Salka serves all, not just a few

Recent comments about Paul Black have included only vague platitudes such as “believes in sustainable development, appreciates clean air and water” and mentioned his property a lot.

Guys, what do statements like this really say with substance?

Paul Black is a one-issue guy who feels that local government works against La Plata County citizens. Really? I feel these opinions are urged by possible suspect developers.

On the other hand, Commissioner Matt Salka loves action. During his term, he has:

1. Built a water station dock in Marvel when people had failed for years before him to get it done.

2. Received $70 million for expansion of broadband when others said “too complicated.” Services are being installed up Florida Road as we speak, thanks to Matt.

3. Addressed workforce housing in Ignacio, Rock Creek and Bayfield.

4. Helped facilitate the county’s new weather radar, road repairs and the public health dept. transition.

Matt Salka has only been commissioner for four years. This is what I call fantastic, unlike the empty platitudes that describe Paul Black. County commissioners answer to all types of citizens, not just multiple-acre land owners who seem bothered by regulations. I lived in a place where regulations were weak, and a large dog kennel suddenly appeared across the road, with dogs barking day and night.

Why trade fantastic Matt Salka’s action for Paul Black’s zero experience? Single issue Paul Black will serve only a few instead of all.  

Please vote wisely.

– Barbara Day, Durango