BOCC CCAT Emails - Redacted

From: Ruth Aponte
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb;
Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill
Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom;
Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle;
Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sara
Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: Action Alert: Call State Representative to Support HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:22:44 PM
Importance: High
Good evening CCAT members

One of our top priority bills is up for a vote before the full House and CCAT members are requested
to contact your state Representative in support of HB 1235: Health Plan Cost Support Fund.
Background: HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund, has passed the House on Second reading and
is up for a final, recorded vote on Monday, April 17. The provisions of the bill include:
Establishes a state funded pool (limited to $5.7 million) to assist families and individuals who
are unable to find affordable health insurance on the individual market (excluding VA,
Medicaid, Medicare or group policies impacted).
The subsidy is limited to the residents of the three highest cost geographic rating areas in the
state:
o Area 9, West: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Grand, Summit,
Pitkin, Lake, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Hinsdale, Dolores, San
Juan, Montezuma, San Miguel, La Plata, Archuleta.

o Area 8, East: Morgan, Logan, Sedgewick, Phillips, Yuma, Kit Carson, Cheyenne,
Washington, Lincoln, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Bent, Prowers, Baca, Las Animas,
Huerfano, Costilla, Conejos, Alamosa, Rio Grande, Mineral, Saguache, Custer,
Fremont, Chaffee.

o Area 5: Grand Junction/Mesa County
The subsidy is limited to residents who earn between 400 and 500% of the federal poverty
level, (Federal subsidy support stop at the 400% level), and for the lowest price Bronze plan
on the state exchange, if the price of that policy exceeded 15% of the family or individuals
annual income.
Numerous other stipulations and conditions to limit the applicability and ensure proper
usage.
The measure will sunset after one year.
Ask: Calls of support to ALL House members with a specific request to call the following Republican
members:
Rep. Yeulin Willet (R-Grand Junction/Mesa County): 970-242-2645 (bus) or 970-250-2518

Rep. Dan Thurlow (R- Grand Junction/Mesa County): 303-866-3068 (office) or 970-261-0098
(cell)
Rep. Jim Wilson (R- Chaffee, Custer, Freemont, Park counties): 303-866-2747(office) or 719-
221-8383 (cell)
Rep. Jon Becker (R-Fort Morgan): 303-866-3706 (office) or 970-768-6500 (cell).
Link to Legislator Contacts: http://leg.colorado.gov/legislators?session_id=10171
Deadline: Sunday, 4/16 the House will take up the measure Monday morning 4/17.
Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to call your House member and/or
encourage someone else to call one of the target Representatives. Please also report back to Ruth
on the outcome of this outreach.
Talking Points:
HB 1235 assists Colorado rural communities combating immense health care premium
increases for residents seeking insurance on the individual market. The statewide average
increase for small and large group plans saw on average a 4% increase while the individual
market saw a statewide average increase of 20% and parts of the western slope, eastern
plains and the valley saw in some cases a 48% increase.

Discuss the specific impact in your community of the high cost of health insurance.

The bill creates a relief fund to provide financial assistance of $150 to $350 a month will be
very welcome support to residents trying to make ends meet.
There is much good discussion underway about the underlying cause of the disproportionate
rate increases in rural Colorado. This is important and should continue citizens and policy
makers working to together to find answers. In the meantime, these measures provide
immediate, temporary relief to residents living under this incredible burden.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
raponte@aponte-busam.com
Aponte & Busam, Public Affairs Consulting
1580 Logan Street, Suite 510
Denver, CO 80203
www.Aponte-Busam.com
From: Ruth Aponte

Subject: Action Alert: EPA rule making comment period
Date: Friday, May 05, 2017 4:58:13 PM
Importance: High
To CCAT members
Please see the following Action Alert from Co-Chair Commissioner Rachel Richards on the comment
period for EPA regulations that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement or modification.
-------------
Dear All,
This is a big heads-up for all counties, their staffs and individuals.
1. The EPA has a comment period open until May 15 to provide comments onregulations that
may be appropriate for repeal, replacement, or modification.
2. Additionalinformation on the comment period is available here.
I have read that the one limited call-in listening session that the EPA has held actually had more
folks saying please enforce the rules you have and please strengthen clean air and water
regulations, as opposed to repealing or modifying them.
If you or your county have an interest in these matters- please be sure to submit your county
comments before the deadline.
I am not suggesting that we try to craft a CCAT letter/comments to submit as there may be some
pretty diverse opinions on some of these matters- although if we hear back from someone willing to
draft some to run by the group- I am not opposed to that either- I just know that time is pretty
short.
The link is from the NWCOG Water Quality/Quantity committee, which will be submitting comments
on water quality matters.but I know many of you are not Q/Q membersand even Q/Q members
should also send individual BOCC comments.
So please, be involved and let the EPA know how your county feels.
Best, Rachel
Rachel Richards, Pitkin County Commissioner
rachelrichards@comcast.net
970-710-1038
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Linda Isenhart

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: Action Needed Tomorrow! Support for Transportation Funding bill
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017 2:02:45 PM
Thank you, Elise! - Linda
Linda Isenhart
Gilpin County Commissioner, District 2
P O Box 366
Central City, CO 80427
303-582-5214 (Gilpin County Courthouse)
303-582-5417 (home office)
303-582-5440 (Gilpin County Administration fax)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jones, Elise [mailto:ejones@bouldercounty.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 10:13 AM
To: Dan Gibbs <Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>
Cc: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Ben
Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us) <commish2@jeffco.us>;
Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Eva
Henry <ehenry@adcogov.org>; Gwen Lachelt <gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; Hilary Cooper
<Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Jason Anderson <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>; Jeanne
McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Jill Ryan <Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; Joan May
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; John Messner <jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org>; Jonathan Houck
<JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Julie Westendorff <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; Karn
Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; Kris Holstrom
<krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Linda Isenhart
<lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>; Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Ruzzin, Mark
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Michael Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Nancy Jackson
<jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; Peter McKay <commckay@hotmail.com>; Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Randy Wheelock <rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Rich Cimino
<richcimino@gmail.com>; Ron Engels <rnngls@gmail.com>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-
busam.com>; Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>; Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>;
Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Corrigan <Timco2@mac.com>; Tim Mauck
<Tim@timmauck.com>
FYI, I just talked with Club 20. Nicolle McCown, the Club 20 Policy & Communications Director,
confirmed that Club 20 is supporting HB 1242 and working with Fix It Colorado to try and get it passed.
Club 20 is planning to put its position in writing by 2pm today for distribution to its membership. I've
asked them to email it to me when it's released, and I'll forward it on to you all. I think it will be
important to emphasize Club 20's support for HB 1242 at CCI today, emphasizing that Club 20
encompasses much of western rural Colorado and is supporting the bill as introduced, including its pot
of multimodal monies, because these investments are much needed in rural Colorado for things like
senior transit services, safety/bike shoulders on rural roadways, safe routes to schools, etc.
------------------------------------------
Elise Jones
Boulder County Commissioner
303-441-3491
ejones@bouldercounty.org
From: Dan Gibbs [mailto:Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov]
To: Gail Watson
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne
McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier;
Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin,
Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards;
Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas
Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: Re: Action Needed Tomorrow! Support for Transportation Funding bill
I'm planning on calling in.

Truly, Dan
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 16, 2017, at 8:35 AM, Gail Watson

<gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us<mailto:gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>> wrote:
Yes, I will be there and Gilpin County will vote in favor of supporting this bill.
Gail Watson
Gilpin County Commissioner
District 3
303.887.2913
________________________________
From: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com<mailto:raponte@aponte-busam.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:16 PM
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us<mailto:commish2@jeffco.us>); Cindy
Domenico; Dan Gibbs; Deb Gardner; Elise Jones; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper;
Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie
Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Leslie Irwin; Linda
Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Mark Ruzzin
(mruzzin@bouldercounty.org<mailto:mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>); Megan Davis; Michael Whiting;
Michelle Krezek; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron
Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim
Mauck
Subject: Action Needed Tomorrow! Support for Transportation Funding bill
Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members
Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New

Transportation<http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A 1242 01.pdf>
Infrastructure
Revenue<http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_1242_01.pdf>. The
CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee voted to support this measure and actively work for its passage.
This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily increase state sales
& use tax for 20 years beginning in 2018 from 2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If
approved, the bill provides funding as follows:
* $300 million annually to CDOT state highway fund

* Of remaining new revenue:
70% to counties and municipalities through existing statutory formula; and 30% to a newly
created multimodal transportation options fund (fund)
Reduces the FASTER Road Safety surcharge
Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20
The measure is currently supported by Club 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15. Attached is a fact sheet
and action alert from FixItCo and also a fact sheet from Conservation Colorado.
Ask: CCI will be taking up this issue tomorrow afternoon in the Transportation and Telecommunications
Committee and we need Commissioners to encourage a SUPPORT position. In-person or phone
attendance of a county commissioner or staff proxy is needed at the CCI Transportation and
Telecommunications steering committee on Thursday, 3/16 at 1:30pm.
Deadline: Thursday, 3/16 attendance or proxy given for the 1:30 meeting of CCIs Transportation &
Telecommunications Committee
Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to give your proxy or attend the CCI meeting.
Talking Points:
HB 1242 builds on years of work by local governments, environmental groups, transit, walking
and biking advocates, and supporters of public transit to assure that any new state transportation
funding makes a significant investment in multimodal transportation, not just highways. This bill is a
reasonable compromise between the interests of house and senate leadership, so by definition does not
contain everything wed want to see, but on balance will be a big step forward for Colorado.
The measure contains positive elements for advancing public transit and walkable, bikeable
communities:
o A dedicated multimodal fund that starts at around $100 million/year, will grow significantly over
time, and has a 1-1 match requirement to further leverage these funds.
o A local government fund, split evenly between cities and counties that starts at around $230
million/year, and is fully flexible, able to be spent on roads, bike/ped, and public transit operating or
capital. The bill removes existing restrictions on the ability of local governments to use their state
allocations for public transit. This gives local advocates an opening to work with their local officials to
get transformative investments in making their cities more walkable, bikeable, and transit friendly.
CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be used to issue $3.5 billion in bonds for capital projects.
While this will likely include big ticket projects such as I-25 N and S, the legislation does not create a
project list. Instead, there will be a public process through the state Transportation Commission (which
has statewide geographical membership) to create a list before the referred measure goes to the ballot.
This allows broad public participation in project selection.
There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal capital projects in their strategic
projects list, so if local governments and advocates are active in the process, there could be an ability
to get important transit capital projects (such as Bus Rapid Transit or rail elements) into the bond list.
The bill creates two new committees: one to provide oversight over bonds and a second to make
funding allocations for multimodal transportation. Both of these new committees will include a seat for
low income advocates. Additionally, the bill explicitly requires the multimodal committee to develop a
low income transit pass or reduced fare program, to improve low income access to public
transportation.
A new governance structure that allocates the state multimodal fund will significantly enhance
multimodal decision-making at CDOT and will help shift the organizational culture.
The bill generates the transportation funds through an increase in statewide sales tax of .62%. It uses
sales tax rather than gas tax for two key reasons. First, there are perceived constitutional challenges
using gas tax money for transit and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. While this is probably not
actually a true legal constraint, it would be used against the ballot issue and could draw a lawsuit.
Second, public opinion polling shows that a gas tax increase has very low support and is unlikely to pass
the voters in November.
Passage of this bill will reduce competition for general fund dollars. Currently, existing legislation
diverts some general fund dollars into transportation (the amount varies year to year, from zero funding
up to $200 million). This inconsistent revenue source does not work well for transportation, and
negatively impacts other priorities such as education and health care. The bill eliminates this transfer at
the same time it creates a dedicated transportation revenue source, which is good for transportation
and good for the general fund.
While many groups are concerned with or opposed to the I-70 project in Denver, this bill does not
affect that project. Unfortunately, I-70 is already funded with existing revenues; passage of this bill and
subsequent voter approval does not affect I-70 one way or the other.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
raponte@aponte-busam.com<mailto:raponte@aponte-busam.com>
Denver, CO 80203
www.Aponte-Busam.com<http://www.Aponte-Busam.com>
From: Ben Tisdel
To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Dan Gibbs; Gail Watson; Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy;
Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan
May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith
Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting;
Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels;
Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017 10:56:54 AM
I will still be on a flight, but John Peters will be there for Ouray county. I fully support this bill after
also discussing with club 20 and with Cdot commissioner Sidney Zink. The gas tax option and the
Milage user charge options are either not possible or not good (in that order). Christian reece club 20
exec director is recruiting club 20 members to testify in favor when hearings are scheduled, I
volunteered.
Ben Tisdel.
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 16, 2017, at 12:07 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
>
> FYI, I just talked with Club 20. Nicolle McCown, the Club 20 Policy & Communications Director,
>
> ------------------------------------------
> Elise Jones
> Boulder County Commissioner
> 303-441-3491
> ejones@bouldercounty.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Gibbs [mailto:Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov]
> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:41 AM
> To: Gail Watson
> Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy;
> Subject: Re: Action Needed Tomorrow! Support for Transportation Funding bill
>
> I'm planning on calling in.
> Truly, Dan
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 16, 2017, at 8:35 AM, Gail Watson
>
>
> Yes, I will be there and Gilpin County will vote in favor of supporting this bill.
>
>
> Gail Watson
> Gilpin County Commissioner
> District 3
> 303.887.2913
>
> This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to
> ________________________________
> From: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com<mailto:raponte@aponte-busam.com>>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:16 PM
> To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us<mailto:commish2@jeffco.us>);
Cindy Domenico; Dan Gibbs; Deb Gardner; Elise Jones; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary
Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie
Mauck
> Subject: Action Needed Tomorrow! Support for Transportation Funding bill
>
> Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members
>
> Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New
Transportation<http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_1242_01.pdf>
Infrastructure
>
> This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily increase state
sales & use tax for 20 years beginning in 2018 from 2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in revenue.
If approved, the bill provides funding as follows:
>
> * $300 million annually to CDOT state highway fund
> * Of remaining new revenue:
> 70% to counties and municipalities through existing statutory formula; and 30% to a newly
>
> Reduces the FASTER Road Safety surcharge
>
> Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20
>
> The measure is currently supported by Club 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15. Attached is a fact
sheet and action alert from FixItCo and also a fact sheet from Conservation Colorado.
>
> Ask: CCI will be taking up this issue tomorrow afternoon in the Transportation and
Telecommunications Committee and we need Commissioners to encourage a SUPPORT position. In-
person or phone attendance of a county commissioner or staff proxy is needed at the CCI
Transportation and Telecommunications steering committee on Thursday, 3/16 at 1:30pm.
>
> Deadline: Thursday, 3/16 attendance or proxy given for the 1:30 meeting of CCIs Transportation &
>
> Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to give your proxy or attend the CCI meeting.
>
> Talking Points:
>
> HB 1242 builds on years of work by local governments, environmental groups, transit, walking
>
> The measure contains positive elements for advancing public transit and walkable, bikeable
communities:
>
> o A dedicated multimodal fund that starts at around $100 million/year, will grow significantly over
>
>
>
> o A local government fund, split evenly between cities and counties that starts at around $230
>
>
> CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be used to issue $3.5 billion in bonds for capital
projects. While this will likely include big ticket projects such as I-25 N and S, the legislation does not
create a project list. Instead, there will be a public process through the state Transportation Commission
(which has statewide geographical membership) to create a list before the referred measure goes to the
ballot. This allows broad public participation in project selection.
>
> There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal capital projects in their strategic
>
> The bill creates two new committees: one to provide oversight over bonds and a second to make
transportation.
>
> A new governance structure that allocates the state multimodal fund will significantly enhance
>
> The bill generates the transportation funds through an increase in statewide sales tax of .62%. It
uses sales tax rather than gas tax for two key reasons. First, there are perceived constitutional
challenges using gas tax money for transit and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. While this is
probably not actually a true legal constraint, it would be used against the ballot issue and could draw a
lawsuit. Second, public opinion polling shows that a gas tax increase has very low support and is unlikely
to pass the voters in November.
>
> Passage of this bill will reduce competition for general fund dollars. Currently, existing legislation
>
> While many groups are concerned with or opposed to the I-70 project in Denver, this bill does not
>
>
> Ruth Aponte
> 303-907-1980
> raponte@aponte-busam.com<mailto:raponte@aponte-busam.com>
> Aponte & Busam, Public Affairs Consulting
> 1580 Logan Street, Suite 510
> Denver, CO 80203
> www.Aponte-Busam.com<http://www.Aponte-Busam.com>
>
From: Jones, Elise
To: Dan Gibbs; Gail Watson
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb;
Eva Henry; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John
Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris
Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek,
Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sara
FYI, I just talked with Club 20. Nicolle McCown, the Club 20 Policy & Communications Director,
------------------------------------------
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Dan Gibbs [mailto:Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov]
To: Gail Watson
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy;

Truly, Dan
Sent from my iPhone

Gail Watson
District 3
303.887.2913
________________________________
Mauck

Infrastructure

70% to counties and municipalities through existing statutory formula; and 30% to a newly
Talking Points:
communities:
transportation.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jonathan Houck
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb;
Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris
Will be at CCI, Gunnison County is supporting.
Jonathan
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 15, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New Transportation
Infrastructure Revenue. The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee voted to support
this measure and actively work for its passage.

This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily
increase state sales & use tax for 20 years beginning in 2018 from 2.9% to 3.52% for
total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If approved, the bill provides funding as follows:
$300 million annually to CDOT state highway fund
Of remaining new revenue:
 70% to counties and municipalities
through existing statutory formula; and
 30% to a newly created multimodal
transportation options fund (fund)
 Reduces the FASTER Road Safety
surcharge
 Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to
HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20

The measure is currently supported by Club 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15.
Attached is a fact sheet and action alert from FixItCo and also a fact sheet from
Conservation Colorado.

Ask: CCI will be taking up this issue tomorrow afternoon in the Transportation and
Telecommunications Committee and we need Commissioners to encourage a SUPPORT
position. In-person or phone attendance of a county commissioner or staff proxy is
needed at the CCI Transportation and Telecommunications steering committee on
Thursday, 3/16 at 1:30pm.

Deadline: Thursday, 3/16 attendance or proxy given for the 1:30 meeting of CCIs
Transportation & Telecommunications Committee
Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to give your proxy or attend
the CCI meeting.
Talking Points:
 HB 1242 builds on years of work by local
governments, environmental groups, transit, walking and biking advocates, and
supporters of public transit to assure that any new state transportation funding
makes a significant investment in multimodal transportation, not just
highways. This bill is a reasonable compromise between the interests of house
and senate leadership, so by definition does not contain everything wed want
to see, but on balance will be a big step forward for Colorado.
 The measure contains positive elements

for advancing public transit and walkable, bikeable communities:
o A dedicated multimodal fund that
starts at around $100 million/year, will grow significantly over time,
and has a 1-1 match requirement to further leverage these funds.

o A local government fund, split
evenly between cities and counties that starts at around $230
million/year, and is fully flexible, able to be spent on roads, bike/ped,
and public transit operating or capital. The bill removes existing
restrictions on the ability of local governments to use their state
allocations for public transit. This gives local advocates an opening to
work with their local officials to get transformative investments in
making their cities more walkable, bikeable, and transit friendly.
 CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be

used to issue $3.5 billion in bonds for capital projects. While this will likely
include big ticket projects such as I-25 N and S, the legislation does not create
a project list. Instead, there will be a public process through the state
Transportation Commission (which has statewide geographical membership)
to create a list before the referred measure goes to the ballot. This allows
broad public participation in project selection.
There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal capital projects in

their strategic projects list, so if local governments and advocates are active in the
process, there could be an ability to get important transit capital projects (such as
Bus Rapid Transit or rail elements) into the bond list.

The bill creates two new committees: one to provide oversight over bonds and a
second to make funding allocations for multimodal transportation. Both of these
new committees will include a seat for low income advocates. Additionally, the bill
explicitly requires the multimodal committee to develop a low income transit pass
or reduced fare program, to improve low income access to public transportation.

A new governance structure that allocates the state multimodal fund will
significantly enhance multimodal decision-making at CDOT and will help shift the
organizational culture.

The bill generates the transportation funds through an increase in statewide
sales tax of .62%. It uses sales tax rather than gas tax for two key reasons. First,
there are perceived constitutional challenges using gas tax money for transit and
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. While this is probably not actually a true
legal constraint, it would be used against the ballot issue and could draw a lawsuit.
Second, public opinion polling shows that a gas tax increase has very low support
and is unlikely to pass the voters in November.

Passage of this bill will reduce competition for general fund dollars. Currently,
existing legislation diverts some general fund dollars into transportation (the
amount varies year to year, from zero funding up to $200 million). This inconsistent
revenue source does not work well for transportation, and negatively impacts
other priorities such as education and health care. The bill eliminates this transfer
at the same time it creates a dedicated transportation revenue source, which is
good for transportation and good for the general fund.

While many groups are concerned with or opposed to the I-70 project in Denver,
this bill does not affect that project. Unfortunately, I-70 is already funded with
existing revenues; passage of this bill and subsequent voter approval does not
affect I-70 one way or the other.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
<FixItCO-Action-Alert-3.9.17.pdf>
<HB 17-1242 Fact Sheet 3.14.17.docx>
<HB 1242 fact sheet 031517.docx>

From: Dan Gibbs
To: Gail Watson
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb;
Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan
May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith
Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck

Truly, Dan
Sent from my iPhone

Gail Watson
District 3
303.887.2913
________________________________
Mauck

Infrastructure

70% to counties and municipalities through existing statutory formula; and
30% to a newly created multimodal transportation options fund (fund)
Talking Points:
communities:
transportation.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Gail Watson
To: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill
Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry;
Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael
Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron
Engels; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Gail Watson
District 3
303.887.2913
communication in error, notify me immediately by telephone and (i) destroy this message if a
facsimile or (ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you.
From: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Cindy Domenico; Dan Gibbs; Deb
Gardner; Elise Jones; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne
McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn
Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Leslie Irwin; Linda Isenhart; Lynn
Padgett; Mark Ruzzin (mruzzin@bouldercounty.org); Megan Davis; Michael Whiting; Michelle
Krezek; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels;
Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim
Mauck
Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New Transportation Infrastructure

Revenue. The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee voted to support this measure and actively work
for its passage.
This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily increase state
sales & use tax for 20 years beginning in 2018 from 2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in
revenue. If approved, the bill provides funding as follows:
The measure is currently supported by Club 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15. Attached is a fact
Deadline: Thursday, 3/16 attendance or proxy given for the 1:30 meeting of CCIs Transportation
& Telecommunications Committee
Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to give your proxy or attend the CCI
meeting.
Talking Points:
HB 1242 builds on years of work by local governments, environmental groups, transit,
walking and biking advocates, and supporters of public transit to assure that any new state
transportation funding makes a significant investment in multimodal transportation, not just
highways. This bill is a reasonable compromise between the interests of house and senate
leadership, so by definition does not contain everything wed want to see, but on balance
will be a big step forward for Colorado.
communities:
o A dedicated multimodal fund that starts at around $100 million/year, will grow
significantly over time, and has a 1-1 match requirement to further leverage these
funds.

o A local government fund, split evenly between cities and counties that starts at
around $230 million/year, and is fully flexible, able to be spent on roads, bike/ped,
and public transit operating or capital. The bill removes existing restrictions on the
ability of local governments to use their state allocations for public transit. This gives
local advocates an opening to work with their local officials to get transformative
investments in making their cities more walkable, bikeable, and transit friendly.
CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be used to issue $3.5 billion in bonds for capital
projects. While this will likely include big ticket projects such as I-25 N and S, the legislation
does not create a project list. Instead, there will be a public process through the state
Transportation Commission (which has statewide geographical membership) to create a list
before the referred measure goes to the ballot. This allows broad public participation in
project selection.
projects list, so if local governments and advocates are active in the process, there could be an
ability to get important transit capital projects (such as Bus Rapid Transit or rail elements) into
the bond list.

The bill creates two new committees: one to provide oversight over bonds and a second to
make funding allocations for multimodal transportation. Both of these new committees will
include a seat for low income advocates. Additionally, the bill explicitly requires the multimodal
committee to develop a low income transit pass or reduced fare program, to improve low
income access to public transportation.


The bill generates the transportation funds through an increase in statewide sales tax of .62%.
It uses sales tax rather than gas tax for two key reasons. First, there are perceived constitutional
probably not actually a true legal constraint, it would be used against the ballot issue and could
draw a lawsuit. Second, public opinion polling shows that a gas tax increase has very low support

Passage of this bill will reduce competition for general fund dollars. Currently, existing
legislation diverts some general fund dollars into transportation (the amount varies year to year,
from zero funding up to $200 million). This inconsistent revenue source does not work well for
transportation, and negatively impacts other priorities such as education and health care. The
bill eliminates this transfer at the same time it creates a dedicated transportation revenue
source, which is good for transportation and good for the general fund.

While many groups are concerned with or opposed to the I-70 project in Denver, this bill does
not affect that project. Unfortunately, I-70 is already funded with existing revenues; passage of
this bill and subsequent voter approval does not affect I-70 one way or the other.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek

To: "Ruth Aponte"; "Amy Redfern"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Casey Tighe"; Domenico, Cindy; "Dan Gibbs"; Gardner, Deb;
Jones, Elise; "Eva Henry"; "Gail Watson"; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Hilary Cooper"; "Jason Anderson"; "Jeanne
McQueeney"; "Jill Ryan"; "Joan May"; "John Messner"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Karn
Stiegelmeier"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Keith Baker" ; "Kris Holstrom"; Irwin, Leslie; "Linda Isenhart"; "Lynn
Padgett"; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; "Michael Whiting"; Krezek, Michelle; "Nancy Jackson"; "Peter McKay";
"Rachel Richards"; "Randy Wheelock"; "Rich Cimino"; "Ron Engels"; "Sara Odendahl"; "Steve Child"; "Steve
O"Dorisio"; "Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Corrigan"
I will be there. May need to leave before the issue is taken up. If so, will call in.
Tim
From: Ruth Aponte [mailto:raponte@aponte-busam.com]

To: Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Ben Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; Casey
Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us) <commish2@jeffco.us>; Cindy Domenico
<cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Dan Gibbs <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; Deb Gardner
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Elise Jones <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Eva Henry
<ehenry@adcogov.org>; Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; Gwen Lachelt
<gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; Hilary Cooper <Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Jason Anderson
<jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>; Jeanne McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Jill
Ryan <Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; Joan May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; John Messner
<jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org>; Jonathan Houck <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Julie
Westendorff <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; Karn Stiegelmeier
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry
<krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Leslie Irwin <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Linda Isenhart
<lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>; Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Mark Ruzzin
(mruzzin@bouldercounty.org) <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Megan Davis
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Michael Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Michelle Krezek
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Nancy Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; Peter McKay
<commckay@hotmail.com>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Randy Wheelock
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Rich Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>; Ron Engels
<rnngls@gmail.com>; Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Sara Odendahl
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>; Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Corrigan
<Timco2@mac.com>; Tim Mauck <Tim@timmauck.com>
Importance: High

for its passage.

meeting.
Talking Points:
communities:
funds.


project selection.
the bond list.






Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Hilary Cooper

To: Ruth Aponte
Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May;
John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris
You have my support and I am working on a oped with other elected's in the
Telluride Region.
Hilary Cooper
San Miguel County Commissioner - District 1
http://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/
970-728-3844 Office
970-369-5430 Direct Line
On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 5:16 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:

Transportation Infrastructure Revenue. The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee
voted to support this measure and actively work for its passage.
This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to

temporarily increase state sales & use tax for 20 years beginning in 2018 from
2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If approved, the bill provides
funding as follows:

70% to counties and municipalities through existing statutory formula;

and

Ask: CCI will be taking up this issue tomorrow afternoon in the Transportation
and Telecommunications Committee and we need Commissioners to encourage a
SUPPORT position. In-person or phone attendance of a county commissioner or
staff proxy is needed at the CCI Transportation and Telecommunications steering
committee on Thursday, 3/16 at 1:30pm.
Deadline: Thursday, 3/16 attendance or proxy given for the 1:30 meeting of
CCIs Transportation & Telecommunications Committee
Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to give your proxy or
attend the CCI meeting.
Talking Points:
HB 1242 builds on years of work by local governments, environmental groups,

transit, walking and biking advocates, and supporters of public transit to assure
that any new state transportation funding makes a significant investment in
multimodal transportation, not just highways. This bill is a reasonable compromise
between the interests of house and senate leadership, so by definition does not
contain everything wed want to see, but on balance will be a big step forward for
Colorado.
The measure contains positive elements for advancing public transit and
walkable, bikeable communities:
o A dedicated multimodal fund that starts at around $100

million/year, will grow significantly over time, and has a 1-1 match
requirement to further leverage these funds.
o A local government fund, split evenly between cities and counties

that starts at around $230 million/year, and is fully flexible, able to
be spent on roads, bike/ped, and public transit operating or capital.
The bill removes existing restrictions on the ability of local
governments to use their state allocations for public transit. This
gives local advocates an opening to work with their local officials to
get transformative investments in making their cities more walkable,
bikeable, and transit friendly.
CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be used to issue $3.5 billion in

bonds for capital projects. While this will likely include big ticket projects
such as I-25 N and S, the legislation does not create a project list. Instead,
there will be a public process through the state Transportation Commission
(which has statewide geographical membership) to create a list before the
referred measure goes to the ballot. This allows broad public participation
in project selection.
There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal capital projects

in their strategic projects list, so if local governments and advocates are active
in the process, there could be an ability to get important transit capital projects
(such as Bus Rapid Transit or rail elements) into the bond list.
The bill creates two new committees: one to provide oversight over bonds
and a second to make funding allocations for multimodal transportation. Both
of these new committees will include a seat for low income advocates.
Additionally, the bill explicitly requires the multimodal committee to develop a
low income transit pass or reduced fare program, to improve low income
access to public transportation.
significantly enhance multimodal decision-making at CDOT and will help shift
the organizational culture.

sales tax of .62%. It uses sales tax rather than gas tax for two key reasons.
First, there are perceived constitutional challenges using gas tax money for
transit and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. While this is probably not
actually a true legal constraint, it would be used against the ballot issue and
could draw a lawsuit. Second, public opinion polling shows that a gas tax
increase has very low support and is unlikely to pass the voters in November.
amount varies year to year, from zero funding up to $200 million). This
inconsistent revenue source does not work well for transportation, and
negatively impacts other priorities such as education and health care. The bill
eliminates this transfer at the same time it creates a dedicated transportation
revenue source, which is good for transportation and good for the general
fund.
While many groups are concerned with or opposed to the I-70 project in
Denver, this bill does not affect that project. Unfortunately, I-70 is already
funded with existing revenues; passage of this bill and subsequent voter
approval does not affect I-70 one way or the other.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Kathy Chandler-Henry

To: Thomas Davidson
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne
McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Keith
Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 9:35:49 PM
I'll be there tomorrow.
Kathy Chandler-Henry
Eagle County Commissioner
(970) 328-8615
(970) 390-3104
On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:09 PM, Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>

wrote:
CCI transportation steering committee starts at 2:30 PM tomorrow, FYI
Sent from my iPhone
Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT)

members

Transportation Infrastructure Revenue. The CCAT Steering/Legislative
Committee voted to support this measure and actively work for its
passage.
This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election

to temporarily increase state sales & use tax for 20 years beginning in
2018 from 2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If

70% to counties and municipalities through existing
statutory formula; and
30% to a newly created multimodal transportation options

fund (fund)
Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 &

19/20
The measure is currently supported by Club 20, Action 22 and

Progressive 15. Attached is a fact sheet and action alert from FixItCo
and also a fact sheet from Conservation Colorado.
Ask: CCI will be taking up this issue tomorrow afternoon in the

Transportation and Telecommunications Committee and we need
Commissioners to encourage a SUPPORT position. In-person or phone
attendance of a county commissioner or staff proxy is needed at the
CCI Transportation and Telecommunications steering committee on
Deadline: Thursday, 3/16 attendance or proxy given for the 1:30

meeting of CCIs Transportation & Telecommunications Committee
Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to give your
proxy or attend the CCI meeting.
Talking Points:
HB 1242 builds on years of work by local governments,

environmental groups, transit, walking and biking advocates, and
supporters of public transit to assure that any new state transportation
funding makes a significant investment in multimodal transportation,
not just highways. This bill is a reasonable compromise between the
interests of house and senate leadership, so by definition does not
contain everything wed want to see, but on balance will be a big step
forward for Colorado.
The measure contains positive elements for advancing public transit

and walkable, bikeable communities:
o A dedicated multimodal fund that starts at around $100
million/year, will grow significantly over time, and has a 1-
1 match requirement to further leverage these funds.
o A local government fund, split evenly between cities

and counties that starts at around $230 million/year, and
is fully flexible, able to be spent on roads, bike/ped, and
public transit operating or capital. The bill removes
existing restrictions on the ability of local governments to
use their state allocations for public transit. This gives
local advocates an opening to work with their local
officials to get transformative investments in making their
cities more walkable, bikeable, and transit friendly.
CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be used to issue $3.5

billion in bonds for capital projects. While this will likely include
big ticket projects such as I-25 N and S, the legislation does not
create a project list. Instead, there will be a public process
through the state Transportation Commission (which has
statewide geographical membership) to create a list before the
referred measure goes to the ballot. This allows broad public
participation in project selection.
There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal

capital projects in their strategic projects list, so if local
governments and advocates are active in the process, there could
be an ability to get important transit capital projects (such as Bus
Rapid Transit or rail elements) into the bond list.
The bill creates two new committees: one to provide oversight

over bonds and a second to make funding allocations for
multimodal transportation. Both of these new committees will
include a seat for low income advocates. Additionally, the bill
explicitly requires the multimodal committee to develop a low
income transit pass or reduced fare program, to improve low
A new governance structure that allocates the state multimodal

fund will significantly enhance multimodal decision-making at CDOT
and will help shift the organizational culture.
The bill generates the transportation funds through an increase in

statewide sales tax of .62%. It uses sales tax rather than gas tax for
two key reasons. First, there are perceived constitutional challenges
using gas tax money for transit and bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure. While this is probably not actually a true legal
constraint, it would be used against the ballot issue and could draw
a lawsuit. Second, public opinion polling shows that a gas tax
increase has very low support and is unlikely to pass the voters in
November.
Passage of this bill will reduce competition for general fund

dollars. Currently, existing legislation diverts some general fund
dollars into transportation (the amount varies year to year, from
zero funding up to $200 million). This inconsistent revenue source
does not work well for transportation, and negatively impacts other
priorities such as education and health care. The bill eliminates this
transfer at the same time it creates a dedicated transportation
revenue source, which is good for transportation and good for the
general fund.
While many groups are concerned with or opposed to the I-70

project in Denver, this bill does not affect that project.
Unfortunately, I-70 is already funded with existing revenues;
passage of this bill and subsequent voter approval does not affect I-
70 one way or the other.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Thomas Davidson
To: Ruth Aponte
Engels; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
CCI transportation steering committee starts at 2:30 PM tomorrow, FYI
Sent from my iPhone

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New Transportation
Infrastructure Revenue. The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee voted to support
this measure and actively work for its passage.

This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily
increase state sales & use tax for 20 years beginning in 2018 from 2.9% to 3.52% for
total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If approved, the bill provides funding as follows:
 70% to counties and municipalities
through existing statutory formula; and
 30% to a newly created multimodal
transportation options fund (fund)
 Reduces the FASTER Road Safety
surcharge
 Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to
HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20


Telecommunications Committee and we need Commissioners to encourage a SUPPORT
position. In-person or phone attendance of a county commissioner or staff proxy is
needed at the CCI Transportation and Telecommunications steering committee on

Deadline: Thursday, 3/16 attendance or proxy given for the 1:30 meeting of CCIs
Transportation & Telecommunications Committee
Report Back: Please respond to this email if you intend to give your proxy or attend
the CCI meeting.
Talking Points:
 HB 1242 builds on years of work by local
governments, environmental groups, transit, walking and biking advocates, and
supporters of public transit to assure that any new state transportation funding
makes a significant investment in multimodal transportation, not just
highways. This bill is a reasonable compromise between the interests of house
and senate leadership, so by definition does not contain everything wed want
to see, but on balance will be a big step forward for Colorado.
 The measure contains positive elements

for advancing public transit and walkable, bikeable communities:
o A dedicated multimodal fund that
starts at around $100 million/year, will grow significantly over time,
and has a 1-1 match requirement to further leverage these funds.

o A local government fund, split
evenly between cities and counties that starts at around $230
million/year, and is fully flexible, able to be spent on roads, bike/ped,
and public transit operating or capital. The bill removes existing
restrictions on the ability of local governments to use their state
allocations for public transit. This gives local advocates an opening to
work with their local officials to get transformative investments in
making their cities more walkable, bikeable, and transit friendly.
 CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be

used to issue $3.5 billion in bonds for capital projects. While this will likely
include big ticket projects such as I-25 N and S, the legislation does not create
a project list. Instead, there will be a public process through the state
Transportation Commission (which has statewide geographical membership)
to create a list before the referred measure goes to the ballot. This allows
broad public participation in project selection.
There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal capital projects in

their strategic projects list, so if local governments and advocates are active in the
process, there could be an ability to get important transit capital projects (such as
Bus Rapid Transit or rail elements) into the bond list.

The bill creates two new committees: one to provide oversight over bonds and a
second to make funding allocations for multimodal transportation. Both of these
new committees will include a seat for low income advocates. Additionally, the bill
explicitly requires the multimodal committee to develop a low income transit pass
or reduced fare program, to improve low income access to public transportation.

significantly enhance multimodal decision-making at CDOT and will help shift the
organizational culture.

sales tax of .62%. It uses sales tax rather than gas tax for two key reasons. First,
there are perceived constitutional challenges using gas tax money for transit and
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. While this is probably not actually a true
legal constraint, it would be used against the ballot issue and could draw a lawsuit.
Second, public opinion polling shows that a gas tax increase has very low support

amount varies year to year, from zero funding up to $200 million). This inconsistent
revenue source does not work well for transportation, and negatively impacts
other priorities such as education and health care. The bill eliminates this transfer
at the same time it creates a dedicated transportation revenue source, which is
good for transportation and good for the general fund.

While many groups are concerned with or opposed to the I-70 project in Denver,
this bill does not affect that project. Unfortunately, I-70 is already funded with
existing revenues; passage of this bill and subsequent voter approval does not
affect I-70 one way or the other.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Ruth Aponte
Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim
Mauck
Attachments: FixItCO-Action-Alert-3.9.17.pdf
HB 17-1242 Fact Sheet 3.14.17.docx
HB 1242 fact sheet 031517.docx
Importance: High

for its passage.
meeting.
Talking Points:
communities:
funds.

project selection.
the bond list.






Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
ACTION ALERT
March 9, 2017
BIG News! Lawmakers Introduce A Fix
Late yesterday, Senate President Kevin Grantham and Speaker of the House Crisanta Duran
introduced HB 1242, a long-term funding solution to answer our transportation needs.
Every county and city in Colorado will share in the benefits from this transportation package,
Speaker Duran said. And we will insist on transparency and accountability, so that voters will
know where their dollars are going and how they will be used. This package, if approved by the
legislature and the voters, would be a major step forward for this state and firmly position us for
growth and prosperity for the next 20 years."
Introduction of this transportation bill doesnt mean weve arrived, just that weve hit another
important mile marker on the long and winding road to a long-term transportation fix for
Colorado, President Kevin Grantham said. This bill probably isnt what the final product will
look like, because whats being introduced is a work in progress and theres still a lot of debate,
compromise and hard work ahead before well have a proposal good enough to pass muster
with voters. But Im optimistic that well get there in the end.
Currently, the primary source of funding for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),
is the state gas tax. Unfortunately, the gas tax - $.22 per gallon - does not increase annually
with inflation and has not been increased since 1991. At the same time, cars have become
more fuel efficient which has created a declining collection of revenues and a $9 billion list of
needs for our transportation infrastructure. HB1242 is a huge step toward addressing those
needs.
The details:
Read the full bill here. In a nutshell, HB 1242
Refers a measure to the ballot increasing sales tax to generate resources for state and
local governments;
Cuts the FASTER Road Safety surcharge, saving Coloradans money on their vehicle
registration fees;
Directs roughly $680 million in new and existing resources toward the state and
local transportation needs from safer and less congested highways to safer routes for
our kids when they head off to school;
Leverages state investment for up to $3.5 billion in bonding for projects across the state;
Enhances transparency and accountability, including citizen oversight of projects and
simple-to-navigate website so Coloradans can track the progress cost and timeline
of projects, and ensuring the state is spending taxpayer dollars wisely; and,
Ensures every county, every city and every Coloradan shares in the benefits from this
transportation package.
Heres what the media is reporting:
Denver Post, Colorado lawmakers reach agreement for tax hike, $3.5 billion bond in
transportation deal
Colorado Springs Gazette, Bipartisan transportation funding plan would ask voters to raise
Colorado sales tax
Fox 31, Lawmakers reach compromise on tax hike proposal for Colorado roads
Denverite, The Deal
Colorado Public Radio, Colorado Voters May Vote On Tax Bump for Transportation
Colorado Senate Republicans and Colorado House Democrats also issued statements entitled,
A Fix for Colorado Transportation
Heres what FixItCO Coalition Members Are Saying:
Transportation is a top issue for the business community this year, and for good reason,
Without significant investment in our infrastructure, our economy will suffer, job growth will
suffer, and Coloradans will continue to be hit in the pocket book, said Kelly Brough, President
and CEO, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. It is encouraging to see legislators work
together and lead this important discussion.
Everyone agrees, Colorados transportation infrastructure is in desperate need of maintenance
and repair. This is an issue that impacts every single Coloradan and doing nothing is simply not
an option, said Loren Furman, Senior VP of State & Federal Government Relations,
Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (CACI). The announcement today is a
very promising first step to address the needs of our transportation infrastructure and we
applaud legislators on both sides of the aisle for their efforts.
"Our businesses depend on the reliability and safety of our state's infrastructure system as a
means for their viability and success. We applaud our elected leaders in the statehouse for
recognizing the need to focus on this issue with the introduction of this measure and encourage
them to keep the momentum going on the discussion," said Bob Golden, President and CEO,
South Metro Denver Chamber.
"A long term and reliable source of transportation funding is absolutely necessary to support our
state's infrastructure and, in turn, our opportunities to retain and recruit businesses to Colorado.
This bill is an important vehicle to encourage focus on this issue by our legislators and we are
pleased with its introduction," said Jeff Wasden, President, Colorado Business Roundtable.
The announcement today is good news for Coloradans. Without a significant investment in our
infrastructure, our economy is at risk, our safety is at risk, and the cost to Colorado families in
both time and money is increasing, said a Arvada Mayor Marc Williams, Chair, Metro
Mayors Caucus Transportation Task Force. Our citizens and businesses need and deserve
a transportation infrastructure that is efficient, safe, and includes mobility choices for traveling
around their community.
This is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue and its not a rural issue or an urban issue,
its a Colorado issue and a top priority for Progressive 15, said Cathy Shull, Executive
Director, Progressive 15. Improving our transportation infrastructure is absolutely critical to
growing our economy, moving goods to market, and keeping our citizens safe. Hats off to our
legislators for taking this important step to solve the problem.
"We have long identified transportation funding as a priority for our organization - with a specific
eye toward the maintenance of our rural infrastructure that supports critical commerce and farm
to market movement. We very much appreciate the introduction of this bill and look forward to
engaging in the discussion," Chad Vorthmann, Executive Vice President, Colorado Farm
Bureau.
"We applaud the commitment and leadership shown by our legislators to prioritize and identify
transportation funding this session. We remain hopeful that we can identify a path forward to a
long term and sustainable source of transportation funding and are pleased to see the
introduction of this measure," said Tony Milo, Executive Director, Colorado Contractors
Association.
"We commend our legislative leadership for their steadfast focus on this important issue. We
must all work together to advance a transportation funding mechanism to our voters and we are
committed to engaging constructively in that discussion." Jeffery Kullman, President, Move
Colorado.
First and foremost, we thank lawmakers for their commitment to seeking a solution to this very
critical and complex issue. A truly successful transportation solution provides choices for transit,
pedestrians, and bikes, said Will Toor, Director of the transportation program at the
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP). We look forward to working with legislators
to ensure that an investment in our transportation infrastructure provides mobility choices for
Coloradans.
"The introduction of this measure to identify additional funds for our entire transportation system,
including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements statewide, is encouraging to our
organization. This issue is too great a priority for delay," said Julie George, Policy Director,
Live Well Colorado.
As fierce advocates for solving our infrastructure needs, we commend legislative leadership for
making transportation a priority. The announcement today is good news for CLUB 20 members.
Our roads and highways are crumbling and we simply cant wait any longer for a solution. said
Christian Reece, Executive Director, CLUB 20.
On the issue of transportation, we must all work together to identify a sustainable funding
solution that will create safe and efficient mobility throughout the state. The proposed legislation
is a promising step toward safe and efficient mobility throughout southern Colorado and across
the entire state, said Ivor Hill, Chairman of the Board for Action 22.
"A functioning transportation system is a critical draw for people who want to live in our state.
We appreciate our legislative leadership's focus on this issue and look forward to the debate on
this bill," said Ted Leighty, Vice President of Government Affairs, Colorado Association of
Realtors.
Heres what you can do

Call your legislator. Thank them for their work and encourage them to make transportation
funding a priority. Find your legislator HERE.
A simple call asking your legislator to find a long-term funding solution for transportation THIS
YEAR will make a significant difference. It only takes a minuteHeres a sample script:
Hi this is_______________. Im contacting you to urge you to make transportation
a priority. We must have a long term, sustainable funding source for our
transportation infrastructure. Colorado cant wait another year.
Send HB 1242 to your network. Download it here:

http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A 1242 01.pdf
Take a minute to voice your support for HB 1242 on your social media networks
(FaceBook, Twitter, Etc.) and use the hashtag #FixItCO.
FixItCO is a coalition of stakeholders from all four corners of Colorado and includes everyone
from chambers of commerce to environmentalists. Learn more by following the conversation on
Twitter #FixItCO and follow us @TeamFixItCO.
House Bill 17-1242
Speaker Crisanta Duran, Representative Diane Mitsch
Bush, Senate President Kevin Grantham, Senator
Randy Baumgardner
Background
The state of Colorados transportation infrastructure system has reached a critical point.
According to an annual study on the state of Colorado roads, Colorado Transportation by the
Numbers: Meeting the States Need for Safe, Smooth and Efficient Mobility, the states major
urban roads are becoming increasingly congested, with drivers wasting significant amounts of
time and fuel each year. And, more than 2,400 people were killed in crashes on Colorados
roads from 2011 to 2015. (Read the full report here: http://www.tripnet.org/ )
Consider these numbers:
41%. 41% of Colorados major urban roads are in poor condition. 43% are in mediocre
or fair condition and the remaining 15% are in good condition.
6% of Colorados locally and state-maintained bridges are structurally deficient.
$6.8 billion. Driving on deficient roads costs Colorado motorists a total of $6.8 billion
annually in the form of additional vehicle operating costs (VOC), congestion-related
delays and traffic crashes.
Colorado Springs, $1,954; Denver, $2,162; Northern Colorado, $1,396; Grand

Junction, $1,264; and Pueblo, $1,553. Drivers in the states largest urban areas incur
annual costs as a result of driving on deficient roads. TRIP has calculated the cost to the
average motorist in the states largest urban areas in the form of additional VOC,
congestion-related delays and traffic crashes.
Colorado Springs, 35 hours; Denver, 49 hours; Northern Colorado, 17 hours;

Grand Junction, 11 hours; Pueblo, 10 hours. Annual time wasted in congestion for
drivers in the states largest urban areas. Mounting congestion robs drivers of time and
fuel.
According to a recent poll, critical intensity of focus on transportation infrastructure issues has
been reached among voters statewide - this is now a top of mind issue. In fact, in a recent poll,
respondents indicated that they would hold their legislator accountable for addressing
transportation. 71% said they would be more likely to support their own state legislative member
if they voted this year to refer a statewide ballot measure to give voters a choice of whether to
approve a long-term funding solution for transportation projects across the state.
Business organizations, environmental groups, industry leaders, and concerned citizens have
voiced alarm about the growing costs of not addressing our transportation needs. Our economy
is at risk. Job growth is at risk. Safety is at risk. And, our quality of life is at risk.
The Challenge
The Challenge is to designate a long-term, sustainable funding source for transportation.

Currently, the primary source of funding for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),
is the state gas tax. Unfortunately, the gas tax - $.22 per gallon - does not increase annually
with inflation and has not been increased since 1991. At the same time, cars have become
more fuel efficient which has created a declining collection of revenues and a $9 billion shortfall
over the next ten years for critical infrastructure needs on our state system alone. This number
doesnt even begin to address the transportation needs at the local government level. HB 17-
1242 is a significant step toward addressing those needs.
The Bill
HB 17-1242 is a comprehensive, statewide transportation measure that will address Colorados

long-range needs, tackle the states highest priorities, give city and county governments a
big boost with flexible dollars, and ensure more Coloradans across the state have access to
transportation options, from kids to commuters to seniors.
In sum, the bill refers a measure to the ballot that asks voters to raise the state sales tax from
2.9% to 3.52%. At the same time, the bill cuts the FASTER Road Safety surcharge, saving
Coloradans money on their vehicle registration fees. The revenues generated by the measure
would allow the state to leverage up to $3.5 billion in bonding in order to accelerate the
construction of several critically important projects across the state. It also provides a flexible
revenue stream to local governments to be dedicated to the transportation projects closest to
home for each city and county in the state. And it creates a new program to fund important
mobility related improvements statewide. This program would be administered by CDOT and
overseen by a a citizen and local government driven committee, thereby enhancing
transparency and accountability. Additional accountability measures are included in the
measure with the authorization of a simple-to-navigate website so Coloradans can track the
progress cost and timeline of projects, and ensure the state is spending taxpayer dollars wisely.
.
The Details
The bill refers a measure to the 2017 ballot increasing the state sales tax from 2.9% to
3.52% to generate revenue for transportation improvements at the state and local
governments level. If passed by voters in November, the measure is estimated to
generate $702 million a year beginning in 2018.
The new sales tax rate would be in effect beginning in January 2018 and would remain
in place for 20 years.
The bill also eliminates the state share of the Road Safety Surcharge within FASTER,
saving consumers roughly $75 million annually. The change will have the following
effect:
Directs roughly $680 million in new and existing resources toward the state and
local transportation needs from safer and less congested highways to safer routes for our
kids when they head off to school;
Creates a dedicated pot of funding for multi-modal transportation options, these projects have
traditionally been underfunded and as a result, we have a significant backlog of projects and
services. This bill provides $100 Million/year for multi-modal transportation, a big step forward
to meeting our shortfall of projects. These funds can be further leveraged with matching funds
from local governments and transit authorities;
Provides more options for non-motorized transportation like bikes and pedestrians, and allows
local governments and transit agencies to better serve disabled communities and senior
citizens. HB 1242 provides dedicated funding for bike and pedestrian infrastructure for the first
time in Colorado transportation policy;
Leverages state investment for up to $3.5 billion in bonding for projects across the state;
Enhances transparency and accountability, including citizen oversight of projects and simple-
to-navigate website so Coloradans can track the progress cost and timeline of projects, and
ensuring the state is spending taxpayer dollars wisely; and,
Ensures every county, every city and every Coloradan shares in the benefits from this
transportation package.
Other benefits of this approach:
Allows Colorado to prioritize moving people, not cars as we try to address our transportation
challenges. With real congestion relief projects, we can alleviate more impacts on our roads
and provide a better value to tax payers.
legislation diverts some general fund dollars into transportation (the amount varies year to year
and can range from zero to $200 million). This inconsistent revenue source does not work well
for transportation and negatively impacts other priorities such as education and health care.
This bill eliminates this transfer at the same time it creates dedicated transportation revenue,
which is good for transportation and good for the general fund.
does not create a project list. Instead, there will be a public process to create this list at CDOT
before the referred measure goes to the ballot. This allows broad public participation in project
selection.
Colorado has the 45th lowest sales tax rate in the nation, a modest increase will not make us
less competitive for investment, failing transportation infrastructure and a lack of mobility will
hamper our chances to compete for investments in Colorado.
Please vote YES on HB 1242
For more information contact:

Becky Long, 970.389.2719, becky@siegelpa.com
Theresa Conley, 619.944.8023, Theresa@conservationco.org
Will Toor, 303.591.6669, wtoor@swenergy.org
From: Dan Gibbs
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Tim Mauck; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Gardner, Deb; Domenico, Cindy; Irwin, Leslie; Michael Whiting;
Jonathan Houck; Ron Engels; Jill Ryan; Randy Wheelock; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Thomas Davidson; Casey
Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Sara Odendahl; Lynn Padgett; Steve Child; Keith Baker; Jason Anderson; Ruzzin,
Mark; Karn Stiegelmeier; Rich Cimino; Gwen Lachelt; Steve O"Dorisio; Davis, Megan; Gail Watson; Ben Tisdel;
Jeanne McQueeney; Eva Henry; Jones, Elise; John Messner; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Tim Corrigan; Hilary Cooper; Kris Holstrom; Julie Westendorff; Joan May;
Amy Redfern; Ellen Brilliant (embrilliant@msn.com); Rachel Richards; Krezek, Michelle; Linda Isenhart
Subject: Re: Agenda for CCAT retreat - June 7-8
Date: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 1:19:32 PM
Thanks. I will be there soon. Dan
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 7, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com<mailto:raponte@aponte-

busam.com>> wrote:
Hi Folks
We are gathered in the Divide on 3rd floor of the main keystone lodge (not conference center).
Will be starting very soon!

Thanks
Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 7, 2017, at 9:29 AM, Tim Mauck <tim@timmauck.com<mailto:tim@timmauck.com>> wrote:
Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that we will be meeting in the Divide Room at the Keystone Lodge.
Tim
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid

On Jun 6, 2017 6:58 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com<mailto:raponte@aponte-
busam.com>> wrote:
Good evening Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Members
We are excited for our first annual retreat in Keystone starting tomorrow afternoon through noon
Thursday. The turnout is wonderful - 30 CCAT members plan to participate! Please find attached an
agenda for our two sessions together. As you can see we are packing a lot of issues into a little time so
wanted to get you thinking a bit in advance. We will go over the agenda in more detail and also
provide you with background information to accompany the agenda items.
Also attached is some background on our facilitator, Ellen Brilliant of Apex Strategies. Our team has
worked with Ellen for many years and know and trust her ability to run excellent meetings!
For those who cannot attend - no fear - we will be sending out a substantial meeting recap and looking
for follow-up thoughts and input. Most likely we will have follow up meetings on many items touched
upon to get final consensus and direction.
Thank you very much and see you tomorrow!
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Tim Mauck
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Gardner, Deb; Domenico, Cindy; Irwin, Leslie; Dan Gibbs; Michael Whiting;
Jonathan Houck; Ron Engels; Jill Ryan; Randy Wheelock; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Thomas Davidson; Casey
Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us) ; Sara Odendahl; Lynn Padgett; Steve Child; Keith Baker; Jason Anderson; Ruzzin,
Mark; Karn Stiegelmeier; Rich Cimino; Gwen Lachelt; Steve O"Dorisio; Davis, Megan; Gail Watson; Ben Tisdel;
Jeanne McQueeney; Eva Henry; Jones, Elise; John Messner; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Tim Corrigan; Hilary Cooper; Kris Holstrom; Julie Westendorff; Joan May;
Amy Redfern; Ellen Brilliant (embrilliant@msn.com); Rachel Richards; Krezek, Michelle; Linda Isenhart
Subject: Re: Agenda for CCAT retreat - June 7-8
Date: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 9:29:59 AM
Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that we will be meeting in the Divide Room at the Keystone Lodge.
Tim

On Jun 6, 2017 6:58 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:
We are excited for our first annual retreat in Keystone starting tomorrow afternoon
through noon Thursday. The turnout is wonderful 30 CCAT members plan to
participate! Please find attached an agenda for our two sessions together. As you
can see we are packing a lot of issues into a little time so wanted to get you
thinking a bit in advance. We will go over the agenda in more detail and also
provide you with background information to accompany the agenda items.
Also attached is some background on our facilitator, Ellen Brilliant of Apex

Strategies. Our team has worked with Ellen for many years and know and trust
her ability to run excellent meetings!
For those who cannot attend no fear we will be sending out a substantial
meeting recap and looking for follow-up thoughts and input. Most likely we will
have follow up meetings on many items touched upon to get final consensus and
direction.
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

Cc: Ellen Brilliant (embrilliant@msn.com)
Subject: Agenda for CCAT retreat - June 7-8
Date: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 6:59:16 PM
Attachments: CCAT Strategic Planning Retreat Agenda - final.docx
Apex.2017.pdf
We are excited for our first annual retreat in Keystone starting tomorrow afternoon through noon
Thursday. The turnout is wonderful 30 CCAT members plan to participate! Please find attached
an agenda for our two sessions together. As you can see we are packing a lot of issues into a little
time so wanted to get you thinking a bit in advance. We will go over the agenda in more detail and
also provide you with background information to accompany the agenda items.
Also attached is some background on our facilitator, Ellen Brilliant of Apex Strategies. Our team has
worked with Ellen for many years and know and trust her ability to run excellent meetings!
For those who cannot attend no fear we will be sending out a substantial meeting recap and
looking for follow-up thoughts and input. Most likely we will have follow up meetings on many
items touched upon to get final consensus and direction.

Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT)

Strategic Planning Session
June 7-8, 2017
Keystone Resort & Conference Center

Divide Room
Time Topic Details/Discussion Points Notes and Actions
June 7 Networking
1-1:30pm
1:30- Welcome Introductions
1:50pm Name and county
(20 mins)
A short-term goal for CCAT
should beand a long-term goal
should be
Review meeting goals
Evaluate legislative session

work and process
Develop prioritized policy

agenda for 2018
Identify measurable ways,

including structure and
framework, to move CCAT
forward
Determine next steps
1:50- Legislative Session General Overview of CCAT Retreat

3:20pm - 2017 Materials
(1.5 (Ruth and Sara)
hours)
What worked?
Were resources allocated

appropriately?
How was member engagement

and response?
What about communication and

coalition building?
What could be improved?
How to prioritize?
Tier 1 vs Tier 2?
1
June 7-8, 2017

Divide Room
3:20- Long-Term Policy General framework

4:50pm Goals Tier 1 vs. tier 2 criteria and action
(1.5 Priorities for State and Federal Issues
hours) (small work groups)
Identification of CCAT top issues

(prioritization exercise)
How to track and respond to

Federal issues?
CCAT Sponsored Legislation?
Survey to membership member

resources?
4:50- Organizational Review of current governance
5:50pm (1 Structure, part 1 documents and CCAT mission
hour) (CCAT Co-Chairs and Mark Ruzzin)
Review current structure
Right structure to support work,

legislative priorities?
Assess partner resources (avoid

duplication of efforts)
o Committees? Point person?

o Brand development?
o Succession planning and
future leadership
6pm Adjourn Happy Hour at Keystone Lodge

Dinner on your own
2
June 7-8, 2017

Divide Room
Time Topic Details/Discussion Points Notes and Actions
June 8 Networking and

8-8:30am Continental
Breakfast
8:30- Organizational Legal/Structural

9:30am Structure, part 2 (Mark Ruzzin and Boulder
(1hour) Commissioners)
Dues Structure and Budget

Development
County vs. Commissioner level

membership
o Communication Policy
9:30- Member Retaining current members

10:30am Recruitment
(1 hour) Outreach to prospective members
Statewide membership scan/survey

(Ruth/Sara)
10:30- Interim meetings Lobby Team Recommendations

11:30am (external) o State legislator meetings (in
(1 hour) district)
o Federal delegation meetings
o Hickenlooper
Administration meetings
o Partner meetings
Feedback loop to CCAT
11:30am- Wrap-up and next CCAT Meeting Schedule

12:00pm steps Review Agreements and Decisions
(30 Parking Lot Items and Plan
Mins) Next Steps
Noon Adjourn
3
About Apex Strategies
Using political, communications, and facilitation tactics, Apex Strategies gets clients to
their point. Founded by Ellen Brilliant, Apex Strategies (formerly Ingvoldstad
Consulting) has achieved success for dozens of clients since its creation in 2006. Our
approach is simple meet clients where they are and provide them the most effective
strategies to reach their peak.
About Ellen Brilliant
Ellens roots run deep in Colorados nonprofit and advocacy communities. For over 20
years, she has executed and advised clients on political and communications strategies.
Her teeth were cut at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains where she spent ten
years leading the governmental affairs and media relations in the organizations six-
state region. It was there that Ellen discovered her passion for bringing together
seemingly disparate points of view to achieve a common good.
Clients, 2006 to Present
FACILITATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
American Academy of Pediatrics Colorado Chapter
AARP Colorado
Arc of Colorado
Arvada Child Advocacy Center
Aurora Health Access!
Autism Commission
Boulder County Public Health
C-3 Roundtable (Gill Foundation)
CAC Alliance
Colrado Bar Association
Colorado Academy of Family Physicians
Colorado Childrens Healthcare Access Program (CCHAP)
Colorado Childrens Immunization Coalition
Colorado Criminal Defense Institute
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Medical Home Coalition, SB 222 Immunization Task Force, TB Elimination
Task Force, Medical Marijuana, among other projects
Colorado Nonprofit Association
Colorado Help Me Grow Initiative
Colorado Judicial Institute
Colorado Juvenile Defender Coalition
Denver Public Schools, George Washington High School
Developmental Disability Collaboration
Equipoise Foundation
DU Sturm College of Law-Office of Career Development and
Opportunities
JFK Partners
Clients, 2006-to present, continued
Medical Home Leadership Initiative Colorado HCPF
Partnership for a Healthy Colorado (P4HC)
SungateKids
Wellstone Action
White House Project
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS

All Kids Covered
City of Aurora (Aurora KidsWell Initiative)
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Childrens Healthcare Access Program (CCHAP)
Colorado Childrens Campaign
Colorado Conservation Voters
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Colorado Nonprofit Association
Episcopal Diocese of Colorado
Goodworks Group
Hope Online Learning Academy
Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the
University of Denver (KnowYourJudge.com)
Prairie Dog Coalition
Progressive Majority
Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association
Summer Scholars
The Fuel Team
Womens Lobby of Colorado
POLITICAL STRATEGY AND LOBBYING

Aponte and Busam
American Academy of Pediatrics, Autism Society, Colorado Childrens
Immunization Coalition, Donor Awareness Council, March of Dimes
Arc of Colorado (Yes on 50)
COLOR
Colorado Association of Psychotherapists
Colorado Bar Association (Vote No 40)
Colorado Ceasefire
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
Family Voices Colorado
I Love U Guys Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Protect Families Protect Choice
Rx Plus
Client Testimonials
It s hard to get peop e who are experts n the r f e d to recogn ze that wh e they may be know edgeab e n one area, they
m ght be woefu y out of touch w th another. That was what was fac ng the Co orado Bar Assoc at on as we geared up for a
ba ot n t at ve we fe t was destruct ve to our system of just ce. Our awyer vo unteers had to be gent y, but f rm y, taught to
s ng out of the same song book when t came to messag ng. In h nds ght, we cant mag ne a more creat ve, enthus ast c,
comm tted eader for us than E en Br ant. She not on y got us on the same page, she he ped us pu together a coa t on of
bus nesses, abor and commun ty groups to jo n us. Under her gu dance, we were ab e to sound y defeat th s destruct ve
measure. She has become our go-to adv sor on a w de range of ssuesan nva uab e partner now and for future efforts.
-Chuck Turner Co orado Bar Assoc at on (Vote No 40)
E en s such a p easure to work w th. She cons stent y meets our dead nes and checks n regu ar y w th us on the projects.
She s a ways ready to make adjustments f we need to change, somet mes even m d-stream. I never have to worry about
the status of a project because I know she s on t and work ng d gent y to br ng t to comp et on. And, as f that snt a
fantast c, E en approaches each ass gnment and c ent w th a natura enthus asm and spark that makes everyone on the
team get exc ted about the work!
-Dan Drayer D rector Market ng and Commun cat ons IAALS Un vers ty of Denver (KnowYourJudge com)
I had on y been Execut ve D rector for two months when I h red E en to fac tate my Board of D rectors retreat. I cannot say
enough about how nstrumenta her ass stance was to the success of the retreat. As a new ED, I knew broad y what my
goa s for the meet ng were, but not at a how to ach eve them. E en spent thoughtfu t me sten ng and bra nstorm ng w th
me to craft an agenda, prepare act v t es, and create the documents needed for a mean ngfu retreat. Her fac tat on sk s
were a so nva uab e dur ng the meet ng. She kept the group on track, but stened and was f ex b e when the Board wanted
to dev ate from the agenda. E ens sk s were so essent a to my successfu f rst Board retreat and I am forever apprec at ve
for her work.
-Er n Sue mann-Noonan MA MPH Execut ve D rector Co orado Ch dren s Immun zat on Coa t on
E en was a fesaver for the work of the Co orado Aut sm Comm ss on. She knows how to br ng d sparate groups of peop e
together and focus them on outcomes that make a d fference. She s organ zed, determ ned and end ess y cheerfu . She
gets t done!
-Caro Mered th ARC of Arapahoe and Doug as Count es (Co orado Aut sm Comm ss on)
The organ zat ons who sought to merge the r coa t ons n what became the C3 Roundtab e started the merger process w th
comm tment and goodw but a so a good dea of protect veness of the nvestment n p ann ng and work a ready
accomp shed. E en s ro e was to ma nta n the momentum of those separate efforts wh e def n ng the common ground that
he ped a part es recogn ze the benef ts n work ng together. Then, she he ped us bu d a structure that wou d support the
ongo ng co aborat on; th s foundat on has served the C3 Roundtab e we over t me. E en eads w thout push ng and draws
what s needed from the part c pants over t me, ensur ng group ownersh p of the outcome.
-Laur e H rschfe d Ze er (former y) Be Po cy Center (C3 Roundtab e)
If stars were human, E en Br ant wou d be the br ghtest one n the sky. Her name shou d be your f rst c ue, her ta ent s
heaven y! E en has rescued me numerous t mes from my propens ty to over comm t. When I ca , E en ca m y breezes n
and takes charge of whatever mess I hand over to her. She has crafted comp cated med a messages, soothed nervous
execs, deve oped ent re market ng campa gns w th extraord nar y successfu resu ts, and aunched a few p tches that turned
nto nat ona y recogn zed home runs. Smart, Sharp, Creat ve and C ever--and a rea joy to work w th.
-Mo y Markert MAM Aurora C ty Counc Ward IV (Exemp a Sa nt Joseph Hosp ta )
E en was cr t ca n gett ng var ous stakeho ders from consumers to bus ness, nsurers to prov ders to agree on common
pr nc p es from wh ch we were ab e to a gn and move forward. Her ab ty to fac tate the d a ogue, pu out core e ements,
and create mean ngfu de verab es, unpara e any other w th whom I have worked.
-C ndy Sov ne-M er Po t ca Consu tant (Partnersh p for a Hea thy Co orado)
E en s fac tat on was a key factor n the work ach eved by Partnersh p for a Hea thy Co orado (P4HC) n advocat ng for
hea th care reform n Co orado. Her respectfu , ba anced, ca m sty e and her exce ent project management sk s kept the
P4HC vo unteer coa t on of un ke y a es from the bus ness, consumer advocacy, nsurance and hea th care prov der
commun t es on track and mov ng forward. E en created an atmosphere n wh ch peop e represent ng vast y d ffer ng po nts
of v ew were ab e to carry on mean ngfu d scuss ons and forge a ances.
-Caro Lynn T egs (Partnersh p for a Hea thy Co orado)
I want to et you know how much I apprec ated the strength of your fac tat on at our meet ng on Tuesday. There was a ot
go ng on, some s de conversat ons, and a charge of emot on. You d d a great job ca ng t out and he p ng to tag a few
th ngs that shou d u t mate y pay-off.
- Heath Harmon D rector of Hea th Programs Bou der County Pub c Hea th
From: Jones, Elise
To: John Messner (jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org)
Cc: jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org
Subject: FW: Amicus brief sign-on re the Martinez COGCC case
Looks like we were all talking about the same amicus brief without realizing it!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Hughes, David

Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:36 AM
To: Jones, Elise; Burke, Kate A.
Subject: RE: Amicus brief sign-on re the Martinez COGCC case
Thanks, Elise. NWCCOG is planning to sign on to our brief and so is Gunnison. I think there was a
minor miscommunication over there.
From: Jones, Elise

To: Hughes, David; Burke, Kate A.
Subject: FW: Amicus brief sign-on re the Martinez COGCC case
FYI.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: John Messner [mailto:JMessner@gunnisoncounty.org]

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
Hi Elise,
We had a discussion yesterday regarding this and were informed that nwcogg, of which
we are a member, is submitting a brief as well so it made the most sense to sign onto
theirs, which we chose to do. So we are in support and appreciate your efforts.
Thanks,
John A. Messner
Gunnison County Commissioner
970-901-6708
(sent from mobile phone so sorry for typos)
On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 11:50 AM -0600, "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:
Thanks! I look forward to hearing what you all decide.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:21 PM
To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
Subject: Re: Amicus brief sign-on re the Martinez COGCC case
Thanks Elise! Let me see if I can get in on the agenda for our Tuesday meeting and I will
let you know the outcome.
John A. Messner
970-901-6708
From: Jones, Elise

Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 3:16 PM
Subject: Amicus brief sign-on re the Martinez COGCC case
To: John Messner
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John
Great to see you in Keystone! Thanks so much for your active engagement in CCAT, as
well as the many liters of margaritas you so generously provided for CCAT bonding
purposes!
I wanted to follow up on our conversation about our effort to get interested counties and
cities to join us in submitting the attached amicus brief urging the Colorado Supreme Court
not to grant certiorari and review the Martinez v. Colorado Oil & Gas Commission opinion.
As you know, the Court of Appeals ruled in Martinez that the COGCC must make all of its
oil and gas development decisions, including in rule-makings, subject to the protection of
public health, safety, and welfare, including protection of the environment and wildlife
resources in other words, to put public safety and environmental protection first. It is our
understanding that industry interests are submitting their own amicus briefs to urge the
Supreme Court to review (and overturn) the Appeals court ruling, so it is important for local
governments to weigh in with our views on this important ruling.
Please let us know if Gunnison County would be interested in signing on (our attorneys
have determined that the brief will have the biggest impact if we only sign on jurisdictions,
not individual elected officials). We will need to know by June 27 at the latest (the brief is
due on the 28th ) so that we can add your statement of interest (it can be modeled after the
one Boulder County has written page 2 of the attachment). Feel free to contact Kate
Burke in our county attorneys office with any questions or if you need assistance with your
statement of interest: Kaburke@bouldercounty.org or 303.441.3869.
Thank for your interest in this important issue!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise
To: John Messner
Cc: Jonathan Houck
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 9:31:13 AM
Understood makes sense! Thanks for being engaged on this.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
Hi Elise,
Thanks,
John A. Messner
970-901-6708

wrote:
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John A. Messner
970-901-6708
From: Jones, Elise

To: John Messner
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John
purposes!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise
To: Gwen Lachelt
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 11:51:17 AM
Thanks! Ill keep my fingers crossed.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Gwen Lachelt [mailto:Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us]

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I'm running this request by my fellow commissioners and will have a decision for you by June 27.
Julie is out until the 26th.
My mom is doing a little better with each day. Thanks for asking!
Jess and I will send a draft agenda for June 30 and a suggested format for our fruffie High Tea &
Champagne affair this week!
On Jun 14, 2017, at 3:20 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Gwen
Great to see you in Keystone! I thought the meeting went great and Im excited
for what the future holds for CCAT. Thanks for making the time to be there.

I wanted to follow up on our conversation about our effort to get interested
counties and cities to join us in submitting the attached amicus brief urging the
Colorado Supreme Court not to grant certiorari and review the Martinez v.
Colorado Oil & Gas Commission opinion. As you know, the Court of Appeals
ruled in Martinez that the COGCC must make all of its oil and gas development
decisions, including in rule-makings, subject to the protection of public health,
safety, and welfare, including protection of the environment and wildlife
resources in other words, to put public safety and environmental protection
first. It is our understanding that industry interests are submitting their own
amicus briefs to urge the Supreme Court to review (and overturn) the Appeals
court ruling, so it is important for local governments to weigh in with our views
on this important ruling.

Please let us know if La Plata County would be interested in signing on (our
attorneys have determined that the brief will have the biggest impact if we only
sign on jurisdictions, not individual elected officials). We will need to know by
June 27 at the latest (the brief is due on the 28th ) so that we can add your
statement of interest (it can be modeled after the one Boulder County has written
page 2 of the attachment). Feel free to contact Kate Burke in our county
attorneys office with any questions or if you need assistance with your statement
of interest: Kaburke@bouldercounty.org or 303.441.3869.
See you in a couple of weeks!
Best,
Elise
P.S. Hows your mother doing?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
<BOULDER_COUNTY-#235467-v2-
Martinz_Amicus_Brief_In_Opposition_to_Cert.DOCX>
From: Jones, Elise
To: John Messner
Cc: Jonathan Houck
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John A. Messner
970-901-6708
From: Jones, Elise

To: John Messner
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John
purposes!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: John Messner
To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John A. Messner
970-901-6708
From: Jones, Elise

To: John Messner
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John
purposes!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Gwen Lachelt

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I'm running this request by my fellow commissioners and will have a decision for you
by June 27. Julie is out until the 26th.
My mom is doing a little better with each day. Thanks for asking!
Jess and I will send a draft agenda for June 30 and a suggested format for our
fruffie High Tea & Champagne affair this week!
Gwen
Great to see you in Keystone! I thought the meeting went great and Im excited
for what the future holds for CCAT. Thanks for making the time to be there.

I wanted to follow up on our conversation about our effort to get interested
counties and cities to join us in submitting the attached amicus brief urging the
Colorado Supreme Court not to grant certiorari and review the Martinez v.
Colorado Oil & Gas Commission opinion. As you know, the Court of Appeals
ruled in Martinez that the COGCC must make all of its oil and gas development
decisions, including in rule-makings, subject to the protection of public health,
safety, and welfare, including protection of the environment and wildlife
resources in other words, to put public safety and environmental protection
first. It is our understanding that industry interests are submitting their own
amicus briefs to urge the Supreme Court to review (and overturn) the Appeals
court ruling, so it is important for local governments to weigh in with our views
on this important ruling.

Please let us know if La Plata County would be interested in signing on (our
attorneys have determined that the brief will have the biggest impact if we only
sign on jurisdictions, not individual elected officials). We will need to know by
June 27 at the latest (the brief is due on the 28th ) so that we can add your
statement of interest (it can be modeled after the one Boulder County has written
page 2 of the attachment). Feel free to contact Kate Burke in our county
attorneys office with any questions or if you need assistance with your statement


Best,
Elise


Elise Jones
303-441-3491
<BOULDER_COUNTY-#235467-v2-
Martinz_Amicus_Brief_In_Opposition_to_Cert.DOCX>
From: Jones, Elise
To: gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us
Attachments: BOULDER COUNTY-#235467-v2-Martinz Amicus Brief In Opposition to Cert.DOCX
Importance: High
Gwen
Great to see you in Keystone! I thought the meeting went great and Im excited for what the
future holds for CCAT. Thanks for making the time to be there.
Please let us know if La Plata County would be interested in signing on (our attorneys have
determined that the brief will have the biggest impact if we only sign on jurisdictions, not
individual elected officials). We will need to know by June 27 at the latest (the brief is due on
the 28th ) so that we can add your statement of interest (it can be modeled after the one
Boulder County has written page 2 of the attachment). Feel free to contact Kate Burke in
our county attorneys office with any questions or if you need assistance with your statement
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
SUPREME COURT, STATE OF COLORADO
Colorado State Judicial Building

2 East 14th Avenue, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80203
Colorado Court of Appeals
Case Number 16CA0564
Opinion by Judge Fox; Judge Voght concurring; Judge
Booras dissenting
City and County of Denver District Court No. 14CV32637

Judgment by Judge J. Eric Elliff
Petitioner/Appellee/Defendant:
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
and
Intervenors/Petitioners/Appellees
American Petroleum Institute and Colorado Petroleum
Association
v.
Respondents/Appellants:
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Itzcuahtli Roske-Martinez, Sonora
Brinkley, Aerielle Deering, Trinity Carter, and Emma
Bray, minors appearing by and through their legal COURT USE ONLY
guardians Tamara Roske, Bindi Brinkley, Eleni Deering,
Jasmine Jones, Robin Ruston, and Diana Bray.
Attorney for Amicus Curiae Boulder County Case Number: 2017SC297

David Hughes, Deputy County Attorney, #24425
Katherine A. Burke, Assistant County Attorney, #35716
Catherine Ruhland, Assistant County Attorney, #42426
BOULDER COUNTY ATTORNEY
P. O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306
Phone No.: 303-441-3190
Fax No.: 303-441-4794
Email: dhughes@bouldercounty.org
kaburke@bouldercounty.org
truhland@bouldercounty.org
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF BOULDER COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF

THE RESPONDENTS/APPELLANTS
Certificate of Compliance
TOC
TOA
INTEREST OF THE AMICUS CURIAE
The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County, Colorado (Boulder County) is
a statutory County of the State of Colorado. Boulder County, as a local government entity, is
charged with protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents. See 30-11-
101(2), C.R.S. (counties may adopt and enforce regulations regarding health, safety, and
welfare issues). Boulder Countys residents are concerned about the public health and
environmental effects of oil and gas development near their homes, schools, businesses, and
recreation areas. This Court has determined that local governments like Boulder County may
not, under current Colorado Oil and Gas Commission (COGCC) rules, ban or place lengthy
moratoria on oil and gas development and are preempted from regulating certain aspects of
fossil fuel development. Nonetheless, because oil and gas development is a mixed issue of
state and local concern, Fort Collins v. Colorado Oil & Gas Commission, 369 P.3d 586, 591 (Colo.
2016), local governments land use and oil and gas permitting functions are affected by the
manner in which the COGCC carries out its statutory rule-making and permitting duties.
Accordingly, Boulder County is interested in this case because it wants to ensure that COGCC,
through its rules and regulations, properly fulfills its statutory duties in Colorados mixed state
and local method of regulating oil and gas development.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE
Based on clear and unambiguous language in the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Act, 34-60-101 to -130, C.R.S. 2016 (the Act), the court of appeals held that the COGCC has
the authority to consider a rule proposed for the purpose promoting public health and
protecting the environment. This holding did not change existing law; it simply echoed the
well-settled legal principle that a primary function of state government is to protect public
health, safety, and welfare. The court of appeals decision [did] not address the merits of
whether the Commission should adopt Petitioners proposed rule. Martinez v. Colorado Oil
and Gas Conservation Commn., 2017 COA 37, 32. Instead, the court of appeals determined
the COGCC should not reject the proposed rule based only on a question of statutory authority.
Id. Accordingly, on remand, the COGCC must make a determination regarding the public health
and safety impact of the proposed rule. As shown below, the court should deny the petitions
for certiorari because the appellate ruling is well-reasoned and neither changes existing law nor
conflicts with prior decisions of other appellate divisions or this Court.
ARGUMENT
I. A requirement that government regulations protect public health and safety is not a
change in Colorado law.
The Petitioners describe the decision below as a radical and sweeping change in the law
that will have drastic impacts. The Intervenors call the decision novel. Lost in this rhetoric is
the fact that lawmaking for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare is
the foundation of the police power.

When it adopted the Act, including its subsequent amendments, the General Assembly
exercised its police power. See W. Colo. Power Co. v. Pub. Utilities Commn, 411 P.2d 785, 794
(Colo. 1966) (The power to regulate entities affected with a public interest is a function of the
police power of the state.); see also Town of Dillon v. Yacht Club Condominiums Homeowners
Assn, 325 P.3d 1032, 1041-42 (Colo. 2014) (police power includes the power to anticipate and
prevent dangers). [T]he police power of the state, which is exercised in the public interest . . .
is an attribute of sovereignty, governmental in character, but its use is restricted to matters
which relate to the health, safety, or general welfare of the people. Town of Holyoke v. Smith,
226 P. 158, 161 (Colo. 1924). Accordingly, for a statute to fall within the police power of the
state, the provisions of the statute must be reasonably related to the public health, safety, and
welfare. Love v. Bell, 465 P.2d 118, 121 (Colo. 1970).
While the decision below may ultimately result in changes in COGCC rules or procedures
that inadequately protect public health and safety, it will not result in a change in fundamentals
of law related to the legislative process and rulemaking. The parade of horribles presented by
Petitioners COGCC and API/CPA is baseless. The state and state agencies have long been on
notice that they must exercise their power for the benefit of public health and safety. In fact,
Governor Hickenlooper said in a May 18, 2017 press release, that we believe the court of
appeals' decision [in the instant case] does not represent a significant departure from the
commission's current approach. If the COGCC adopted rules and regulations that benefited
private industry without protecting public health, safety, and welfare, it did so at its own risk.
The Legislature cannot `bargain away the public health or the public morals. Home Bldg. &
Loan Assn v. Blaisdell, 290 U.S. 398, 436 (1934). This Court need not weigh in on a case that
brings the legislative actions of a state agency within the legal mainstream.
II. The decision below is consistent with prior decisions of this Court and other divisions
of the court of appeals.
Contrary to the Petitioners assertions, the court of appeals decision does not conflict
with decisions of this Court or the court of appeals. In City of Longmont v. Colo. Oil and Gas
Assn, 369 P.3d 573 (Colo. 2016), the Court undertook a preemption analysis with the
underlying assumption that the COGCC enacted valid rules within its authority under the
Act. In particular, the Court observed that the COGCC enacted fracking rules to prevent
waste and to conserve oil and gas in the State of Colorado while protecting public health,
safety, and welfare. City of Longmont, 369 P.3d at 584 (emphasis added). The Court did not
decide whether the COGCCs fracking rules comported with the Act by actually protecting
public health, safety, and welfare. In fact, the Court specifically declined to address the
issue:
[T]he virtues and vices of fracking are hotly contested. Proponents

tout the economic advantages of extracting previously
inaccessible oil, gas, and other hydrocarbons, while opponents
warn of the health risks and damage to the environment. We fully
respect these competing views . . . This case, however, does not
require us to weigh in on these differences of opinion, much less
to try to resolve them. Rather, we must confront a far narrower
. . . legal question. . . .
Id. at 576-77. Because this Court did not examine the underlying validity of the COGCCs
fracking rules or address the public safety issues related to fracking in City of Longmont, the
Martinez ruling raises no inconsistencies with that decision.

Like City of Longmont, Gerrity Oil & Gas Corp. v. Magness, 946 P.2d 913 (Colo. 1997),
addresses an issue unrelated to the decision below and does not contradict the court of
appeals decision. The Court in Gerrity determined that the Act did not give rise to a private
cause of action. In discussing the Act, the Court stated [w]e recognize that the purposes of
the Act are to encourage the production of oil and gas in a manner that protects public
health and safety and prevents waste. See 34-60-102(1), 14 C.R.S. (1995). Gerrity, 946
P.2d at 925.1 The Petitioners argue that by using the plural purposes rather than the
singular purpose the Court interpreted 34-60-102, C.R.S., to mean that oil and gas
production and protecting public health and safety were separate purposes. However, the
Gerrity Court never specified which purposes it was referring to. Moreover, the Court was
summarizing the Actnot interpreting it. At best, the language is dicta.
More recently, the Court characterized oil and gas production as a single goal.
Thismaterially impedes the state's goal of permitting each oil and gas pool in Colorado to
produce up to its maximum efficient rate of production, subject to the prevention of waste
and consistent with the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. See 3460
102(1)(b). City of Ft. Collins v. Colorado Oil, 369 P.3d 586, 593 (Colo. 2016)(emphasis
added). Thus, even if Gerrity raised questions by using the word purposes, Fort Collins
subsequently clarified the issue by referring to production as a single goal that must be
pursued consistently with the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
Finally, Chase v. Colo. Oil and Gas Conservation Commn, 284 P.3d 161 (Colo. App. 2012),
supports, rather than conflicts with, the decision below. A division of the court of appeals in
1
The Court in Gerrity referenced a prior version of the statute at issue. The General Assembly amended 34-60-
102, C.R.S. in 2007. See 2007 Colo. Legis. Serv. Ch. 312 (H.B. 07 1298)(WEST).
Chase recognized that [t]he 1994 amendments to the Conservation Act enlarged the
COGCCs focus . . . to include consideration of environmental impact and public health,
safety, and welfare. Chase, 284 P.3d at 166. The Chase division characterized protecting
public health, safety, and welfare as an expanded charge to the COGCC. Id. Further, the
court did not describe the COGCCs rules as achieving balance between fostering
development and protecting public health and safety, but rather stated the COGCCs rules
protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public during the drilling, completion,
and operation of oil and gas wells and producing facilities. Id. and see n.16.
The Petitioners argue that Chase concludes that public health and safety is merely a
factor under the Act that the COGCC must consider. Petrs Pet. for Writ of Cert. 3.
However, the issue on appeal in Chase was whether the COGCC could consider factors
other than occupancy in determining whether land should be categorized as a Designated
Outdoor Activity Area, or DOAA. Chase, 284 P.3d at 170. The division concluded that the
COGCC had the power to consider public safety in making a DOAA determination. Id.
However, it did not consider the opposite questionwhether the COGCC could ignore
public health and safety in reaching its decision. Thus, nothing in Chase conflicts with the
decision below.
As shown above, the decision below does not conflict with City of Longmont, Gerrity, or
Chase.
CONCLUSION
The court of appeals opinion in this case does not raise any of the primary reasons this
Court generally exercises its certiorari review. See C.A.R. 49. As demonstrated, the ruling
does not conflict with a decision of this Court or other divisions of the court of appeals.
Because the ruling merely clarifies the long-standing, fundamental power and duty of
governments to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, after a procedurally correct
hearing and review, it in no way departs from the accepted and usual court of judicial
proceedings. Finally, because the court of appeals interpretation is well-founded in
statutory language and the existing law on both the police powers and oil and gas
development, it does not present an issue of first impression. For all of these reasons, the
Amici parties respectfully assert that the Court should deny the Petitions for Certiorari and
allow the court of appeals decision to stand.

From: Jones, Elise
To: John Messner (jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org)
Cc: jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org
Attachments: BOULDER COUNTY-#235467-v2-Martinz Amicus Brief In Opposition to Cert.DOCX
Importance: High
John
Great to see you in Keystone! Thanks so much for your active engagement in CCAT, as well
as the many liters of margaritas you so generously provided for CCAT bonding purposes!
Please let us know if Gunnison County would be interested in signing on (our attorneys have
determined that the brief will have the biggest impact if we only sign on jurisdictions, not
individual elected officials). We will need to know by June 27 at the latest (the brief is due on
the 28th ) so that we can add your statement of interest (it can be modeled after the one
Boulder County has written page 2 of the attachment). Feel free to contact Kate Burke in
our county attorneys office with any questions or if you need assistance with your statement
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
SUPREME COURT, STATE OF COLORADO
Colorado State Judicial Building

2 East 14th Avenue, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80203
Colorado Court of Appeals
Case Number 16CA0564
Opinion by Judge Fox; Judge Voght concurring; Judge
Booras dissenting
City and County of Denver District Court No. 14CV32637

Judgment by Judge J. Eric Elliff
Petitioner/Appellee/Defendant:
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
and
Intervenors/Petitioners/Appellees
American Petroleum Institute and Colorado Petroleum
Association
v.
Respondents/Appellants:
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Itzcuahtli Roske-Martinez, Sonora
Brinkley, Aerielle Deering, Trinity Carter, and Emma
Bray, minors appearing by and through their legal COURT USE ONLY
guardians Tamara Roske, Bindi Brinkley, Eleni Deering,
Jasmine Jones, Robin Ruston, and Diana Bray.
Attorney for Amicus Curiae Boulder County Case Number: 2017SC297

David Hughes, Deputy County Attorney, #24425
Katherine A. Burke, Assistant County Attorney, #35716
Catherine Ruhland, Assistant County Attorney, #42426
BOULDER COUNTY ATTORNEY
P. O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306
Phone No.: 303-441-3190
Fax No.: 303-441-4794
Email: dhughes@bouldercounty.org
kaburke@bouldercounty.org
truhland@bouldercounty.org
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF BOULDER COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF

THE RESPONDENTS/APPELLANTS
Certificate of Compliance
TOC
TOA
INTEREST OF THE AMICUS CURIAE
The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County, Colorado (Boulder County) is
a statutory County of the State of Colorado. Boulder County, as a local government entity, is
charged with protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents. See 30-11-
101(2), C.R.S. (counties may adopt and enforce regulations regarding health, safety, and
welfare issues). Boulder Countys residents are concerned about the public health and
environmental effects of oil and gas development near their homes, schools, businesses, and
recreation areas. This Court has determined that local governments like Boulder County may
not, under current Colorado Oil and Gas Commission (COGCC) rules, ban or place lengthy
moratoria on oil and gas development and are preempted from regulating certain aspects of
fossil fuel development. Nonetheless, because oil and gas development is a mixed issue of
state and local concern, Fort Collins v. Colorado Oil & Gas Commission, 369 P.3d 586, 591 (Colo.
2016), local governments land use and oil and gas permitting functions are affected by the
manner in which the COGCC carries out its statutory rule-making and permitting duties.
Accordingly, Boulder County is interested in this case because it wants to ensure that COGCC,
through its rules and regulations, properly fulfills its statutory duties in Colorados mixed state
and local method of regulating oil and gas development.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE
Based on clear and unambiguous language in the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Act, 34-60-101 to -130, C.R.S. 2016 (the Act), the court of appeals held that the COGCC has
the authority to consider a rule proposed for the purpose promoting public health and
protecting the environment. This holding did not change existing law; it simply echoed the
well-settled legal principle that a primary function of state government is to protect public
health, safety, and welfare. The court of appeals decision [did] not address the merits of
whether the Commission should adopt Petitioners proposed rule. Martinez v. Colorado Oil
and Gas Conservation Commn., 2017 COA 37, 32. Instead, the court of appeals determined
the COGCC should not reject the proposed rule based only on a question of statutory authority.
Id. Accordingly, on remand, the COGCC must make a determination regarding the public health
and safety impact of the proposed rule. As shown below, the court should deny the petitions
for certiorari because the appellate ruling is well-reasoned and neither changes existing law nor
conflicts with prior decisions of other appellate divisions or this Court.
ARGUMENT
I. A requirement that government regulations protect public health and safety is not a
change in Colorado law.
The Petitioners describe the decision below as a radical and sweeping change in the law
that will have drastic impacts. The Intervenors call the decision novel. Lost in this rhetoric is
the fact that lawmaking for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare is
the foundation of the police power.

