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Candidates emphasize conservation, agriculture and directed growth in Pitkin County interviews
Summary
In Feb. 17 interviews for the District 2 vacancy candidates and commissioners discussed conservation easements, wildlife corridors, farm/CSA support and limiting trails in sensitive habitat as tools to balance farmland, open space and housing demand.
A recurring theme during the Feb. 17 District 2 applicant interviews was the county’s effort to protect open space and agricultural lands while accommodating necessary housing and transportation improvements.
Commissioner Francie Jacober asked candidates to address conservation, wildlife habitat and the role of agriculture in the valley; multiple applicants urged targeted, place-based solutions rather than blanket development. Scott Wooley and others suggested conservation buybacks and use of community land trusts to preserve agricultural land and open space. Emily Colby and other applicants noted conservation easements can…
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