Politics
A letter from Mark Udall(2)
About this time last year, I called on my colleagues in Congress to set aside our political differences and sit together – instead of divided by party – during the president’s State of the Union Address.
Politics for sale(12)
Being a cutting edge community on the front line of international politics, we receive a lot of information from geopolitical think tanks, Washington insiders and intellectual type people seeking The Salida Citizen’s consult. As humble guardians of small town liberty and community happenings we are reaching out to the brilliant minds of the Ark River Valley to gather thoughts on the circus that is American politics today.
Replace Congress?(0)
In a recent Gallup Poll, 76% of those polled thought that most members of Congress should be replaced. However, only 39% thought that their own member of Congress should be replaced.
Bill Moyers telling it like it is(2)
Please take the time to listen to an articulate criticism of politics today. Nobody gets away here. —Cit Team A growing body of evidence suggests that the meritocratic ideal is in trouble in America. Income inequality is growing to levels not seen since the (first) Gilded Age. But social mobility is not increasing at anything [...]
Fall municipal elections(0)
On Nov.1, voters in 72 cities and towns will be going to the polls across the state. Elections will be held for candidates (like mayor and city council) and on ballot questions, like tax increases. Four cities have cancelled their regularly scheduled elections
Occupy Villa Grove noon – 4pm on Sundays(0)
In tiny Villa Grove a handful of diverse citizens are singing loud and clear. From, roughly, noon to 4:00 PM Sundays a gathering is scheduled at the Villa Grove Park, on the east-side of urban Villa Grove.
Alright you redeemers, rebels and radicals out there!(10)
We’d like to know what you think of the Occupy Movement and the ideas, and how it translates to our community.
Aaron Mandelkorn, Candidate for Ward 2 City Council, Letter to the Community(1)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the League of Women Voters for holding this years candidates forum. Although I will be out of town for this event for a family engagement, this letter serves as a brief introduction about who I am, what I stand for and why I would love the opportunity to represent the fine citizens of ward 2 in City Council.
Commission gives preliminary approval to legislative districts(0)
Pending court approval, new state legislative district lines will go into effect following 2012 election.
Senator Schwartz asks PUC to support broadband expansion(0)
DENVER— September 1, Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to join her efforts to improve broadband access and affordability for rural Coloradans.
Tessera Solar withdraws Saguache County application(0)
Dozens of Saguache County ranchers and citizens have been fighting the massive installation of 8,000 forty-foot hydrogen-fueled dish Stirling SunCatchers, for over two years.
Senate Republicans continue their fight to redraw CO Congressional districts in their favor(1)
Since the committee completed its work on Friday, April 22, the Democrats and Republicans have each introduced their own maps, but neither map had consensus amongst legislators.
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