When it adopted the Act, including its subsequent amendments, the General Assembly
exercised its police power. See W. Colo. Power Co. v. Pub. Utilities Commn, 411 P.2d 785, 794
(Colo. 1966) (The power to regulate entities affected with a public interest is a function of the
police power of the state.); see also Town of Dillon v. Yacht Club Condominiums Homeowners
Assn, 325 P.3d 1032, 1041-42 (Colo. 2014) (police power includes the power to anticipate and
prevent dangers). [T]he police power of the state, which is exercised in the public interest . . .
is an attribute of sovereignty, governmental in character, but its use is restricted to matters
which relate to the health, safety, or general welfare of the people. Town of Holyoke v. Smith,
226 P. 158, 161 (Colo. 1924). Accordingly, for a statute to fall within the police power of the
state, the provisions of the statute must be reasonably related to the public health, safety, and
welfare. Love v. Bell, 465 P.2d 118, 121 (Colo. 1970).
While the decision below may ultimately result in changes in COGCC rules or procedures
that inadequately protect public health and safety, it will not result in a change in fundamentals
of law related to the legislative process and rulemaking. The parade of horribles presented by
Petitioners COGCC and API/CPA is baseless. The state and state agencies have long been on
notice that they must exercise their power for the benefit of public health and safety. In fact,
Governor Hickenlooper said in a May 18, 2017 press release, that we believe the court of
appeals' decision [in the instant case] does not represent a significant departure from the
commission's current approach. If the COGCC adopted rules and regulations that benefited
private industry without protecting public health, safety, and welfare, it did so at its own risk.
The Legislature cannot `bargain away the public health or the public morals. Home Bldg. &
Loan Assn v. Blaisdell, 290 U.S. 398, 436 (1934). This Court need not weigh in on a case that
brings the legislative actions of a state agency within the legal mainstream.
II. The decision below is consistent with prior decisions of this Court and other divisions
of the court of appeals.
Contrary to the Petitioners assertions, the court of appeals decision does not conflict
with decisions of this Court or the court of appeals. In City of Longmont v. Colo. Oil and Gas
Assn, 369 P.3d 573 (Colo. 2016), the Court undertook a preemption analysis with the
underlying assumption that the COGCC enacted valid rules within its authority under the
Act. In particular, the Court observed that the COGCC enacted fracking rules to prevent
waste and to conserve oil and gas in the State of Colorado while protecting public health,
safety, and welfare. City of Longmont, 369 P.3d at 584 (emphasis added). The Court did not
decide whether the COGCCs fracking rules comported with the Act by actually protecting
public health, safety, and welfare. In fact, the Court specifically declined to address the
issue:
[T]he virtues and vices of fracking are hotly contested. Proponents

tout the economic advantages of extracting previously
inaccessible oil, gas, and other hydrocarbons, while opponents
warn of the health risks and damage to the environment. We fully
respect these competing views . . . This case, however, does not
require us to weigh in on these differences of opinion, much less
to try to resolve them. Rather, we must confront a far narrower
. . . legal question. . . .
Id. at 576-77. Because this Court did not examine the underlying validity of the COGCCs
fracking rules or address the public safety issues related to fracking in City of Longmont, the
Martinez ruling raises no inconsistencies with that decision.

Like City of Longmont, Gerrity Oil & Gas Corp. v. Magness, 946 P.2d 913 (Colo. 1997),
addresses an issue unrelated to the decision below and does not contradict the court of
appeals decision. The Court in Gerrity determined that the Act did not give rise to a private
cause of action. In discussing the Act, the Court stated [w]e recognize that the purposes of
the Act are to encourage the production of oil and gas in a manner that protects public
health and safety and prevents waste. See 34-60-102(1), 14 C.R.S. (1995). Gerrity, 946
P.2d at 925.1 The Petitioners argue that by using the plural purposes rather than the
singular purpose the Court interpreted 34-60-102, C.R.S., to mean that oil and gas
production and protecting public health and safety were separate purposes. However, the
Gerrity Court never specified which purposes it was referring to. Moreover, the Court was
summarizing the Actnot interpreting it. At best, the language is dicta.
More recently, the Court characterized oil and gas production as a single goal.
Thismaterially impedes the state's goal of permitting each oil and gas pool in Colorado to
produce up to its maximum efficient rate of production, subject to the prevention of waste
and consistent with the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. See 3460
102(1)(b). City of Ft. Collins v. Colorado Oil, 369 P.3d 586, 593 (Colo. 2016)(emphasis
added). Thus, even if Gerrity raised questions by using the word purposes, Fort Collins
subsequently clarified the issue by referring to production as a single goal that must be
pursued consistently with the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
Finally, Chase v. Colo. Oil and Gas Conservation Commn, 284 P.3d 161 (Colo. App. 2012),
supports, rather than conflicts with, the decision below. A division of the court of appeals in
1
The Court in Gerrity referenced a prior version of the statute at issue. The General Assembly amended 34-60-
102, C.R.S. in 2007. See 2007 Colo. Legis. Serv. Ch. 312 (H.B. 07 1298)(WEST).
Chase recognized that [t]he 1994 amendments to the Conservation Act enlarged the
COGCCs focus . . . to include consideration of environmental impact and public health,
safety, and welfare. Chase, 284 P.3d at 166. The Chase division characterized protecting
public health, safety, and welfare as an expanded charge to the COGCC. Id. Further, the
court did not describe the COGCCs rules as achieving balance between fostering
development and protecting public health and safety, but rather stated the COGCCs rules
protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public during the drilling, completion,
and operation of oil and gas wells and producing facilities. Id. and see n.16.
The Petitioners argue that Chase concludes that public health and safety is merely a
factor under the Act that the COGCC must consider. Petrs Pet. for Writ of Cert. 3.
However, the issue on appeal in Chase was whether the COGCC could consider factors
other than occupancy in determining whether land should be categorized as a Designated
Outdoor Activity Area, or DOAA. Chase, 284 P.3d at 170. The division concluded that the
COGCC had the power to consider public safety in making a DOAA determination. Id.
However, it did not consider the opposite questionwhether the COGCC could ignore
public health and safety in reaching its decision. Thus, nothing in Chase conflicts with the
decision below.
As shown above, the decision below does not conflict with City of Longmont, Gerrity, or
Chase.
CONCLUSION
The court of appeals opinion in this case does not raise any of the primary reasons this
Court generally exercises its certiorari review. See C.A.R. 49. As demonstrated, the ruling
does not conflict with a decision of this Court or other divisions of the court of appeals.
Because the ruling merely clarifies the long-standing, fundamental power and duty of
governments to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, after a procedurally correct
hearing and review, it in no way departs from the accepted and usual court of judicial
proceedings. Finally, because the court of appeals interpretation is well-founded in
statutory language and the existing law on both the police powers and oil and gas
development, it does not present an issue of first impression. For all of these reasons, the
Amici parties respectfully assert that the Court should deny the Petitions for Certiorari and
allow the court of appeals decision to stand.

From: Jones, Elise
To: Terry
Subject: RE: Are you guys in?
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 1:18:00 PM
Terry
Thanks for your email. I appreciate the thought you put into this and totally
respect your decision. Please know that the door will always remain open and
that CCAT is being very intentional to minimize instances of real conflict with
CCI. In fact, we believe that we may serve to strengthen CCIs reach by adding
another voice for counties at the statehouse a rising tide can lift all county
boats! This was particularly evident in CCATs recent efforts with JBC members
on child welfare and county admin funding where CCAT and CCI worked in
tandem.If youd like, we can continue to send you periodic membership
updates so you know what CCATs doing this year. And who knows, it might be
that in the future Pueblo may want to revisit its decision and become a
member of both CCAT and CCI like a number of other counties have. So lets
stay in touch and keep the lines of communication open.
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Terry [mailto:tahart11@msn.com]

Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 7:31 AM
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Are you guys in?
Hi Elise!
I too was out on the East Coast for the last week and a half. I was attending NACO for the
first half and then used the opportunity to visit my daughter in Boston for the second. This
week has been nuts with meetings that were put off while I was gone so please forgive me
for being slow to respond.
At any rate, I regret to inform you that we will not be able to join the CCAT group. After a
good deal of thought I have come to the conclusion that I personally have a conflict. It's not
just that I'm a member of CCI, I am also a member of CCI's governing board. In that
capacity it is my job to do everything I can to preserve and protect CCI. So I don't feel it's
correct for me personally to belong to an another organization that might conflict with CCI.
So I put the question to my fellow two commissioners and asked them what they would like
to do. They chose to decline to join CCAT at this point. They told me they felt the best way
fix CCI's problems is from within. As you know I have argued the same thing.
Elise, please know that this was a very difficult decision for me to make. I am with you folks
heart and soul politically and philosophically. But I think this is the right thing to do at this
point for me, Pueblo County, and CCI.
I wish you and the rest of my wonderful friends at CCAT good luck and success with your
political and lobbying efforts!
Sincerely,
Terry A. Hart
Pueblo County Commissioner
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 6, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Terry
I was gone in DC much of last week so now that Im back in the saddle, I wanted to
check in with you on what your decision was on Pueblo Countys participation. CCAT
has been having a very positive impact on budget advocacy for counties at the Capitol,
which has been exciting to see. Obviously, our collective voice has the opportunity to
be even more impactful with an even broader membership so were eager to finalize
the list. Let me know!
Best,
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Jones, Elise
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 4:03 PM
To: 'Terry'
Terry
Thanks for your quick response. There is no official deadline but the clock on the
legislative session is ticking, and our lobbyist Ruth Aponte wont be able to include
mention of Pueblo as being part of CCAT in her advocacy efforts until you give the
official word so the sooner the better.

Re CCI, I would hope its not viewed as a conflict as all members of CCAT except
Boulder County and La Plata County (they are having a fiscal crisis so cant afford dues)
are also members of CCI, and weve made it clear that CCAT is a complementary effort
not a competitive one.
Alls well at this end nice to have snow falling again, since its winter after all!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:37 AM
To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I have not had a chance to discuss joining with my fellow board members yet. I
personally want to join but I want to first find out if they would like to join as a
county, and then I also need to make sure my participation in CCAT is not a
conflict of any kind with my serving on the Board of CCI. I don't think it is. I will
try to pin both of those things down as soon as possible. And you are correct,
money may be an issue for me and us. Very tight budget! But I'm glad to hear
from both you and Mark that you are flexible on that this year.
At any rate I will try to pin this down ASAP and get you a clear answer. Is there
a deadline that I need to avoid?
Hope you're doing well. Thanks!

Terry
From: Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>

Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 5:14 PM
To: tahart11@msn.com
Subject: Are you guys in?
Terry
Mark Ruzzin told me he had a great conversation with you the other
day about CCAT. I wanted to follow up and see where things stood
with you and your fellow commissioners. Now thatAponte &
Busamhas been hired to lobby on behalf of CCAT, we're starting to
making things official. To that end, were trying to put together the
finalized list of counties and commissioners who have signed on to
be members of CCAT, and whether its the county thats a member
or if its just an individual commissioner. As you know, we dont
want cost to be a barrier to anyone so if a county cannot contribute
money this year, they still can join (and, of course, there is no
contribution expected of individual commissioners). Please let me
know if we can add you to the list (and, if yes, is it Pueblo County or
Terry Hart were adding)! Always happy to chat too, if you have
questions, etc.
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 6:26 PM
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb;
Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson;
Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie
Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin,
Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting;
Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich
Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio;
Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: Commissioners & Counties Acting Together (CCAT) update
Good evening CCAT members,

Several of your colleagues shared breakfast this morning before the CCI monthly
meeting. This afforded the chance to talk in person and make some immediate
decisions on organizational structure and direction to allow us to step into action.
The key decisions are summarized below. Please note areas where member
engagement/feedback is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy
CCAT member meeting, February 17, 2017

Commissioners: Tim Mauck (Clear Creek), Rachel Richards (Pitkin), Tim Corrigan
(Routt), Elise Jones & Deb Gardner (Boulder),Kathy Chandler-Henry (Eagle), Ben Tisdel
(Ouray), Steve Child (Pitkin), Randy Wheelock (Clear Creek), Linda Isenhart (Gilpin) and
John Messner (Gunnison)

County Staff: Mark Ruzzin & Megan Davis (Boulder), Lynn Padgett (San Miguel)
Lobby Team: Ruth Aponte & Sara Odendahl

1. Steering/Legislative Committee Participation
a. Co-Chairs
The group welcomed Tim Mauck (Clear Creek) and Rachel Richards (Pitkin) to act as Co-
Chairs of the Committee for the duration of the legislative session. Big thanks to them
both for stepping up to provide leadership in CCATs first efforts out of the gate.
b. Members
Others who committed to serve on the Committee include Tim Corrigan
(Routt), Deb Gardner (Boulder), John Messner (Gunnison), Kathy
Chandler-Henry (Eagle), and Ben Tisdel (Ouray).
c. The group agreed it would be ideal to also have involvement from San
Miguel, Summit and La Plata counties.

Please respond by cob on Wed., Feb. 22 nd, if you can commit to serve on the
Steering/Legislative Committee.

2. Steering/Legislative Committee Call times
a. The group agreed to the following time and dates for ongoing meetings
(via conference call) through the legislative session: Mondays, 12:15
1:15pm on Feb. 27, March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
b. Lobby team will send out meeting notice and conference number for
these calls.

3. CCAT will conduct a political and resource inventory of our members
a. A survey will be sent to members asking for input on current legislative
connections, available county staff resources and commissioner/staff
areas of expertise. Lobby team will compile this in effort to develop the
organizational bench and used to guide the legislative outreach
strategy.

4. Governance Document
Based on email input on the prior draft and the group discussion, the following
edits have been made:
a. Add Local control as a guiding principle
b. Add Behavioral health as a topic areas under healthy people and communities
c. Clarify wholesale transfer of federal public lands

Please review the most recent Governance Document (dated 2/17) and submit any
proposed changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22 nd.

5. Engagement on BLMs proposed Planning 2.0 Rule change.
a. Group agreed to explore the efficacy of CCAT sending a letter of support
to Senator Cory Gardner on BLMs proposed Planning 2.0 Rule change.
b. To determine if this is a wise use of political capital, particularly as it
would be CCATs first public action, members agreed to reach out to
respective contacts to see if Sen. Gardner is indeed open minded on this
matter and if such a letter would have an impact.
c. If upon hearing feedback it is agreed to proceed, Lynn Padgett (San
Miguel) agreed to draft the substance and lobby team will develop letter
format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Ruth Aponte; Jones, Elise
Date: Monday, March 13, 2017 9:04:34 AM
It is unfortunate that Terry wont engage right now, but we will certainly want to nurture the
relationship with him and Pueblo County, and Ruth provides some great suggestions on how to do
that. Thanks, Ruth!
Mark
Mark Ruzzin | Boulder County Commissioners Office

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 3:13 PM
To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark
Hi Elise
Thanks for your outreach to these folks. I suggest we respond that we understand their
hesitation and respect the decision.
Also say the door will always remain open and that CCAT is being intentional to minimize
instances of full blown conflict with CCI. in fact, our hope is to strengthen their reach by
adding another voice for counties at the statehouse. Provide the example of our recent efforts
with JBC members on child welfare and county admin funding - we worked in tandem with
CCI.
Perhaps offer to send our membership updates so they can see what we are doing this year.
Who knows - after we all have some experience with how it works, they may revisit this
decision down the road.
Just my two cents.

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 11, 2017, at 11:24 AM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Urgh! Not the answer we were hoping for.

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I too was out on the East Coast for the last week and a half. I was attending
NACO for the first half and then used the opportunity to visit my daughter in
Boston for the second. This week has been nuts with meetings that were put off
while I was gone so please forgive me for being slow to respond.
At any rate, I regret to inform you that we will not be able to join the CCAT
group. After a good deal of thought I have come to the conclusion that I
personally have a conflict. It's not just that I'm a member of CCI, I am also a
member of CCI's governing board. In that capacity it is my job to do everything I
can to preserve and protect CCI. So I don't feel it's correct for me personally to
belong to an another organization that might conflict with CCI.
So I put the question to my fellow two commissioners and asked them what they
would like to do. They chose to decline to join CCAT at this point. They told me
they felt the best way fix CCI's problems is from within. As you know I have
argued the same thing.
Elise, please know that this was a very difficult decision for me to make. I am
with you folks heart and soul politically and philosophically. But I think this is
the right thing to do at this point for me, Pueblo County, and CCI.
I wish you and the rest of my wonderful friends at CCAT good luck and success
with your political and lobbying efforts!
Sincerely,
Terry A. Hart
Sent from my iPhone
Terry
I was gone in DC much of last week so now that Im back in the saddle, I
wanted to check in with you on what your decision was on Pueblo
Countys participation. CCAT has been having a very positive impact on
budget advocacy for counties at the Capitol, which has been exciting to
see. Obviously, our collective voice has the opportunity to be even more
impactful with an even broader membership so were eager to finalize
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: 'Terry'
Terry
Thanks for your quick response. There is no official deadline but the clock
on the legislative session is ticking, and our lobbyist Ruth Aponte wont be
able to include mention of Pueblo as being part of CCAT in her advocacy
efforts until you give the official word so the sooner the better.
Re CCI, I would hope its not viewed as a conflict as all members of CCAT
except Boulder County and La Plata County (they are having a fiscal crisis
so cant afford dues) are also members of CCI, and weve made it clear
that CCAT is a complementary effort not a competitive one.
Alls well at this end nice to have snow falling again, since its winter
after all!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I have not had a chance to discuss joining with my fellow board

members yet. I personally want to join but I want to first find out if
they would like to join as a county, and then I also need to make
sure my participation in CCAT is not a conflict of any kind with my
serving on the Board of CCI. I don't think it is. I will try to pin both
of those things down as soon as possible. And you are correct,
money may be an issue for me and us. Very tight budget! But I'm
glad to hear from both you and Mark that you are flexible on that
this year.
At any rate I will try to pin this down ASAP and get you a clear
answer. Is there a deadline that I need to avoid?

Terry

Terry
Mark Ruzzin told me he had a great conversation with you
the other day about CCAT. I wanted to follow up and see
where things stood with you and your fellow
commissioners. Now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired
to lobby on behalf of CCAT, we're starting to making
things official. To that end, were trying to put together
the finalized list of counties and commissioners who have
signed on to be members of CCAT, and whether its the
county thats a member or if its just an individual
commissioner. As you know, we dont want cost to be a
barrier to anyone so if a county cannot contribute money
this year, they still can join (and, of course, there is no
contribution expected of individual commissioners).
Please let me know if we can add you to the list (and, if
yes, is it Pueblo County or Terry Hart were adding)!
Always happy to chat too, if you have questions, etc.
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary
Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John
Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy
Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart;
Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek,
Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock;
Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve
Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim
Mauck

Several of your colleagues shared breakfast this morning before the CCI
monthly meeting. This afforded the chance to talk in person and make
some immediate decisions on organizational structure and direction to
allow us to step into action.
The key decisions are summarized below. Please note areas where
member engagement/feedback is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy

Commissioners: Tim Mauck (Clear Creek), Rachel Richards (Pitkin), Tim
Corrigan (Routt), Elise Jones & Deb Gardner (Boulder),Kathy Chandler-
Henry (Eagle), Ben Tisdel (Ouray), Steve Child (Pitkin), Randy Wheelock
(Clear Creek), Linda Isenhart (Gilpin) and John Messner (Gunnison)
County Staff: Mark Ruzzin & Megan Davis (Boulder), Lynn Padgett (San
Miguel)

a. Co-Chairs
The group welcomed Tim Mauck (Clear Creek) and Rachel Richards
(Pitkin) to act as Co-Chairs of the Committee for the duration of the
legislative session. Big thanks to them both for stepping up to provide
leadership in CCATs first efforts out of the gate.
b. Members
Others who committed to serve on the Committee include
Tim Corrigan (Routt), Deb Gardner (Boulder), John Messner
(Gunnison), Kathy Chandler-Henry (Eagle), and Ben Tisdel
(Ouray).
c. The group agreed it would be ideal to also have involvement
from San Miguel, Summit and La Plata counties.

Please respond by cob on Wed., Feb. 22 nd, if you can commit to serve
on the Steering/Legislative Committee.

a. The group agreed to the following time and dates for
ongoing meetings (via conference call) through the
legislative session: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb. 27,
March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
b. Lobby team will send out meeting notice and conference
number for these calls.

3. CCAT will conduct a political and resource inventory of our
members
a. A survey will be sent to members asking for input on current
legislative connections, available county staff resources and
commissioner/staff areas of expertise. Lobby team will
compile this in effort to develop the organizational bench
and used to guide the legislative outreach strategy.

Based on email input on the prior draft and the group discussion,
the following edits have been made:
b. Add Behavioral health as a topic areas under healthy people and
communities

Please review the most recent Governance Document (dated 2/17) and
submit any proposed changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22 nd.

a. Group agreed to explore the efficacy of CCAT sending a
letter of support to Senator Cory Gardner on BLMs
proposed Planning 2.0 Rule change.
b. To determine if this is a wise use of political capital,
particularly as it would be CCATs first public action,
members agreed to reach out to respective contacts to see if
Sen. Gardner is indeed open minded on this matter and if
such a letter would have an impact.
c. If upon hearing feedback it is agreed to proceed, Lynn
Padgett (San Miguel) agreed to draft the substance and
lobby team will develop letter format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2017 3:12:48 PM
Hi Elise
Thanks for your outreach to these folks. I suggest we respond that we understand
their hesitation and respect the decision.
Also say the door will always remain open and that CCAT is being intentional to
minimize instances of full blown conflict with CCI. in fact, our hope is to strengthen
their reach by adding another voice for counties at the statehouse. Provide the
example of our recent efforts with JBC members on child welfare and county admin
funding - we worked in tandem with CCI.
Perhaps offer to send our membership updates so they can see what we are doing
this year. Who knows - after we all have some experience with how it works, they
may revisit this decision down the road.
Just my two cents.

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 11, 2017, at 11:24 AM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I too was out on the East Coast for the last week and a half. I was attending
NACO for the first half and then used the opportunity to visit my daughter in
Boston for the second. This week has been nuts with meetings that were put off
while I was gone so please forgive me for being slow to respond.
At any rate, I regret to inform you that we will not be able to join the CCAT
group. After a good deal of thought I have come to the conclusion that I
personally have a conflict. It's not just that I'm a member of CCI, I am also a
member of CCI's governing board. In that capacity it is my job to do everything I
can to preserve and protect CCI. So I don't feel it's correct for me personally to
belong to an another organization that might conflict with CCI.
would like to do. They chose to decline to join CCAT at this point. They told me
they felt the best way fix CCI's problems is from within. As you know I have
argued the same thing.
Elise, please know that this was a very difficult decision for me to make. I am
with you folks heart and soul politically and philosophically. But I think this is
the right thing to do at this point for me, Pueblo County, and CCI.
I wish you and the rest of my wonderful friends at CCAT good luck and success
with your political and lobbying efforts!
Sincerely,
Terry A. Hart
Sent from my iPhone
Terry
I was gone in DC much of last week so now that Im back in the saddle, I
wanted to check in with you on what your decision was on Pueblo
Countys participation. CCAT has been having a very positive impact on
budget advocacy for counties at the Capitol, which has been exciting to
see. Obviously, our collective voice has the opportunity to be even more
impactful with an even broader membership so were eager to finalize
Best,
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Jones, Elise
To: 'Terry'
Terry
Thanks for your quick response. There is no official deadline but the clock
on the legislative session is ticking, and our lobbyist Ruth Aponte wont be
able to include mention of Pueblo as being part of CCAT in her advocacy
efforts until you give the official word so the sooner the better.
Re CCI, I would hope its not viewed as a conflict as all members of CCAT
except Boulder County and La Plata County (they are having a fiscal crisis
so cant afford dues) are also members of CCI, and weve made it clear
that CCAT is a complementary effort not a competitive one.
Alls well at this end nice to have snow falling again, since its winter
after all!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I have not had a chance to discuss joining with my fellow board

members yet. I personally want to join but I want to first find out if
they would like to join as a county, and then I also need to make
sure my participation in CCAT is not a conflict of any kind with my
serving on the Board of CCI. I don't think it is. I will try to pin both
of those things down as soon as possible. And you are correct,
money may be an issue for me and us. Very tight budget! But I'm
glad to hear from both you and Mark that you are flexible on that
this year.
At any rate I will try to pin this down ASAP and get you a clear
answer. Is there a deadline that I need to avoid?

Terry

Terry
Mark Ruzzin told me he had a great conversation with you
the other day about CCAT. I wanted to follow up and see
where things stood with you and your fellow
commissioners. Now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired
to lobby on behalf of CCAT, we're starting to making
things official. To that end, were trying to put together
the finalized list of counties and commissioners who have
signed on to be members of CCAT, and whether its the
county thats a member or if its just an individual
commissioner. As you know, we dont want cost to be a
barrier to anyone so if a county cannot contribute money
this year, they still can join (and, of course, there is no
contribution expected of individual commissioners).
Please let me know if we can add you to the list (and, if
yes, is it Pueblo County or Terry Hart were adding)!
Always happy to chat too, if you have questions, etc.
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary
Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John
Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy
Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart;
Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek,
Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock;
Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve
Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim
Mauck

Several of your colleagues shared breakfast this morning before the CCI
monthly meeting. This afforded the chance to talk in person and make
some immediate decisions on organizational structure and direction to
allow us to step into action.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy

Henry (Eagle), Ben Tisdel (Ouray), Steve Child (Pitkin), Randy Wheelock
(Clear Creek), Linda Isenhart (Gilpin) and John Messner (Gunnison)
County Staff: Mark Ruzzin & Megan Davis (Boulder), Lynn Padgett (San
Miguel)

a. Co-Chairs
b. Members
(Ouray).
Please respond by cob on Wed., Feb. 22 nd, if you can commit to serve
on the Steering/Legislative Committee.

legislative session: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb. 27,
March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22

members
a. A survey will be sent to members asking for input on current
legislative connections, available county staff resources and
commissioner/staff areas of expertise. Lobby team will
compile this in effort to develop the organizational bench
and used to guide the legislative outreach strategy.

Based on email input on the prior draft and the group discussion,
the following edits have been made:
communities

submit any proposed changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22 nd.

members agreed to reach out to respective contacts to see if
Sen. Gardner is indeed open minded on this matter and if

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark; raponte@aponte-busam.com
Subject: FW: Are you guys in?
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:24:00 AM
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I too was out on the East Coast for the last week and a half. I was attending NACO for the
first half and then used the opportunity to visit my daughter in Boston for the second. This
week has been nuts with meetings that were put off while I was gone so please forgive me
for being slow to respond.
At any rate, I regret to inform you that we will not be able to join the CCAT group. After a
good deal of thought I have come to the conclusion that I personally have a conflict. It's not
just that I'm a member of CCI, I am also a member of CCI's governing board. In that
capacity it is my job to do everything I can to preserve and protect CCI. So I don't feel it's
correct for me personally to belong to an another organization that might conflict with CCI.
So I put the question to my fellow two commissioners and asked them what they would like
to do. They chose to decline to join CCAT at this point. They told me they felt the best way
fix CCI's problems is from within. As you know I have argued the same thing.
Elise, please know that this was a very difficult decision for me to make. I am with you folks
heart and soul politically and philosophically. But I think this is the right thing to do at this
point for me, Pueblo County, and CCI.
I wish you and the rest of my wonderful friends at CCAT good luck and success with your
political and lobbying efforts!
Sincerely,
Terry A. Hart
Sent from my iPhone

Terry
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: 'Terry'
Terry
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!

Terry

Terry
questions, etc.
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members

these calls.

strategy.



format.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Terry
To: Jones, Elise
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2017 7:30:36 AM
Hi Elise!
I too was out on the East Coast for the last week and a half. I was attending NACO
for the first half and then used the opportunity to visit my daughter in Boston for
the second. This week has been nuts with meetings that were put off while I was
gone so please forgive me for being slow to respond.
At any rate, I regret to inform you that we will not be able to join the CCAT group.
After a good deal of thought I have come to the conclusion that I personally have a
conflict. It's not just that I'm a member of CCI, I am also a member of CCI's
governing board. In that capacity it is my job to do everything I can to preserve and
protect CCI. So I don't feel it's correct for me personally to belong to an
anotherorganization that might conflict withCCI.
would like to do. They chose to decline to join CCAT at this point. They told me they
felt the best way fix CCI's problems is from within. As you know I have argued the
same thing.
Elise, please know that this was a very difficult decision for me to make. I am with
you folks heart and soul politically and philosophically. But I think this is the right
thing to do at this point for me, Pueblo County, and CCI.
I wish you and the rest of my wonderful friends at CCAT good luck and success with
your political and lobbying efforts!
Sincerely,
Terry A. Hart
Sent from my iPhone
Terry
Best,
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: 'Terry'
Terry
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!

Terry

Terry
questions, etc.
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members

these calls.

strategy.



format.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Jones, Elise
To: Terry
Date: Monday, March 06, 2017 2:00:00 PM
Terry
I was gone in DC much of last week so now that Im back in the saddle, I wanted to check in with
you on what your decision was on Pueblo Countys participation. CCAT has been having a very
positive impact on budget advocacy for counties at the Capitol, which has been exciting to see.
Obviously, our collective voice has the opportunity to be even more impactful with an even broader
membership so were eager to finalize the list. Let me know!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: 'Terry'
Terry
Thanks for your quick response. There is no official deadline but the clock on the legislative session
is ticking, and our lobbyist Ruth Aponte wont be able to include mention of Pueblo as being part of
CCAT in her advocacy efforts until you give the official word so the sooner the better.
Re CCI, I would hope its not viewed as a conflict as all members of CCAT except Boulder County and
La Plata County (they are having a fiscal crisis so cant afford dues) are also members of CCI, and
weve made it clear that CCAT is a complementary effort not a competitive one.
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
I have not had a chance to discuss joining with my fellow board members yet. I personally
want to join but I want to first find out if they would like to join as a county, and then I also
need to make sure my participation in CCAT is not a conflict of any kind with my serving on
the Board of CCI. I don't think it is. I will try to pin both of those things down as soon as
possible. And you are correct, money may be an issue for me and us. Very tight budget! But
I'm glad to hear from both you and Mark that you are flexible on that this year.
At any rate I will try to pin this down ASAP and get you a clear answer. Is there a deadline
that I need to avoid?

