Category Archives: Election

Independent candidate says LIZ needs teeth

October 22, 2004
David Long

Kerry O’Brien is an independent candidate for commissioner from District 3. His opponent is Gerald Koppenhafer. O’Brien and his wife bought land in the Mancos area in 1989. He has worked for computer firms Honeywell and Digital Equipment in different … Continue reading →

Published in Election, October 2004

Group says term limits unnecessary

October 22, 2004
Gail Binkly

Three separate questions on the county ballot ask voters to remove term limits for persons in specific county offices. Limits of two terms are mandated by the state for all local and state elected officials — unless the voters in … Continue reading →

Published in Election, October 2004

Former mayor seeks commission seat

October 22, 2004
Gail Binkly

Democrat Cheryl Baker, former mayor of Cortez, is running for county commissioner in District 2. Baker, a former business owner, has 18 years of experience as a financial consultant. She was interviewed by Gail Binkly on Sept. 19. Her opponent, … Continue reading →

Published in Election, October 2004

County seeks half-cent sales tax for roads

October 22, 2004
Gail Binkly

Few problems bring complaints from county residents faster than bumpy, pot-holed roads or unsafe intersections. “Probably more than half the calls I get are road-related,” said County Commissioner Dewayne Findley. “Land use and roads are the most pertinent issues I … Continue reading →

Published in Election, October 2004

Rule touts business experience

August 22, 2004
David Long

Larrie Rule and Don Denison are running against each other in the county’s only primary race Aug. 10. Both are seeking to be the Republican nominee who will face Democrat Cheryl Baker in the November election to be county commissioner … Continue reading →

Published in August 2004, Election

Denison advocates closer watch on county’s money

August 22, 2004
David Long

Don Denison, candidate for county commissioner in District 2 (the Cortez district) is running against Larrie Rule in the Aug. 10 Republican primary. Below is a transcript of his interview with reporter David Grant Long, edited only to remove redundancies … Continue reading →

Published in August 2004, Election