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• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 11, 2021

  Trustees commit to tiered net-zero goals

  

  Mayor Pro Tem Ben Bohmfalk led the regular meeting on Aug. 10. Other trustees in attendance were Luis Yllanes, Lani Kitching and Marty Silverstein. Mayor Dan Richardson, Heather Henry and Erica Sparhawk were absent.

  The consent agenda was approved including accounts payable. A brief discussion ensued… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jun. 30, 2021

  Government Briefs - July 1, 2021

  Governor Jared Polis visited the Roaring Fork Valley during on a busy Sunday, June 27; signing bills in Silverthorne, Basalt and Eagle. At the Basalt Vista Affordable House Community, Polis met with officials from Pitkin County, Holy Cross Energy board members and Habitat for Humanity representatives. Two bills were signed, the first (HB21-1271) supports local governments with grants for innovative affordable housing strategies; the second (SB21-060) aims to expand broadband access and afford-ability and was presented by Representative Dylan Roberts (left). Before zooming off to Eagle, Polis joined a tribute to essential workers at the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen. Photos by Raleigh Burleigh.

  The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act hit an impasse when the U.S. Senate let the bill lapse in the 2020 legislative session before ever reaching the floor. The CORE Act is back for another round, only now with the backing of President Joe Biden. … read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Mar. 17, 2021

  Legislature considers county health boards bill

  COVID-19 watercolor by Sarah Meyer.

  A proposed bill was introduced to Colorado’s House of Representatives that would restrict active county commissioners from serving concurrently on county health boards. This is significant for Garfield County’s Board of Health (BOH) which solely consists of the three county commissioners.

  House Bill (HB) 21-1115 was introduced on Feb.… read more →