Proven Leadership: For These Times
The slogan I have selected for my campaign is "Proven Leadership." The times we are living in require seasoned leadership and a candidate...
"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
- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
On Polarization and How We Fix It: Listening
We are living in a time when sadly, political polarization is at an all-time high. It seems that everywhere you turn, there is something...
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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...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Jul 12, 2020
- 5 min
Affordable Housing: A Key Ingredient for Quality of Life
Coming up! Town Hall on Affordable Housing: 7/30/20, 5-6 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86233107121 Take the Survey Monkey survey to...
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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
- Apr 17, 2020
- 4 min
Road and Bridges: Lifelines for Work, Health, School & Fun
April 17, 2020 I am writing this blog during the stay-at- home orders due to COVID-19. I’m using this time as a chance to delve deeper...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Jan 6, 2020
- 3 min
Here's to a HEALTHY 2020: My tour of San Juan Basin Health
It’s January. If you’re like me, you have new or renewed health goals. Writing my goals reminded me of a tour I did recently of San Juan...
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Marsha for Commissioner
- Dec 21, 2019
- 2 min
Safe flying this season: A blog post about our airport
As many people fly this holiday season, the Durango-La Plata County Airport (airport) is a perfect topic for my next blog. A safe,...
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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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