1A will help Clear Creek residents
get high-speed Internet
Editor:
It’s yes on ballot question 1A. Let’s return the opportunity for local control to develop local broadband services to Clear Creek County.
This override of SB 152 would allow the county to explore options to attract new and upgraded services through a public-private partnership. Reliable, affordable and universal access to broadband is an infrastructure priority in the county.
It’s not an option in the 21st century; it’s an expectation. Vote yes.
Peggy Stokstad
president, Clear Creek
Economic Development Corp.
Vote ‘no’ on pot tax in Georgetown
Editor:
As the mayor of my community who helped lead the town’s efforts to the legalization of the sale of marijuana through respectful and thoughtful regulation and policy, I am surprised that the town has now proposed an up to $5-per-transaction tax on Sergeant Greenleaf’s sales to spend on anything the town feels like spending it on.
Sergeant Greenleaf was actively involved and 100 percent compliant with the town throughout all of the proposed processes and throughout the adoption and implementation of the regulations for its industry within our community. The only expense the town has ever incurred as a result of this business would be the legal fees involved in crafting those regulations. The town has far exceeded the return of those expenses through the sales taxes collected from this business.
To say that Sergeant Greenleaf requires more administration, police or traffic than any particular other business in town is a complete farce.
If this is the reasoning, then why hasn’t the town proposed a $5 tax on each beer purchased in a bar in town? Or charged a $5 use tax for getting any amount of gas? Because it’s ridiculous.
This proposed unjustifiable tax question is badly written and gives the power of any given Board of Selectmen to adopt the maximum amount of $5 per transaction that would essentially ruin this trouble-free, responsible business (that provides sales tax dollars to our town) and earmarks the money collected for no specific purpose.
Georgetown businesses deserve to be supported — not singled out for ruin.
Vote NO on Question 2D.
Kerry Ann McHugh
Georgetown
Thanks for support
Editor:
What a community! I was overwhelmed by the success of the benefit held on Sept. 29 at the Alpine in Georgetown to support me during my illness. I wasn’t able to attend, but through the magic of Skype I could see all the smiling faces and hear the fun that the attendees were having.
I want to thank Aaron and Tina Smith for opening their restaurant and hearts for the event, and my son, Tony, who along with Travis and Trish prepared all the delicious food.
Thanks to everyone who worked the front of the house: Lance, Jimmy, Rob, Sasha, Shawn, Olivia, Lindsey, Frannie, Maggie, Keanna, Lauren and Mike. All worked on their days off to make this happen.
Thanks to the coordinators of the event, my angels: Di, Beth, Katy and Pamela, and to Amy Scott and Joe DeCanto for providing the music.
Thank you to everyone who sent healing thoughts and prayers, showed up, bought a ticket, everyone who donated their time or a piece of their beautiful art and trades. All the people who beat the pavement and asked businesses to help the cause. Thank you to my wonderful family.
“Thank you” is not an adequate phrase to express my feelings for the renewed hope you’ve provided me. Each of you has given a great gift to me, no matter what the size.
Your help means that you understand just how important proper care is during this challenge.
My success is now your success. Thank you for building a kinder world.
Crystal Onago