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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: Shari Malloy--Stand With Our St. Vrain Creek Clarifies Position on Development

Opinion: Shari Malloy--Stand With Our St. Vrain Creek Clarifies Position on Development

As organizer of Stand With Our St. Vrain Creek I wish to clarify our groups position on development which has lately been mischaracterized.
Opinion: Dr. Jamie Teumer--Opioids: Talk Before You Take

Opinion: Dr. Jamie Teumer--Opioids: Talk Before You Take

A recent study of Coloradans found nearly 80% of have been prescribed an opioid at some point in their lives.
Opinion: Anthony Maine--Library District Newsroom Deserves the Truth

Opinion: Anthony Maine--Library District Newsroom Deserves the Truth

Leave it to a former city manager to state the obvious. In a May 14th editorial in the Times-Call titled, "Become engaged before new taxes hit the ballot," Gordon Pedrow urges residents to, "help shape the vision for our future library." I couldn't agree more, and that vision should be based on a thorough understanding of the issues.
RECENT VISIT TO COLLISION BREWERY FOR MY SON'S (BELATED) B'DAY LUNCH WITH A FRIEND

RECENT VISIT TO COLLISION BREWERY FOR MY SON'S (BELATED) B'DAY LUNCH WITH A FRIEND

This Was an Incredible 1st Visit there and I'm telling you folks that we'd been going for a long time in the past (until 2016) to Pumphouse Brewery for an Annual B'day Lunch..
Opinion: Carmen and Ray Ramirez--Supporting Marta Loachamin for Boulder County Commissioner

Opinion: Carmen and Ray Ramirez--Supporting Marta Loachamin for Boulder County Commissioner

My family is supporting Marta Loachamin for Boulder County Commissioner.
Opinion: Darla Arians and Judy Wong--"Is This the End of Recycling?"

Opinion: Darla Arians and Judy Wong--"Is This the End of Recycling?"

Your Boulder County recyclables are definitely being recycled (and they always have been) and are not going to the landfill — so keep recycling.
Opinion: Alison Adams- Flagstaff Academy Students Take Action on Food Waste

Opinion: Alison Adams- Flagstaff Academy Students Take Action on Food Waste

Anyone who has ever witnessed school children eating packed lunches has seen the painful sight of kids throwing out perfectly good food.
Opinion: Ingrid Moore--National Popular Vote

Opinion: Ingrid Moore--National Popular Vote

It's time to clear up another falsehood about the National Popular VoteInterstate Compact bill recently signed into law here in Colorado.
Capitol Letters: Pausing to say Thank You

Capitol Letters: Pausing to say Thank You

We owe our hard-working elected representatives a debt of gratitude.
Opinion: Ruby Bowman--E.coli in Saint Vrain River

Opinion: Ruby Bowman--E.coli in Saint Vrain River

It is important for the City of Longmont to find the contamination source(s) before people or pets get sick from coming into contact with contaminated river water and before wildlife and aquatic species are detrimentally impacted.