Elk Creek Fire candidates talk consolidation, budgets, volunteerism

Election is May 2

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Candidates for the Elk Creek Fire Protection District board of directors provided insight into their stances on some of the issues a ecting the district at a candidates forum on April 6.

In 90 minutes, ve of the six candidates answered six questions focusing on whether Elk Creek should consolidate with the North Fork and Inter-Canyon re departments, strategic plans, department resources and budgets.

e forum was hosted by the Canyon Courier and My Mountain Town. Questions came from Canyon Courier editors and members of the public, who submitted questions in advance.

Participating were incumbents Chuck Newby and Sharon Woods, and newcomers Dominique Devaney, Debra MacPhee and Todd Wagner. Shannon Peterson, also a candidate for a seat on the board, was unable to attend.

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