JeffCo EDC employs an active group of investors on its Government Affairs Committee (GAC). Charged with following and advocating for policy that enhances the economic wellbeing of our community – the GAC works with our lobbyist on drafting, amending, and positioning our voice around state, local, and federal tables. While most of our work is centered on the state legislative session, we do follow policy at all levels.
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In instances where land use cases are escalated to court processes, we believe accountability is a two-way street and the prevailing defendants should have the right to recoup the expenses created in the process.
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As an EDO who received funding from the pilot program, we know firsthand how this benefits not only the organization but the community at large. Creating opportunities to increase capacity and build programs through this program are a great benefit to all communities.
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Opening up the tools and resources available through these authorities will provide a needed boost to the many unincorporated areas of Jefferson County – providing a better path forward for redevelopment.
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Aviation and our airport are great assets to Jefferson County. We also support incentivizing fuel and technology transitions in the industry. The majority of this bill we are in full support of, but we have some much-needed amendments in Section 8 and some in section 9. An understanding of FAA vs local authority and subjective notions on density, noise – concern us. Note 3/7: We are pleased with the amendments / changes made at a House committee level.
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We believe workforce is essential to Colorado’s continued economic success. This legislation incentives individuals to pursue the trades in higher demand and we support that.
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We believe there are some critical first steps in this bill to address the workforce needs of the future.
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Another part of the Governor’s workforce package, we are in full support as we work to respond to the workforce needs of the future. Specifically, the continuation of Opportunity Grants and the training tax credits add the right kind of package to encourage the development of our talent.
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A continued nod to the importance of apprenticeships to crafting our talent of the future.
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Data centers are a growing economic sector and this bill will help Colorado be a more competitive option to land these projects.
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Talent is the number one driver of any economy. The ability for our residents to qualify for these job is essential to that talent equation. We support this bill that works to connect our people with opportunities.
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One of the biggest barriers to affordable housing has been the missing product of condos. We support this bill in moving the needle to bring this product back to Colorado.
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We do not want wage theft and want those who do it, punished. However, extending responsibility from a sub-contractor to a general contractor is neither fair nor practical. Construction is being targeted in a way that is supported by the data and we feel that, while well intended, this is not the answer.
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Much like our position on this topic in the past, we feel this adds a disproportionate burden on the construction industry without the data to support the “why.” Opening up the avenue for more frivolous lawsuits does not meet intent or purpose of the core issue.
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Much like our position last year on this topic, we continue to introduce bills that are counter intuitive to affordable housing goals. Stifling the rights of a property owner, while driving up the underwriting costs, negatively impacts the end user (renters) when it all shakes out.
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While in principle, we do not mind this topic and conversation, we feel that each county should be able to decide for itself, with its residents. State imposing this just does not sit well. The Jeffco residents have repeatedly said no to this and we want to respect that vote of our people as part of a healthy process.
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Construction defects have long been one of the largest barriers to housing choices in Colorado. Expansion and extensions of those policies are ill advised and counter to the Governors, Mayors, and general populous goals around housing.
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Another targeted bill that adds more bureaucracy where it is not needed.
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Walking back thoughtful and diligent rulemaking that had the right constituents around the table is bad precedent and ill advised. We should be working together on common goals.
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A bill that largely did not involve us early on has suddenly had amendments added that impact the economic competitiveness of Colorado in many primary employers. These last minute adds are a classic bait and switch and should be eliminated or else the bill should be dismissed quickly.
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The oil and gas industry is essential to not only Colorado, but our country. The barriers and elimination of these natural fuels will not only hinder our economy but run counter to most of our energy transition goals.
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Of the many issues in this bill, the second attempt to limiting individuals ability to drive themselves is very concerning. Adding that burden into a study is ill advised.
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This expansion of state agency and targeted impact is bad precedent.
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