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ABOUT THE EMMA CAUCUS


Overview

The Emma area is located between Basalt and El Jebel and was settled in the 1800's as agricultural / ranching land. Over the past 40 years, the area has gradually transitioned to residential uses, including small subdivisions with single family lots ranging from 1 acre to over 35 acres in size. In 1994, the Basalt Bypass was created for Highway 82, running through Emma, bringing traffic closer to the area and adding to the pressure for higher density development. Meanwhile, the Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan developed in 1997 recognized the importance of preserving the open space and rural character of the Emma area.

Responding to renewed pressure for change, the Emma Caucus was formed in 2005 under the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter to:

  • Better inform and educate residents about pending land use applications and other trends affecting the area
  • Provide a forum for discussion and response
  • Empower residents by creating a recognized entity with a collective voice to speak to the county on issues of importance

Documents

 

Caucus Meetings

The Emma Caucus holds meetings as the need arises and yearly for the last several years. The location varies depending upon space available. Caucus members are notified by email and agendas and minutes of these meetings are provided. Land use applications from the County are distributed to members by email for review and comment with responses by memorandum to the County from the Caucus Executive Committee.

Executive Committee 
  • Catherine Maas, Moderator 
  • Nancy Leslie, Secretary 
  • Stacy Keating, Treasurer 

Phone:  (970) 948-4977

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