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North Routt fire tax would fund chief, benefits
Dave Moss likes to think of the North Routt Fire Protection District as a three-legged stool with a loose leg.
Early voting options expand
County officials have expanded early voting options in an effort to limit the long lines that plagued polling locations during the 2006 election.
Cemetery district trying to keep up with growth
Hayden-area voters will consider increasing their cemetery district tax in the Nov. 6 election via Referendum 5B, which aims to fund capital improvements and expansion to keep pace with population growth.
Hayden seeks to shift tax burden
Hayden town officials want voters to replace an existing automobile use tax with one on building materials. In addition to raising more money, officials say the move would shift the tax burden from existing Hayden residents to newcomers.
Incumbent, school staffer square off in Hayden
The two candidates in the only contested seat for the Hayden School Board said their children were their inspiration to run for public office.
Most South Routt board races uncontested
Three current South Routt School Board members feel pretty good about their chances of serving another term. School Board President Tim Corrigan and members Joel Harris, who was appointed to the board in April, and Rodney Wilson are seeking re-election in uncontested races. Each term is for four years.
Palyo looks to unseat Long
South Routt School District voters have a choice between the old and the new on Election Day. Longtime South Routt School Board member Linda Long is being challenged by Jules Palyo.
South Routt schools seek funds for boilers
The South Routt School District is asking voters to approve two ballot questions Nov. 6 - one to fund a new heating system, and the other to provide additional money for the general fund.
Mill levy would fund business improvement district
Downtown Steamboat Springs commercial property owners and tenants have the option of voting for a tax to fund a business improvement district.
Tax increase would fund county road improvements
A proposed property tax increase for Routt County residents would raise $3.3 million a year for road improvements and other capital projects.
Nonprofit manager runs uncontested for District 2 seat
Lisa Brown's two children face 14 more years of education in Steamboat. That alone was Brown's inspiration for running for a spot on the Steamboat Springs School Board.
District 5 candidates meet again
Laura Anderson and Jerry Kozatch have faced off before. In October 2006, both applied for the District 5 School Board seat vacated by the resignation of Tom Miller-Freutel. The School Board voted 3-1 to appoint Kozatch to fill the remainder of Miller-Freutel's term. Now it's up to voters to decide who occupies the District 5 seat for the next four years.
Candidates have passion for education
The two candidates for the Steamboat Springs School Board's District 4 seat put their passion for education to work long before seeking election.
Post, Quinn want to represent south Steamboat
There are two open seats to represent District 3 on the Steamboat Springs City Council: a two-year position and a four-year position. Karen Post and Jon Quinn decided to go all in.
Rec center issue dominates Steamboat ballot
For more than a year, proponents of a new recreation center in Steamboat Springs fought simply to get the facility onto the ballot. Their wait is finally over.
Political newcomers vie for open District 3 seat
Of Steamboat Springs' three City Council districts, District 3 is the one that will see the most changes as a result of November's election.
Planning commissioner challenges Dellinger
Both candidates for a District 1 seat on the Steamboat Springs City Council hope to make local government more accessible to the public - and change inefficient procedures such as council meetings that extend late into the night.
Bentley, Hughes square off in council's District 2
There is no shortage of administrative and professional experience in the race for a District 2 seat on the Steamboat Springs City Council. Paul Hughes, 64, served as Steamboat Springs' city manager from 1998 to December 2005, capping more than two decades of service in municipal government. Meg Bentley, 63, is a founder of The Playworks Preschool, a co-owner of Steamboat Aviation, and a former member of the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission and Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's Board of Directors.
At-large race draws largest field
Of the five City Council seats up for election this fall, the race for the at-large seat is the only one to draw more than two candidates. The at-large seat is a two-year seat, as opposed to the other six council seats, which carry four-year terms. Candidates for the at-large seat may reside anywhere in the city, while other candidates must live in the districts they want to represent.
School Board adopts budget
District members set aside $290,000 to increase staff salaries
The Steamboat Springs School Board decided Monday to increase the amount of money set aside in the district's 2007-08 budget to raise staff salaries.
Steamboat F.C. claims youth tourney title
Some of Steamboat's smaller soccer players are starting to grasp the bigger picture.
Joanne Palmer: Peanut butter without jelly
I'm in the process of moving and in between two households. I describe this as being in a perpetual state of peanut butter without jelly - I am always missing one-half of the necessary ingredients. For example, I have an iPod but no headphones, a bicycle but no helmet, dirty dishes but no detergent, coffee maker but no coffee, dog but no leash.
Accidents keep troopers busy
A 35-year-old Denver man was injured Tuesday morning when the semitrailer he was driving slammed into a rock embankment below the Timbers Villas condominiums on U.S. Highway 40, after the man's brakes apparently failed.
Steamboat 700 talks advance
Development plans to be presented next week
The first glimpse of plans for the proposed Steamboat 700 development could come in the form of a "presubmittal package" delivered to city officials next week.
Sailors tennis hopes for fast start at state championships
The state titles will be decided Saturday, but the members of the Steamboat Springs High School tennis team know the most important matches will be played Thursday.
City Council, School Board candidates meet twice today
With early voting starting Oct. 22, the time left for candidates to win over voters is quickly shrinking.
