The opioid crisis, lack of workforce housing, senior citizens living in poverty, people with mental health illnesses, teen suicides and a toxic political environment are among the challenges facing Teller County.
Despite the increase in these quality-of-life concerns expressed by a group of Teller County residents last week, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser found hope.
“I want to counter the concerns. Many of you represent what I call ‘engaged citizen leadership,’” said Weiser, speaking in a town hall meeting in Woodland Park. “Think about how many of you talked about ways you are engaged in your community. That is an extraordinary statement and spirit that we have to hold onto.”