Public Comments

I live in Delta which is a small, rural, mostly conservative community. We are family oriented. My husband & I have done jail & recovery ministry for 18 years here - there is a meth problem. Delta has abundant outdoor activities in BLM & USFS areas. My family & friends & I don't want further redistricting because it puts our community with others which have very different interests, issues & ideologies. Therefore we see our own concerns not getting represented. Thank you for your consideration.

As a resident of Delta County Colorado, I feel that the new Congressional redistricting map does fit with the current District 3 population political leanings. Combining District 3 with Boulder makes absolutely no sense and I believe it reflects a political bias towards our Representative Lauren Boebert. I am not in favor of this new map and I urge you to reconsider combining Boulder with the Western Slope. On a personnel note, I'm a registered independent and even I can see the bias in this move, again, please re-think this map. Thanks for your consideration, Scott C. Wilson 8974 3400 Rd Hotchkiss, Co 81419

I have seen the revised congressional redistricting map and want to express my thanks to the commission for being so responsive to comments and producing a much more competitive map. I believe this map is much superior to the previous map but I anticipate that some people will be unhappy that the current US representative from CD3 is now in CD2. Since she can still run in CD3 (that is my understanding) I believe that is a moot point. I hope that you will continue to provide a fair and competitive map with consideration for areas of interest. Thank you for the very important work you are doing.

This is not ok! If this happens you are Discriminating on one side political view. That sides voice will never be heard. Its given Politicians the power not the people. We the people get to choose and the way this map shows only half will have their voices heard. This is American not China!

Colorado is a geographically diverse state that has citizens and businesses equally as diverse. Seeking to politically manipulate our state’s congressional districts is not only irresponsible but completely unethical. Let’s all rise above the fray and responsibly recognize that we all need elected members of congress that can and will represent our areas and interests. The staff submitted map is a transparent attempt to eliminate rural Colorado’s needs and voice. We must continue to have districts that represent the east and west of the state where rural interests deserve representation. On behalf of the minority of Colorado’s population that feeds, fuels and fulfills our state, please oppose the staff drawn map and support a framework that creates good governance like the 3 and 4th congressional districts do today. Sincerely, Carrie N Miller

Yes please! Would love the change!

Commissioners and staff, We are Louisville residents who have had a second home in Frisco for more than 15 years. (Rented for 7 and have owned for 8). Now retired we spend considerably more time in Summit County, obviously traversing the I-70 corridor and enjoying the amazing outdoor recreation and ski mountain opportunities. Additionally we have a daughter and granddaughter who live in Frisco fulltime, thus we are very embedded in the community. Our message is simple: UNITE SUMMIT COUNTY WITH I-70 CORRIDOR IN CD 7. REASONS: I-70 CORRIDOR COUNTIES BEGINNING WITH GATEWAY COUNTY--JEFFERSON COUNTY, GILPIN, CLEAR CREEK AND SUMMIT ARE THE BACKBONE OF COLORADO'S SKI COUNTRY AND YEAR AROUND OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY. A united I-70 congressional district including Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summitt--and even some or all of Eagle County with Vail and Beaver Creek provides a common community bond of interest in mountain tourism economy, transportation, healthcare delivery, commerce, education, water and wastewater management, and public lands management. See below. Summit County should be kept whole The county is home to several major ski areas, and other recreation aside from winter sports. In the summer, fishing, hiking, biking and shopping connects this county. In addition to Summit School District, major countywide organizations include Summit County Library, The Summit Foundation, Summit County Community Care Clinic, Summit County Preschool, Summit County Rescue Group, Summit Habitat for Humanity, and much more. Summit County should be in 7th CD based on several federal policy factors. Transportation Jefferson County is the gateway to the Rockies primary corridor getting to and from Summit County from the metro area and Denver International Airport. Tourism Tourism area home to several major ski areas and outdoor recreation/public lands managed by the Federal Government as well as Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Commerce/Economy Trucks coming from Denver utilize this corridor to bring critical needs to Summit County. Jefferson County is a major stopping point for truck drivers and tourists as they visit or come home. COVID-19 Has had a major impact on mountain communities like Summit County who have enacted restrictions more in common with Jefferson County than western slope to combat pandemic Health Care Closest level 1 trauma center is in Jefferson County at St. Anthony’s Hospital with frequent FAA regulated flight for life helicopter flights between Summit and Jefferson Counties. Climate Summit and Jefferson Counties have very similar climate action plans. Jefferson County looked to Summit County’s plan as inspiration. Both counties are serviced by Xcel Energy and work with Xcel on clean energy plans sharing the same transmission lines. I-70 corridor to get to Summit County through Jefferson County will be a major electric vehicle charging corridor. Cannabis Summit County shares more in common with Jefferson County with a significant cannabis industry advocating on major federal policy concerns.

This is a perfect opportunity to get our district lines perfectly drawn to give a voice to our entire state. The front range currently has the ability to make decisions for a majority of the state, most of whom have no understanding of rural Colorado and the issues that face them. Unfortunately, majority decisions made in Denver/Boulder/Ft Collins are ruining our beautiful state and those that care so deeply about our lands-Farmers, Ranchers, etc have their hands tied as the lines and many of the proposed district lines take the rural Colorado vote away. Please save Colorado! Do not include the big metropolitan areas in any of the states rural districting boundaries!

I've been a resident of Park County for 25 years, I am an artist and raise dairy goats. I love the first staff map, thank you for all your work and listening to public comments. Chaffee, Park and Jefferson county communities are connected by US-285. We travel this road for shopping, healthcare, construction supplies and more. Tourists travel from the front range on US-285 to our counties and to reach areas in Lake, Summit, Gunnison, the San Luis Valley and New Mexico and beyond. It is a major artery for the transport of goods. When I-70 is blocked due to weather, mudslides, or snow, US-285 is a preferred detour for traffic. Counties along these federal routes are connected in this interest with Clear Creek and Gilpin and Summit counties. This new map unites the communities along US-285 from Denver to Poncha Pass at the upper end of the San Luis Valley. In particular, it makes Park County whole again and represented by a single representative. Thank you!

I feel that the map that takes Ft. Collins out of Larimer county and Greely out of Weld county does not make sence, Greeley is an agricultural and oil worker community . I thought the idea behind this new board was to get away from the old methoud of favoring one party. What does Boulder have to do with the western slope. Boulder should be with north Denver the way they vote. Thank you for your time and effort to takle this very hard job.