Colorado's transportation needs have gone unmet for decades. In every corner of our state, we lack the resources to maintain our roads, highways and local bus routes.
That's why I am hosting, along with Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, a special town hall meeting with officials and proponents of the "Let's Go, Colorado" campaign.
Please join us on Saturday, July 14 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Standley Lake Library in Arvada, for a presentation and panel discussion about the potential ballot measure to fund transportation. Tony Milo of the Colorado Contractors' Association will be outline the initiative and answer your questions. He will be joined by Andrew Karsian of CDOT and Mayor Marc Williams of Arvada.
CDOT has more than $9 billion in projects, and that's only part of the issue. Our local communities lack the resources to address congestion, maintain roads and improve safety as well. In order for us to keep up with our state's transportation needs, we must have a sustainable, dedicated funding source to address critical transportation construction, improvements, maintenance and operations.
Please note that this special town hall is one week prior to our regular town hall meeting and at a slightly later time. I hope you will join us!
Metro North Chamber's Business After Hours with Westminster City Councilor David DeMott and Chamber President Gregg Moss
High cost of housing still a key issue for District
The most frequent concern I hear from constituents in the District is the high cost of housing. Many are struggling with finding places to rent or own that are affordable, and the issue seems to be getting worse.
We passed a number of bills this year aimed at addressing housing, such as:
HB18-1021: Task Force For Youth Experiencing Homelessness
A group of concerned citizens have begun working with the City of Arvada to address these issues and have organized the Arvada Housing Resource Fair. It will take place Saturday, September 29, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the APEX Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. The event is free and open to everyone.
There will be information and resources about Accessory Dwelling Units, "Aging in Place," financial assistance for low income households, the Essential Home Repairs program, home sharing, first-time home buyer assistance, rental assistance, and understanding fair housing requirements. I hope you'll mark your calendars now!
Celebrating Pride with Sen. Kerry Donovan and
Lt. Governor Donna Lynne
Rachel Zenzinger
Rachel Zenzinger won election to the Colorado State Senate, representing District 19, in November 2016. She serves on the Senate Transportation Committee, Education Committee, and Statutory Revision Committee. She is also a member the CDOT Efficiency and Accountability Committee, School Finance Interim Committee, Transportation Legislative Review Committee, and the Statewide Internet Portal Authority. She also served as Senator for SD19 in 2014.
Legislative Town Hall
Please join Representatives Tracy Kraft-Tharp, Lang Sias and myself for our monthly bipartisan and bicameral town hall meeting on the third Saturday of the month, July 21 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, for a presentation by Fair Maps Colorado, a coalition that supports Amendments Y and Z. These
referred measures would prohibit gerrymandering and create fair and competitive congressional and legislative districts. We will meet at the Standley Lake Library in Arvada. Hope to see you there!
Wes Parham of Xcel Energy presents at June town hall on energy
Tracking your Senator
In June, I went on vacation to New York City and had the pleasure of visiting
Ellis Island and the
Statue of Liberty... I attended the
John Noriega Memorial Labor Picnic... We hosted
Wes Parham of Xcel Energy at our monthly town hall to discuss renewable energy... I attended the
Denver Pride celebration in downtown... I attended our first meeting of the
School Finance Interim Committee meeting... I was the guest speaker at the quarterly meeting of
Commuting Solutions... I attended the
Metro North Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at
St. Anthony's North Hospital...I attended the DSCF Post Session event at the
Colorado Automobile Dealers Association.
I visited the Statue of Liberty during the first week of June
If there is an event you think I should attend, please notify me!
Donations
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