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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].
Richard Lyons: Foote Can and Will Fight Fracking as DA

Richard Lyons: Foote Can and Will Fight Fracking as DA

In response to the April 15 Open Forum letter in the Camera, the writer argued that, in her opinion, monitoring fracking and oil and gas production is outside the purview of the District Attorney’s office. That's simply not accurate.
Dwight High: Mike Foote is the Leader Boulder County Needs

Dwight High: Mike Foote is the Leader Boulder County Needs

Written By: Dwight High I met Mike Foote for the first time more than seven years ago. At that point, he was a political novice. He was an experienced prosecutor who had spent a decade working as a Deputy District Attorney in the Boulder D.A.
Darcy Juday: "Celebrate" Equal Pay Day

Darcy Juday: "Celebrate" Equal Pay Day

"Celebrate" Equal Pay Day April 10, Equal Pay Day, is the symbolic day when women's earnings "catch up" to men's earnings from the previous year.
Opinion: Sandra Nye-Prescription Drugs Pricing Out of Control

Opinion: Sandra Nye-Prescription Drugs Pricing Out of Control

Written By: Sandra Nye I am urging our elected officials to stand up to drug corporations. Lower Drug Prices Now! Prescription drug prices are out of control.
Sharon Malloy: Mike Foote’s Record Protecting Boulder County Makes Him Right for D.A.

Sharon Malloy: Mike Foote’s Record Protecting Boulder County Makes Him Right for D.A.

This June, Boulder County voters will have a simple question to answer: which candidate for District Attorney has done more to protect Boulder County? Thankfully, the answer to that question is easy.
Opinion: Bob Hamilton-Overhaul the Constitution

Opinion: Bob Hamilton-Overhaul the Constitution

Overhaul the Constitution: Two hundred thirty years ago the Constitution of the United States of America was ratified. Has anything changed in 230 years? Has anything not changed in 230 years? Let's see;.......transportation.....communication.......
Opinion: Brian Coppom-Sugary Drink Tax at Work: Making Fresh Produce Available for All

Opinion: Brian Coppom-Sugary Drink Tax at Work: Making Fresh Produce Available for All

With the opening of the farmers market April 7th we are reminded that resh food is good food. For 31 years, the farmers at Boulder County Farmers Markets have worked to grow high-quality food for our community.
Opinion: Update on Train Noise Mitigation

Opinion: Update on Train Noise Mitigation

It has been a while since residents have pushed the City to do something about the train noise; this is because (after an initial ruckus by residents) City staff has been pursuing a large grant to fund quieting most of the train intersections in town
Mike Butler: Thoughts on Leaders & Leadership

Mike Butler: Thoughts on Leaders & Leadership

We need leaders. And we need them to show up differently. We are fascinated by our leaders. We tend to see leaders as the cause and all others as the effect. All that counts are what leaders do.
Stan Gelb: Mayor Bagley and Congressman Buck

Stan Gelb: Mayor Bagley and Congressman Buck

Sirs & Madams, Quite recently our Longmont Mayor, Brian Bagley, staged at his home a fundraiser for Ken Buck, who is running for re-election as Congressman from CD-4. CD-4 includes much of Longmont.