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For this primary election, voters can only choose one candidate. The two with the most votes advance to the November election, according to the Home Rule Charter. Greg Poschman, Scott Writer and Hawk Greenway, all longtime valley residents, are vying for the seat. It is currently held by Michael Owsley, who has to step down because of term limits.A polling place will be set up at the Aspen Jewish Community Center for early voting from June 20 to June 27. Ballots returned in the mail should be sent eight days prior to the election deadline — 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28.

Pitkin County addresses opioid use

The Pitkin County Board of Health got a primer on opioid use Tuesday. The nationwide health crisis has not left the valley untouched.

Kim Levin is an emergency room doctor at Aspen Valley Hospital. As she told the Board of Health, she has first-hand experience with overdoses associated with prescription drug abuse.

“It is happening here. I’ve seen it in the ER. I’ve seen people come in dead,” said Levin. “The numbers aren't as high as Denver, but we certainly have a problem locally.”

The board agreed to work on letters of support regarding addiction services bills that will appear in the Colorado state house this session.

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