Terry

Terry
Mark Ruzzin told me he had a great conversation with you the other day about
CCAT. I wanted to follow up and see where things stood with you and your
fellow commissioners. Now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired to lobby on
behalf of CCAT, we're starting to making things official. To that end, were
trying to put together the finalized list of counties and commissioners who
have signed on to be members of CCAT, and whether its the county thats a
member or if its just an individual commissioner. As you know, we dont want
cost to be a barrier to anyone so if a county cannot contribute money this year,
they still can join (and, of course, there is no contribution expected of
individual commissioners). Please let me know if we can add you to the list
(and, if yes, is it Pueblo County or Terry Hart were adding)! Always happy to
chat too, if you have questions, etc.
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise;
Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan;
Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry;
Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan;
Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich
Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Terry Hart;
Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck

Several of your colleagues shared breakfast this morning before the CCI monthly meeting. This
afforded the chance to talk in person and make some immediate decisions on organizational
structure and direction to allow us to step into action.
The key decisions are summarized below. Please note areas where member engagement/feedback
is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy

Commissioners: Tim Mauck (Clear Creek), Rachel Richards (Pitkin), Tim Corrigan (Routt), Elise Jones
& Deb Gardner (Boulder),Kathy Chandler-Henry (Eagle), Ben Tisdel (Ouray), Steve Child (Pitkin),
Randy Wheelock (Clear Creek), Linda Isenhart (Gilpin) and John Messner (Gunnison)

a. Co-Chairs
The group welcomed Tim Mauck (Clear Creek) and Rachel Richards (Pitkin) to act as Co-Chairs of the
Committee for the duration of the legislative session. Big thanks to them both for stepping up to
provide leadership in CCATs first efforts out of the gate.
b. Members
Others who committed to serve on the Committee include Tim Corrigan (Routt), Deb
Gardner (Boulder), John Messner (Gunnison), Kathy Chandler-Henry (Eagle), and Ben
Tisdel (Ouray).
c. The group agreed it would be ideal to also have involvement from San Miguel, Summit
and La Plata counties.
Please respond by cob on Wed., Feb. 22 nd, if you can commit to serve on the Steering/Legislative
Committee.

a. The group agreed to the following time and dates for ongoing meetings (via conference
call) through the legislative session: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb. 27, March 13,
27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
b. Lobby team will send out meeting notice and conference number for these calls.

a. A survey will be sent to members asking for input on current legislative connections,
available county staff resources and commissioner/staff areas of expertise. Lobby
team will compile this in effort to develop the organizational bench and used to
guide the legislative outreach strategy.
Based on email input on the prior draft and the group discussion, the following edits have
been made:
Add Local control as a guiding principle
Add Behavioral health as a topic areas under healthy people and communities
Clarify wholesale transfer of federal public lands
Please review the most recent Governance Document (dated 2/17) and submit any proposed
changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22 nd.

a. Group agreed to explore the efficacy of CCAT sending a letter of support to Senator
Cory Gardner on BLMs proposed Planning 2.0 Rule change.
b. To determine if this is a wise use of political capital, particularly as it would be CCATs
first public action, members agreed to reach out to respective contacts to see if Sen.
Gardner is indeed open minded on this matter and if such a letter would have an
impact.
c. If upon hearing feedback it is agreed to proceed, Lynn Padgett (San Miguel) agreed to
draft the substance and lobby team will develop letter format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Terry
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 4:03:03 PM
Terry
Thanks for your quick response. There is no official deadline but the clock on the legislative session
is ticking, and our lobbyist Ruth Aponte wont be able to include mention of Pueblo as being part of
CCAT in her advocacy efforts until you give the official word so the sooner the better.
Re CCI, I would hope its not viewed as a conflict as all members of CCAT except Boulder County and
La Plata County (they are having a fiscal crisis so cant afford dues) are also members of CCI, and
weve made it clear that CCAT is a complementary effort not a competitive one.
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!

Terry

Terry
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).
Committee.

27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22

been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Jones, Elise
Elise, no deadline, but the sooner we have confirmation the sooner CCAT can be
public about Terry and Pueblo County's participation. For now we should take them
off the list until we get confirmation. I'll let Ruth know.
Thanks!
Mark
Mark Ruzzin | Boulder County Commissioners' Office

mobile: (720) 413-1145
-------- Original message --------

From: "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Date: 2/23/17 11:31 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
Deadline?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
Terry

Terry
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).
Committee.

27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22

been made:

impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 11:31:36 AM
Deadline?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!

Terry

Terry
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).
Committee.

27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22

been made:

impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Terry
To: Jones, Elise
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:36:44 AM
Hi Elise!

Terry

Terry
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).
Committee.

27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22

been made:

impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 5:14:49 PM
Attachments: CCAT 2017 Governance Plan Feb 17.docx
Terry
Thanks!
Elise, 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
The group welcomed Tim Mauck (Clear Creek) and Rachel Richards (Pitkin) to act as
Co-Chairs of the Committee for the duration of the legislative session. Big thanks to
them both for stepping up to provide leadership in CCATs first efforts out of the
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:

Please review the most recent Governance Document (dated 2/17) and submit
any proposed changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22 nd.

impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
DRAFT: CCAT Governance plan February 17, 2017
COUNTIES & COMMISSIONERS ACTING TOGETHER

2017 Legislative Governance Plan
WHO WE ARE
Counties & Commissioners Acting Together is a group of counties and individual commissioners across
Colorado working to provide a unified, nonpartisan and independent voice at the statehouse.
Collectively CCAT represents all regions of the state and the diversity of issues facing every corner of
Colorado. Counties with representation in CCAT include Adams, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Boulder,
Broomfield, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, La Plata, Ouray, Pitkin, Pueblo, Routt,
Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel and Summit.
MISSION/GUIDING PRINCIPALS
CCAT shall represent the collective voice of Colorados counties through advocacy that is characterized
by collaborative leadership and commitment to a common, statewide purpose. CCAT will work
alongside other local government interests to advance a forward-looking agenda for Colorados future.
CCAT aims to equip counties and commissioners with the tools they need to shape policy and galvanize
efforts to defend and advance reforms that support Colorado our people, our environment and our
culture. CCAT will advance policy on the following key issues:
Protect local control/local design of communities: CCAT supports policies that ensure the efficient
delivery of community services in collaboration with state and federal partners that meet local needs.
CCAT is opposed mandates for services delivery that are not supported with commensurate, adequate
financial resources.
Support working families and economic vitality: CCAT seeks to increase economic opportunity and
improve equity and self-sufficiency for all Coloradans. To this end, CCAT promotes local economic
development policies that provide pathways to living-wage careers and enhance community economic
vitality, through means such as employment readiness, job training, and self-sufficiency programs.
Promote healthy people and communities: CCAT is committed to supporting and sustaining healthy
communities that strengthen individuals and families and positive outcomes for the future. CCAT
promotes policy that will ensure the well-being of seniors, provide access to health care for all, including
behavioral health care, maintain safe and affordable housing, and improve access to effective and
efficient public benefits and services that support healthy lives for Coloradans.
Protect public lands: CCAT promotes policy to manage public lands and natural resources while
balancing diverse needs and rights of community stakeholders. To that end, CCAT will support legislation
to preserve open spaces for recreation use, wildlife habitat, and sustainability of our agricultural
heritage; manage our wildland urban interface area for both fire preparedness and healthy forests.
CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts for the wholesale transfer of federal public lands to state
or private ownership.
Environmental Sustainability: CCAT supports policy to promote environmental sustainability including

multi-modal transportation networks and alternative modes of transportation, compact land use
1
development where appropriate, energy efficiency and renewable energy, conservation of resources,
healthy land, water and air including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. CCAT will support
reasonable regulation of extractive industries to protect air and water quality, reduce impacts to
residents and support industry viability.
GOVERNANCE: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/WORKING AGREEMENTS

CCAT shall operate with the following organizational structure and member working agreements to
approach the 2017 Legislative Session.
General Membership Communication
The entire membership of CCAT shall agree upon the initial working documents for the 2017
Legislative Session. This shall be done via email vote by February 20, 2017. These documents
will be considered temporary for the purpose of introducing CCAT to the broader statehouse
community and engaging in the 2017 legislative session.
The working documents shall be revisited in the summer of 2017 during an in-person meeting.
At this time the documents shall be revised and/or expanded to accommodate the evolution
and growth of CCAT.
The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee and the lobby team shall regularly update the General
Membership on action and activity taken by CCAT during the 2017 legislative session.
Steering / Legislative Committee
During the 2017 legislative session CCAT action and activity will be directed by a
Steering/Legislative Committee of volunteers from the General Membership. Ideally, this
Committee will reflect a statewide geographic representation and issue experts.
The Steering/Legislative committee will direct the lobby team on their daily activities during the
2017 legislative session.
The Committee shall elect from its members a Chair and Vice Chair. These leaders shall work
with the lobby team to set meeting agendas, run the meetings, assist with communication out
to the general membership and engage directly as needed at the Capitol.
The Committee shall meet by conference call at least twice monthly through the end of the
2017 legislative session to review legislative action items, take positions on bills and engage as
needed at the capitol.
The meeting dates will be: (insert when agreed upon)
Decision Making
The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee will use consensus decision making to arrive at
position on legislation and action to be taken by CCAT members and lobbyists. Consensus is a
creative and dynamic way of reaching agreement between all members. Rather than majority
rule, the group will work to find solutions that everyone actively supports, or at least can abide
by.
2
In evaluating legislation and deciding on levels of engagement for CCAT, the Committee shall
use the decision protocols laid out below.
CCAT Member Expectations
Timely response on requests for decisions from the Steering/Legislative Committee

Timely response to requests from the lobby team to engage in legislative action. This may
include outreach to legislators, testimony or review and input on CCAT documents. Lobby team
will provide initial political guidance and rely on CCAT subject matter expertise to develop
legislative talking points.
Members will not openly oppose the official organization position while presenting themselves
as a member.
Steering/Legislative Committee:
Consistent participation in Committee meetings/calls
Review of provided materials in advance so as to discuss and decide on agenda items
LEGISLATIVE DECISION MAKING FOR THE 2017 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
1. The Steering/Legislative Committee will review, discuss, modify as needed and approve the
lobby teams recommended legislative agenda. After approval by the Committee, the legislative
agenda will be presented to the General Membership for approval. Upon approval by the
General Membership, the legislative agenda will guide the activities of the Committee and lobby
team.
2. The Steering/Legislative Committee shall have authority, thereafter, to determine the

organizations position on specific issues, based on the General Member-approved Legislative
Agenda, and shall give the lobby team the authority to act accordingly.
3. The Steering/Legislative Committee will be empowered to review and make decisions on an

ongoing basis as events at the legislature unfold. The General Membership will be updated on
regular basis and with any major developments.
4. The Steering/Legislative Committee Chair and Vice Chair will be empowered to work with the
lobby team to make decision and take action on items that need immediate attention. Such
action will be communicated to the Steering/Legislative Committee as soon as possible.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY LEVELS
Priority Issues:
Two to four key issues deemed the highest priority by Steering/Legislative Committee
Dedicate all staff, lobbying and grassroots resources towards support/opposition:

Lobby Team Engagement
Review the bill language and all amendments
3
Develop fact sheets/position papers with key contact

Draft action alerts to membership requesting legislator outreach
Arrange for testimony
Work with sponsors, other legislators, and drafters on desired amendments
Coordinate with other supporting groups
Lobby for committee and floor passage
Lobby the Administration and relevant Departments
Organization Engagement
Assign key contact
Mobilize staff and membership in support/opposition
Develop fact sheets/position papers with lobby team
Provide testimony
Engage in legislator outreach (emails, calls, meetings)
Provide regular status updates via the CCAT bill matrix
Monitor Issues
All other legislative issues deemed relevant to organizations mission

Review the bill language
Monitor the legislation as it moves through the process
No additional lobbying resources to be utilized
Assign key contact
Agree to allow organization name to be used in support/opposition of the bill, if appropriate
LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION CRITERIA

In deciding on a priority level of engagement on legislation the CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee
shall consider the following criteria.
1. Is the legislation directly relevant to the CCATs mission and focus?
2. Does the legislation positively (or negatively) impact the mission and focus?
3. What resources does CCAT have available?
4. Does the legislation support (or harm) CCATs constituent populations?
5. Does the legislation impact CCATs partners?
6. Where do key legislators stand?
7. Will advocacy for or against the legislation create high visibility (positive or negative) for CCAT?
8. What other organizations are supporting or opposing the legislation?
9. Is the issue controversial?
10. What are the chances the legislation will pass?
4
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: RE: Are you in?
Still waiting to hear back from Terry Hart, Steve ODorisio, Jason Anderson, and Rachel Richards re
Pete McKay. Ill harass folks with another phone message tomorrow if I dont hear back.
Did Gunnison ever report back on its decision on county or individuals?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Jones, Elise
Its a start! I assume no word back yet from Terry Hart?

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: Are you in?
Ill talk with Michael tomorrow but it looks like were just getting him as an individual commissioner.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Michael Whiting [mailto:MWhiting@archuletacounty.org]

Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 9:43 AM
To: Jones, Elise
Sorry about the disappearance. I'm in as an individual commissioner. Can you talk
tomorrow,Thursday morning?

Sent: Monday, March 6, 2017 4:05 PM
To: Michael Whiting
Okay, dude, wassup? You say you wanna talk and then you dont call. Sniff, sniff. J
Still trying to finalize the CCAT membership list so would love to come to closure. Lemme know!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: 'Michael Whiting'
Awesome! Happy to chat on Friday. Best times for me will be when Im driving to and from Denver.
Either between 8:15am-9am or 10:45-11:30am. Let me know if either of those work for you. 303-
579-8789. It might take a few weeks to schedule that lunch in Denver send me a few times when
you think youll be there next and Ill see if we cant match up schedules.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 11:41 AM
To: Jones, Elise
I am definitely in as an individual. But I'd like to pull in the whole BoCC. I'd like to talk with
you and/or others to get a firm grip on the structure and purpose before I go there. Can we
talk Friday? Also, I am in Denver nearly once a month (Recently appointed tothe state
Conservation Easement Oversight Commission) and my consulting partners are located there
as well. Would love to get you to buy me lunch too:)
MW

Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 11:53 AM
To: Michael Whiting
Subject: Are you in?
Hey, Michael! Hope alls well with you and yours and that youve been able to
enjoy some of the great snow thats been falling.
Now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired to lobby on behalf of ICC (now called
CCAT), we're starting to making things official. To that end, several of us have
been tasked with following up with all the progressive counties and
commissioners to get the final list of who's officially in CCAT and whether their
county is in or just individual commissioners. As you know, we dont want cost
to be a barrier to anyone so if a county cannot contribute, they still can join
(and, of course, there is no contribution expected of individual commissioners).
Please let me know if we can add you to the list (and, if yes, is it Archuleta
County or Michael Whiting were adding)!
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Ill talk with Michael tomorrow but it looks like were just getting him as an individual commissioner.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
MW

To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
Sure. 10am? 303-579-8789 cell
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
MW

To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Michael Whiting

To: Jones, Elise
Date: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 9:43:39 AM

To: Michael Whiting
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
MW

To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
MW

To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Rachel Richards
Any word from Pete (or Lynn)? I want to see if we cant finalize the CCAT list this week.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Rachel Richards [mailto:rachelrichards@comcast.net]

To: Jones, Elise
Pete may be traveling- Im not sure of his shop name- but they specialize in feather art jewelry and
such- maybe he has a business meeting? Im actually in DC now settling in for Naco to start
tomorrow am.
Ill email Lynn Padgett- she has seemed to be able to get in touch with him when needed.
Best, Rachel

To: 'Rachel Richards (rachelrichards@comcast.net)' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Rachel
I sent this email to Pete McKay but havent heard back yet. Do you have time to call him and
encourage him to participate? (FYI, I have calls into commissioners in La Plata, Pueblo, Jeffco and
Archuleta too, and Deb is calling Broomfield and Saguache.) Let me know if there are others you
think we should be recruiting.
Thanks for your help!
Elise
P.S. Are you getting some snow over there? Were having a lovely snowstorm here today.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:02 PM
To: 'commckay@hotmail.com'
Pete--
Now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired to lobby on behalf of CCAT, we're
starting to making things official. To that end, several of us have been tasked
with following up with all the progressive counties and commissioners to get
the final list of who's officially in CCAT and whether their county is in or just
individual commissioners. As you know, we dont want cost to be a barrier to
anyone so if a county cannot contribute, they still can join (and, of course,
there is no contribution expected of individual commissioners). Please let me
know if we can add you to the list (and, if yes, is it San Juan County or Pete
McKay were adding)!
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Rachel Richards

To: Jones, Elise
Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 3:41:25 PM
Pete may be traveling- Im not sure of his shop name- but they specialize in feather art jewelry and
such- maybe he has a business meeting? Im actually in DC now settling in for Naco to start
tomorrow am.
Ill email Lynn Padgett- she has seemed to be able to get in touch with him when needed.
Best, Rachel

To: 'Rachel Richards (rachelrichards@comcast.net)' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Rachel
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Pete--
McKay were adding)!
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
MW

To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: raponte@aponte-busam.com
Work in progress but at least we have one from Archuleta!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
MW

To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Gardner, Deb
On it!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Gardner, Deb
This is great news! We didn't discuss Pueblo County at PMI yesterday morning, but I wonder
if an email to Terry Hart as follow-up to the conversation I had with him at the Capitol last
Thursday would be helpful. We're hoping to confirm that Pueblo is in as a county, not just
Terry as a commisioner.
Some variation on Elise's email below to Keith should do the trick, if that seems like a good
idea.
Thanks!!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 2/21/17 7:03 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, raponte@aponte-busam.com
Cc: "Gardner, Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>
Add Keith to the list!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Keith Baker [mailto:kbaker@chaffeecounty.org]

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Are you in?
Hi Elise,
Yes, by all means, add me. Thank you!
Keith Baker
Commissioner
Chaffee County, Colorado
kbaker@chaffeecounty.org
On 21Feb2017, at 11:59, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Keith--
Now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired to lobby on behalf of
CCAT, we're starting to making things official. To that end, several of
us have been tasked with following up with all the independent
counties and commissioners to finalize the list of who's officially in
CCAT. We understand that Chaffee wont likely join as a county but
wed love, of course, for you to join as an individual commissioner
(no financial contributions are required for individual
commissioners). Please let me know if we can add you to the list of
members!
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From:Ruth Aponte [mailto:raponte@aponte-busam.com]
Sent:Friday, February 17, 2017 6:26 PM
To:Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb;
Subject:Commissioners & Counties Acting Together (CCAT) update

Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members

Please respond by cob on Wed., Feb. 22 nd, if you can commit to
serve on the Steering/Legislative Committee.

(via conference call) through the legislative session:Mondays, 12:15
these calls.

strategy.

communities

Please review the most recent Governance Document (dated 2/17)
and submit any proposed changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22 nd.

format.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

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dangerous content by MailScanner, and is
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To: Jones, Elise
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 11:40:43 AM
MW

To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

Cc: Gardner, Deb
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 7:03:12 PM
Add Keith to the list!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Keith Baker
Commissioner
Keith--
members!
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members


these calls.

strategy.

communities


format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

--
--
From: Jones, Elise
To: Keith Baker
Awesome! Thanks for joining the fun.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Keith Baker
Commissioner
Keith--
members!
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members


these calls.

strategy.

communities


format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

--
--
From: Keith Baker
To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Keith Baker
Commissioner
On 21Feb2017, at 11:59, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:
Keith--
members!
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members


these calls.

strategy.

communities


format.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

--
--
From: Jones, Elise
To: "Rachel Richards (rachelrichards@comcast.net)"
Rachel
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Pete--
McKay were adding)!
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Jones, Elise
To: commckay@hotmail.com
Pete--
McKay were adding)!
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Jones, Elise
To: kbaker@chaffeecounty.org
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 11:59:29 AM
Keith--
with following up with all the independent counties and commissioners to
finalize the list of who's officially in CCAT. We understand that Chaffee wont
likely join as a county but wed love, of course, for you to join as an individual
commissioner (no financial contributions are required for individual
commissioners). Please let me know if we can add you to the list of members!
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Jones, Elise
To: Michael Whiting
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Jones, Elise
To: Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us)
Casey
Now thatAponte & Busam has been hired to lobby on behalf of CCAT, we're starting to making things
officials. To that end, several of us have been tasked with following up with all the independent
counties and commissioners to finalize the list of who's officially in CCAT. We know that Jeffco as a
county cant/wont join but would, of course, love for you to join as an individual commissioner (no
financial contributions are required for individual commissioners). Please let me know if we can add you
to the list!
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Ruzzin, Mark
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 10:36 PM
To: Ryder, Mike
Subject: Re: BOCC at CCAT June 8?
In a way...
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together

mobile: (720) 413-1145

From: "Ryder, Mike" <mryder@bouldercounty.org>
Date: 5/8/17 3:03 PM (GMT-07:00)
Subject: RE: BOCC at CCAT June 8?
Remind me what CCAT stand for . . . Colorado Counties for Anarchic

Troublemaking?
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 9:30 AM
To: Ryder, Mike; Krezek, Michelle; Stroud, Sheree
Cc: Lacey, Cecilia
The dates for the CCAT retreat should be finalized by the end of the week
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ryder, Mike

To: Krezek, Michelle; Stroud, Sheree; Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Lacey, Cecilia
OK, thanks.
From: Krezek, Michelle

To: Ryder, Mike; Stroud, Sheree; Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Lacey, Cecilia
Most likely they will all be going. It is a replacement for the CCI Summer Conference. Mark
may have more intel into if this is finalized.
From: Ryder, Mike

To: Krezek, Michelle; Stroud, Sheree
Cc: Lacey, Cecilia
Subject: BOCC at CCAT June 8?

A recent addition to calendarsare all Commissioners going?

***mike
From: Ruth Aponte
To: Kathy Chandler-Henry
Cc: Jones, Elise; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy;
Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne
Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim
Mauck
Subject: Re: C20 Position on Transportation Funding:1242
Thank you all for your helpful dialogue and information sharing! By my count we
have 6 CCAT members attending the meeting to speak in support of HB 1242- this is
terrific!
Thanks for sharing the outcome and any needed follow up with the group.
Good luck!
Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:26 PM, Kathy Chandler-Henry

<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us> wrote:
Thank you Elise! This is very helpful.

Kathy
(970) 390-3104
On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:
This message was sent securely usingZixCorp.
FYI, as promised. For your use at the CCI transportation

committee meeting today. If Club 20 can support multimodal
transportation funding, so can CCI! Good luck,
Elise
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Christian Reece <christian@club20.org>

Date: March 16, 2017 at 11:18:46 AM MDT
To: "steenn@co.teller.co.us"
<steenn@co.teller.co.us>,
"ejones@bouldercounty.org"
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>,
"sconway@weldgov.com"
<sconway@weldgov.com>
Subject: C20 Position on Transportation
Funding:1242
Commissioners,

Thank you for reaching out to CLUB 20 on this
extremely important issue!

I am just finishing a briefing paper outlining just
a few areas of concerns and have attached it for
your review. It is not yet complete, but it is close
and will probably be helpful in your discussions.

In short, we are supportive of the bill. There are
just a couple areas of concern, but they do not
concern us enough to withdraw support. We will
be keeping an extremely close eye on this as
amendments may address these concerns or
bring about new ones. I would encourage you all
to glance this over real quick and vote to support
the bill with some direction to Eric Bergman
regarding how it could be made better.

While rural Colorado may not benefit from the
multimodal piece to the same extent as our urban
neighbors, we will ALL benefit from a significant
increase in revenue to our towns and counties
and from CDOTs ability to complete long
outstanding statewide projects.

Thank you so much!

Thank you,

Christian Reece
Executive Director
CLUB 20
(970) 242-3264 office
(970) 250-2696 cell
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From: Jones, Elise
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Can we join the "We"re Still In" Climate Initiative?
Date: Friday, June 09, 2017 12:14:02 PM
This is the effort discussed at CCAT. It's a compilation of all the GHG reduction pledges
from states, cities, companies and universities in the US, which Bloomberg plans to
submit to the UN as evidence that Americans are still committed to do their part to reach
the Paris Agreement levels (it doesn't commit signing entities to a particular reduction but
compiles what these entities are planning to do).
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.curbed.com/platform/amp/2017/6/6/15746932/paris-
accord-climate-change-we-are-still-in-mayors-trump
Sent from my iPhone

From: Domenico, Cindy
To: Davis, Megan; Alexander, Frank; Kugel, William
Subject: RE: CCAP
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017 2:52:09 PM
Thanks, Megan. Makes sense in the next couple of days.
From: Davis, Megan

Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 2:50 PM
To: Domenico, Cindy; Alexander, Frank; Kugel, William
Subject: RE: CCAP
Cindy,
I just talked to some folks at the Childrens campaign. They met with Rep kefalas and larimer
county in december re childcare issues. They said Commissioner Steve Johnson stated very
strongly that the legislature should not create an allocation committee for ccap like the cwac.
I will reach out to Sen Kefalas. We may want to reach out to larimer at some point as well.
Thanks,
Megan
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone

From: "Domenico, Cindy" <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>
Date: 1/26/17 11:42 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Davis, Megan" <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, "Kugel, William"
<willkugel@bouldercounty.org>, "Alexander, Frank" <falexander@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: RE: CCAP
Sending out an alert to all the CCAT folks would be good.
From: Davis, Megan

Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:37 AM
To: Domenico, Cindy; Kugel, William; Alexander, Frank
Subject: RE: CCAP
Cindy, I have a meeting set with Rep. Young on Monday at 4:30. Not an ideal time, but its
what we could get on the calendar quickly. I will already be down in Denver, but if you can
join me, please do. Likewise, Will and Frank, if either of you can come that would be great.
And lets talk to the other counties tonight before the interviews.
Thanks,
Megan
Megan Davis, MPA | Policy Analyst

Boulder County | Board of County Commissioners
Office: 303.441.3562 | Mobile: 303.489.2642

To: Davis, Megan; Kugel, William; Alexander, Frank
Subject: RE: CCAP
Hi Megan,
Let me know when a meeting with Rep. Young is going to happen; Ill do my best to get
there. Will you be at the CCAT interviews this afternoon? Sharing this with those key
counties would get them on board.
More later.
Cindy
From: Davis, Megan
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 4:16 PM
To: Kugel, William; Alexander, Frank; Domenico, Cindy
Subject: FW: CCAP
Cindy, Frank and Will,

I learned today that Commissioners Kirkmeyer, Sharpe and Buxton-Andreti have met with
the City and County of Denver to get them on board with a CCCAP allocation committee bill
proposal they are working on with Rep. Young. Fortunately, Don was not at the meeting and
Jay indicated they didnt have a position, and provided several concerns to them. But it
doesnt sound like the message was a resounding NO WAY. So, I think we need to do some
quick work to get the word out that there are many counties who dont support this.
Frank, Im wondering if you could reach out to Cheryl and find out what is going on with
this effort. It did not go through CCI, and Cheryl is aware that there was luke-warm, at best,
support for the idea from Directors and finance folks.
I have reached out to Rep. Young, who has agreed to set up a meeting with me. It would be
great if someone else could join me, especially you Cindy, but it may happen on short notice
so well have to see.
Cindy, do you recall which counties were also opposed to this idea? It seemed to me that
Pitkin, Route, maybe Eagle? I just cant remember who felt strongly about this, but I think
this needs to be a first priority for us with the CCAT group.
Any other thoughts would be helpful.
A bit more on whats below. Sounds like Jay suggested maybe the Works Allocation
Committee could take on the CCCAP allocation, instead of creating a new committee
entirely. Barbara said that she would rather have it under the CWAC instead..So, Denver
said theyd think about it and send some other ideas for how to address concerns without
having a separate committee, and they came up with the idea below.
Any thoughts on the idea below the counties come up with a formula and it goes to state
board? Its probably better than an all-commissioner board appointed by CCI, but state board
is focused on rule-making and financial decision making isnt really their competency. ??
Thanks for the input and lets chat more about this soon.
Megan

Office: 303.441.3562 | Mobile: 303.489.2642
From: Harvey, Lauren T. - HSOA Administration - HSOAA [mailto:Lauren.Harvey@denvergov.org]

To: Davis, Megan
Subject: CCAP
Hey Megan!
If there were adjustments made to the CCAP statute on allocation, we can see merit in putting
into statute that there needs to be input from counties. This is one possible way of doing that
is:
26-2-804. Funding - allocation - maintenance of effort.
(1) Subject to available appropriations, a county's block grant for CCCAP for state fiscal
year 1997-98 shall be determined by the state department BOARD, WITH INPUT FROM
THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF HUMAN
SERVICES
This is just an idea, and we just wanted to get your input.. the inclusion of state board is
maybe a compromise between different ideas for CCAP allocation committee?
Thanks!
Lauren Harvey| Legislative Liaison
Denver Department of Human Services | City and County of Denver
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Subject: RE: CCAP
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:42:45 AM
Sending out an alert to all the CCAT folks would be good.
From: Davis, Megan

To: Domenico, Cindy; Kugel, William; Alexander, Frank
Subject: RE: CCAP
Cindy, I have a meeting set with Rep. Young on Monday at 4:30. Not an ideal time, but its what we
could get on the calendar quickly. I will already be down in Denver, but if you can join me, please do.
Likewise, Will and Frank, if either of you can come that would be great.
And lets talk to the other counties tonight before the interviews.
Thanks,
Megan

Office: 303.441.3562 | Mobile: 303.489.2642

Subject: RE: CCAP
Hi Megan,
Let me know when a meeting with Rep. Young is going to happen; Ill do my best to get there. Will
you be at the CCAT interviews this afternoon? Sharing this with those key counties would get them
on board.
More later.
Cindy
From: Davis, Megan
Subject: FW: CCAP

I learned today that Commissioners Kirkmeyer, Sharpe and Buxton-Andreti have met with the City
and County of Denver to get them on board with a CCCAP allocation committee bill proposal they
are working on with Rep. Young. Fortunately, Don was not at the meeting and Jay indicated they
didnt have a position, and provided several concerns to them. But it doesnt sound like the message
was a resounding NO WAY. So, I think we need to do some quick work to get the word out that
there are many counties who dont support this.
Frank, Im wondering if you could reach out to Cheryl and find out what is going on with this effort.
It did not go through CCI, and Cheryl is aware that there was luke-warm, at best, support for the
idea from Directors and finance folks.
I have reached out to Rep. Young, who has agreed to set up a meeting with me. It would be great if
someone else could join me, especially you Cindy, but it may happen on short notice so well have to
see.
Cindy, do you recall which counties were also opposed to this idea? It seemed to me that Pitkin,
Route, maybe Eagle? I just cant remember who felt strongly about this, but I think this needs to be
a first priority for us with the CCAT group.
A bit more on whats below. Sounds like Jay suggested maybe the Works Allocation Committee
could take on the CCCAP allocation, instead of creating a new committee entirely. Barbara said that
she would rather have it under the CWAC instead..So, Denver said theyd think about it and send
some other ideas for how to address concerns without having a separate committee, and they came
up with the idea below.
Any thoughts on the idea below the counties come up with a formula and it goes to state board?
Its probably better than an all-commissioner board appointed by CCI, but state board is focused on
rule-making and financial decision making isnt really their competency. ??
Megan

Office: 303.441.3562 | Mobile: 303.489.2642

To: Davis, Megan
Subject: CCAP
Hey Megan!
If there were adjustments made to the CCAP statute on allocation, we can see merit in putting into
statute that there needs to be input from counties. This is one possible way of doing that is:
(1) Subject to available appropriations, a county's block grant for CCCAP for state fiscal year 1997-
98 shall be determined by the state department BOARD, WITH INPUT FROM THE STATE
DEPARTMENT AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF HUMAN SERVICES
This is just an idea, and we just wanted to get your input.. the inclusion of state board is maybe a
compromise between different ideas for CCAP allocation committee?
Thanks!
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Subject: RE: CCAP
Hi Megan,
Let me know when a meeting with Rep. Young is going to happen; Ill do my best to get there. Will
you be at the CCAT interviews this afternoon? Sharing this with those key counties would get them
on board.
More later.
Cindy
From: Davis, Megan
Subject: FW: CCAP

see.
Megan

Office: 303.441.3562 | Mobile: 303.489.2642

To: Davis, Megan
Subject: CCAP
Hey Megan!
Thanks!

