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Attend the BOCC Hearing on March 16th at 12pm

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Monday, March 16th



Third Time. Still Standing. Still Asking to Vote.


Some issues are too important to walk away from.


For three years, volunteers in the Platte Canyon community have worked to bring forward a proposal for a Platte Canyon Health Service District — not for automatic approval, not for political endorsement — but for one simple reason:


🗳 To let WE the people vote.


Each year, we have addressed the concerns raised by the Park County Board of County Commissioners. We’ve revised language. We’ve clarified structure. We’ve ensured transparency. The current Platte Canyon Health Service Plan meets all statutory requirements outlined in C.R.S. 32-19-106(2).


By law, this issue is to be determined by the people.


And that is all we are asking for. To put it on the ballot, so that WE the people can vote.


This Is About Access — and About Rights


Healthcare access in Platte Canyon is more limited now than it was last year. Options have narrowed. Providers have left. Residents are often driving close to an hour into the city just to see a doctor.


That is not sustainable.

It is not practical.

And it is not what our community deserves.


A health service district would give Platte Canyon the ability to pursue local healthcare solutions closer to home. But first, we must be allowed to decide whether we want to pursue it.


If it affects us — we should have the right to vote on it.


Let We the People decide.


Attend the BOCC Hearing on March 16th at 12:00 PM


When: Monday, March 16th at 12:00 PM

Where: Park County Board of County Commissioners Hearing

856 Costello Ave, Fairplay


This hearing is our opportunity to finally get the proposal placed on the ballot this fall. For the last two years, we were not given that opportunity. We cannot afford to be silent.


We need to show up — respectfully, firmly, and in force.


Bring a friend.

Bring a neighbor.

Carpool if you can.


Let’s fill the room. Let’s demonstrate that this is not a small issue. Let’s show that healthcare access matters in Platte Canyon.


This is about persistence.

This is about fairness.

This is about our community’s right to decide its own future.


Third time’s the charm.

 
 
 

How You Can Help

  • Learn the Facts – Share the plan and help correct misinformation

  • Show Up and Speak Out – Attend the public hearing at 12PM March 16th, at the BOCC office in Fairplay

  • Spread the Word – Talk to neighbors and local businesses

  • Contact Your Commissioners – Let them know you support a local vote
    amy.Mitchell@parkcountyco.gov
    dave.Wissel@parkcountyco.gov
    Jason.Gemmer@parkcountyco.gov

  • Vote in November 2026 – Your voice decides our future

  • Donate – Help us cover legal costs and keep this citizen-led effort going

What’s the Plan?

  • February 5: Proposal submitted to the BOCC
     

  • March 16: BOCC public hearing
     

  • November 2026: Public vote
     

  • 2027: If passed, planning begins
     

  • 2028: Targeted clinic opening

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The Platte Canyon Health District Committee

P.O. Box 612

Bailey, CO 80421

© 2025 The Platte Canyon Health District Committee. 

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