Who – or what – is the new “citizens” group here in Estes Park?
The new organization’s website was registered on Sept. 25, 2025 – barely three
weeks ago. Only two personal names appear on their website – Bill Brown and Jack
Farrell. Mr. Farrell is an attorney who represents an organization in San Francisco,
California.
Mr. Farrell sent an unsolicited email to the Mayor of Estes Park as well as all the
members of the Town Board. Mr. Farrell spoke forcefully about the illegality (in his
opinion) of the two citizen initiatives.
He also used the opportunity of his email to solicit business for his organization to fight the initiatives.
Where are the “citizens” supporting this new group? There has been support for the
group expressed by local realtors, builders and developers………..people with a financial
interest in the (over)development of our mountain town.
Multiple email queries submitted to the “contact us” email address of the new organization have produced NO responses.
In contrast, Preserve Estes Park has been in existence for many years. Their information-packed website was established in 2022.
Supporters of PEP speak at Town Board meetings. We write letters to the Town’s leaders and newspapers, and sign our names.
The supporters of PEP are your neighbors working to defend and protect the long-established zoning rules in our town.
Vote YES on ballot issues #300 and #301 to help preserve the uniqueness of Estes Park.
Laura Rustin