Subject: RE: CCAP,
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 5:06:12 PM
Hi Megan,
We just finished afternoon meetings, so I just got to your background info. Yes, it was Pitkin, Eagle, I
think Tim Corrigan from Routt, and ? Adams maybe? You are rightthis needs to be a priority for
CCAT.
More thoughts tomorrow.
Cindy
From: Davis, Megan

Subject: FW: CCAP

see.
Megan

Office: 303.441.3562 | Mobile: 303.489.2642

To: Davis, Megan
Subject: CCAP
Hey Megan!
Thanks!
From: Jones, Elise

To: Gardner, Deb; Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy
Subject: RE: CCAT $
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 11:06:21 AM
La Plata wants to participate in the new group but also doesnt have any money. Gwen is going to
circle back with Julie and confirm that or see if they might be able to give at least something.

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Gardner, Deb

Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:48 AM
To: Ruzzin, Mark; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy
Subject: CCAT $
Jason said they would love to give money but dont have any. Gallagher is reducing their budget by
about 19%
Left a message for Steve
DEB GARDNER Boulder County Commissioner

Boulder County | Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Office: 303.441.4588 | dgardner@bouldercounty.org
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy
Subject: CCAT $
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:47:55 AM
Jason said they would love to give money but dont have any. Gallagher is reducing their budget by
about 19%
Left a message for Steve

From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: FW: CCAT check in
Rachel has touch based with Pete McKaysee below.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark; 'Ruth Aponte'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'
Cc: 'Sara Odendahl'; 'Amy Redfern'; 'Lynn Padgett'
Subject: RE: CCAT check in
I have connected by email with Pete McKay, he is mulling it over
From: Ruzzin, Mark [mailto:mruzzin@bouldercounty.org]

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
<tim@timmauck.com>; 'Rachel Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-
busam.com>
Thanks, everyone, for the dialogue!
Elise reached out to Terry Hart on Monday, in an attempt to get confirmation on Pueblos statusno
word just yet.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; 'Rachel Richards'
Cc: Sara Odendahl; Amy Redfern; Ruzzin, Mark
Thanks Tim & Rachel for your feedback. We will start working on these items later today.
In the meantime, we wanted to provide a bill draft of interest to CCAT on creation of a premium
relief fund (attached). This is sponsored by Reps. Hamner & Mitsch-Bush and Sens. Coram &
Crowder. It is part of the Lt. Governors health care package that has yet to be unveiled (that is
problematic for a few reasons we can discuss later).
More soon
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek [mailto:tim@timmauck.com]

Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 11:59 PM
To: 'Rachel Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>
busam.com>; 'Ruzzin, Mark' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
Ruth,
To make it simple, I agree with Rachels comments below. My preference is that you draft the
agenda, and run the conference calls. If you want to confer with Mark, that makes sense to me.
If you want me to reach out to Pueblo, to figure out the relationship, let me know.
I think an email update to the larger group during the week in between our conference calls is fine
as needed and determined by you. If there is something you feel is particularly timely or of
significance, dont be shy about emailing. You can also forward things to Rachel, Mark and myself as
we feel our way through this and determine may be of interest to the group. I also think Mark
understands our group well, and is probably as good a guide as anyone in regards to the level to
which we desire to be informed.
Lets mention the idea of summer retreat to the group during the phone call to get everyone
thinking about it. Id keep the conversation real short, and suspect that a doodle poll may be helpful
to sorting this out.
Thanks!
Tim

To: 'Ruth Aponte' <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: 'Sara Odendahl' <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; 'Amy Redfern' <aredfern@aponte-
busam.com>; 'Ruzzin, Mark' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
Ruth and all,

I feel like it is best for you to set the agenda in that you have the most de-briefing to do with us as
to where bills are heading and what has been recently introduced, and what you need direction on.
I like that the opportunity to bring up new bills of concern is in the middle of the draft agenda
below. That way folks wont feel their concerns were rushed into the last 3 minutes of the call.
Additionally, as you draft the agenda; our board uses a format after each item that reads Action
Requested:
Sometimes the answer is none other time it is Give staff direction on whether to oppose or support
XXX.
This will help folks be succinct with their comments and know how many items/decisions we need
to get through during the allotted time.
As I understand it: Pitkin, Eagle, Summit, San Miguel and Boulder are all in as full boards; I wasnt
sure about La Plata, or where Ourays final discussion came out. I have not heard back from San Juan
yet and will reach out again.
On the Pitkin side, you may add the names of my fellow Board members, George Newman, Greg
Poschman, and Patti Clapper.
I think the communication to the larger group should be by email, drafted by you, off of the
notes/direction from the conference call with the steering committee, and any follow-up on items
from prior conference calls. What we have taken positions on, what passed, what died, and what is
still in process that we are taking positions on.
Any request for calls to legislators on specific bills and any key talking points to go with them. Items
of interest like that.
Best, Rachel

To: Tim Mauck <Tim@timmauck.com>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
busam.com>; Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: CCAT check in
Good afternoon Tim & Rachel

I wanted to check in on our next steps with the CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee and larger
group. Up to know we have been running the show so to speak but certainly want to defer to you
both as co-chairs and assist you to be in the drivers seat as much as possible. To that end, we had
some questions. I have copied Mark Ruzzin as he seems to have the best organizational history on
CCAT and perhaps can help us all to answer these questions.
Thanks for some direction.
Ruth
Steering/Legislative Committee
The next call is Monday, March 13 th . To what extent do you both want to be involved in drafting
the agendas and running the calls? We would like to get information out to the group by mid-day
the Friday before a call to give time for everyone to review materials in advance. This would mean
we are talking with you and finalizing an agenda items earlier in the week.
Items we had identified for the 3/13 call:
1. Update on activity since last call

a. JBC action items
b. Priority bills status and activity update
c. Finalize BLM rule letter to Sen. Cory Garner

2. Review of any bills identified by members to discuss:
a. Update on group homework to review/react the master bill list
b. Affordable Housing bill increase document fee to create housing fund
c. Oil & Gas, School perimeter limits bill - Rep. Foote
Outreach to other counties -

In short, what is the status of the outreach to ensure everyone listed on our hand out has approved
their involvement. The group felt it was important to connect directly with each member to be sure
they want to engage. Does folks need anything else from us to assist in this? Additionally, it would
be good to get clarity on which counties are identified as all in as is the case with Boulder and
Pitkin.
This outreach seems particularly needed for Adams and Pueblo. You recall that the group asked us
to reach out to Adams county commissioners to make calls to Sen. Moreno on the county child
welfare funds. They have their own lobbyist John Karakoulakis with Holland & Hart, who we
reached out to first as courtesy and to be sure we were coordinated. John indicated the county staff
is skittish about CCAT as they have not been told by the Commissioners they are members and
thus are unclear how to engage with us. Given that response we did not call the Commissioners
directly on the issue it felt like we needed to get the relationship clarified before asking them to
lobby on a CCAT issues. Pueblo also has a lobbyist Jason Hopfner so I would think we need similar
clarity on that front.
Mark indicated Elise Jones would be talking with the Adams County Commissioners who she felt
would be our best points of contact.
Communication to the larger group

We have a goal to keep the broader group apprised of CCAT activity. How often do you feel this
should be done and who should be doing it? This same question stands for the political
connections/interest survey that we will send out is this just to the Steering/Legislative Committee
or whole CCAT list?
Summer retreat
This may seem far away but we realize how busy calendars can get. We suggest discussing the
general goal, timeframe and location for such a retreat and picking some dates that would work.
This would allow everyone to plan on this now so we have it booked and can begin pulling logistics
together.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Gardner, Deb; Domenico, Cindy
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Irwin, Leslie; Krezek, Michelle
Subject: CCAT folks to call for confirmation
This is the list of folks I think we need confirmation from regarding their
participation in CCAT. With Gunnison, Pueblo and Saguache, it could be worth
asking if the county wants to participate and not just individual commissioners.
Am I missing anyone? I agree with Mark that commissioner to commissioner
contact with these folks would probably be best -- should the three of us divvy
these calls up?
Elise
Jeffco: Casey Tighe

Gunnison: Jonathan Houck, others? County membership?
Pueblo: Terry Hart? Sal Pace? County membership?
Saguache: Jason Anderson, County membership?
San Juan: Pete McKay
Broomfield: Sam Taylor, others?
Archuleta: Michael Whiting
Chaffee: Keith Baker
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Alexander Frank

To: Jones Elise
Subject: RE: CCAT info
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 3:27:47 PM
Likewise! Thanks for all your advice. Robin and I are working on a county 10-point plan that we will have ready for you in the next couple
weeks. See you soon.
Thanks,
Frank
**For scheduling, please contact: Geneva Bailey at 303.441.4529 or gbailey@bouldercounty.org and she will help you immediately.
Thanks!
Frank L. Alexander, MPA

Director
Office Address: 2525 13 th Street, Suite 204, Boulder,

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From: Jones, Elise

Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:23 AM
To: Alexander, Frank
Subject: CCAT info
Frank
Nice to grab a cup of coffee with you yesterday. I appreciate the opportunity to have frank Frank conversations! J
As promised, here are some documents that describe CCAT, list current members, and discuss how we operate, along with a draft of 2018
priorities, which youll note includes several key human services topics.
Keep me posted on your conversations with Robin about a unified county approach on homelessness/supportive housing.
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: Alexander, Frank
Subject: CCAT info
Attachments: CCAT One Pager 3.13.17.pdf
CCAT 2017 Governance Plan Final.pdf
Draft 2018 priorities.pdf
Frank
Nice to grab a cup of coffee with you yesterday. I appreciate the opportunity to have frank Frank
conversations! J
As promised, here are some documents that describe CCAT, list current members, and discuss how
we operate, along with a draft of 2018 priorities, which youll note includes several key human
services topics.
Keep me posted on your conversations with Robin about a unified county approach on
homelessness/supportive housing.
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
Counties & Commissioners Acting Together
Steering Committee Members WHO WE ARE

> Deb Gardner, Boulder Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) is a group of counties
> Tim Mauck, Clear Creek (co-chair) and individual commissioners across Colorado working to provide a unified,
> Kathy Chandler-Henry, Eagle nonpartisan and independent voice at the statehouse. Collectively CCAT
> Rich Cimino, Grand represents all regions of the state and the diversity of issues facing every
corner of Colorado.
> John Messner, Gunnison
> Ben Tisdel, Ouray
> Rachel Richards, Pitkin (co-chair) MISSION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
> Tim Corrigan, Routt CCAT shall represent the collective voice of our members through advocacy
> Hilary Cooper, San Miguel that is characterized by collaborative leadership and commitment to a
> Karn Stiegelmeier, Summit common, statewide purpose. CCAT will work alongside other local
Members government interests to advance a forward-looking agenda for Colorados
> Steve ODoriso, Adams future.
> Eva Henry, Adams CCAT aims to equip counties and commissioners with the tools they need to
> Nancy Jackson, Arapahoe shape policy and galvanize efforts to defend and advance reforms that
> Michael Whiting, Archuleta support Colorado our people, our environment and our culture. CCAT will
> Cindy Domenico, Boulder advance policy on the following key issues:
> Elise Jones, Boulder
> Sam Taylor, Broomfield > Protect local control/local design of communities
> Keith Baker, Chaffee County > Support working families and economic vitality
> Randy Wheelock, Clear Creek > Promote healthy people and communities
> Jill Ryan, Eagle > Protect public lands
> Jeanne McQueeney, Eagle > Ensure environmental sustainability
> Gail Watson, Gilpin
> Ron Engels, Gilpin
2017 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, UPDATED 3/13/17
> Linda Isenhart, Gilpin > Colorado Department of Human Services Budget:
> Jonathan Houck, Gunnison o County Administration
> Julie Westendorff, La Plata o Child Welfare Caseworker Funding
> Gwen Lachelt, La Plata o CCCAP Waitlist Funding
> Steve Child, Pitkin o Indirect Cost Proposal
> George Newman, Pitkin
> Greg Poschman, Pitkin > Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) Funding
> Patti Clapper, Pitkin
> Peter McKay, San Juan > HB 1031: Hearings on Transportation Commission Districts
> Joan May, San Miguel > HB 1235: Health Plan Cost Support Fund
> Kris Holstrom, San Miguel > HB 1237: State Employee Benefit Plans for Local Governments
> Thomas Davison, Summit > HB 1242: New Transportation Infrastructure Review
> Dan Gibbs, Summit
Prepared by Aponte & Busam Public Affairs on behalf of
Contact: Ruth Aponte (303) 907-1980, Amy Redfern (720) 837-5435
or Sara Odendahl (303) 506-2348
WHO WE ARE

PG. 1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
PG. 2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

PG. 3
Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

PG. 4
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: CCAT info
Date: Friday, June 09, 2017 9:23:47 AM
FYI
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Outlook Admin2017 [mailto:commckay@hotmail.com]

Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 9:12 AM
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: CCAT info
Elise, thank you for your kind words and sending me this information per our earlier convo.
Congrats on this meeting.
Pete Mc

Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 7:49:23 PM
Subject: CCAT info
Pete
Nice to talk with you recently! Im so sorry to hear about your wifes passing. I can only
imagine how difficult that must be and hope that the time in California helps a little with the
grieving process.
We just finished up the first official CCAT retreat up in Keystone, with nearly 30 folks
present. We made great progress in re-affirming our goals and structure and outlining
priorities for 2018, and folks came away feeling excited about where CCAT is headed. (And
truth be told, we also had a fine time sharing some libations and getting to know each other
better at the local Mexican restaurant after the meeting!)
So I wanted to take the opportunity to follow up on our conversation about CCAT and
encourage you to consider getting engaged at some point when youre able to come up for
air. Attached are some background documents, per your request, that provide some useful
info about CCAT (Ill make sure you get sent the follow up documents from the retreat as
well, once theyre completed), including:
--a one-pager about the organization and current list of members
--the governance plan, which also describes our focus issue areas
--a legislative update from April, as an example of the type of communication the CCAT
lobbyist has been providing CCAT members about our collective work at the state legislature
Let me know if you have any questions or would like additional information. Im always
happy to chat more about this!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Subject: CCAT info
Date: Thursday, June 08, 2017 1:49:24 PM
Attachments: CCAT One Pager 3.13.17.pdf
CCAT 2017 Governance Plan Final.pdf
Legislative Update - CCAT 4.4 (3).pdf
Pete
Nice to talk with you recently! Im so sorry to hear about your wifes passing. I can only
imagine how difficult that must be and hope that the time in California helps a little with the
grieving process.
We just finished up the first official CCAT retreat up in Keystone, with nearly 30 folks
present. We made great progress in re-affirming our goals and structure and outlining
priorities for 2018, and folks came away feeling excited about where CCAT is headed. (And
truth be told, we also had a fine time sharing some libations and getting to know each other
better at the local Mexican restaurant after the meeting!)
So I wanted to take the opportunity to follow up on our conversation about CCAT and
encourage you to consider getting engaged at some point when youre able to come up for
air. Attached are some background documents, per your request, that provide some useful
info about CCAT (Ill make sure you get sent the follow up documents from the retreat as
well, once theyre completed), including:
--a one-pager about the organization and current list of members
--the governance plan, which also describes our focus issue areas
--a legislative update from April, as an example of the type of communication the CCAT
lobbyist has been providing CCAT members about our collective work at the state legislature
Let me know if you have any questions or would like additional information. Im always
happy to chat more about this!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

corner of Colorado.
> Ben Tisdel, Ouray
> Dan Gibbs, Summit
WHO WE ARE

PG. 1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
PG. 2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

PG. 3
Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

PG. 4
Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Activity Update 4/4/2016
Organizational Decisions
Adopted Governance Document
Established Steering/Legislative Committee with Co-Chairs
Developed One page organizational overview (attached)
Adopted Legislative Engagement Levels
Budget Highlights
The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) completed their work and has presented the FY 17/18 Budget (Long Bill) to the entire
General Assembly along with several accompanying balancing bills. CCAT worked with several partners to secure
needed human service and child welfare funding through the JBC process. The Long Bill has passed the Senate with
these provisions intact and will be debated by the House in the next week.
CCCAP Waitlist Funding

Includes $1.9M in CCDF spending authority. JBC staff recommended an additional $500K ($2.4M total) but this
was not approved.
CCAT Activity: Members contacted Rep. Bob Rankin JBC swing vote who voted for the funding.
CDHS Proposal for Indirect Cost Withhold

CDHS initial request sought cost adjustment to funding of indirect costs that results in withholding $5.64 million
in Federal Funds from Child Welfare Appropriation that would have resulted in $7million reduction in county
child welfare budgets.
CCAT Activity: Worked with CCI and other county lobbyists and JBC staff on a proposal to prevent the cuts in FY
17/18 and secure a formula in future years that will mitigate the impact on counties.
Increase Child Welfare Caseworkers

Approved budget request seeks to increase funding for child welfare case for 58 new FTE.
CCAT Activity: Drafted fact sheet and lobbied JBC members with specific case studies from out-state counties.
County Administration Funds

CDHS request for FY 17/18 county administration funding.
Top Priority Bills

CCAT has established the following bills as the top focus of the group this legislative session. Activity entails lobbying,
grassroots outreach, testimony and media support as needed. There may be additional bills to review for this category
before the session adjourns.
HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund by Reps. Mitsch-Bush & Hamner and Sens. Coram & Crowder
Creates financial relief program from 7/1/17 to 12/31/18 for individuals and their families spending more than 15% of
household income on individual health insurance premiums. Overseen by Colo health benefit exchange & counties may
administer. Exchange is to administer for counties opting not to.
Eligibility is determined as follows:
Enrolled in and paid premiums for a bronze, silver, or gold level individual health benefit plan purchased through
the exchange;
Between 400 - 500%, of federal poverty limit
Does not have Medicaid, Medicare, or an affordable employer-sponsored plan; and
Pays more than 15% of the household income on premiums for the plan.
Financial relief calculated based on premium cost for lowest-cost bronze health benefit plan available on exchange
minus 15% of household income. Paid via General Fund - $5.7 million set aside for program in budget.
CCAT Activity: Organized testimony, lobbied Committee members. Planning grassroots outreach to target House
members.
HB 1242, New Transportation Infrastructure Revenue,

Referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily increase state sales & use tax for 20 years beginning
in 2018. Increase 2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If approved, provides funding as follows:
70% to counties and municipalities in equal total amounts; and
Would also eliminate scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20.
CCAT Activity: Attended CCI meeting to encourage support of measure, provided testimony, lobbied target House
members. Planning on Action alert to CCAT members for whole Senate.
Second Priority Issues

CCAT has established the following bills as the secondary focus for the group this legislative session. Activity entails
submitting position letters and possible testimony as needed. There may be additional bills to review for this category
HB 1031, Hearings on Transportation Commission Districts

CCAT Activity: Letter of support to Sponsors to use during legislative process
HB 1237, State Employee Group Benefit Plans for Local Government

HB 17-1256, Minimum distance Oil & Gas Operations from Schools

HB 17-1309, Documentary Fee to Fund Affordable Housing

CCAT Activity: Letter of support to Sponsors and possible testimony
Federal Issues:
Drafting letter to Senator Cory Gardner on BLM Methane Rule
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: CCAT info to send to Pete McKay
What email/background documents do you recommend we send to him to bring him up to speed
and encourage him to get engaged?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Gardner, Deb; Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise
Cc: Davis, Megan; Krezek, Michelle; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: FW: CCAT legislative Update
Date: Monday, May 01, 2017 4:46:10 PM
Attachments: Sustaining Rural Colorado.docx
Commissioners, please see todays CCAT legislative update email. I should have checked email
before the Policy PMIthe attachment outlines the SB 267 deal.
Thanks!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:13 AM
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdale; Gardner, Deb; Hilary Cooper; Jonathan Houck; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Lynn
Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Rachel Richards; Rich Cimino; Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; Tim
Corrigan; Tim Mauck; Dan Gibbs
Subject: CCAT legislative Update
Hello CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee

There is a week and a half left in the Colorado legislative session and things are moving very quickly
and so we wanted to give you a brief update on the CCAT priority items.
Please let us know if you have any questions and we can discuss thins in more detail on our regular
call scheduled for next Monday, 5/8 at 12:15-1:15pm.
Thanks
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Support Level I
SB 17-267, Sustaining Rural Colorado

This is the measure that creates the Hospital Provider Fee Enterprise in exchange for other state
budget adjustments. It has been under intense negotiations between the House and Senate
leadership. Today we learned a deal has been struck that includes a lowering of the TABOR cap,
funds for rural schools and infrastructure. There will be a press announcement this afternoon with
more details but in the meantime, please see the attached summary. The bill is expected to be
heard in Senate Appropriations Committee tomorrow morning (5/2) and then on second reading in
the Senate later in the day.
HB 17-1235, High Cost Health Support Fund

The bill was postponed indefinitely (killed) in Senate State Affairs committee last week. Thanks for
Commissioners Gibbs, Richards and Cimino for testifying in support.
HB 17-1309, Increase Documentary Fee for Affordable Housing Fund

The measure passed House Local Affairs Committee, second reading and third in the House on a 35-
29-1 vote. Commissioner Cimino testified in Committee and the lobby team secured votes on the
floor. The bill now heads to the Senate where we have been told the bill will die in Senate State
Affairs Committee as the Colorado Assn. of Realtors is opposed.
Interim committee on Attainable Housing and Homelessness

This proposal was championed by Speaker Crisanta Duran. CCAT supported the concept with a
statement of support and active lobbying. Unfortunately the concept failed on a 9-9 party line tie
vote in Legislative Council Committee on Friday. This was another casualty of the partisan fighting of
the session.
Support Level II
HB 17-1273, Developers include Water Conservation

Failed in Senate State Affairs Committee. Commissioner Richards testified and CCAT provided letter
of support.
HB 17-1321, Parks & Wildlife Financial Stability

Passed through House after considerable debate and controversy. CCAT provided letter of support.
Pending introduction in Senate where we understand the section dealing with acquisition of private
property will be removed. This was the most contentious provision.
HB 17-1355, County Block Grant Money to Child Care Quality Programs

This measure allows TANF funds to be used for quality child care programs as a compromise to the
long standing debate about the use of child care funds between counties. A proposal for enhanced
reporting to specify and clarify the use of the TANF funds was rejected by CDHS who stated they
wish to stick to the bill as introduced as the final compromise.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Sustaining Rural Colorado

Sen Sonnenberg, Sen Guzman / Rep K Becker, Rep J Becker
The financial stability in rural Colorado continues to erode while the rest of the state enjoys a growing
economy. With the decline in agriculture, the loss of property tax valuations and the mandates by the
Federal Government, rural areas now face challenges through no fault of their own.
History
Although there are more lane-miles in rural areas of the state, the vast majority of the transportation
dollars are spent in the populated areas of the state allowing the infrastructure in rural parts of the
state to continue to decline. For example, only 1% of the entire Tier 1 Transportation priority list is
spent in the Southeast region of the state east of the I-25 corridor.
The inconsistency of K-12 education funding in rural areas of the state has led to the inability to plan
for the future in these school districts or to create programs to hire and retain good educators.
The mandates on health care by the federal government have led to unintended consequences that
now threaten the closure of rural hospitals and the elimination of critical health care. These
unintended consequences have led to some of these hospital boards to direct their staff to prepare a
plan to close their facility over the next couple of years.
What the bill does
Secures $150 million to bond $1.8 billion for transportation projects over four years in which 25% of
that money would be required to be spent in counties with populations of 50,000 or less.
Secures $200 million for capital construction to take care of long neglected controlled maintenance in
our state buildings.
Creates a Business Personal Property Tax Credit for small businesses.
Requires co-pay for Medicaid patients to be set at the maximum set by the Feds.
Creates a 3% maximum administrative fee by HCPF to administer the funds.
Requires Department of Health Care Policy and Finance to present to the committees of reference a
detailed report on how they spend the over $45 million in administration costs.
Allocates $30 million to increase funding over 3 years in schools classified as rural and small rural
schools and adds$33 million to the State Education Fund.
Moves the Colorado Healthcare Affordability Program to an enterprise to minimize the unintended
consequences of the federal government health care mandates and does so following TABOR by
lowering the state revenue cap by $200 million, the amount equal to the expansion of healthcare by
the ACA.
Requires the implementation of the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program and the ACE
Kids Act which are Medicaid reform programs.
Requires each state agency to reduce their budget by 2%.
Protects the Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption by making it the first funding priority if there
is a tax refund.
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan
Subject: CCAT Meeting Friday morning
Hi allshould anyone be interested in joining, I have reserved a pool car and will be heading down to
Denver Friday morning for the CCAT meeting. Id be happy to pick up others at the Courthouse or
along the way to Denver. Id like to get to the meeting location at 7:20am, so meeting at the
Courthouse at 6:30 should do the trick. And no worries if you all decide to be smart and pass on the
opportunity (and besides, you can participate over the phone)!
Mark
Mark Ruzzin Senior Policy Analyst

Boulder County | Boulder County Commissioners Office
mruzzin@bouldercounty.org
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
1325 Pearl Street | P.O. Box 471 | Boulder, CO 80306
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy
Subject: RE: CCAT meeting on Friday?
I let Ruth know Elise and I are coming.
From: Jones, Elise

To: Gardner, Deb
Subject: Re: CCAT meeting on Friday?
I could go as well but am also ok if you prefer to attend (did we decide it's best if just one of us goes?
).
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 15, 2017, at 5:12 PM, Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
I will plan to attend unless Cindy or Elise want to go. I can then take the bus back.

From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Gardner, Deb
Cc: Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise

Deb, Megan and I are planning to leave Boulder about 6:40am to get down to Denver
for the meeting. We are then heading over to the Capitol for some meetings, which
will wrap up at 3pm with a meeting with Rep Becker.

It would be fantastic to have you at the meeting!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

From: Gardner, Deb
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: CCAT meeting on Friday?

Hi

I would be available to go to the meeting on Friday morning. Cindy or Elise, do you
want to go instead? Happy to defer.
Mark, when are you going down? When are you coming back?
Deb

From: Jones, Elise

To: Gardner, Deb
Subject: Re: CCAT meeting on Friday?
I could go as well but am also ok if you prefer to attend (did we decide it's best if
just one of us goes?).
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 15, 2017, at 5:12 PM, Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org> wrote:

From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Gardner, Deb

Deb, Megan and I are planning to leave Boulder about 6:40am to get down to Denver
for the meeting. We are then heading over to the Capitol for some meetings, which
will wrap up at 3pm with a meeting with Rep Becker.

Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

From: Gardner, Deb
To: Ruzzin, Mark

Hi

I would be available to go to the meeting on Friday morning. Cindy or Elise, do you
want to go instead? Happy to defer.


