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Applicants press conservation, agriculture and transportation as linked priorities in Pitkin County interviews
Summary
During follow‑up questioning Feb. 17, many District 2 applicants urged stronger conservation tools, protection for agricultural water and land, and transportation planning that directs growth into town centers to preserve open space and wildlife habitat.
A focused discussion after the Feb. 17 interview series pushed conservation, agriculture and transportation to the forefront of the District 2 appointment conversation in Pitkin County.
Commissioners said the earlier round of interviews had been city‑centric and asked candidates to address conservation, wildlife habitat, the role of agriculture and the Crystal River Valley specifically. Scott Woolley, citing his environmental‑policy background and work on local boards, urged expanded use of buybacks and partnerships with organizations such as the Aspen…
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