{"id":2457711,"date":"2020-04-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/?p=324877"},"modified":"2020-04-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T06:00:00","slug":"crown-mountain-park-board-candidates-outline-issues-stances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/crown-mountain-park-board-candidates-outline-issues-stances\/","title":{"rendered":"Crown Mountain Park board candidates outline issues, stances"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image p402_hide\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/board-atd-111819-2-1-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/board-atd-111819-2-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/board-atd-111819-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/board-atd-111819-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/board-atd-111819-2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/board-atd-111819-2-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><strong>Crown Mountain Park is a popular destination in the El Jebel area. An election will be held May 5 for two seats on the park and recreation district&#8217;s board of directors.<\/strong><br \/><em>Aspen Times file<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Six candidates are running for two seats in the Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District\u2019s board of directors election May 5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Incumbent Bonnie Scott is seeking reelection. Robert Hubbell\u2019s second term is expiring and he cannot seek another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The terms for the two seats up for election will be for three years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Following are biographies that the candidates supplied to the district.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"row at-donation at-donation-mobile p-0\" readability=\"7\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 p-2\">\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/AT-logo-white.png)\" class=\"p-0 mt-2 mb-2 h-75 text-center rocket-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/AT-logo-white.png\" class=\"logo m-0 p-0 invisible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"d-inline mr-3\">Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p><button class=\"btn d-inline\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"handleDonationButtonClickMidArticle()\">Donate<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText ListBullet\">Eric Aanonsen is a project manager in the construction industry. As the father of two young children and a soccer coach for one 8U kids\u2019 soccer team, his family utilizes the park\u2019s amenities frequently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">When asked about the biggest issue facing the park, he replied, \u201cI would prefer to hear directly from staff and park users what they feel is the biggest issue facing the park. But I believe addressing any deferred maintenance issues, and ensuring sufficient care is given to keep existing amenities in working order is of great importance. As the saying goes, \u2018An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText ListBullet\">Former Basalt Mayor Leroy Duroux, a retired finish carpenter, touted his experience in elected office and on special district boards. He was involved in the creation of the park and recreation district when he was a Basalt council member. He also has served on the Mid Valley Metro District and currently serves on the Roaring Fork Fire and Rescue board. He was on Town Council for nine-and-a-half years and as mayor for eight years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cWith all my years of service on these boards, I realize how important it is to listen and review all options before making decisions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Duroux wrote that the recreation district must explore ways to expand and improve facilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cThe biggest issue facing Crown Mountain Park is the overuse of the park, in my opinion,\u201d he said. \u201cA growing problem! Can the Recreation District meet its obligations of providing recreation activities for its members with only one facility?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText ListBullet\">Denise Latousek is a health and fitness specialist and event planner. As a board member, she said she would help establish services to meet present and future needs of the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cThe park\u2019s future should look into a field house, rec center \u2014 which can include much-needed youth and senior events and services, concessions (which can bring in revenue) and additional sporting events and tournaments which will boost our economy,\u201d Latousek wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText ListBullet\">Stevens Loomis wrote in his bio that much of his 30-year banking career was spent as a small business loan officer. He is \u201cvery familiar\u201d with financial accounting, budgeting and credit underwriting, all skills that would help the district, he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cI imagine the biggest issue facing the park is continued funding of park operations, to assure the park can maintain its many recreational and sporting facilities and venues in prime condition, and be able to develop more such opportunities, such as the ongoing BMX expansion,\u201d Loomis wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">As for the park\u2019s future, he said, \u201cI\u2019d love to see the park develop an indoor recreation center, which would offer more activities and opportunities for our youth and residents to recreate during the winter months and shoulder seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText ListBullet\">Bonnie Scott is an incumbent board member seeking re-election. She is a graphic designer and bookkeeper and has served on the park and recreation district\u2019s board for four years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cRecent issues highlight our increased need for access to outdoor recreation,\u201d Scott wrote. \u201cThe health and wellness of our local community is imperative now more than ever. CMP should continue to focus on providing access to outdoor amenities and driving income\/revenue\/interest in local businesses. We need a strategy that addresses the current issues of upkeep and needs and the care of valuable equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText ListBullet\">Former Basalt mayor and councilman Rick Stevens said he is running because the incredible parcel of land needs to be managed to guarantee it is sustainable, well managed and responsive to the diverse needs of the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cThe challenge the park faces is how to deal with the community\u2019s values of preserving the natural environment while balancing the active uses that so many enjoy,\u201d Stevens wrote. \u201cWith effective and proactive leadership this special place will thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The full biographies can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownmtn.org\/election-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.crownmtn.org\/election-information<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">There will be a polling place at the Eagle County community building from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 5, but social-distancing requirements could make it a longer process than usual. Voters have the option of requesting an absentee ballot from designated election official Jon Erickson. Forms are available at the district\u2019s website at the address above. They must be returned to Erickson by 5 p.m. on April 28.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">For any questions, Erickson can be reached at 970-926-6060 extension 101 or <a href=\"mailto:jon@mwcpaa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jon@mwcpaa.com<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/local\/crown-mountain-park-board-candidates-outline-issues-stances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crown Mountain Park is a popular destination in the El Jebel area. An election will be held May 5 for two seats on the park and recreation district&#8217;s board of directors.Aspen Times file Six candidates are running for two seats in the Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District\u2019s board of directors election May 5. 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