Dear Editor:

Please join in our support for John Wilkinson for Pitkin County commissioner. Your vote is critical to ensure that the Board of County Commissioners harbors a strong voice of experience, regional knowledge and rationality. John embodies all of these characteristics as well as a long- range vision for the valley as it bumps along through its myriad of political challenges.

John is more than an avid outdoorsman. His passion and relentless groundwork for trail linkages throughout the state and particularly Snowmass Village has given us the privilege of hiking and riding some of the most scenic and high-quality trails in the country. As an outspoken environmentalist, John understands the balancing act between current economic needs and long-range sustainability of our community.

Please vote for John Wilkinson.

Charlie Eckart

Aspen