People United for Responsible Government (PURG) is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization formed to improve and promote the responsibility and transparency of elected officials of Weld County, Colorado. PURG is multi-partisan and welcomes discussion with and participation by all Weld County residents.
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Weld County–“In the zone”
Zoning. What is it? Why does it matter? How does it affect people? One of the most important tasks of government at any level is managing land use. By controlling what uses are approved at a location, a jurisdiction can cause orderly development or chaos. On the one hand, it's important to respect the right of a property owner to...
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Data talks…BS walks
As a working scientist who was employed in "high tech" for over 30 years, I don't have much patience for unsupported rhetoric. I strongly support using all available evidence for decision making, so when politicians tell us to "don't worry, be happy", my warning antennas go up and I go into "alert mode". And, I don't care what side of...
