Pitkin County commissioner candidates

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.

Infused Jerky coming to the ABC

Aspen Public Radio

Published May 10, 2016 at 8:29 PM MDT

The Pitkin County Commissioners Tuesday reviewed the application for the Cannabis Queen to become the first edible marijuana manufacturer in the county. The company - formally called the Sausage Queen - is looking to add cannabis-infused bison jerky to its offerings.

After more than a year of review and red tape, the business is now ready to ship marijuana to its ABC facility and extract oil from the plants to infuse the jerky in-house. No marijuana will be grown in the facility and no odor mitigation should be needed.

One concern of the commissioners is the close proximity to the Aspen Sprouts childcare facility located in the neighborhood. But county attorney John Ely said there is wiggle room within the 1,000ft setback requirement.

“It’s not an automatic grounds for denial… it’s something for the board to consider.” said Ely.

The council voted unanimously to grant the business a one year operating license.