Vote for Lora Abcarian    the clear choice for Park County Dist. 1 Commissioner
The people's choice for leadership in Park County, Colorado
Issue Checklist
Your right to know

     Before a candidate asks you for your vote, you should be clear as to where that candidate stands on important issues. Below you will find a list of subjects of importance to me. If you click on the subject, you will be redirected to a new page which will give you a detailed explanation of my views.  I
n some instances, page content is still being added.  If you do not see a subject underscored, that means I am in the process of adding page content.   Don't worry!  Content will be available soon.

     In a number of cases, my comments are based upon information which I have obtained from Park County Government, and information coming from county government will be identified as such.

     Much of what you will read addresses issues of fiscal belt-tightening.

     Reading through this information should help you decide if I am the candidate who will help Park County move into the future.

What kind of heavy lifting needs to be done starting in 2009?  Here’s the snapshot:

Fiscal Responsibility:

Perform a top-to-bottom assessment of all programs and personnel in Park County Government.

Decrease fund balances that are carried over so residents are given the services they deserve.

Commit to reducing Park County’s annual budget.

Freeze hiring until such time as budget problems are resolved (See "Perform a top-to-bottom assessment...").

Restructure the county's fleet policy.

The age-old question:  what about a sales tax?


County Services:

Strengthen the operations of the Road and Bridge Department.

Current status of the Park County Jail

Strengthen communication and enhance Internet capabilities for county government.


Land Use:

Growth versus prosperity.

Sustainable, sensible economic/business development.

Implementation of Park County's Strategic Master Plan.

Stronger, not weaker, enforcement of Land Use Regulations.

Impact fees: development should pay its way


Open Government:

Bring the operations of government back into the sunshine.

Promote the involvement of Park County citizens in the processes of government.

Eliminate political patronage and nepotism.