Basalt Town Council Members
Mayor Leroy Duroux
ljduroux@comcast.net
Elected 04/08 to a 4 year term that expires 04/12
Leroy was born in Aspen and has lived in the valley most of his life in the Roaring Fork Valley. He graduated from Basalt High School and Western State College in Gunnison. Having worked in the construction trades for many years, he presently is a self-employed cabinet maker. Leroy and his wife, Janice are dedicated supporters of Basalt student activities. They have two children, Amy and Darren. He has served on many elected boards in the community. "It has been an honor to have served on the Basalt Town Council for the past ten years. My goal is to continue to ensure that Basalt grows gracefully and remains a great place to raise a family. Thanks to the community for its support.
Councilor Jacque Whitsitt
jacquewhitsitt@comcast.net
Jacque was born and raised on the eastern plains of Colorado . She worked 17 years for AT&T before moving to the Roaring Fork Valley in 1987. From 1996-2007, she worked as Executive Director for the Colorado Association of Ski Towns while volunteering in both elected and non-profit positions in the valley. Her experience includes work on statewide legislative matters as well as higher education, transportation, regional governance and Latino issues. Between meetings she enjoys hiking, cycling and cross country skiing. She and Tim Whitsitt have been married for 20 years.
Councilor Katie Schwoerer
Councilor Peter McBride
Pete is a valley native who grew up on a cattle ranch in Old Snowmass but learned to fish on the Frying Pan River. He has called Basalt home for the last seven years. A Dartmouth College graduate, Pete currently works as a freelance photographer predominantly for the National Geographic Society which has taken him on assignment to over 50 countries. Having volunteered throughout the valley for non-profits and youth programs, Pete feels honored to serve a community and town he loves as an elected official.
When not working on town council issues or on a photography assignment, you can find Pete hiking, climbing, fishing or skiing in the rivers and mountains throughout the Valley.
Councilor Anne Freedman
Councilor Glenn Rappaport
Councilor Karin Teague
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