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Pitkin County interviews candidates for APHA board vacancy; commissioners flag education and contract clarity
Summary
Commissioners interviewed three candidates Dec. 2 for a vacancy on the APHA board (city and county interview required by IGA). Applicants emphasized lived experience with local housing programs, the need for buyer education and contract clarity, and commissioners signaled support to consider moving an alternate to a voting seat.
Pitkin County commissioners held interviews Dec. 2 for an opening on the APHA board created by a resignation. Charlotte Anderson said the vacancy requires interviews by both the city and county under the intergovernmental agreement. The board heard from three applicants and scheduled a final interview next week before making an appointment.
Jim Pomeroy, a lifelong Aspen resident and former city employee who now consults on permitting and building matters, said he wanted to serve to support the program and bring diplomatic skills to board deliberations. Susan Dillingham said she has lived in Pitkin County since 1971 and has worked in Aspen/Pitkin County real estate for nearly 39 years; she described personal experience with the housing lottery and RO ownership and recommended stronger buyer education and more robust contract practices to reduce post‑sale issues.
Peter, currently an alternate member, described about a year and a half as an alternate and said he has learned the program and would bring continuity as a voting member. Several commissioners said they value his transparency and encouraged moving him to a permanent seat and then filling the alternate position after the remaining interview next week.
Charlotte noted the IGA requires city participation before final appointment; the board will consider the candidates after the remaining interview and city input.
Next steps: staff will complete the remaining interview next week, circulate recordings to absent commissioners, and convene an appointment discussion after receiving city feedback.
