Back in 2005, I participated in a planning group with the Apex Park and Recreation District (formerly known as North Jeffco). The Vision 2020 committee was tasked with coming up with a comprehensive plan to guide the district for the next 15 years. At the time, the year 2020 seemed very far away. But here we are, days away from that auspicious date.
2020 Joint Budget Committee
The benefit of having a plan to guide your decisions is that you are able to look back at the plan and determine whether you achieved the outcomes you wanted. It's much more difficult looking back on the last 10 years and deciding whether you achieved your goals. Nevertheless, this is the perfect time to reflect on the past and to commit to new goals.
The second session of the 72nd General Assembly begins on January 8. My goal for the coming session is to continue working in a cooperative and bipartisan manner with my legislative colleagues. I also hope to tackle school funding in an impactful way, and continue working on creative solutions to address our transportation needs. And lastly, it's my goal to earn your support once more to return to the State Senate for another term.
I'm grateful for the extra motivation that this kind of milestone in the calendar presents to us, and I consider it a magnified sort of New Year's Resolution. Happy New Year.
Birthday party fundraiser
It's never been easy having a birthday in between Christmas and New Year's, but the best way to overcome that unfortunate timing is to get together and have some fun! Please join me for a birthday party fundraiser on Monday, December 30 from 6 pm - 8 pm at the Kokopelli Beer Company, 8931 N Harlan St, Westminster, CO 80031. We will have beer, pizza, and opportunities to contribute to my campaign for re-election. RSVP on Facebook HERE. Hope to see you there!
Bell ringing with Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis club
Rachel Zenzinger
Rachel Zenzinger won election to the Colorado State Senate, representing District 19, in November 2016. She also served as Senator for SD19 in 2014. Sen. Zenzinger is a member of the Joint Budget Committee, the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Chair of the Statutory Revision Committee, a member of the Interim School Finance Committee, and a board member of the Statewide Internet Portal Authority.
2020 Legislative Preview at Covenant Living
Please join Reps. Brianna Titone, Tracy Kraft-Tharp, and myself for a 2020 Legislative Preview. Come learn about the bills we plan to carry and initiatives we will be working on this session. The preview will take place on Saturday, January 11, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Covenant Living of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St, Westminster, CO 80021.
Please note the start time is a half hour later than our usual town hall meeting. RSVP on
Facebook HERE.
Metro North Chamber
Legislative Panel
Monthly Town Hall
Mark your calendar for our monthly town hall meeting January 18, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, at the Standley Lake Library. The topic is behavioral health care. Michelle Barnes, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services, will join us to share the work of the Behavioral Health Task Force in developing Colorado's strategic plan. At the meeting, you will have an opportunity to provide public testimony and/or feedback on the behavioral health system in Colorado.
Celebrating the holidays with the Jeffco Dems Latino Initiative
Tracking your Senator
On December 16, I attended the Interim School Finance Committee meeting... I also spoke at the Arvada City Council meeting...
The JBC had a hearing with the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services... On December 17, I spoke on a legislative panel for the Metro North Chamber of Commerce... I also attended a meeting with the Board of Directors of RTD... The JBC had a hearing with the Department of State and a briefing on the Office of the Governor and Higher Education...
On December 18, the JBC had a hearing with the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health Care Policy and Finance...
On December 19, the JBC had a briefing for the Department of Revenue and the Department of Revenue and a hearing with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Regulatory Agencies... On
December 20, the JBC received the quarterly financial forecast... Also, the JBC had a hearing with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and the Department of Human Services.
Celebrating with the JDLI
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Donations to
Rachel For Colorado
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