Torre, Mullins in the hot seat for an hour
Special election would require runoff if no candidate wins majority
26-vote margin would have to be even tighter
Lift One corridor plan was approved, Torre and Ann Mullins are headed to a runoff in the mayoral race and Skippy Mesirow and Rachel Richards won terms on Aspen City Council in Tuesday’s election.
Voters support new lift closer to town, two hotels
No runoff following four-way race for two seats
Runoff election is April 2
Mayor, council, Lift One to be decided today
Proponent: ‘Complicated plan takes a lot of time to explain’
County to pursue grants to offset transfer of general fund dollars
Council to consider Mark Hunt’s request for property that includes Domino’s
Aspen deserves a strong and unwavering presence at the helm and a person who has an ear to the ground for the community’s needs. Torre, who brings both experience and a fresh perspective to the council table, is our choice for the next mayor of Aspen.
In the decision underway for Aspen City Council, where two of four candidates will be elected during a critical time, we are looking for smart and compassionate people who understand a wide range of issues. Maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for the residents and visitors to this …
The Lift One corridor proposal vote is one of the most consequential in Aspen history. Predictably, the waters have been muddied. Concerns with the project are numerous and plenty have merit. It is fair to think that the developers could do more for affordable housing. The thought of situati…
Incumbent, challenger roil one another at ACRA forum
Lift One Lodge has 32 months to act if vote fails
USPS spokesperson says personnel actions ‘not a matter of public record’
Wallach was canvassing for council candidates in Centennial at the time
‘Committee to Improve Lift 1 Corridor Plan’ files with city
Potential councilors’ pledges include protecting Aspen but also streamlining bureaucracy for local businesses
Trakstar system in use since 2017 to evaluate PitCo employees
Mike Metheny has been with department 13 years
Two candidates on the current council face challenges
Aspen City Council will meet in a public session Monday to consider a proposal that would make assistant city manager Sara Ott the interim city manager, as the municipality prepares to launch what will be a months-long search for a new administrative executive.
Event to be broadcast live from city hall
Open house from 10 a.m. — noon today
Burlingame, BMC, financing options present big questions
Final installment in questionnaire series
This is part four of an election Q&A, The first three parts can be found here:
Parts 1 and 2 of the multi-part mayor Q&A can be found here:
Daily News questionnaire series continues
Editor’s note: The Aspen Daily News continues its series question-and-answer series with candidates for city office. Mayoral contenders today discuss the resignation of the city manager and the city’s best and worst initiatives. The series continues on Monday.
Temporary positions available at the Aspen airport, other departments
Linda Manning
Q&A series continues
Part one of a multi-day Q&A series with council and mayoral hopefuls
The Pitkin County commissioners next week will consider authorizing the purchase of a conservation easement covering 1,222 acres of ranchland at the mouth of Thompson Creek in the Crystal River Valley for $8.9 million and the $1 million purchase of a 36-acre agricultural parcel in Emma.
U.S. Forest Service relaxes rules on outside employment
Mullins pushed for more deliberation
Aspen City Council asked for and received the resignation of longtime City Manager Steve Barwick on Monday.
Says program failed to meet standards of performance-improvement plan
Three events will each have specific theme
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