First and foremost, our group recognizes the long term housing shortage within our community. We empathize with those unable to attain stable housing. As long term residents of Carbondale, we have seen the effects of the long term housing shortage first hand.
Carbondale Forward is a grassroots organization of local community members in favor of establishing STR regulations with Carbondale’s future in mind. We are business owners, landlords, renters, travelers, artists, neighbors and concerned citizens.
Nina Pedersen and her husband Jess, have supported countless Carbondale families and businesses for 26 years, renting commercial and residential properties in the heart of downtown Carbondale. Hunt Walker is a 50 year resident of the valley, a 16 year resident of Carbondale and current short term rental host. Harmony Scott is an artist, a business owner, a lifelong resident of the RFV, and a Carbondale resident for 22 years. Together, they and many others support a more balanced approach to regulating short term rentals.
