We Endorse Gail Garey for City Council

In a time when trust in leadership is more important than ever, Gail Garey stands out as someone who not only understands the challenges we face but also has the experience and resolve to address them. Her record on the key issues speaks volumes about her priorities and ability to deliver results. 

I worked with Gail when she was City Council President and found her to be authentic, engaged, patient,and a good listener.  She runs a good meeting, gives everyone a chance to be heards, and cares deeply about our community -- essential qualities for a City Council President.  Please vote for Gail Garey for Steamboat Springs City Council.

I’m for Gail Garey for District One because she has shown her passion with multiple issues from climate action, to housing affordability, so we can keep our community vibrant with talented people so they can work and live in Steamboat. Gail has a strength to listen to many different sides and brings an incredible knowledge and fairness to all issues.

I support Gail Garey because managing the city is not a series of catchy quotes, because governance requires long term planning and because she is willing to put in the long hours and build consensus.

Gail has my complete support and backing because she studies every issue, asks hard questions and endeavors to understand all sides before deciding how to move forward. I appreciate her support of our local residents and the environment we live in.

Gail Garey has the experience on City Council and the sincere commitment to community that's necessary to be an effective City Council member.

Gail Garey has proven she has the insightful, collaborative, optimistic and cool headed leadership skills our community needs and deserves to move us forward and bring real results for the critical issues we are facing including affordable housing, environmental matters and managing a shrinking budget for the benefit of us all.

As a long-standing resident, Gail knows our community—its strengths, its struggles, and its potential. She’s not a newcomer to local issues; she’s been showing up, listening, and working behind the scenes for years. Gail is deeply committed to sustainability, thoughtful development, and making decisions that reflect the values of the people who live here.

I support Gail Garey because I believe that her experience and perspective are invaluable to our community and the continuity of her council leadership critical to productively moving through the challenging choices we are facing.

I have been friends with Gail for over 10 years and have spent countless hours with her on the trails- hiking, biking, skiing and talking! What strikes me the most about her is her love for Steamboat and this valley. I feel that Gail’s varied life and professional experiences give her a unique perspective of both the history of Steamboat, which is what makes it such a special place, and an understanding of what needs to happen to allow for responsible growth. I trust Gail to guide our community into the future.

Many see elected officials as just politicians. Gail Garey breaks this stereo type because her decisions are based on what is best for our community not any one special interest. While commenting at City Council meetings, I have observed Gail’s ability to process complicated and controversial issues in a thoughtful and compassionate way that places the community first.