common passion of supporting local initiatives to better our community. I have a significant amount of appreciation for an individual who…
Melissa Youssef has a solid background in business, finance, management and leadership, and in her twenty years as a Durango resident she has been an energetic and thoughtful contributor to…
I worked with Melissa for three years while serving on the Animas High School Board of Directors. This was during her tenure as president of the board. Melissa is an…
Both men seem bent on personally attacking anyone who opposes their opinions. Jeffery Brown Durango
However, after not using it for a short while my teeth began to hurt. So off to the dentist, who said I needed fluoride treatments and/or regular brushing with it.…
I have known Dean for several years through his support for the Boy Scouts of America, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Durango Adult Education Center,…
His low-key consensus-building skills, charisma, experience and insights are proven. He has been an exceptional political and civic leader on the Durango City Council. For example, in the past four…
We have adopted two wonderful, loving dogs and fostered many moms and puppies. Vote online at http://bit.ly/2nM7I1Y. Kellus Sewell Durango
I started by looking at dental fluorosis and noticed a 2010 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stating that 41 percent of U.S. adolescents aged 12-15…
While raising three wonderful kids, she managed to start and run a successful medical billing service, Pyramid Billing, Inc. In addition, she served in key roles on a multitude of…
I am grateful that in addition to her service on behalf of education and outdoor recreation, Melissa has invested time and energy to promote the arts in our community. She…
Each of these candidates has the experience and knowledge to help our community plan our future in a creative, smart way. I have worked with each of these community members…Dean…
I appreciate the breadth of Dean’s talents and skills that positively influence our town. They range from improved environmental quality, to growing a strong arts presence, to developing character districts…
I have known Chris for 26 years. He is a man of extreme integrity. The citizens of Durango would be lucky to have such a man serving us and representing…
I recently had the opportunity to see firsthand how Melissa approaches challenges, problem solving and decision-making. Before taking a position, she actively seeks to understand an issue from all sides…
I have had the opportunity to work with Bettin when he was the board finance officer for the Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO) in Durango from 2009 through 2015. Chris…
I have worked with Melissa in her capacity as founder and CEO of Pyramid Billing, Inc., and observed Melissa’s efforts and accomplishments in her various supporting and leadership roles for…
The most compelling reason to support Chris, is that he believes in Durango not politics. Chris is willing to serve his community, which is the way leadership should be. His…
The scientific community has recommended this treatment to prevent tooth decay; therefore, it seems strange that there is a movement to remove this product from our city water. Even more…
I have a 9-year-old daughter raised here, with healthy teeth. As she grows older, we use more bottled water for her…balance. Some families have not such luxury of balanced choice.…
This is meaningful because it allows me to say that I am privy to personal conversations and personal opinions from Dean. In short, that is why I support Dean for…
I have known Melissa since she and her family moved to Durango almost 20 years ago. Since that time, she has been an active volunteer in the community. In fact,…
I would remind you that the First Amendment applies to everyone, not just people with whom you agree. Please keep this in mind when you choose to protest something, because…
I have been reading the morning newspaper for more than 60 years, a leisurely breakfast with cups of coffee and reading the newspaper. After breakfast, I go for a stroll…
Fast forward to today’s reality. Each community in the U.S.A. is in itself a family. Current financial times call for participation on the part of each of us to contribute…
