Katie Witt

It does not take a study or private investigator to discover that Longmont is on the wrong track. We have had missteps and mistakes. We need to come together as a community and correct our mistakes in order to realize our potential.

The lawsuit with Firestone needs to end. Regardless of whether one supported or opposed the annexation, the fact stands that we have lost our original suit, and an appeal is even less likely to bring about a positive result. Not only has this cost our city the equivalent of more than two furlough days, this suit has also reduced Longmont in the sight of Front Range cities, especially our neighboring communities.

We need to turn our energy and enthusiasm towards revitalizing the Twin Peaks Mall and our downtown areas, growing new businesses, and drawing visitors to our town. We do not lack for great ideas, only the determination and leadership to make them come to life. Longmont’s best days are not behind it, but are yet to come.

We need to come together as a community to recognize and correct our mistakes, let go of petty grievances, and start working to build a better Longmont. Its time for a little less talk (and fewer studies) and a lot more action.