Editor’s note: Ridgway will be holding an election on April 5 for three town council seats and mayor. In the coming weeks before the election, we will be publishing candidate profiles here in an effort to help you get to know the candidates and make informed decisions. The profiles are publishing in no particular order.

For much of the nine years he’s lived in Ridgway, JT Thomas has been an engaged citizen. He served for years on the board of trustees for the Sherbino Theater. He’s helped c...