Author: Colorado Politics staff
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76 Group hires Ellie Reynolds, Tiffany Coolidge, Evelyn Lim
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Ellie Reynolds, who served as Waste Management’s public affairs manager for six Western states, has joined the public affairs firm 76 Group. Two others also joined the firm – Tiffany Coolidge, who served in Gov. Bill Owens’ administration, and Evelyn Lim, who was the Regional Administrator of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development for Region 8. Reynolds is joining 76…
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FEMA authorizes funding to fight Marshall Fire
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The federal government today authorized deployment of funds to help fight the grass fire in Boulder County that burned down hundreds of homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Colorado’s request this afternoon for Fire Management Assistance Grant after determining the Marshall Fire “threatened such destruction that it…
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Small business group urges curbing governor’s emergency powers
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Colorado small business owners want to curb the governor’s emergency powers, according to an annual poll conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business of its members in the state. The group’s survey, released on Wednesday, also shows its members reject any move to tax services. Tony Gagliardi, the group’s state director, described the emergency powers…
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RTD closes Westminster parking deck to curb illegal racers
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Metro Denver’s Regional Transportation District hopes to put the brakes on illegal street racing at its Sheridan Station at U.S. 36 in Westminster by closing the top level of its parking structure. Closing the top of the four-story parking garage isn’t expected to affect commuters, however, since the 1,000-vehicle deck rarely fills up, because of…
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SEASON OF THANKS | Colorado politicos express their gratitude for the holidays
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Despite the polarization and acrimony of politics, the holiday season brings Coloradans together to recognize the good, the shared wishes and the bright hopes of a new year. Colorado Politics talked to some of the state’s politicos to find out what they’re thankful for and the warmth that will carry them in 2022. This is…
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COVER STORY | An off-year election in Colorado still gave conservatives hope
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While Colorado conservatives took their lumps on the home front in this year’s election, losing bids to lower property tax rates and increase oversight of the process of spending taxpayer money (as well as a higher pot tax going down), they had signs of hope by looking east. Results of a governor’s race in recently reliably…
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Who were Colorado’s winners and losers on election night?
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Winners Jared Polis and future governors: The failed Amendment 78 sought to limit any Colorado governor’s spending powers during a state emergency, while forcing legislators to jump through more hoops to spend the public’s money. School board conservatives: Republicans hoped to stake their comeback to Colorado relevance on local school board races, where all politics is…
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LEGISLATIVE WRAPUP | Lawmakers who made a name for themselves in 2021
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Every session, for good reasons or bad, some Colorado legislators make good on their campaign promises to make a difference in the 100-member legislature. Some years, the political talent incubating in the House and Senate comes to full bloom over the 120 days that follows. And sometimes respected lawmakers take their game to a new…
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LEGISLATIVE WRAPUP | The bard of Akron’s 5 greatest hits
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Agree with him or not, Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, never lacks for a turn of a phrase, even if he sometimes has to walk back a few flourishes that came off as cruel or, worse, casually racist. The Democratic majority discussed but did not act on a proposal to deny the Republican lawmaker’s requests to…
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LEGISLATIVE WRAPUP | Colorado politicos appraise the session
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A selection of comments on the 73rd session of the Colorado General Assembly: Secretary of State Jena Griswold: “As states across the country erect barriers to voting, I am proud that Colorado remains dedicated to voting access and security. From making it easier for all Coloradans to understand their ballot through the establishment of a…