Letter to the Editor of the Golden Transcript

November 15, 2009

The Golden Good Government League Board of Directors congratulates the candidates, campaigners and voters who participated in our recent City Council ward election. Council seats were contested by well informed candidates who conducted spirited, but dignified campaigns that brought important issues to light. Every candidate was running because they wanted to see Golden be the best governed City it can be. We all share this goal. Unsuccessful candidates performed an extremely important function by participating. Council members need to know that the citizens are watching and that excellent, committed potential candidates may challenge them in the future. 

Golden faces serious challenges and opportunities in the coming years, but we are confident that our new City Council will be up to the task. The battle over the Northwest Beltway seems to get more complex each year, citizens are concerned about infill development, and Golden faces fiscal challenges that may last for several years. At the same time Council must plan to take advantage of Fastracks while mitigating any disruptions it may cause. 

We all need to work with our new Council to make sure that they are well informed and know that they are part of a community that both appreciates their work and wants to be involved in their decisions. As after every election, it is time to put differences behind us and to work together for the good of Golden.