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"Working Together for a United Garfield County."
"As a lifelong resident of Garfield County, and a 30 year educator in the area of U.S. government, Mike understands Garfield
County's needs and wants."
-Marian Smith, Former Garfield County Commissioner
"Mike will make a great Commissioner!"
-Phil Vaughan
"I endorse Mike because:
-Mike's experience teaching government and civics will guide him to be a successful county commissioner
-Mike will get the facts before he acts
-Mike's word is his honor."
-Laverne "Bubbles" Starbuck
"I’ve known Mike for over 45 years and know that he is well respected by his peers. I think
you can judge a person by his family and Mike has raised six great kids who are hard-working, loyal individuals who know
how to get a job done. I heartily endorse Mike for Garfield County Commissioner."
-Jack Smith, Longtime Rifle Educator and Coach
"Mike's experience on the Rifle City Council during the boom of the 80’s will be invaluable in
guiding us through the current issues facing Garfield County."
-Arnold Mackley, Former Garfield County Commissioner.
Mike Samson Stresses the Importance of Communication
Announces campaign agenda item: Garfield County Municipal Forum
8-05-08 (GARFIELD COUNTY, CO)- Mike Samson announced today his intent to create what many municipal officials across Garfield County have longed for –a better way to communicate. Samson vowed the first agenda item for his tenure as Garfield County Commissioner will be to launch the Garfield County Municipal Forum.
“I was born in Glenwood but live in Rifle. I served on the Rifle City Council and I understand that the municipalities of Garfield County are diverse and that there are varying needs. Said Samson.” “Creating sound county policies must include input from all local governments in our jurisdiction.” “Who knows --we may just find out that we all have more in common than we think.”
When asked about what prompted the announcement, Samson noted that “there is a tremendous amount of wealth being created outside of the municipal boundaries in Garfield County. Finding sensible ways to put this money to good use means that as a commissioner I must fully understand what each town or city needs the most.” I’ve said from day one: my candidacy is based on creating an independent voice for Garfield County. And when I say Garfield County, I mean ALL of Garfield County”
Under Samson’s plan each municipality will have a representative at the forum meetings. The meetings will occur once per quarter. The host municipality will set the location and agenda and serve as the forum moderator. “My hope is to launch the forum in February of 2009 in Glenwood Springs. Beyond that, I seek input from the municipalities and elected officials as to how we want to make the forum work long-term. ” "I look forward to creating meaningful, working relationships with officials from all of Garfield County's municipalities," concluded Samson.
Samson will provide additional detail and a formal proposal in the coming months. He has reserved the domain: www.garfieldcountyforum.org for possible future use.