Madsen: Art Burrows desires to bring Snowmass community together
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I am running for a third term as mayor of Snowmass Village because I am passionate about supporting local businesses, our local workforce, our community and our guests. I know that town councils are only as successful as the sum of their parts and that is why I am endorsing Art Burrows for town council. Councils need to be represented by diverse groups of people with different perspectives and life experiences.
Art Burrows is an author, photographer, designer, and athlete. He has spent his life exploring mountains and creating content that brings the reader on adventures they might only dream about. His firsthand experiences have been related via books, photos, sculpture, and storytelling.
Art has a desire to bring our community together by developing solutions that make Snowmass Village more livable. We need a no-nonsense Snowmass local that understands our mountain community.
He was a pioneer in the field of telemark skiing, designing, and developing telemark skis and boots. His creative design work is a shining example of his ability to solve complex problems to improve the experience. As an athlete, he tested, refined, and redesigned until he was satisfied with the result. Art will bring this experience to the Snowmass council.
He has worked on water projects designed to explain and simplify complex issues. In the mountains, his creative approach has allowed him to manage risk. His community work has centered around a desire to improve the community experience. He has designed bike racks that are both practical and artistic. Art is always evolving, constantly revealing a deeper truth, and delivering a more evolved path forward.
For the past 15 years he has actively volunteered as a board member for the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association (RFMBA) to help expand recreational opportunities by improving trail systems across three counties. As a volunteer for the World Cup, he guides the press to the best locations to capture the action. As a nordic coach for the Aspen Valley Ski Club he encouraged young athletes to push themselves while embracing the joy of the sport.
Art believes that our greatest happiness comes from positively contributing to our community. Snowmass Village would be lucky to have Art represent our interests on the Town Council. He is a collaborative participant that will prioritize the needs of our residents.
Please join me in voting for Art Burrows for the Snowmass Village Town Council.
Bill Madsen is mayor of Snowmass Village.
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