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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].
Ruby Bowman: Goldberg cannot serve two masters

Ruby Bowman: Goldberg cannot serve two masters

Whether Josh Goldberg remains on the planning and zoning commission, or, if elected, serves on city council representing Ward 1, Goldberg should make a pledge to Longmont residents that he will recuse himself from participating in discussions or cast
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Robert T. Hamilton: Josh Goldberg is needed

Robert T. Hamilton: Josh Goldberg is needed

I have seen Josh and his wife and my wife, and others who care, serving breakfast to the hungry. I have seen them skip their Christmas to provide Christmas for the poor and homeless.
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Tom Briggs: Tim Waters for Council

Tom Briggs: Tim Waters for Council

Over thirty years’ experience as a public official (both at the political appointee and civil servant levels) or in the private sector interacting with senior public officials taught me many critical lessons about public life.
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Ron Gallegos: Choosing Who Gets a Marijuana Retail License

Ron Gallegos: Choosing Who Gets a Marijuana Retail License

Longmont Marijuana license Applications are now under consideration. Now is a good time to stop and ponder, who we want to get the four new license and why. We have an opportunity at the outset to choose the license holders we want.
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Edna Loehman: We are lucky - Tim Waters is highly qualified for Longmont City Council from Ward 1

Edna Loehman: We are lucky - Tim Waters is highly qualified for Longmont City Council from Ward 1

Watching the video of the Sustainability Forum recently sponsored by Longmont Observer, Eco-cycle, and SRL, I was impressed with Tim Waters for addition to the Longmont city council.
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Ingrid Moore: Josh Goldberg has the most relevant experience

Ingrid Moore: Josh Goldberg has the most relevant experience

To those voters living in Ward 1, it’s in your best interest to vote in the special election ending on Feb. 27.
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Daniel Herman: Ward 1 City Council Election

Daniel Herman: Ward 1 City Council Election

Life Lesson..."Reflecting on Quotes of important Historical Figures reveals important Drivers in our Lives." "Service" is an important Driver in my Life; therefore, since today is Lincoln's Birthday, the following is important as a Discerning Voter.
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Sharon Malloy: Vote for the Candidate That Reflects Your Values

Sharon Malloy: Vote for the Candidate That Reflects Your Values

City Council races are non-partisan. Josh Goldberg and Tim Waters are registered Democrats. Russ Lyman is a registered Libertarian. Of the three candidates for Ward 1, the only one who repeatedly references partisan politics is Josh.
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Julie Dadone: Tim's Vision for Longmont

Julie Dadone: Tim's Vision for Longmont

I didn't know Tim Waters when he was doing all the important things I read on his resume. But it isn't hard to understand how he got them done. He's not some pie-in-the sky idealist who thinks only about how things ought to be.
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Karen Dike: Happy to See Sierra Club Endorsing Tim Waters

Karen Dike: Happy to See Sierra Club Endorsing Tim Waters

I am happy to see that Indian Peaks Group of the Sierra Club endorsed Tim Waters. Waters is an excellent environmental candidate. He will also brings his experience in running a business and meeting budgets.
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