I am prepped and ready to go for the Second Regular Session of the 71st General Assembly. The legislature will convene on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. with the usual pomp and circumstance, including opening day speeches that will set the tone for the session.
Many have speculated that because it's an election year, you shouldn't expect much to happen this session. I disagree! Perhaps I am a greater optimist than most, but I know my colleagues and I respect their desire to make progress on key issues likes PERA, transportation funding, and housing.
If you have the time, please join us for light refreshments prior to the opening day festivities, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., in our office, room 339. Usually, there are seats available in the gallery if you'd like to stick around for the speeches. We hope to see you there!
Chalkbeat Legislative Preview Panel
Making myself available to you during the session
Similar to last year, we are hosting a series of get-togethers during the session geared toward keeping you updated on the latest happenings at the Capitol.
Coffee With Consitituents: On the second Friday of each month, we will meet in the Clubhouse at the Indian Tree Golf Course,
7555 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, from 7 - 8 a.m, for coffee. Our first meeting will be this coming Friday, January 12, where I will be reviewing my legislative agenda for this session.
What's Brewing at the Capitol: On the third Wednesday of each month, we will meet at a different brewery in the district for informal conversations and a beer with your senator. The first event will take place on Wednesday, January 17 at the Kokopelli Beer Company, 8931 N Harlan St, Westminster, CO 80031, beginning at 7 p.m.
Arvada/Westminster Town Hall Meeting:
On the third Saturday of each month, I am hosting a town hall meeting along with House District 29 representative, Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D) and House District 17 representative, Lang Sias (R). Our first meeting will be on Saturday, January 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Standley Lake Library,
8485 Kipling St, Arvada, CO 80005.
In addition to these standing events, we will host various get-togethers on an as needed basis about a specific topic. We will advertise the details in this newsletter, as well as on my
Facebook Page,
website, and
Twitter. Please stay tuned!
Rachel Zenzinger
Rachel Zenzinger won election to the Colorado State Senate, representing District 19, in November 2016. She serves on the Senate Trasnportation Committee, Education Committee, and Statutory Revision Committee. She is also a member of several interim committees including the CDOT Efficiency and Accountability Committee and the School Finance Interim Committee.
Caucus around the corner
If you are interested in determining the primary candidates who will appear on your ballot in June, then you must plan on participating in the caucus process. In order to do so, you must be affiliated with a political party by Monday, January 8. For more information, checkout this article by the Colorado Indepedent. You can check your registration or change your party affiliation HERE. Caucus for both the Democratic and Republican parties will take place on Tuesday, March 6.
With constituents at the League of Women Voters Legislative Forum
Tracking your Senator
On Tuesday, I was interviewed by Westword about education issues this coming session... On Wednesday, I attended a breakfast with Congressman Perlmutter... On Thursday, I was a guest panelist for Chalkbeat's Legislative Preview... I also participated in a Jeffco Generations exercise at North Arvada Middle School... On Friday, I met with the Colorado Association of Realtors... I also met with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless... I also met with ABATE of Colorado, the motorcyclists' rights and training organization.
Bell ringing on behalf of Kiwanis and the Salvation Army
If there is an event you think I should attend, please notify me!
Donations
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