2026 State Legislative Priorities

Protect Local Control

  • Opposition to any unfunded mandates.
  • Opposition to any additional requirements on local governments or regional agencies.

Building a Reliable and Efficient Transportation Infrastructure System

  • Advocate for financial support to offset state-level air quality requirements.
  • Support for safety programs for all modes of transportation – drivers, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians.
  • Support for incentives, but opposition to requirements, on programs that reduce employee trips, vehicle miles traveled and congestion management.
  • Opposition to any reduction in transportation funding, whether by formula or by penalty. Opposition to any form of state involvement on local land use decisions.
  • Support equitable geographic representation on statewide rulemaking, policy or funding entities.

Protect and Enhance Services for Seniors in the Region

  • Support efforts for funding to maintain services to account for population growth and inflation.
  • Additional support for funding to expand services.
  • Support efforts to transition the senior homestead tax exemption to a dedicated funding source.
  • Support efforts that enhance transportation options for seniors and those with disabilities.

Striving for a Healthy Environment to Live and Work

  • Support for financial assistance to protect responsible air and water quality in the region.
  • Opposition to statewide arbitrary and unreasonable air and water quality mandates.
  • Support equitable geographic representation on statewide rulemaking bodies.
  • Support for financial resources for wildfire mitigation programs.
  • Support for ongoing construction defect reform to encourage more entry-level, for sale properties.

Support and Protect Our Military Partners and Families

  • Support legislation providing additional assistance to military veterans, families and active duty members.
  • Support legislation that addresses encroachment issues around our military installations.
  • Support efforts to attract and expand military operations in the region.
  • Opposition to any legislation that reduces the attractiveness of Colorado as a military resource.