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I support the re-election of Joan Peck for Longmont City Council, At-Large.
Joan has been a tireless advocate for preserving our natural environment and for protecting wildlife within the city. She has stood up for affordable housing and compassionate engagement with the homeless population. She has fought for bringing FasTracks to Longmont and has worked to promote multimodal transportation. She has been a leader in the fight to bring air quality monitoring to Longmont, which will soon be implemented. In all areas of city policy, Joan has worked to achieve a sustainable future for all citizens. Her candidacy has been endorsed by the Colorado Sierra Club, as well as numerous state and county officials.
Joan Peck seems to be unpopular with a small clique of development boosters and the "old guard" who act as if they own the town. Among these are some of the same people who publicly supported fracking in Longmont as a great "business-friendly" idea back in 2012. At that time Joan was leading the petition drive to ban fracking. Their opposition is a badge of honor and a sign that Joan is doing an effective job.
If you are a Longmont citizen who wants a clean, sustainable and just future for our town, please join me in voting for Joan Peck.
Chris Boardman
Longmont, CO 80501
