In 2019, Ouray residents decided they were ready for a change on the city council.

They chose a political newcomer over an experienced city councilor for mayor and two other first-time office seekers for a pair of seats on the council.

Two years later, citizens shook things up again.

Voters in November kicked out Mayor Greg Nelson in favor of Councilor Ethan Funk and selected to place alongside him two former Planning Commission members and business owners who were critical of meeting decorum under...