Nearly everyone in Golden recently received a copy of
The Voice of Golden. All readers are cautioned to reflect upon what the
Voice of Golden is, what political motivations are behind
it, and whether this type of journalism represents good government for Golden.
One example of the misleading, biased, and inaccurate reporting common throughout the publication has to do with "W470" coming through Golden.
"The Voice" has made recent allegations against three of the incumbent City Council members running for office, alluding to their having some "hidden agenda" that favors the building of a super highway and toll road through Golden. The most active group opposing the same highway, CINQ, has issued statements disputing such charges, and applauded the good records in this regard of
Mayor Chuck Baroch and Council members
Jacob Smith and
Karen Oxman. Misstatements such as those published in
The Voice seem intended to inflame the political atmosphere in our town, cause distrust of these officials, and foster support of the candidates it endorses.
The Voice of Golden also spares no words in disparaging the deeds, accomplishments, and actions of the Golden Good Government League (3GL), as well as any other person or group who shows respect for and positive participation in our city government.
Rest assured that 3GL does
NOT "control City government", "believe we are above the law" or "use Leadership Golden" for anything
. Leadership Golden is a very independent, non-political group that works very hard in a positive fashion for the good of Golden by making Golden citizens knowledgeable as to the history, cultural, recreational and educational aspects of the communityas well as the process and value of local government and participation in it.
The Golden Good Government League (3GL) wants to see an honest campaign run based on factual information; we believe "The Voice" does not provide that.We do agree with the "Voice", though, in urging all registered voters in Golden to vote and, if you are not now registered to vote, in encouraging you to do so quickly. We also ask that when you get your ballot through the mail, please vote for the candidates you believe will deliver responsible government and best represent you and all the citizens of Golden.
Warren Spaulding is a member of the Board of the Golden Good Government League.