Greg Nelson finishes his speech announcing his candidacy for Ouray mayor to applause outside the Wright Opera House on Tuesday. The 58-year-old retired engineer is one of possibly three residents seeking to replace Mayor Pam Larson, who isn't seeking re-election. Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Boyd and Realtor Peggy Lindsey have also taken out nomination petitions for the position. Plaindealer photo by Mike Wiggins
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Retired engineer seeks vision in bid for mayor
Greg Nelson’s decision to formally declare his candidacy for Ouray mayor outside the Wright Opera House wasn’t by accident.
The 58-year-old retired engineer sees how a dedicated group of individuals is revitalizing a 131-year-old performing arts venue that not long ago was on the verge of disrepair, and he believes city leaders need to take a cue from the Wright, devise a vision and plan for Ouray, then put that plan to work.
“The City of Ouray needs to emulate what the Wright did here,”...
