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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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