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"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

Mar 20
3 min

COVID-19: Testing our Mettle

March 20, 2020 Note: I am updating this blog with new information. Note: Since this blog was written, there have been an increasing number of cases reporte...

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Marsha for Commissioner

Mar 3
7 min

My Candidate Platform, March 2020

A platform should answer: what do you plan to keep, fix, replace and/or repair? My platform is below and I will refine it as the campaign unfolds. I have be...

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Marsha for Commissioner

Feb 20
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 County Clerk and Reco...

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Marsha for Commissioner

Jan 22
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 yet! Thanks Rachael. H...

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Marsha for Commissioner

Jan 15
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-reaching consequences ...

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Marsha for Commissioner

Jan 6
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 Basin Health (SJBH)...

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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, growing airport is absol...

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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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