Policy Statements
Water:
Defend Western Colorado's Future
Water is our lifeline—and it must stay here.
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Oppose policies that export Western Slope water to the Front Range
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Defend prior appropriation and existing water rights
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Invest in local storage, conservation, and infrastructure
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Ensure agriculture remains a priority in water allocation
Energy policy must work for our families—not against them.
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Support responsible oil & gas development and local jobs
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Push back on overreaching regulations that hurt rural economies
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Promote an all-of-the-above energy strategy
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Fight rising utility costs impacting working families
Energy:
Responsible Production, Affordable Living
Agriculture:
Preserve Our Heritage & Economy
Agriculture isn’t just an industry—it’s our identity.
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Protect farmers and ranchers from burdensome regulation
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Expand access to water, land, and markets
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Support local food systems and ag innovation
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Defend property rights and multi-generational operations
Quality care shouldn’t depend on your zip code.
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Strengthen rural hospitals and clinics
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Expand access to mental health services
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Address workforce shortages in healthcare
Rural Healthcare:
Access You Can Count On
Economy & Cost of Living:
Keep Colorado Affordable
Families are feeling the pressure—we need relief.
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Oppose unnecessary tax increases and protect TABOR refunds
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Reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses
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Support workforce development and skilled trades
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Address housing affordability without sacrificing local control
Western Colorado deserves a voice—not mandates from Denver.
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Protect local decision-making authority
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Oppose one-size-fits-all statewide policies
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Ensure rural communities are represented and respected
Local Control: Decisions Close to Home
Education:
Put Students & Parents First
Education should reflect our community values.
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Support parental involvement and transparency
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Increase funding stability for rural schools
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Expand career and technical education pathways
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Empower local school boards—not bureaucracies
Safety is foundational to everything else.
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Back law enforcement and first responders
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Address fentanyl and substance abuse aggressively
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Support victims and ensure accountability in the justice system
Public Safety: Safe Communities, Strong Support
Election Integrity:
Trust Through Transparency
Confidence in elections matters.
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Maintain secure, transparent, and accountable election systems
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Ensure every legal vote counts—and is counted accurately
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Support clear and consistent election processes
We are stewards of a place unlike anywhere else.
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Protect access to public lands for recreation and grazing
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Support wildfire mitigation and forest management