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I just read the blog for Colorado Matters. Ususally, I like the off-hand comments made in this blog, but today I was surprised by the lack of regard shown former mayor W Mitchell. Mitchell was mayor of Crested Butte and ran for Congress in 1984. Cocktail parties at Mitchell's house were among the best I have ever attended - interesting people; interesting conversation; and always uncommonly well-hosted. While Mitchell had a great many supporters in town, he also had his detractors. Too bad all those wonderful minds did not join forces - they could have really done some incredible things.

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