Letters to the Editor

“Treating Open Space as flexible inventory is unacceptable. Our community deserves durable protections that match the commitment voters already made.”

"We elected him to serve six years, not to cut and run when things get hard."

He doesn’t just bring hope; he brings a clear and thoughtful plan to make our community stronger, fairer, and a better place for everyone.

"As a Berthoud resident and advocate with The Borgen Project, I’ve been urging our elected officials to support legislation like H.R.1123 and maintain the International Affairs Budget."

"How can a city claim to champion an 'Equitable Society' when vulnerable residents asserting their rights are prevented from protecting themselves from predictable harm?"

The Longmont Leader values community voices and welcomes letters to the editor as part of our commitment to open dialogue and civic engagement.

A letter to the editor, “Letter: A Recovery Residence Operator’s Perspective on Mobarez Solutions” (August 6, 2025) has been removed from the Longmont Leader for ethical concerns.

"Open Space isn’t simply a zoning designation; it’s a promise and a contract with us, the residents of Longmont."

"These practices hurt working families and small businesses already struggling with rising healthcare costs."

"I’ve owned The Garden Gate Café in Niwot for 25 years.... The voices of actual workers in our town have been drowned out. Ironically, most of them don’t support these changes—because their hours have been cut, their jobs eliminated, or their tips reduced as restaurants shift to service charges or close altogether."