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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: 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.
Stand for Something: Good, Clean Government

Stand for Something: Good, Clean Government

I have found the trial of Paul Manafort fascinating. I'm aware that whether I'm paying attention or not, nothing will change. The Special Counsel's office has assembled a detailed, thorough case which they are nearly finished presenting.
Opinion: Ruby Bowman: If it looks like a duck, it's a duck

Opinion: Ruby Bowman: If it looks like a duck, it's a duck

At the city council work session on July 20, Mayor Bagley and city council members assembled in the study session room to discuss the city's draft prairie dog law, which was the only agenda discussion topic of the work session.
Letter to the Editor: Peggy Leech, LWV President: League of Women Voters Supports Additional County Commissioners

Letter to the Editor: Peggy Leech, LWV President: League of Women Voters Supports Additional County Commissioners

Dear Editor, Recently, there has been media coverage about a citizens’ initiative that would increase the number of Boulder County Commissioners from three to five.
Opinion: Paul Tiger: Food Fee

Opinion: Paul Tiger: Food Fee

Feeding yourself is taxable. Public services and real estate are paid for with taxes. The buying power of fresh food taxes is small compared to any other type of retail sources. Food acquired with tax proceeds are not taxable by law.
Opinion: Ruby Bowman: LTE: Neighbors Have the Right to Know

Opinion: Ruby Bowman: LTE: Neighbors Have the Right to Know

Aluminum Phosphide is a category 1 restricted use pesticide, the highest toxicity category assigned and regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Opinion: Lora Lee Hinton: Toxic Charity

Opinion: Lora Lee Hinton: Toxic Charity

While reading a recent newspaper article regarding our plan to deal with homeless in Longmont , I became increacingly dishartened, but I preserved until I came on a comments by a ranking elected offical bemoaning “toxic charity”. I was stopped cold.
Opinion: Jeffrey Rudder: Net Neutrality

Opinion: Jeffrey Rudder: Net Neutrality

Written By: Jeffrey Ruder I urge Rep Buck to support the restoration of Obama-era net neutrality provisions. A free an open internet is necessary for small business and innovation.
Op-Ed: Tim Waters: Who is the enemy?

Op-Ed: Tim Waters: Who is the enemy?

To the editor The Longmont Observer I am submitting what follows as a guest opinion. It is timely based on the subject and a June 21 Times Call article on homelessness in Longmont.
Editorial: Michael Dougherty: Improving The Justice System's Response To Mental Health Issues

Editorial: Michael Dougherty: Improving The Justice System's Response To Mental Health Issues

Throughout my years as a prosecutor and advocate for criminal justice reform, I have seen countless examples of low-level offenders who are arrested and cycle through the justice system, only to go on to commit more offenses, and be repeatedly arrest