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Rooted in the Land. Focused on the Future.

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Elizabeth for 
La Plata County
Commissioner
2026

Elizabeth Philbrick is committed to serving the people of La Plata County, Colorado by advocating for positive change and progress. With a focus on community engagement and sustainable practices, my mission is to empower the voice of our residents, build a resilient local economy, and foster a County government that works FOR the people.

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The Elizabeth Advantage

I have the courage of a grassroots organizer, the blazer of a U.S. Senate staffer, the headset of a national PAC fundraiser, and the boots-on-the-ground grit of an entrepreneur managing a growing company. Each role has sharpened my understanding of how policy is made, how systems succeed—or fail—and how real change happens from the ground up.

With a Master’s in Landscape Architecture focused on systems planning and city design, I bring a deep understanding of how infrastructure, land use, and community dynamics intersect. My career has not followed a straight line—but it has built a toolkit that is uniquely suited for diagnosing complex county challenges. Whether it’s housing affordability, economic diversification, or water resilience, I don’t see problems in isolation—I see them as interwoven systems.

From Capitol Hill to the canyon trails of La Plata, I’ve learned that real solutions require listening to different voices, understanding the whole landscape, and navigating both bureaucracy and budget constraints. I’m running not because I have one answer—but because I have many perspectives. And I believe that’s exactly what this county needs to move forward with clarity, creativity, and competence.

INSPIRING STORIES

"Elizabeth Philbrick has been a steadfast champion of local entrepreneurship, making bold moves, like offering her venue at no charge for West Slope Startup Week, which helped bring the event to Durango. Her spirit of radical collaboration makes her an invaluable force in building a thriving business community."

Vanessa McCrain

Startup Colorado

"Elizabeth is not only an innovative and successful small business owner, but a highly-effective local leader in the business community. She understands what business needs to be successful in La Plata County and the long term benefits of having a healthy and diversified economy. The incredible work she is doing in our area is not only a model for local businesses, but in the state." 

Sarah Tober

La Plata Economic Development Alliance Executive Director

"A year ago, if you had asked me if i wanted to be a coffee shop owner, I would have laughed in your face... Look at me now! 
I am a proud small business owner on Main Street and 100% of this opportunity, and motivation to grow as a person, is all because of the efforts of Elizabeth and EsoTerra. 
Not only was I given a chance to explore a new opportunity. I was supported personally and professionally for a full year. Elizabeth held my hand at every step and watched out for me and my family." 

CJ Nicole

Owner: Just the Drip Coffee

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Meet & Greet

Would you like to sit down and discuss my experience?

Do you want to know my positions on specific issues?

Would you like to 'get a feel' for my personality?

Or, are you interested in writing a testimony supporting my candidacy? 

Reach out! Gather some folks and let's sit down. I am an open book, with an open mind who is just as comfortable talking with you one-on-one as I am speaking to a crowd of hundreds. I want  you to know me as much, as I want to know you. 

Please fill out my 'Contact Me' page with the subject line: Meet and Greet! 

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