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The Longmont Leader accepts letters to the editor and op-eds for publication from community members, business leaders and public officials on local topics. Publication will be at the discretion of the editor and published opinions do not represent the views of The Longmont Leader or its staff. To submit a contribution, email [email protected].
Opinion: Shawna Darcy--Letter Supporting Regan Sample

Opinion: Shawna Darcy--Letter Supporting Regan Sample

My name is Shawna Darcy and I am writing today to encourage the residents of Ward 3 to vote for Regan Sample as their next City Councilman.
Opinion: Paul Tiger--Endorsement for Ron Gallegos

Opinion: Paul Tiger--Endorsement for Ron Gallegos

Longmont is not broken, but it can be.
Opinion: Jake Marsing--Joan Peck Will Finish The Job She Started

Opinion: Jake Marsing--Joan Peck Will Finish The Job She Started

Joan Peck has unfinished business.
Opinion: Dennis Coombs--Letter in Support of Jeff Moore

Opinion: Dennis Coombs--Letter in Support of Jeff Moore

As a former a mayor of Longmont, I served with a number of fine council members. One of the most thoughtful, caring and insightful was Jeff Moore.
Opinion: Ingrid Moore--Aquatics and Ice Hockey Center

Opinion: Ingrid Moore--Aquatics and Ice Hockey Center

We need another rec center in Longmont, as well as a pool complex. I think we should postpone the ballot question until next year and change it to propose an Aquatics/Rec Center.
Opinion: Vote Yes on Measure 3B

Opinion: Vote Yes on Measure 3B

Please join me in voting YES on Measure 3B. I don’t swim, don’t skate, seldom use exercise equipment and haven’t been to a yoga class in years. I am, however, always in favor of attracting healthy, clean and family centered opportunities to enhance our community and support the Longmont Way!
Opinion: Marcia Martin--YES on 3B: Public Amenities and Social Justice

Opinion: Marcia Martin--YES on 3B: Public Amenities and Social Justice

I fully support Ballot Issue 3B, a Pool and Ice facility for Longmont.
Opinion: Gordon Pedrow: Vote No: Longmont Ballot Issue 3b

Opinion: Gordon Pedrow: Vote No: Longmont Ballot Issue 3b

The proposed National Hockey League-size ice sheet has been derisively referred to as the Ice Palace. In my mind the term palace seems appropriate since the word usually indicates “off limits” to most people.
Opinion: Peggy Leech--Living Wage: a thank you

Opinion: Peggy Leech--Living Wage: a thank you

The motion was to pay a living wage of at least $17.42/hour to full-time staff and full-time City contract employees, and to add language to City contracts to specify the living wage requirement.
Opinion: Paul Tiger-- Pence for President

Opinion: Paul Tiger-- Pence for President

Pence for President, seems rather reasonable, if you’re a conservative at this moment in time. Pence described himself as a principled conservative and supporter of the Tea Party movement; as a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order.