By Shannon Lukens.
In election results…
New Steamboat Springs City Council members will be Steve Muntean, Amy Dickson, Bryan Swintek, and Michael Buccino was re-elected, running unopposed.
Dickson represents District 3.
“Making sure our community stays vibrant and thriving, tomorrow and in the future. And affordable housing is a huge part of that.”
The other big issue in Steamboat Springs was 2i, which passed. It will allocate 75% of Short-Term Rental Tax revenues to Yampa Valley Housing Authority to be used for Brown Ranch.
Andrew Beckler is the spokesperson for House our Community.
“The community has overwhelmingly supported 2i which funds Brown Ranch which means that they want Brown Ranch to happen. It’s clear that the community is going to make affordable housing happen at Brown Ranch.”
More results from Moffat County late Tuesday night… unofficial…
Chris Nichols beat Tom Kleinschnitz for Mayor of Craig.
Craig City Council members elected are Derek Duran, Luke Tucker, Randy Looper and Nathan Butler
Moffat County School Board members will be Kacey Rae Lyons, Steve Martinson, Paula Janette Belcher, and Laura Woodworth.
Moffat County Election Results
The 10J Rule is set to go into effect Dec. 8. That’s according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It means when gray wolves are reintroduced by the end of the year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the public will have management flexibility and can use lethal management against wolves, if necessary.
Jackson County rancher Don Gittleson has lost cattle and had cattle injured from wolf attacks. He’s skeptical.
“I’m not too excited about it yet because a lot of the pro-wolf groups could challenge it in court. That has happened on every single 10J Rule that has come into effect. It will depend on whether the judge will let the 10J Ruling stay in place while the court cases go through the court system or whether he puts that on hold until they go through the court system.”
Gittleson expects the pro-wolf groups to file the lawsuits on Dec. 7, which would be the day before the 10J Rule should go into effect.
“This final rule respects the will of Colorado voters, farmers, ranchers, and conservationists, and sets our state up for responsible gray wolf reintroduction,” said U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper.
More on the story – U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SETS DATE FOR 10J RULE FOR WOLVES
Organizers of the SBT GRVL cycling event are having a listening session to hear from rural community members on how they feel about the race. It’s in the Oak Creek Town Hall Board Room, from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Also, drop off your old carved pumpkins at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the rodeo grounds in Steamboat Springs. There will be a big truck there, taking the pumpkins to local ranches to feed the pigs and chickens.
Wednesday evening is the 7th grade band and choir concert at Steamboat Springs Middle School. It starts at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday is a big day for our local veterans.
Alpine Bank in Steamboat Springs is helping local veterans raise money for the renovation of The Veterans Center in downtown Steamboat Springs. Stop by Alpine Bank any time Thursday to see how you can help. Lunch with the veterans is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community can also drop off old, damaged flags that are ready for retirement.
South Routt Schools is hosting a Veterans Day Celebration with a breakfast and presentation Thursday morning in the gym at the elementary school in Yampa.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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