Superfund
Superfund
- Testified in Congress regarding the history, health and economic impact of Acid Mine drainage in the Animas River
- Negotiated timely request for Superfund response to the Gold King Mine spill with Governor John Hickenlooper
Transit/Infrastructure
Transit/Infrastructure
- Requested additional studies to evaluate all possible options for location of the wastewater treatment facility
- Voted to secure water rights for a population of up to 40,000
- Advocated to maintain funding for current transit and trolley system.
Planning
Planning
- Initiated land use regulations for licensing and caps for vacation rentals to protect neighborhoods
- Initiated land use controls for appropriate development of Accessory Dwelling Units
- Initiated vision for “Character Districts” beginning with North Main Avenue revitalization.
Housing
Housing
- During my four-year term on Council, my firm designed and oversaw funding and construction of over 810 units of low-income tax credit housing throughout the United States.
- I understand housing policy that will save neighborhoods and bring new workforce housing to Durango.
Dean Brookie, citizen, small business owner and community leader