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  • Dear Editor: Vote YES for Jeffco Noxious Weed Control Levy

    DON DRAKE, Jefferson Valley Sportsmens Association|May 20, 2026

    Dear Editor and Jefferson County, The Jefferson Valley Sportsmen's Association urges you to vote YES for the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Levy. It's now a new levy. Noxious weeds, if not controlled, can have widespread negative impacts on wildlife habitats. They can crowd out native or beneficial plants that big game need for forage and browse. Control of noxious weeds and invasive aquatic plants requires constant surveillance, monitoring, and management. Noxious weed management is not...

  • Dear Editor: In Support of Weed Mill Levy

    DON DRAKE, Jefferson Valley Sportsmans Association|May 18, 2022

    Dear Editor, Jefferson Valley Sportsman’s Association urges all Jefferson County voters to vote for the continuation of the existing three (3) mill levy for the Jefferson County Weed Control District. Unless reauthorized by voters during the June 2022 primary election, the mill levy will sunset on June 30, 2022. This mill levy provides funding for herbicides so county residents can purchase herbicides at a reduced rate. It also funds weed control along county roads and other county properties like the fairground, baseball fields, and rodeo g...