Next Monday - Aug. 4- is an important day as it relates to the 2014 General Election. It is the last date proponents of a statewide ballot measure can submit signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State to secure placement on the November ballot. A total of 86,105 signatures from registered Colorado voters are required. As some signatures will not be valid, proponents historically submit up to double that figure.
The most contentious issues that are expected to have signatures submitted for ballot placement are Initiatives 88 and 89,which are financed by U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-2 CD), and if passed, would ban energy development in Colorado.
Congressman Polis' team was late entering the field to collect signatures, so it is possible his total submittal numbers will be lower than is usually presented, making success of ballot placement likely, but more challenging.
Earlier this month, when the option of a Special Session of the Colorado General Assembly became unfeasible, Governor Hickenlooper joined forces with business, civic and energy industry leaders to publicly confirm his opposition to these proposals and to state he will actively work to ensure their defeat. He thanked Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development (CRED),
Protect Coloradoand Coloradans for Responsible Reform (CFRR)for the work they have done, and will continue to do, to educate voters in our state about the key role energy development plays in job creation and our economic wellbeing, as well as its impact on state and local revenue, K-12 school funding and our path toward national energy independence.
As you know Colorado Concern is actively involved with all three organizations noted above. Should you wish to engage directly, please contact me, and we will ensure that occurs.
We will continue to keep you up to speed on our efforts to ensure Colorado's energy industry remains strong, as well as on other proposed ballot measures that submit signatures for ballot placement.
Should you have questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Warmly,
Tamra
Below is information on upcoming Colorado Concern events.
Click herefor more information or to register to attend events.
Thursday, August 14: Membership Lunch with U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)
Noon to 1:30, RubinBrown, 1900 16th Street, 3rd Floor
Wednesday, August 20: Membership Networking Lunch Co-Hosted by Tim Gill and Barry Hirschfeld
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Colorado Concern, 140 East 19th Avenue, Suite 400
Thursday, September 25: Membership Networking Breakfast Co-Hosted by John Ikard and Blair Richardson
7:30 to 9:00 a.m., Colorado Concern, 140 East 19th Avenue, Suite 400
Colorado Concern Board member Tim Gill is providing Colorado Concern members an opportunity to attend an important luncheon with U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) August 14 at noon. Click herefor details and to register. ___________