"Marsha for Commissioner" BLOGS
Find out what is on my mind as the campaign unfolds. These short blogs are on topics of public policy and interest to voters across the county. Please read them to get insights into my positions and solutions. Look for many more! I welcome ideas, comments and feedback.
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Jul 25, 2020
- 5 min
My Candidate Platform: July 2020 (Updated!)
The issues that impact the people of La Plata County are my priority. I have done 50 listening sessions to develop this platform which an...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- May 15, 2020
- 4 min
Time to Safely Revitalize and Eye Recovery
My first blog on COVID-19 was written when the pandemic hit. https://www.marshaporternorton.com/post/covid-19-testing-our-mettle Economic...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Mar 20, 2020
- 4 min
COVID-19: Testing our Mettle
March 20, 2020 Note: I am updating this blog with new information. Update to my March 20th Post: La Plata County is now at 51 confirmed ...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Feb 20, 2020
- 3 min
The County Clerk: Elections and MUCH More
We are currently in a Presidential Primary in Colorado so I thought it would be a good time to blog about my recent visit with La Plata C...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Jan 22, 2020
- 4 min
So what does a Commissioner do?
One of my friend’s daughters recently asked me: So Marsha,what does a County Commissioner do exactly? It is one of the best questions ye...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Jan 15, 2020
- 3 min
Wildfire: All Hands on Deck!
Wildfire is a significant topic impacting La Plata County residents in many ways. I can think of no other issue that has quite the far-re...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Nov 26, 2019
- 3 min
Health, Safety and Welfare: Job #1
I toured the County Jail recently and here is what I learned, and my public safety priorities for the future.
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Sep 26, 2019
- 3 min
Happy National Public Lands Day!
September 28th is National Public Lands Day. Let's get outside, celebrate and look to the future.
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