Mick for Mayor

Our quality of life on the line
Aspen Times Guest Opinion | May 31, 2007 | Mick Ireland
Imagine Aspen a generation from now: a thriving resort, populated by a healthy mix of locals that includes some of the children who are in school here today. A resort where people of all social groups and classes feel welcome and are able to share our beauty. A town where the views of the mountain landscape are not much different from today's. A place that is a model for environmental excellence. Read More>>

Many thanks
Letter to the Editor | Mick Ireland
Aspen Times | May 12, 2007
Dear Editor:
My thanks to the 2,209 voters who made democracy work Tuesday with their votes for mayor and council. And a special thank you to candidates Torre and Bonnie Berhend, who contributed their ideas, time and energy to giving voters a set of alternatives. Read More>>

OP/Ed on Housing
By Mick Ireland
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I'm considered an affordable housing advocate. I am often invited to conferences to present on our success story and the problems of creating housing in resort communities. Read More>>

Old West Politics on the Crystal River trail
One of the most fun things you can do on a bicycle in this valley is ride from Carbondale to the top of McClure Pass. If you do it early in the morning and come back after breakfast in Redstone, it feels like tailwind both ways. Read More>>
February 3, 2007 | By Mick Ireland | Aspen Times

We all need to be environmentalists
Letter to the Editor | Mick Ireland
Aspen Times | August 22, 2006
Dear Editor:
As a Western Slope resident for almost 30 years, I could not agree more with Silt mayor's response to fellow Republican Jeff Tipton's comments on oil and gas development.
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Facts about growth
Letter to the Editor | Mick Ireland
Aspen Times | April 26, 2005
Dear Editor:
A few facts about growth: Total population growth, Aspen, 2002 to 2003: 16 people; 2001-2002: 19 people. Aspen Elementary School enrollment:1998: 494; 2004: 497. Pitkin County changes by age 2000 to 2003: 20-29 year olds: down 626 (23 percent); 50 and older: up 3,222 (170 percent). Read More>>

A call for truth, justice
Letter to the Editor | Mick Ireland
Aspen Times | December 9, 2005
Dear Editor:
Next Tuesday, Dec. 13, all voters will have to chance to stand up for truth and justice on the political process by recalling Colleen Truden and replacing her with Chip McCrory as district attorney. Read More>>