I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone who helped Lake City navigate our recent water emergency. When a leak at the Bluff Street well rendered our system inoperable, our community didn’t skip a beat.
Public Works Interim Director Ethan Wuest, along with Willy Merfeld and Riley Moore, worked tirelessly to repair the electronic motor and restore service. Their hard work—combined with the swift action of the Lake City Volunteer Fire Department in flushing the system—allowed us to get water samples to Gunnison and resolve the crisis as quickly as possible.
We are also incredibly fortunate to have neighbors like Bruce Curry, Donny Rightsell, and RE Hall who rushed to Gunnison to purchase and distribute drinking water. They provided much-needed relief to those affected and reminded us all of the true meaning of community service. Much thanks as well to Greg Levine and Colorado Department of Transportation.
To the Town staff, County staff, Rebecca Hall, and especially the residents who showed such incredible patience and cooperation: Thank you. Seeing the community come together through this emergency is incredibly powerful. That kind of resilience makes Lake City uniquely special.
Sincerely,
Dave Roberts
Mayor of Lake City
