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Happy Holidays!

The capital is a flurry of activity this week as we all adjust to our new offices, meet the new members and begin work on this Spring’s legislative session. But I wanted to take a moment to pause and wish you a safe and joyful holiday season.  Please remember in this time of giving to [...]

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House Bill 1237 – A Good Step for HOA Owners

In his May 16, 2012, column, Stan Hrincevich bemoans the legislative process and the lack of enforcement mechanisms in the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”), which governs homeowners associations. I agree with Mr. Hrincevich: the legislative process can be frustrating. That frustration is not limited to HOA legislation. Bills get amended in committee, voted [...]

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2012 Legislation Passed

Yesterday, the 2012 Colorado legislative session came to a close (and as of this newsletter awaiting the announcement of a special session). As I reflect on the session, it has exceeded my expectations (as it is an election year). We were able to work across the aisle and do the work for the people of [...]

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Bill Modernizing Colorado Telecom Laws and Lowering Consumer Fees Postponed Indefinitely

Bill Modernizing Colorado Telecom Laws and Lowering Consumer Fees Postponed Indefinitely Legislators Call Upon Public Utilities Commission to Adopt Reforms   Denver – Bi-partisan legislation calling for reform of Colorado’s telecommunication laws (SB 12-157) was post-poned indefinitely today in the Senate Appropriations Committee.  With a broad coalition of consumers, chambers, technology organizations and providers supporting [...]

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The Senseless Deaths of Three Young Men

The Senseless Deaths of Three Young Men While the nation reacts to Trayvon Martin’s death, Denver loses three of its own By: State Representative Angela Williams   On April 4th, we will observe, in multiple moments of silence and reflection, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.  His life was cut short 44 years ago [...]

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Denver County Assembly

On Saturday, March 31 I attended the Denver County Assembly at Evie Garrett Dennis Campus. I want to thank those who attended the Denver County Assembly who nominated me to continue representing House District 7. I am very grateful for you support. A large number of delegates represented at the Denver County Assembly that House [...]

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