Summit county

County commissioners announce re-election bids

Two of Summit County’s three commissioners, Karn Stiegelmeier and Thomas Davidson, announced their re-election bids on the steps of the County Courthouse yesterday afternoon, Monday, Feb. 8.

Stiegelmeier and Davidson — both Democrats approaching the close of their respective second terms and eight years in the elected position — co-announced their intentions to run for a third and final term, as both will be term-limited if they separately again win office. Dan Gibbs, the other county commissioner and also a Democrat, was re-elected to his second four-year term in November 2014.

“It was natural to do this together,” said Davidson. “It demonstrates the collaboration of our partnership and of working well together.”

At the brief public ceremony, Stiegelmeier spoke of her passions for county government remaining the same, facing down budget challenges and maintaining the quality of life to which residents of the growing community have become accustomed. She highlighted her and the other commissioners’ work on preserving the region’s natural resources through such actions as open-space purchases and both completed and upcoming water restoration projects.

“I look forward to continuing to work with our team,” she said.

Davidson, meanwhile, spoke of his efforts in the realm of health and human services and in protecting the county’s natural environment. He emphasized his role over the past seven years (going on eight) in programs to aid people’s ability to live here, including affordable workforce housing projects, reducing the cost of health care and in instituting local early-childhood care.

It is unknown at this time if the two are running unopposed for their positions with a May deadline approaching to be included on the November ballot.

Frisco

Snowshoe event targets fundraising for breast cancer cause

Strap on your snowshoes for the Susan G. Komen Colorado Snowshoe for the Cure on Saturday, March 5 at the Frisco Nordic Center.

The event, which replaces Tubbs Snowshoes Romp to Stomp event, will include a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. There will be a 3K Walk, 5K Walk and Lil’ Stomper Dash (kids 12 and under). All participants are invited to visit for the sponsor expo as well as the awards and closing ceremony starting at 11 a.m.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/KomenCOSnowshoe.

Silverthorne

Friends of the Lower Blue River name new president

Friends of the Lower Blue River has recently elected John Longhill as its new president. The group is involved in the historical, environmental, health, safety and welfare issues in the context of statewide and county planning and management. Friends committed to the Lower Blue River Valley in 2014 by purchasing the historical Slate Creek Community Hall, a 1935 building which the group now uses as its headquarters. Friends of the Lower Blue River was most recently in the news when it worked with a land developer to place a deed restriction on North Maryland Creed.