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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: Judy Benham- Opinion on the Longmont Observer

Opinion: Judy Benham- Opinion on the Longmont Observer

Hi Macie, I had not heard of the Longmont Observer until Christi Yoder showed up on our Nextdoor neighborhood site explaining she is doing a series on homelessness in our community.
Opinion: Paul Tiger-Changing the Bill of Rights

Opinion: Paul Tiger-Changing the Bill of Rights

What is the 2 nd amendment really about? Something to think about since the founders put it in the bill of rights.
Opinion: Paul Tiger-Reducing Risk

Opinion: Paul Tiger-Reducing Risk

What can we do collectively to reduce the risk and respect rights ? A question on the short menu at the Longmont Museum’s World Café. My personal first thought is to limit access.
Opinion: Shari Malloy- Flood Anniversary is Cause for Pause

Opinion: Shari Malloy- Flood Anniversary is Cause for Pause

September 12 is the 5-year anniversary of the 2013 flood and the resulting devastation to people and property in developed areas of its path. Open spaces and agriculture areas were much less affected much than the homes and businesses.
Opinion: Jake Marsing-Matt Jones is the Proven Leader Boulder County Needs

Opinion: Jake Marsing-Matt Jones is the Proven Leader Boulder County Needs

I met Matt Jones more than seven years ago when he was serving Eastern Boulder County as our representative in the Colorado State House. I got the chance to watch him up close when I interned in the Colorado Senate.
Opinion: Jamie Simo-Rethinking Development on the Fifth Anniversary of the Flood

Opinion: Jamie Simo-Rethinking Development on the Fifth Anniversary of the Flood

Five years ago this week, Longmont suffered the most devastating flood in its history.
Opinion: Faye Lamb: Melissa’s Swift-Sawyer’s “CRAZY” Stops the Show!

Opinion: Faye Lamb: Melissa’s Swift-Sawyer’s “CRAZY” Stops the Show!

By Faye Lamb, President of the Longmont Theatre Company Melissa Swift-Sawyer's performance last night at the Longmont Theatre was literally breath taking.
Stand for Something: No Excuses, Vaccinate Your Kids

Stand for Something: No Excuses, Vaccinate Your Kids

This isn't so much an opinion as a statement of medical fact, but apparently, it needs to be said. The school year is starting. Vaccinate your kids, damnit. Vaccines are good for them.
Opinion: Judi Atwood: Homelessness in Longmont

Opinion: Judi Atwood: Homelessness in Longmont

Dear Editor, I reviewed your video entitled " Chief Mike Bulter on Homelessness in Longmont" dated June 6, 2018. I have a problem with Mike Butler's observations on solving homelessness mainly they offer a band-aid and not longterm solutions.
Opinion: Paula Fitzgerald: Longmont Land Development Code a Win-Win

Opinion: Paula Fitzgerald: Longmont Land Development Code a Win-Win

Since 2016 the City of Longmont has wrestled with and refined its vision for the community through the update of the Land Development Code. A significant new section of the code relates to Residential Compatibility.