Thursday, July 26

Silverthorne Ballot Issue

The upcoming Silverthorne voter Eminent Domain voter referendum indirectly could have an impact on the future development of the Silverthorne rec path system. As such the Summit Biking Board of Directors developed the following Fact Sheet for members for whom it would be helpful to clarify what a YES or NO vote on the issue means.
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Silverthorne Summit Biking Members/Voters - August 14th election (Ballot Issue #1) affects the completion of the Silverthorne rec path system

 

One of Summit Biking's ongoing priorities is to enhance recreational bicycling opportunities in Summit County.  We've worked tirelessly to create a comprehensive and quality bike path system throughout the county and we will continue our efforts to improve and maintain this system. 

A ballot issue (Ballot Question #1) regarding the town of Silverthorne's power of Eminent Domain is coming up on their August 14th election which could affect the potential completion of the Silverthorne rec path (formally known as "The Blue River Trail System").

Voting "YES" on Ballot Issue #1 would change the law to require the citizens to vote on each eminent domain issue regarding private property, such as the Blue River Trail, as it arises.

Voting "NO" on Ballot Issue #1 leaves the current law intact and allows the Town of Silverthorne to retain its current eminent domain powers regarding private property.

The result of a majority YES vote on this ballot issue would be to significantly delay or possibly prevent the completion of the Blue River Trail Segment 5 from the Silverthorne Elementary School to where it joins the main county rec path at the Dillon Dam.

For additional questions, contact John Taylor at 262-5940, email: johntaylor1712@comcast.net or Don Hansen at 262- 2558.