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Candidate Profile: Dennis Colthurst

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Candidate Profile: Dennis Colthurst

Longtime resident and former Sebastopol police officer Dennis Colthurst says he's ready to take on the big issues facing Sebastopol today

Oct 31, 2022
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Candidate Profile: Dennis Colthurst

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Dennis Colthurst (Photo by Brian McLewis)

My name is Dennis Colthurst, and I am a candidate for the Sebastopol City Council.

I have lived in Sebastopol for nearly 45 years.

I was honored to be able to serve with the Sebastopol Police Department for 34 years. During that time, I served as a general patrol officer, as well as criminal and forensic investigator.

I am a good listener.

There are several big issues currently demanding attention:

  • Larry McLaughlin, our city manager and city attorney, has announced his retirement. Fire Chief Braga will retire on December 31, 2022.

  • A proposal to consolidate our fire department with the Gold Ridge Fire District is being considered. I honor and support the firefighters of the Sebastopol Fire Department. Any merger of this nature must be critically examined. We must listen carefully, especially to the voices of our firefighters.

  • Some of our downtown businesses have closed. Business development must be undertaken to restore vitality to our business district.

  • The unhoused of our community need attention and a method of transitioning to homes.

All the above are on the table now.

If elected, I will take these issues on, as well as other matters that will certainly arise.

I will serve my community with steadfast dedication.

I ask for your vote on November 8, 2022.

Respectfully,
Dennis Colthurst

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Laura
Oct 31, 2022

Thank you for your statement Dennis. You have my vote!

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