PROVEN LEADERSHIP
DEMONSTRATED PASSION
ENDURING SERVICE
AS A COMMISSIONER
JIM HAS
Supported ECONOMIC Improvements:
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Hired First Grant Writer for Montezuma County
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Helped Established Montezuma County economic development team
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Addressed ENVIRONMENTAL issues and advantages:
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Worked with OPS for old M&M Truck Stop Cleanup
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Facilitated EDUCATION:
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Weekly PSA Videos
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Accepted all invitations to address citizen groups
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Created ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
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Coordinated 7th street/J road completion which encouraged development of a 34 lot subdivision
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Encouraged ENGAGEMENT:
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Represented Montezuma County at the National and State Level
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Worked hand in hand with all local municipalities
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"I have a passion to see Montezuma County prosper with economic stability. It would be an honor to continue to serve you as your County Commissioner, dedicating my time to promoting prosperous opportunities for you in our beautiful county"
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ECONOMIC
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Hired a grant writer for the county
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Worked on an Economic Development Team
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Helped bring in a USDA Packing plant
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Got more fiber lines for internet connectivity
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Assisted Love's Truck Stop to move into the area
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Found ways to attract diverse businesses
Environmental
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Worked with OPS on old M&M cleanup
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Working on Wild Wild Rest on Hwy 160
EDUCATION
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Weekly public service announcement videos about Montezuma County
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Researched and educated the public about sales taxes vs. residential taxes
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Attended all opportunities to address all groups to inform and educate
entrepreneurship
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Completed 7th Street & J Road extension, which encouraged a 34 lot subdivision.
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Continuing support of Region 9 Economic Development District
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Continuing support SBDC to help businesses
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Continuing support of Chambers of Commerce
ENGAGEMENT
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Worked with all municipalities and built relationships
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Vice Chair of SW Transportation & Planning Region
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Attended CCI (Colorado Counties Incorporated) Conferences
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Attended NACO (National Association of Counties) conferences
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Worked with BLM for parking lots at Sand Canyon and Summit access
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Flexible to the changing environment caused by the pandemic