Deb

From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark
yup
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Gardner, Deb
Sounds great, Deb. Megan and I will meet you in the Courthouse parking lot at 6:40 Friday morning!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Gardner, Deb
Deb, Megan and I are planning to leave Boulder about 6:40am to get down to Denver for the
meeting. We are then heading over to the Capitol for some meetings, which will wrap up at 3pm
with a meeting with Rep Becker.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Hi
I would be available to go to the meeting on Friday morning. Cindy or Elise, do you want to go
instead? Happy to defer.
Deb

From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Gardner, Deb
Deb, Megan and I are planning to leave Boulder about 6:40am to get down to Denver for the
meeting. We are then heading over to the Capitol for some meetings, which will wrap up at 3pm
with a meeting with Rep Becker.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Hi
Deb

From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Hi
Deb

From: Ruth Aponte

Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sara Odendahl;
Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck; Marlene Tiffany
Subject: CCAT member meeting - Pre CCI
Call in # is 712-451-0623
Access Code is 634176 (for ALL participants)
Light dinner will be provided
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: CCAT retreat
Date: Monday, June 05, 2017 11:06:54 AM
Thanks, Elise! Great to see that he was receptive to your email even though he cant attend. Well
have to be sure to keep sending him info when its timely and relevant for him.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 10:02 AM
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: CCAT retreat
FYI
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: CCAT retreat
Hi Elise!
Thank you very much for this kind invitation. Unfortunately I am leaving CCI Wednesday morning to
head over to Grand Junction for the county attorneys seminar. So I will not be able to attend the
CCAT retreat.
I am not on the CCAT list serve anymore so thank you very much for thinking of me!
Wishing you and the rest of the CCAT team well!
Terry
Sent from my iPhone
Terry,
I don think you're on the CCAT list serve anymore so wanted to let you know that we're
holding the 1st annual CCAT retreat directly after the CCI summer conference, and at
the same location in Keystone. So if you would like to attend or just drop by for a few
hours, you would be welcome. Below is the list of RSVPs to date. As you can see, it is a
good group of commissioners. It would be great to see you and check in!
Best,
Elise
Sent from my iPad
CCAT summer retreat - June 7-8, Keystone Colorado

Keystone Resort and Conference Center
Divide Room
Wednesday 1-5pm
Thursday 8am-12:00pm
Confirmed attending:
Commissioners:
1. Tim Mauck, Clear Creek

2. Randy Wheelock, Clear Creek
3. Rachel Richards, Pitkin
4. Sean Wood, Pitkin
5. Cindy Domenico, Boulder
6. Deb Gardner, Boulder
7. Elise Jones, Boulder
8. John Messner, Gunnison
9. Dan Gibbs, Summit
10. Hilary Cooper, San Miguel
11. Lynn Padgett, San Miguel
12. Jill Ryan, Eagle
13. Rich Cimino, Grand
14. Ben Tisdel, Ouray
15. Tim Corrigan, Routt
16. Karn Stiegelmeier, Summit
17. Jeanne McQueeney, Eagle
18. Gail Watson, Gilpin
19. Ron Engels, Gilpin
20. Casey Tighe, Jefferson
21. Gwen Lachelt, La Plata
22. Steve Child, Pitkin
Staff:
1. Mark Ruzzin, Boulder

2. Megan Davidson, Boulder
3. John Peacock, Pitkin
4. Kara Siebernagle, Pitkin
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
4. Ellen Brilliant (facilitator)
Cannot attend
Kathy Chandler-Henry, Eagle
Jonathan Houck, Gunnison
Steve ODoriso, Adams
Keith Baker, Chaffee County
Linda Isenhart, Gilpin
Joan May, San Miguel
Kris Holstrom, San Miguel
Thomas Davison, Summit
Randy Wheelock, Clear Creek
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Nancy Jackson, Arapahoe
Michael Whiting, Archuleta
Sam Taylor, Broomfield
Julie Westendorff, La Plata
George Newman, Pitkin
Greg Poschman, Pitkin
Patti Clapper, Pitkin
Peter McKay, San Juan
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
www.aponte-busam.com
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: CCAT retreat
FYI
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
Thank you very much for this kind invitation. Unfortunately I am leaving CCI Wednesday morning to
head over to Grand Junction for the county attorneys seminar. So I will not be able to attend the
CCAT retreat.
Terry
Sent from my iPhone
Terry,
I don think you're on the CCAT list serve anymore so wanted to let you know that we're
holding the 1st annual CCAT retreat directly after the CCI summer conference, and at
the same location in Keystone. So if you would like to attend or just drop by for a few
hours, you would be welcome. Below is the list of RSVPs to date. As you can see, it is a
good group of commissioners. It would be great to see you and check in!
Best,
Elise
Sent from my iPad

Divide Room
Wednesday 1-5pm
Commissioners:

Staff:

Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Terry
To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise!
Thank you very much for this kind invitation. Unfortunately I am leaving CCI
Wednesday morning to head over to Grand Junction for the county attorneys
seminar. So I will not be able to attend the CCAT retreat.
Terry
Sent from my iPhone
Terry,
I don think you're on the CCAT list serve anymore so wanted to let you
know that we're holding the 1st annual CCAT retreat directly after the
CCI summer conference, and at the same location in Keystone. So if you
would like to attend or just drop by for a few hours, you would be
welcome. Below is the list of RSVPs to date. As you can see, it is a good
group of commissioners. It would be great to see you and check in!
Best,
Elise
Sent from my iPad

Divide Room
Wednesday 1-5pm


Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Jones, Elise

Subject: Fwd: CCAT retreat
Terry,
I don think you're on the CCAT list serve anymore so wanted to let you know that
we're holding the 1st annual CCAT retreat directly after the CCI summer conference,
and at the same location in Keystone. So if you would like to attend or just drop by
for a few hours, you would be welcome. Below is the list of RSVPs to date. As you
can see, it is a good group of commissioners. It would be great to see you and
check in!
Best,
Elise
Sent from my iPad

Divide Room
Wednesday 1-5pm


Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: Re: CCAT retreat check in
Eva replied -- says she's all booked. I asked her to share any feedback or thoughts
she has.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 2, 2017, at 3:10 PM, Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Fantasticthank you!

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

From: Jones, Elise
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Irwin, Leslie; Davis, Megan
Subject: RE: CCAT retreat check in

Done! Texted Eva, Sam and Michael. Sent the requested email to Terry.

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Ruzzin, Mark
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 1:26 PM
To: Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb

(Apologies for the multiple emails)

I just remembered that Pueblo County (Terry) asked to be removed from the CCAT
email list because of his concerns about conflicts of interest given his role on the CCI
board. Perhaps if a commissioner reached out to him via email with a just want you to
be aware of this opportunity kind of email, hell both be in the loop and can consider
attending if he has some time.

By the way, here are the retreat details:

CCAT Strategy Session
Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8, 2017
Divide Room
(Wednesday session begins at 1:00 p.m.)

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

Im happy to put in a few calls. I think the key with Broomfield is to figure out who Sam
might be able to tap to take his place going forward, since hes termed out this fall.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb
Subject: FW: CCAT retreat check in
Hi allthings are moving along well in planning for next weeks CCAT retreat. We have
our next planning call scheduled for 11am on Monday, and I will be able to provide an
update at the Policy PMI that afternoon.
Below is the list of RSVPs as of this morning. Its a strong list, 22 commissioners
representing 13 counties. At MACC last week I spoke with Nancy Jackson, and
unfortunately she has a conflict and cannot attend. Steve O was also at the meeting,
but he ducked in and out and I never had an opportunity to talk with him about getting
Adams County to the retreat.
In respect to last-minute haranguing of commissioners in an attempt to get a few more

folks there, do either of you have time to reach out to some key commissioners? It may
be that folks dont have a lot on their calendars for Wednesday afternoon except travel
back homemaybe part of the pitch is to ask them to participate for a few hours on
Wednesday, even if they cant participate on Thursday?
Thanks for considering!!
Mark
ADAMS
Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Mary Hodge?
BROOMFIELD
Sam Taylor
PUEBLO
Terry Hart
Others??
Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Fantasticthank you!

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

I just remembered that Pueblo County (Terry) asked to be removed from the CCAT email list because
of his concerns about conflicts of interest given his role on the CCI board. Perhaps if a commissioner
reached out to him via email with a just want you to be aware of this opportunity kind of email,
hell both be in the loop and can consider attending if he has some time.

Divide Room

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

From: Jones, Elise
Im happy to put in a few calls. I think the key with Broomfield is to figure out who Sam might be
able to tap to take his place going forward, since hes termed out this fall.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Hi allthings are moving along well in planning for next weeks CCAT retreat. We have our next
planning call scheduled for 11am on Monday, and I will be able to provide an update at the Policy
PMI that afternoon.
Below is the list of RSVPs as of this morning. Its a strong list, 22 commissioners representing 13
counties. At MACC last week I spoke with Nancy Jackson, and unfortunately she has a conflict and
cannot attend. Steve O was also at the meeting, but he ducked in and out and I never had an
opportunity to talk with him about getting Adams County to the retreat.
In respect to last-minute haranguing of commissioners in an attempt to get a few more folks there,
do either of you have time to reach out to some key commissioners? It may be that folks dont have
a lot on their calendars for Wednesday afternoon except travel back homemaybe part of the pitch
is to ask them to participate for a few hours on Wednesday, even if they cant participate on
Thursday?
Mark
ADAMS
Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Mary Hodge?
BROOMFIELD
Sam Taylor
PUEBLO
Terry Hart
Others??
Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark


Divide Room

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

PMI that afternoon.
Thursday?
Mark
ADAMS
Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Mary Hodge?
BROOMFIELD
Sam Taylor
PUEBLO
Terry Hart
Others??
Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Ruzzin, Mark


Divide Room

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

PMI that afternoon.

Thursday?
Mark
ADAMS
Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Mary Hodge?
BROOMFIELD
Sam Taylor
PUEBLO
Terry Hart
Others??
Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Agreed re: Broomfield. Below is a list of the commissioners that have not responded to the retreat
invitation; this came from Ruth and Sara. Since they are not on this list, I suppose this means that
Steve O cant make it, and same for Terry Hart. Nancy we know cant make it, and with Rachel, Steve,
and the Pitkin County manager all attending, there is no reason to reach out to the other Pitkin
commissioners. Elise has been communicating with Peter McKay, and Gwen is attending, so perhaps
she and Julie have designated her as the La Plata rep. So perhaps we are down to Eva, Michael, and
Sam?
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

PMI that afternoon.
Thursday?
Mark
ADAMS
Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Mary Hodge?
BROOMFIELD
Sam Taylor
PUEBLO
Terry Hart
Others??
Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

PMI that afternoon.
Thursday?
Mark
ADAMS
Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Mary Hodge?
BROOMFIELD
Sam Taylor

PUEBLO
Terry Hart
Others??
Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend
No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Ruzzin, Mark

PMI that afternoon.
Thursday?
Mark
ADAMS
Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Mary Hodge?
BROOMFIELD
Sam Taylor
PUEBLO
Terry Hart
Others??
Commissioners:
Staff:
Lobby Team:
1. Ruth Aponte
2. Sara Odendahl
3. Amy Redfern
Cannot attend

No Response:
Eva Henry, Adams
Ruth Aponte
cell: 303-907-1980
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Marlene Tiffany; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Kara Silbernagel
Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Cc: Amy Redfern; Sara Odendahl
Subject: RE: CCAT Summer Retreat
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:12:35 AM
Importance: High
Good morning CCAT members

One final reminder that, if you have not already, please respond to the Doodle Poll on the best times
for you to attend the CCAT Summer Retreat. Your involvement is critical as we plan the exciting
next steps in CCATs focus and growth.
We will close the Poll by end of business tomorrow, 4/28, and then work with the dates that are best
for the majority.
Here again is the link for your convenience. Please note that each date listed is from mid-afternoon
that day until mid-afternoon the following day (24 hour span).
http://doodle.com/poll/hcebvi3q4acekkvd
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Marlene Tiffany

Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 12:16 PM
To:
Subject: CCAT Summer Retreat
Good afternoon all,
I have created a Doodle Poll to see which dates work best for everyone to attend the CCAT Summer
Retreat.
Please note that each date listed is from mid-afternoon that day until mid-afternoon the following
day (24 hour span).
If you would respond to the poll with your availability, we will hopefully have a date that the
majority can attend.
Thanks so much and have a great week-end!
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
1580 Logan Street, #510
Denver, CO 80203
Mtiffany@aponte-busam.com
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan
Subject: FW: CCAT Summer Retreat
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 2:49:05 PM
Might it be worth a nudge to a few of the folks who havent participated yet? Steve ODorisio, Terry
Hart, the San Miguel County commissioners, Dan Gibbs, Thomas Davidson, come to mind
Just a thought!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Marlene Tiffany [mailto:mtiffany@aponte-busam.com]

Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:02 AM
To: Amy Redfern; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us)'; Domenico, Cindy; 'Dan Gibbs';
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Gail Watson'; 'Gwen Lachelt'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Jason Anderson';
'Jeanne McQueeney'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Joan May'; 'John Messner'; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Julie Westendorff'; 'Kara
Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com)'; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Keith
Baker'; 'Kris Holstrom'; Irwin, Leslie; 'Linda Isenhart'; 'Lynn Padgett'; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan;
'Michael Whiting'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Nancy Jackson'; 'Peter McKay'; 'Rachel Richards'; 'Randy Wheelock';
'Rich Cimino'; 'Ron Engels'; Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; 'Steve Child'; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Thomas
Davidson'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Tim Mauck'
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Sara Odendahl
Good morning!
I have heard from about half of the list so far. Thanks to those of you that have responded and if
those of you that have not yet responded could look over the dates and let us know, I will then tally
and see which date works best for the majority.
Thanks so much for your attention to this Doodle Poll,
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
303-832-1472 - phone
303-356-1027 - mobile
303-831-9051 - fax

To: Amy Redfern (aredfern@aponte-busam.com) <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Ben Tisdel
<btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us) <commish2@jeffco.us>; Cindy
Domenico <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Dan Gibbs <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; Deb
Gardner <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Elise Jones <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Eva Henry
<gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; Hilary Cooper <Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Jason
Anderson <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>; Jeanne McQueeney
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Jill Ryan <Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; Joan May
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; John Messner <jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org>; Jonathan
Houck <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Julie Westendorff <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>;
Kara Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com) <kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>; Karn
Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry
<rnngls@gmail.com>; Ruth Aponte (raponte@aponte-busam.com) <raponte@aponte-
busam.com>; Sara Odendahl - aponte-busam.com (sodendahl@aponte-busam.com)
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Corrigan
Cc: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>;
Sara Odendahl (sodendahl@aponte-busam.com) <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).

Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Gardner, Deb; Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: FW: CCAT Summer Retreat - Details and feedback needed
Heres some helpful intel from Rachel re: the CCAT retreat and her commitment to the group
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Sent: Friday, May 05, 2017 3:31 PM
To: 'Ruth Aponte'; 'Tim Mauck'; Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: 'Sara Odendahl'; 'Amy Redfern'; 'Marlene Tiffany'
Subject: RE: CCAT Summer Retreat - Details and feedback needed
I want a little time to think about telling CCI; not opposed, and we have clearly had less formal
meetings before and or after CCI conferences before- its when we are all in the same place
But I think the how and when to mention it and not have it seem like a big deal needs a little
thought.
My county manager Jon peacock is planning to attend our CCAT meeting. He is very good at sorting
through governance issues, and structures. I am going to be termed out in 2018 and I think that it
will be important for future Pitkin Boards to see the merits of this startup, and having my manager
there will help both with his comfort level recommending future funding and giving his buy-in and
support recommendations to future boards.
Im sure we already have a lot to talk about; and we can work on shaping the agenda more later; but
I do want to note that finding a way(s) to be more effective on the national policy issues will be one
of the most important topics; impacting public lands, healthcare etc.
Thanks Rachel

Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 2:54 PM
To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>; Ruzzin,
Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
busam.com>; Marlene Tiffany <mtiffany@aponte-busam.com>
Subject: CCAT Summer Retreat - Details and feedback needed
Good afternoon Rachel, Tim & Mark

Wanted to take advantage of a break in the action to update you on the footwork we have done to
th th
plan the CCAT Summer Retreat. Based on the poll we landed on June 7 8 to follow the CCI
Conference at the Keystone Lodge. Specific timing would be as follows:
June 7th
1:30 -5pm meeting time
6-8pm group dinner/networking (location TBD)
June 8th
8-8:30am light breakfast
8:30 12 meeting time
We called the Keystone Lodge and they agreed to extend the CCI room rate for another night. Thus
it would be $135 per night for the rooms. After doing this it occurred to me, do you feel we need to
alert CCI to our intentions and/or get their consent to do this?
So to summarize;
Rooms for the evening of the 7th for up to 25 people at a rate of $135.00 to be paid by
individuals
Two days of meeting rooms to paid for by Aponte & Busam ($250 per day)
o Conference room for afternoon of the 7th with beverages and snacks to be paid for by
Aponte & Busam
o Conference room for the morning of the 8th with Continental breakfast be paid for by
Aponte & Busam
Thanks for input on this and we will send information out to the entire group ASAP. We will also
reach out to a few facilitators about their availability and fee structure. Finally, we will send you a
proposed agenda items and would like to get some planning time with the three of you and anyone
else on the subcommittee you feel is important to include.
Thanks for your input on this!

Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

Subject: CCAT Summer Retreat, June 7-8
Hello CCAT members
Mark Your Calendars - CCAT Summer Retreat June 7-8!

Based on the CCAT member poll we landed on June 7th 8 th to follow the CCI Conference at the Keystone
Lodge.
Your involvement is very important for us to shape and direct our newly formed organization.
June 7 th 1:30 -5pm meeting time. 6-8pm group dinner/networking (location TBD)
June 8 th - 8-12pm- light breakfastand meeting time
A meeting notice will follow this announcement. Additional details coming soon on room reservations, agenda,
etc.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Gardner, Deb

Subject: Automatic reply: CCAT: Agenda for Legislative/Steering Cmte call today
I will be out of the office Monday, May 15th and Tuesday May 16th. If you need immediate assistance please call
our operator at 303-441-3500 or email Michelle Krezek at mkrezek@bouldercounty.org.
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jonathan Houck
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
Date: Monday, May 15, 2017 11:56:42 AM
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Davis, Megan
the operator at 303-441-3500 or email Michelle Krezek at mkrezek@bouldercounty.org.
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Ruzzin, Mark
the operator at 303-441-3500 or email Michelle Krezek at mkrezek@bouldercounty.org.
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Sara Odendahl
From: Jones, Elise
To: Doug Rex
Subject: FW: CCAT: HB 1242 amendment wrap-up
Date: Friday, March 24, 2017 12:22:43 PM
FYI, the list of amendments
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>
Date: 3/22/17 9:55 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: Tim Mauck <Tim@timmauck.com>, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>,
"Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
Cc: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>, Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-
busam.com>
Subject: CCAT: HB 1242 amendment wrap-up
Hi all,
The House Transportation Committee just wrapped up, so I wanted to provide a quick overview of
the amendments that were approved. Ultimately the bill passed 8-5 party line with much of
Republican comments coming from a place of wanting to support a fix, but this not being the right
mix. Main points of contention were funding via a set dollar amount vs. a percentage, and all the
multimodal aspects of the bill. Next step is Finance Committee, and we hear that will happen
relatively quickly.
Sponsor Amendments from Rep. Mitsch-Bush

L.002: Prevents increased tax revenue from marijuana sales from being diverted to Marijuana Cash
Tax Fund, and clarifies they will be sent to appropriate CDOT fund (unanimous).
L.045: Clarifies that non de-bruced counties with increased revenue will not be put over the TABOR
cap (unanimous).
L..46: Clarifies that non de-bruced cities with increased revenue will not be put over the TABOR cap
(unanimous).
L.048: Technical amendments per the drafter (unanimous).
L.060: Clarifies that a focus on fare structures for low income citizens is a weighted factor in
Multimodal Committee decision making process (8-5).
L.061: Makes changes to ballot language not substantive changes, but some committee members
had issues with the language (8-5).
Other Committee Amendments

L.001 (Rep. Bridges): Exempts aviation fuel (unanimous).
L.003 (Rep. Winter): Increased amount to CDOT from $300M to $375M to address maintenance
concerns (unanimous).
L.047 (Rep. Ginal): Clarifies reporting requirements for Transportation Option Fund. Conceptual
amendment to include clarification for reporting of Pedestrian Options Fund (unanimous).
L. 005 (Rep. Ginal): Technical change to clarify the term maintenance also includes rapid
response maintenance which refers to issues arising from snow, flooding etc (unanimous).
L. 007 (Rep. Esgar): Clarifies that CSP funding is not being cut or at risk of cutting - drafting error
(unanimous).
L.029 (Rep. Jackson): Clarifies that non motorize wheelchairs are included in multimodal definitions
(unanimous).
L. 043 (Rep. McLachlan): Changes matching provisions for Pedestrian Options Fund for entities that
collect less than $15M sales tax revenue from 1:1 match to a graduated amount. Conceptual
amendment to adjust for inflation deferred to Finance Committee (unanimous).
L.044 (Rep. McLachlan): Changes matching provisions for Multimodal Fund for entities that collect
less than $15M sales tax revenue from 1:1 match to a graduated amount. Conceptual amendment
to adjust for inflation deferred to Finance Committee (unanimous).
L.013 (Rep. Becker): Addresses FASTER late registration fees and removes that provision of statute
(unanimous).
Amendments that were offered but were not approved:

L.018 (Rep. Lawrence): Requires public posting of contract awards on CDOT website within 30 days
of award. Speaker Duran asked that it be tabled for further discussion (withdrawn).
L. 017 (Rep. Becker): Clarifies that SB 228 funds are deposited to State Education Fund rather than
General Fund. The Speaker requested a title ruling, in which Chairwoman Winter ruled it did fit
under the title, but it still failed (6-7).
L. 008 (Rep. Buck): Clarifies that electric vehicles pay their share via a $125 annual fee. Rep.
Mitsch-Bush stated that electric and CND vehicles already pay $50 annual fee. (5-8)
Let us know if you have any questions, as this is A LOT of information. Thanks again to Tim for
spending the afternoon at the Capitol!
Best,
~Sara, Ruth and Amy
Sara Odendahl
Political Consultant
Aponte & Busam Public Affairs
mobile: 303-506-2348
email: sodendahl@aponte-busam.com
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Stroud, Sheree
Subject: FW: CCAT: June 7-8 Retreat Lodging Information
Date: Friday, May 19, 2017 10:07:19 AM
From: Sara Odendahl [mailto:sodendahl@aponte-busam.com]

Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 10:07 AM
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson;
Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Kara
Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker;
Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting;
Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron
Mauck
Subject: CCAT: June 7-8 Retreat Lodging Information
Good morning CCAT Commissioners,

In preparation for the upcoming June 7-8 retreat at Keystone Resort, we are sending out
information on lodging (see below for online and phone booking information). The
Legislative/Steering Committee is meeting on Monday to finalize the agenda, and that will be
distributed prior to the retreat. If you have specific items you would like to see included please feel
free to email us directly.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing many of you in June!

~Sara, Ruth & Amy
CCAT Retreat, June 7-8th

Below, please find the lodging link for online lodging reservations conference guests, 2017 Counties
and Commissioners Acting Together.
The online lodging reservations link will be available up until your contracted lodging cut-off date
(June 4, 2017). After this date, lodging reservations must be called in at 800-258-0437. They should
also reference your specific group code to receive the contracted discounted rates ($135/night).
The link pre-populates your specific group code and the room types that were specified in your
contract to help guests with ease of booking. If your attendees are looking for an alternative
accommodation option that isnt listed, or if they are looking for an extended stay, they will need to
call our Group Reservations team to secure their lodging at 800-258-0437. They should reference
group code CM0CCA to receive discounted rates.
Your guests will receive:
Complimentary Resort Transportation | Complimentary shuttle service for you and your
guests throughout the Resort. Well work with you to orchestrate getting your guests where
they need to be for all of your events.
Seamless Guest Experience | When your guests book their lodging through Keystone Resort,
the lodging management team works hand in hand with your Conference Services Manager,
making a seamless experience for your guests.
On-site Rental Management Team | Full on-site staff support, from Property Managers to
Housekeeping and Maintenance, we are ready to meet your guests every need.
Guest Services Department | On-site around the clock, our Guest Services center is just a
phone call away. Whether youre locked out or replacing a light bulb, every request is met in
a timely fashion.
Multiple check-in locations in the Resort | Accessible 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365
days/year. No searching for lock boxes in the dark or driving to an off-site location to pick up
additional keys.
Sara Odendahl
mobile: 303-506-2348
From: Sara Odendahl

Subject: CCAT: June 7-8 Retreat Lodging Information
Date: Friday, May 19, 2017 10:06:52 AM
Good morning CCAT Commissioners,

In preparation for the upcoming June 7-8 retreat at Keystone Resort, we are sending out
information on lodging (see below for online and phone booking information). The
Legislative/Steering Committee is meeting on Monday to finalize the agenda, and that will be
distributed prior to the retreat. If you have specific items you would like to see included please feel
free to email us directly.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing many of you in June!

~Sara, Ruth & Amy
CCAT Retreat, June 7-8th

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Sara Odendahl
mobile: 303-506-2348
From: Ruth Aponte

Subject: CCAT: Legislative Update & Action Alert on Transportation Funding bill
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 10:14:25 AM
Attachments: Road and Transportation Package Gains Momentum After Major Modifications.msg
Importance: High
Good morning CCAT members,

Earlier this week, the Steering and Legislative Committee met and prioritized HB 1242, New
Transportation Infrastructure Funding Revenue for immediate action. CCAT members are requested
to reach out to their state Senator in support of the bill. Details and deadlines are listed below,
please let the lobby team know of any feedback from outreach. The Committee also agreed to meet
in person prior to the next in-person CCI meeting and details are below.
1. Please SAVE THE DATE for a CCAT meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 6pm at Aponte &
Busam offices (1580 Logan Street, Suite 510, Denver). Call-in information is available, and
a calendar notice will be sent out later this week with details. There will be an in-person CCI
meeting the following day on Friday, April 21, and there are many important issues yet to
vote on and discuss. Please plan to attend both meetings. Many issues remain to be settled
in the last month of the legislature and we want to ensure CCATs positions on important
legislation are heard.
2. HB 1242: New Transportation Infrastructure Revenue - The bill passed out of the Senate
Transportation Committee Tuesday night on a vote of 3-2 (Sens. Todd, Zenzinger and
Baumgardner were yes votes; Sens. Cooke and Scott were no votes). Commissioner Tim
Mauck from Clear Creek testified in support and did an excellent job carrying the CCAT
message of support. The next step is Senate Finance Committee, then Senate
Appropriations Committee before heading to the Senate floor. The coming week will be
crucial in securing support for the bill with the priorities that CCAT has identified. Please
reach out to your Senator to share your support and encourage them to vote yes on the
bill. Given the schedule is fluid, please complete outreach by Monday, April 17.

Sample talking points
HB 1242 builds on years of work by local governments, environmental groups,
transit, walking and biking advocates, and supporters of public transit to assure that
any new state transportation funding makes a significant investment in multimodal
transportation, not just highways. This bill is a reasonable compromise between the
interests of house and senate leadership, so by definition does not contain
everything wed want to see, but on balance will be a big step forward for Colorado.
The measure contains positive elements for advancing public transit and walkable,
bikeable communities:
o A dedicated multimodal fund that starts at around $100 million/year, will
grow significantly over time, and has a 1-1 match requirement to further
leverage these funds.

o A local government fund, split evenly between cities and counties that starts
at around $230 million/year, and is fully flexible, able to be spent on roads,
bike/ped, and public transit operating or capital. The bill removes existing
restrictions on the ability of local governments to use their state allocations
for public transit. This gives local advocates an opening to work with their
local officials to get transformative investments in making their cities more
walkable, bikeable, and transit friendly.

CDOT will receive approx. $300 million/year (amended to be a percentage rather
than a dollar amount), to be used to issue $3.5 billion in bonds for capital projects.
While this will likely include big ticket projects such as I-25 N and S, the legislation
does not create a project list. Instead, there will be a public process through the
state Transportation Commission (which has statewide geographical membership)
to create a list before the referred measure goes to the ballot. This allows broad
public participation in project selection.


Amendments
The bill was amended in committee and a summary of amendments is below, as well as an
press release from the Senate R press office on the bill.
Senate Bill-1242, which Senate President Kevin Grantham (R-Canon City) has from the
beginning called a work in progress, was amended in a number of ways aimed at strengthening
and improving the bill. Major modifications include:
A reduction in the proposed sales tax increase from .62 to .50
A major long-term commitment of general fund support for future bond payments,
totaling $100 million per year;
Nixing of a proposed multi-model commission stakeholders called unnecessary or
redundant, and
Reforms to state contracting practices that greatly improve transparency and open-up
the bidding process to more competition
Thank you in advance for the outreach, and let us know if you have any questions about the
amendments on HB 1242.
~Ruth, Amy and Sara
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Sara Odendahl
Subject: Automatic reply: CCAT: Update from JBC March Revenue Forecast
Date: Friday, March 17, 2017 4:39:22 PM
I will be out of the office Wednesday, March 15th through Wednesday March 22nd. I will be checking email
infreguently so if you need immediate assistance please call our operator at 303-441-3500 or email Michelle
Krezek at mkrezek@bouldercounty.org. Other wise I will respond as I am able.
From: Jones, Elise
To: Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Krezek, Michelle; Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: Climate Resolution & We"re Still In Initiative
FYI I talked with Susie today about our desire to do a climate resolution that highlights our
ongoing commitment to the Paris agreement and all of the things the county is doing on
climate (Susie strongly agreed and was excited about us doing this). We also discussed the
idea of Boulder County and other counties signing onto Bloomberg's We're Still In effort (more
details below), which we both thought was a good idea. Susie is going to send us some
thoughts and suggestions early next week on this.
Have a good weekend everyone!

Elise
Sent from my iPhone
"We're Still In" Climate Initiative?
This is the effort discussed at CCAT. It's a compilation of all the GHG reduction
pledges from states, cities, companies and universities in the US, which Bloomberg
plans to submit to the UN as evidence that Americans are still committed to do
their part to reach the Paris Agreement levels (it doesn't commit signing entities to
a particular reduction but compiles what these entities are planning to do).
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.curbed.com/platform/amp/2017/6/6/15746932/paris-
accord-climate-change-we-are-still-in-mayors-trump
Sent from my iPhone

To: "Sara Odendahl"
Cc: Jones, Elise; "Lynn Padgett"
Subject: RE: Colorado Constituent Outreach re: BLM Methane Rules and SJR 36
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 3:26:37 PM
Thanks Sara, based on reading today- it looks like they are kicking this to the EPA to take comment
for 90 days, perhaps the senators were feeling too much pressure and want to keep their hands
clean. We will talk continued strategy soon
Best, rachel

Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 3:23 PM
To: Chuck_poplstein@gardner.senate.gov; Jennifer_Loraine@gardner.senate.gov
Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
<tim@timmauck.com>; Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>
Subject: Colorado Constituent Outreach re: BLM Methane Rules and SJR 36
Good afternoon Ms. Loraine and Mr. Polpstein,

On behalf of our client, Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), I would like to submit
the attached letter and white paper to Senator Gardner. CCAT is a group of counties and individual
commissioners across Colorado working to provide a unified, nonpartisan and independent voice on
public policy issues. CCAT members are very concerned about the possibility of eliminating the BLM
Methane and Waste Prevention Rule as proposed in Senate Joint Resolution 36, and urge Senator
Gardner to oppose the legislation when taken up by the Senate.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback regarding this important policy matter.
Best,
~Sara Odendahl
Sara Odendahl
mobile: 303-506-2348
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Richard Cimino; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones,
Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan;
Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith
Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara
Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: RE: Commissioners & Counties Acting Together (CCAT) update
Thank you Richard we look forward to working together!
I have taken the CCI staff off this email.
Reminder for everyone that we had set a deadline for input on the Governance Document
(attached) and for volunteers to serve on the steering committee by close of business today. If you
have not done so, please give us your feedback today.
Thanks for your response!

Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Richard Cimino [mailto:richcimino@gmail.com]

To: Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Ben Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; Chaz
Tedesco <Ctedesco@adcogov.org>; Chip Taylor (jtaylor@ccionline.org) <jtaylor@ccionline.org>;
Cindy Domenico <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Dan Gibbs <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>;
Deb Gardner <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Elise Jones <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Eva Henry
<ehenry@adcogov.org>; Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; Gini Pingenot
(gpingenot@ccionline.org) <gpingenot@ccionline.org>; Gwen Lachelt
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Ron Engels <rnngls@gmail.com>; Ruth Aponte
<raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; Sara Odendahl
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Terry Hart <tahart11@msn.com>; Thomas Davidson
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Corrigan <Timco2@mac.com>; Tim Mauck
<Tim@timmauck.com>
Subject: Re: Commissioners & Counties Acting Together (CCAT) update
Ruth,
I would like to serve on the Steering/Legislative committee.
Thank You,
Richard Cimino
Grand County Commissioner District 1
970-531-8812
On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 6:26 PM Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:

Several of your colleagues shared breakfast this morning before the CCI monthly meeting.
This afforded the chance to talk in person and make some immediate decisions on
organizational structure and direction to allow us to step into action.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy

a. Co-Chairs
b. Members
(Routt), Deb Gardner (Boulder), John Messner (Gunnison), Kathy Chandler-
Henry (Eagle), and Ben Tisdel (Ouray).
c. The group agreed it would be ideal to also have involvement from San Miguel,
Summit and La Plata counties.
Please respond by cob on Wed., Feb. 22nd , if you can commit to serve on
the Steering/Legislative Committee.
a. The group agreed to the following time and dates for ongoing meetings (via
conference call) through the legislative session: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm
on Feb. 27, March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
b. Lobby team will send out meeting notice and conference number for these
calls.

connections, available county staff resources and commissioner/staff areas of
expertise. Lobby team will compile this in effort to develop the organizational
bench and used to guide the legislative outreach strategy.
communities
submit any proposed changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22nd .

a. Group agreed to explore the efficacy of CCAT sending a letter of support to

Senator Cory Gardner on BLMs proposed Planning 2.0 Rule change.
b. To determine if this is a wise use of political capital, particularly as it would
be CCATs first public action, members agreed to reach out to respective
contacts to see if Sen. Gardner is indeed open minded on this matter and if
c. If upon hearing feedback it is agreed to proceed, Lynn Padgett (San Miguel)
agreed to draft the substance and lobby team will develop letter format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

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and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
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as a member.
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Priority Issues:

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Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

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From: Joan May
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Dan Gibbs; Julie Westendorff; Randy Wheelock; Ben Tisdel; Domenico, Cindy; Rich Cimino; Sara Odendahl;
Kathy Chandler-Henry; Krezek, Michelle; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Gail Watson; Linda Isenhart; Jeanne
McQueeney; Irwin, Leslie; Jones, Elise; Hilary Cooper; Kris Holstrom; Gwen Lachelt; Sal Pace; Nancy Jackson;
Peter McKay; Terry Hart; Amy Redfern; Gardner, Deb; Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Jill Ryan; Chaz
Tedesco; Eva Henry; Keith Baker; Lynn Padgett; Jason Anderson; Rachel Richards; Steve Child; Steve
O"Dorisio; Davis, Megan; Ron Engels; Michael Whiting; Tim Mauck; Tim Corrigan; Thomas Davidson
Hi all,
Sorry for the delay, trying to figure out San Miguel County's position on these
questions. We are going to discuss it at our BOCC meeting and we'll get back to
you. For now I'd like to weigh in that I think it's absolutely a good idea for CCAT to
state our position on the BLM Planning Rule 2.0. This is a perfect opportunity for us
to use our strong voice for an important issue. I believe our comments should be
supportive of the rule emphasizing local control, reference to the rule's deference to
county land use regulations, and I would like for us to state that we believe that
FLPMA should be respected and preserved.
Our county will be back in touch after we discuss if any of us are willing/able to
serve on the steering committee.
I don't have anything to add to the governance document.
Joan
Joan May
San Miguel County Commissioner
970-729-1359
On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 11:00 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:
Hello CCAT members
This email sent last Friday inadvertently included some CCI staff on the list serve.
As such, if you have not already done so, please respond to THIS email (versus
the first one) to ensure it goes to just our CCAT group.
This issue has been corrected going forward. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Ruth
303-907-1980
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 17, 2017, at 6:25 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:
Several of your colleagues shared breakfast this morning before the

CCI monthly meeting. This afforded the chance to talk in person and
make some immediate decisions on organizational structure and
direction to allow us to step into action.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy

Henry (Eagle), Ben Tisdel (Ouray), Steve Child (Pitkin), Randy
Wheelock (Clear Creek), Linda Isenhart (Gilpin) and John Messner
(Gunnison)
County Staff: Mark Ruzzin & Megan Davis (Boulder), Lynn Padgett
(San Miguel)

a. Co-Chairs
The group welcomed Tim Mauck (Clear Creek) and Rachel

Richards (Pitkin) to act as Co-Chairs of the Committee for
the duration of the legislative session. Big thanks to them
both for stepping up to provide leadership in CCATs first
efforts out of the gate.
b. Members
(Ouray).
Please respond by cob on Wed., Feb. 22 nd , if you

can commit to serve on the Steering/Legislative
Committee.

legislative session: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb.
27, March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22

members
a. A survey will be sent to members asking for input on
current legislative connections, available county staff
resources and commissioner/staff areas of expertise. Lobby
team will compile this in effort to develop the organizational
bench and used to guide the legislative outreach strategy.
Based on email input on the prior draft and the group

discussion, the following edits have been made:
b. Add Behavioral health as a topic areas under healthy

people and communities
Please review the most recent Governance

Document (dated 2/17) and submit any proposed
changes by cob Wed., Feb. 22 nd .

members agreed to reach out to respective contacts to see
if Sen. Gardner is indeed open minded on this matter and if
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
<CCAT 2017 Governance Plan Feb 17.docx>

From: Ruth Aponte
To: Ruth Aponte; Dan Gibbs; Julie Westendorff; Randy Wheelock; Ben Tisdel; Domenico, Cindy; Rich Cimino; Sara
Odendahl; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Krezek, Michelle; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Gail Watson; Linda
Isenhart; Jeanne McQueeney; Irwin, Leslie; Jones, Elise; Hilary Cooper; Kris Holstrom; Gwen Lachelt; Sal Pace;
Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Terry Hart; Amy Redfern; Gardner, Deb; Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Jill
Ryan; Chaz Tedesco; Eva Henry; Joan May; Keith Baker; Lynn Padgett; Jason Anderson; Rachel Richards;
Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Davis, Megan; Ron Engels; Michael Whiting; Tim Mauck; Tim Corrigan; Thomas
Davidson
Date: Monday, February 20, 2017 11:00:14 PM
Hello CCAT members

This email sent last Friday inadvertently included some CCI staff on the list serve. As
such, if you have not already done so, please respond to THIS email (versus the first
one) to ensure it goes to just our CCAT group.
This issue has been corrected going forward. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Ruth
303-907-1980
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 17, 2017, at 6:25 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:

Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy



a. Co-Chairs
b. Members


these calls.

strategy.

a. Add Local control as a guiding
principle
b. Add Behavioral health as a topic
areas under healthy people and communities
c. Clarify wholesale transfer of
federal public lands


format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Ruth Aponte
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Chip Taylor (jtaylor@ccionline.org); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gini Pingenot (gpingenot@ccionline.org); Gwen Lachelt;
Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie
Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda
Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter
McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl;
Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck

is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Rachel Richards; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Joan May"; "Tim Corrigan"; "Jonathan Houck";
rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Richard Cimino"; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jill Ryan
Cc: Davis, Megan; Krezek, Michelle
Subject: RE: CONFIRMING Conference Call for review of ICC RFP responses
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 3:58:17 PM
Attachments: Siegel Public Affairs proposal RFP #6556-16.pdf
Final RFP.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 3:58 PM
To: 'Rachel Richards'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Jonathan Houck';
'rnngls@gmail.com'; 'Peter Monson'; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jill
Ryan
Third set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jill
Ryan
Subject: CONFIRMING Conference Call for review of ICC RFP responses
Importance: High
Hello Commissioners:
Eight proposals were submitted to Boulder County Purchasing by this afternoons deadline, in
response to the CCAT RFP. While Megan and I havent had time to review them in any detail, we are
excited by the number and the quality and reputation of the firms that have responded!
Given the results of the Doodle poll I sent out to schedule an RFP Review conference call, wed like
to schedule the call for this coming Friday, January 13, at 12 noon. Ive included all the relevant
details below.
Due to the size of some of the files, I will have to send the RFPs to you in 3 emails in addition to this
one. Hopefully this wont make things too difficult in respect to reviewing the documents. As Ive
mentioned, Megan and I will be providing you with additional information regarding the responses
on Thursday, in order to help facilitate a productive conversation on Friday.
In the meantime, please feel free to send any thoughts you may have on the best process for
reviewing the responses and making a final decision. Also, we are thinking that it would make sense
to get the full ICC group together on the late afternoon/evening of Wednesday, January 25, the day
before the first set of CCI Steering Committee meetings.
We look forward to talking with you on Friday!
Best,
Mark
ICC RFP Review Conference Call

Friday, January 13, 12 noon
Dial-in number: 712-432-3066
Conference code: 9655

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 1:39 PM
To: Ruzzin, Mark; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Jonathan Houck';
rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb
Subject: RE: ICC RFP - Next steps
Be sure to fill in the doodle poll!

Best, Rachel

Sent: Friday, January 6, 2017 3:33 PM
To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Kathy Chandler-Henry
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Joan May
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>; Jonathan Houck
<jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson (pmonson@co.clear-
creek.co.us) <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Richard Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>;
Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Domenico, Cindy
<cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>
Cc: Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Krezek, Michelle
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: ICC RFP - Next steps
Again, thanks to all of you for helping Megan and I shepherd the ICC RFP process forward.
The RFP itself was released 2 weeks ago today. Megan and I have received quite a few
inquiries about it from our colleagues in the legislative advocacy world, and a lot of
expressions of excitement about the opportunity. This bodes well for responses!
With the deadline for submissions next Tuesday, January 10, we need to plan for next steps
in selecting a contractor. To that end, wed like to recruit all of you to participate on an RFP
Review Committee. Given the tight timeline we are on (the first CCI Steering Committee
meetings of the year are scheduled for January 26 and 27), we are hoping that you all can
meet sometime next Friday, January 13. Below you will find a Doodle poll link please
indicate your availability for a 60-ish minute conference call next Friday.
Before the call itself we will send you the RFP responses (ideally Tuesday afternoon, or
Wednesday afternoon at the latest), and then later in the week a high-level overview memo
to help compare the proposals. Following the typical path of selecting a vendor through an
RFP, the goal of the call will be to review the RFP responses and short list some number
of firms to interview. That said, it would be also helpful to discuss your ideas for a process
for selecting a contractor as follow-up to the initial review, and for if and how to involve the
full ICC in any decision.
Thanks in advance for completing the Doodle poll Happy New Year!
Mark
http://doodle.com/poll/mfdrfkchinenpi9k

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
Proposal for Services to Counties and Commissioners Acting Together
RFP # 6556-16
Submitted Via Email: purchasing@bouldercounty.org
Submitted by:
Carolyn Siegel, Principal
Siegel Public Affairs
1410 Grant St., C-107
Denver, CO 80203
carolyn@siegelpa.com
303.710.2856
Siegel Public Affairs is looking forward to the opportunity to provide coordination, advocacy and
government relations services to Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT). Our firm has a
proven track record of successful advocacy in Colorado, as well as extensive experience building and
engaging coalitions to advance policy change. We have the skills and experience to assist you in developing
legislative goals and plans, and the passion and expertise to help move those goals across the finish line.
Project Schedule
Administrative coordination- January 2017-December 2017
State Level AdvocacyRegular Session January 2017- May 2017, Standing committee tracking June 2017-
December 2017
State Budget AdvocacyJanuary 2017-December 2017
Federal Level AdvocacyJanuary 2017- December 2017
Total cost: $95,000
Staff Qualifications (Full resumes attached)

Our firm includes five individual staff members, all with strong backgrounds in all aspects of advocacy work.
Carolyn Siegel our Principal and Becky Long, one of our Senior Associates will be the lead staff working on
behalf of CCAT. Katie Dunn one of our Project Associates, will also serve on the project. In addition, other
members of our team may be pulled in as needed to ensure thorough coverage of services, their
qualifications may be found on our website.
Carolyn Siegel
Ms. Siegel has an impressive list of legislative, electoral, policy and issue advocacy successes over the last
twenty-five years, and is well known in political and non-profit circles in Colorado. After more than a decade
of directing community organizations, she moved into the labor movement to serve as the Political Director
for the Colorado AFL-CIO where she coordinated electoral and legislative programs. In 2008, she launched
Siegel Public Affairs to provide lobbying and a broad range of campaign consulting services to a range of
clients.
Carolyns work has included municipal, state and federal level advocacy. She has served as a Director of
non-profits and as the state Political and Legislative Director of a large federation where she managed
and supported boards and memberships and oversaw the organizations advocacy activities and
strategies. She has almost fifteen years of experience lobbying at the State Capitol in Colorado and has
won legislation to strengthen remedies under Colorados civil rights laws, create sweeping election
reform, improve consumer protections in housing and lending, and promote economic security for
working families. Her work has included establishing coalitions and support in Colorado to impact federal
policy change on consumer protections, reform of the financial industry and foreign policy. She has
managed campaign efforts for statewide and local ballot measures and electoral campaigns. In this
arena, she most recently oversaw field operations in the 2014 campaign to defeat a ballot initiative to
establish personhood in Colorado. Her issue advocacy also includes a track record of building strong
coalitions, effective campaign planning and developing community leaders.
Carolyn is originally from Michigan and has lived in Colorado for over twenty years. She loves the states
mountains and lives in North Denver with her husband and two cats.
Becky Long
With over a decade of public policy experience, Ms. Long joined Siegel Public Affairs in 2016. She began her
work in public policy with the Colorado Environmental Coalition working in Colorado water policy and later
served as the Advocacy Director for Conservation Colorado. With strong experience in a range of natural
resource issues as well as in political and electoral work she is now putting those skills to work on behalf of
our clients.
Ms. Long has honed her expertise in building coalitions, policy development, and lobbying with local, state
and federal officials. She has been engaged in a range of campaigns at the state legislature and oversaw
efforts to protect Colorados air quality funding, expand local flexibility for transportation funding, protect
tools to keep water in our rivers and streams, worked to advance better controls for oil and gas drilling,
create incentives for electric vehicles and legalized rain barrels. Her work has also included multi-year
efforts to negotiate both land and water protections as part of ongoing resource management planning.
These processes included complex and detailed discussions with a variety of user groups, activists, state
and federal agencies and local governments. She has also tracked federal legislation on both public land
and water issues including providing drafting recommendations, organizing spokespeople on issues and
leading meetings with congressional representatives and their staff. She also has extensive experience
running electoral programs to elect pro-conservation leaders.
Ms. Long is a Colorado native who grew up in the mountains of Summit County. She enjoys spending time
at her familys cattle ranch where she is working to convince her parents to adopt several goats.
Katie Dunn
Ms. Dunn joined Siegel Public Affairs as a Projects Associate in January 2016, upon moving to Colorado.
Previously, she worked in Washington, D.C. as a policy analyst on the Districts youth homelessness
program. There, she led the development of the nations first coordinated entry housing system for
homeless and at-risk youth. She also led the passage of the nations most progressive Safe Harbor law,
fundamentally changing multiple agencies including the police force, family services, and juvenile justice
system. To achieve these accomplishments, Katie coordinated with agency staff, local officials, and
community advocates in setting their goals, conducted their project management, and created a winning
strategy for the organization.
Upon earning her bachelors, she lived in India for a year where she worked for a legal organization that
aided in investigating and prosecuting cases of human trafficking. Since joining our team, Ms. Dunn has
focused on issues of civil rights, particularly voting rights and the right to legal recourse. She helps
communities develop a sense of clarity and consensus about their common vision. Her favorite perk of
the job is having an excuse to travel across our beautiful state and get to know different towns.
Client References
See full proposal for additional references
Pete Maysmith, Executive Director

Conservation Colorado
1536 Wynkoop #510
Denver, CO 80202
Pete@conservationco.org
303.257.0414
Carol Hedges, Executive Director

Colorado Fiscal Institute
1905 Sherman St., Suite 225
Denver, CO 80203
hedges@coloradofiscal.org
720.379.3019 Ext.221
Karen Middleton, Executive Director

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado
Past President, Emerge America
Denver, CO 80203
kmiddleton@prochoicecolorado.org
303.394.1973
Firm Qualifications
Since 2008, Siegel Public Affairs has provided a broad range of consulting services which include
government relations, lobbying, organizational development, strategic campaign planning and coalition
building. We have worked to advance policy on a wide range of issues including environmental
conservation, economic security for working families, protecting civil rights, ensuring consumer protections
and tax policy. We have the capacity to conduct advocacy at the municipal, state and federal levels along
with before regulatory bodies and agencies.
Our team brings decades of advocacy experience to your organization. Members of the team at Siegel
Public Affairs have directed non-profit organizations, supported partnerships between local government
and non-profits, conducted organizational development and strategic planning, engaged in community
organizing and social service provision, directed successful electoral campaigns and developed effective
coalitions of stakeholders to build support for policies we are advancing. These collective experiences and
skills are applied to help our clients develop and achieve their policy agendas.
Administrative Qualifications
The administrative responsibilities of the project are something we are well equipped to provide and have
experience providing for many other clients. We organize and manage coalitions and committees in
support of many of our clients issues, such as Americans for Financial Reforms retirement security
campaign, the 30-member legislative committee for America Votes on election reform and a coalition of
advocates to advance work family policies on behalf of 9to5. Additionally, we have experience helping in
the formation and development of newer organizations. We served as the consultant that built and
managed the state chapter of Emerge, an organization that provides training to women seeking to run for
elected office in Colorado. Our work included recruiting and establishing a board and then working with it
to fundraise and develop and implement the training Program. We played this role for the first year, after
which point the organization could be self-sufficient and have the capacity to bring on full-time staff.
Since our staff is made up of people who have managed large organizations, we have experience working
with Boards, communicating with the media, managing membership lists and data, developing
organizational materials, interacting with the public and managing the day to day business of running an
organization or coalition. Because we have served in these capacities we are versed in developing agendas,
creating materials and presentations and ensuring that meetings are productive and action oriented. We
understand the importance of managing information, documenting meetings and preserving work product
for our clients. We provide detailed annual reports for our clients as a matter of course. We are known to
be detail oriented, strategic and effective by clients we have served in this capacity.
State Level Advocacy Qualifications

Our firm has been lobbying at the State Capitol for almost ten years and some of our staff has almost fifteen
years doing so. We are well known at the capitol and have strong relationships with legislators on both
sides of the aisle, state agency staff, other lobbyists and the Governor. We have a reputation for providing
determined, thoughtful and effective representation for our clients. We know how to give you the political
lay of the land to assess what is possible legislatively, what other issues or factors may impact your strategy
and how to take you through all the steps of passing a bill. We are versed in identifying and managing other
interested stakeholders and being able to find middle ground and forge alliances with other groups and
interests to succeed in passing bills for our clients.
Our legislative successes include working on behalf of immigrant rights groups to build coalitions with law
enforcement and local governments to work hand in hand to repeal statute that had required local law
enforcement to take on immigration enforcement duties which had left them legally vulnerable. These
statutes had also increased profiling felt by the immigrant community and had created an unfunded
mandate for local law enforcement agencies. In 2014, we worked on behalf of Coloradans for Local Control
to build support for policies aimed at giving local government the clear authority to make land use decisions
for oil and gas development to protect the health, safety and property rights of citizens in their
jurisdictions. While the passage of legislation was not successful, the effort led to more communication
from supportive Commissioners and City Council members across the state to the legislature and Governor
highlighting challenges at the local level and the need for improved policies. Through this effort, the voices
of commissioners and town council members from impacted communities has been elevated at the
legislature, task force and administrative level and the stories of what is happening in local communities
are better known. In recent years, we have worked on behalf of groups that advocate for civil rights and
workers rights to pass bills to expand the investigatory power of the Department of Labor and Employment
for investigating wage theft claims, we have ensured adequate accommodations are made for pregnant
workers in the workplace and we have strengthened remedies under Colorados anti-discrimination act.
We are at the capitol on a full time daily basis during session and have an ongoing presence for standing
legislative committees such as JBC and interim committees that occur throughout the year. We also
monitor the rulemaking process and engage with legislators, department staff and the Governors office
on an ongoing basis.
State Budget Advocacy Qualifications

All the Siegel PA team works with the Joint Budget Committee, (JBC) by monitoring hearings and briefings,
lobbying and strategizing with JBC members for funding of bills and engaging on the long bill throughout
the process to lobby for or against amendments on behalf of our clients. We also work to maintain
relationships with JBC staff. We have recently been successful securing and defending funding for the Long
Acting and Reversible Contraception Program (LARC), maintaining funding for the Department of Motor
Vehicle Offices needed to service the SB251 drivers licenses and defending against anti-climate attacks on
the $94 Million Stationary Sources fund at the Colorado Air Quality Control Division. In addition to being
versed in securing and defending funding for our clients bills and program priorities, we are also practiced
in using the budget and Long Bill process to highlight and advance issues on behalf of our clients. We have
a dedicated staff member who coordinates our monitoring of the body and budget process as part of her
responsibilities.
Federal Level Advocacy Qualifications

We have staff who lobby our Congressional Delegation on behalf of several national and local clients. Our
advocacy also includes coalition building to support the position of our clients on these efforts. We have
done so on the Financial Reform legislation passed in 2008 and subsequently to defend its provisions, as
well as to advocate in favor of the Iran nuclear deal. Currently we are working to protect the Department
of Labor rule to ensure that financial advisors adhere to fiduciary duty and protect the best interest of their
clients when giving financial and retirement advice along with defending a Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau (CFPB) rule that says that consumers rights to class action cannot be taken away through clauses
of financial product arbitration agreements. We have experience working with our federal delegation in
support of public lands and water legislation from the drafting process to introduction and passage. Our
staff maintains relationships not only with staff in the Congressional offices, but also has relationships with
national groups that advocate on issues of environmental protection, consumer protections, labor
organizations and other organizations that advocate on behalf of working families.
Our Approach
Siegel Public Affairs looks for clients and projects we believe in and those that can have large impacts on
improving the quality of life and economic well-being throughout our state and beyond. CCAT has an
opportunity to provide a valuable voice to local communities and commissioners eager to engage in policies
that help Colorado lead the nation. The rich network of individuals that have engaged with CCAT
understand that protecting our environment, standing up for civil rights, and working on behalf of our
communities are an asset to our state. It is our goal, to ensure that our clients have strong, effective
representation in the legislative process even in the face of well resourced, powerful opponents.
We know that CCAT is a new association and that setting up the group to function effectively and efficiently
in the advocacy arena is an important as deciding which policies to prioritize and how to advance them.
Much of the strength of CCAT will come from the diversity of perspective of commissioners and counties
who are involved in the association and the ability to mobilize and engage them effectively to communicate
with their legislators and the public is as integral as a good lobbying presence at the state capitol. We see
establishing the infrastructure, communication, strategic plan and materials to support the associations
advocacy as key components of the legislative advocacy contract.
To build an influential lobbying presence and a brand at the capitol, CCAT needs to be strategic about which
bills to engage on and in what ways to do so. We will work with the association to identify good
opportunities for messaging, for relationship building and for policy passage. In addition to winning passage
of priority legislation each session, and securing funding for CCAT priorities, building ongoing relationships
with legislators, state agency staff and the Governors office are key to achieving the long-term goals of the
association. We will work to do more than just count votes on bills, but rather to educate legislators on
issues that impact your communities to build champions for the long-term policies that are needed to
address them.
We also understand the importance of building a presence at the capitol as your lobbyists. We know that
the commissioners and counties that make up the association are busy conducting business at the local
level and would depend upon us to speak on the associations behalf. We take the business of being the
face of your association seriously and will ensure all our communications inside and outside the capitol
building are professional and that we are well informed on your issues. We also look forward to finding
opportunities to highlight the progress you are making at the Commission level and to connect your
members to legislators as needed.
Our firm has the capacity to service all your needs. With a staff of five, we always have someone to cover
hearings during the height of the session when multiple bills are being heard at the same time. Things
change quickly during the legislative session, and having a team work on your behalf means you will always
be able to reach one of us to get an up to the minute update. In addition, while we all spend time at the
capitol every day, we have the capacity to attend to the administrative duties of the contract without
missing anything at the capitol.
We believe in keeping our clients up to date and engaged as events and issues unfold at the legislature and
throughout the year. For many clients, this includes calls or in person meetings on a weekly basis during
session where we can not only provide reports, but engage on strategy. We provide daily updates on bills
being introduced and updates on activity for those the association takes a position on and will also
communicate through weekly written reports. We provide detailed post session and annual reports that
will both report outcomes on legislation, and activities of the association and strategic recommendations
and prospects for subsequent years.
Below you will find the services which we anticipate providing to meet the scope of the RFP. We are happy
to further discuss adjusting the services to be covered under the contract scope with CCAT.
Administrative Services
Assist the CCAT steering committee with the development of a work plan
Conduct outreach to members to schedule, prep and facilitate meetings
Compile and distribute notes from meetings and manage completion of tasks
Manage CCAT membership lists and communications
Organize and support CCAT members
Assist CCAT with developing internal infrastructure for communication, decision making, and long-
term organization management
Provide storage for all organizational documents and materials
Assist CCAT with the development of organizational materials including written reports
Engage in stakeholder meetings on behalf of CCAT
State Level Advocacy Services

Tracking & Monitoring
Daily tracking of introduced bills and prompt notification to CCAT of bills which may be of interest
Provide recommendations to CCAT for positions and levels of engagement on priority bills
Provide detailed weekly report on legislation being followed including action on bills
For those bills CCAT wishes to monitor closely or take a position on, we provide daily updates on
the scheduling for action upon those bills
Provide a dynamic weblink with daily updates to track legislation the organization is following,
accessible to CCAT steering committee and members
Attend and monitor committee hearings and floor action on bills of priority to the coalition
Monitor the political landscape to identify opportunities or obstacles and policy proposals that
could impact CCAT priorities
Lobbying and Relationship Building

Assist CCAT with crafting legislative priority criteria and guidelines
Work to identify bill and amendment sponsors and assist with the drafting of legislation and
amendments
Lobby legislators to pass, defeat or amend bills and budget amendments of priority to CCAT
Maintain and provide accurate vote count on legislative proposals in advance of votes
Work to develop funding sources and lobby for adequate appropriations for priority bills
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with legislative leadership, key legislators, Governor and agency
staff
Assist CCAT members with relationship development with legislative leaders and state agencies
to establish CCAT as a trusted voice
Build support amongst other stakeholders for CCAT priorities and engage them in lobbying and
other supportive activities
Committee testimony preparation and witness coordination and preparation
Develop talking points and provide preparation to legislators for use in committee or floor debate
or bill presentation
Develop materials including fact-sheets and letters of support or opposition
Schedule and participate in meetings with legislators and CCAT members
Communicate with legislators on an ongoing basis to provide updates on CCATs priorities
State Budget Advocacy Services

Attend Joint Budget Committee briefings and hearings and provide written summary reports to
CCAT
Engage and lobby Joint Budget Committee members and engage with JBC staff to advance CCAT
priorities
Track the Long Bill throughout the legislative process and lobby to protect CCAT priorities to
include lobbying for or against amendments
Maintain relationships and discussions with JBC members to develop plan on increasing funding
for CCAT priorities on a long-term basis
Federal Level Advocacy Services

Strengthen relationship with CCAT communities and commissioners with our Congressional
delegation and their staff and coordinate meetings as needed
Communicate with Congressional delegation to educate about CCAT and its priorities
Engage in direct lobbying of our delegation directly on federal issues of priority or where they
may assist in advancing a CCAT state priority
Inform CCAT of federal opportunities and threats to CCAT priorities that we become aware of
Identify and communicate with advocacy organizations at the state and national level who share
CCATs position on federal legislation or action and collaborate with them to secure passage or
support of CCATs federal priorities
Engage CCAT members to communicate with Congressional delegation, the media or their
constituents on federal priorities
Billing, rates & structure

We anticipate that these roles will be shared by Ms. Siegel our Principal, Ms. Long one of our Senior
Associates and Ms. Dunn one of our Project Associates.
Coordinator Responsibilities Cost

Administration $25,000
Advocacy-State Level $50,000
Advocacy- State Budget $10,000

Advocacy- Federal Level $10,000
Total $95,000
Current Client List
9to5, National Association of Working Women, Colorado Chapter

America Votes
American Federation of Teachers
Americans for Financial Reform
Benson, Kerrane, Storz & Nelson
Build our Homes Right
Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh, Jardine PC
City of Westminster
Colorado Common Cause
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights
McKenzie Rhody LLP
Padres & Jovenes Unidos
People and Pollinators Action Network
Natural Resources Defense Council
NRDC Action Fund, Inc.
Potential Conflicts
We do not believe we currently have any clients with conflicts with CCAT. However, we know that CCAT
will watch a broad range of issues and we have clients who engage on many topics, so should a conflict
arise, we will notify CCAT immediately and a mutually agreed upon plan to address this conflict would be
put into place. This plan could include hiring a subcontractor to work the issue or assigning a different
member of our team at Siegel PA to engage on an issue or bill.
Additional References
Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst

303.359.9236
dickeylee@comcast.net
Representative Mike Foote

State House District 12
Representativefoote@gmail.com
303.519.2183
Commissioner Eva Henry

Adams County Commission
Eva.j.henry@gmail.com
720.475.6461
Attachments
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B. Proof of insurance forms from State Farm and Pinnacol
C. Copy of W9 for Siegel Public Affairs
CAROLYN SIEGEL
Cell: 303-710-2856 . carolyn@siegelpa.com
Professional Experience
Siegel Public Affairs Denver, CO
Director- November 2007-Present
Founded firm to provide consulting services to a variety of clients. Services include lobbying,
government relations, campaign management, organizational development and strategic planning.
Legislative Work
Led lobbying, coalition building, development of collaterals, message development and strategic
planning to pass numerous pieces of legislation including:
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment wage theft investigation/enforcement program.
Same-day voter registration, all-mail ballot delivery and other election reforms.
Strengthened state civil rights law for workplace discrimination remedies.
Increase in working families tax credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Wage transparency bill protecting workers rights to share wage information.
Unpaid parental leave for workers to participate in their childrens school activities.
Electoral Work
Managed consultants, tracked progress on field communications, developed research-based mail
and phone communications and messages, built coalitions and endorsements, fundraised, and
supervised staff and volunteers for numerous campaigns.
Directed field for 2014 No on 67 Campaign, defeating a statewide personhood effort.
Defeated vehicle impound ballot measures in Denver in 2009 and Lakewood in 2010.
Issue Advocacy Work

Managed and executed grasstops mobilization, grassroots organizing and media communications
campaigns for a number of issue campaigns, including:
Directed Colorado efforts to advance Federal financial reform legislation in 2008 for
Americans for Financial Reform.
Executed campaign to help win binding arbitration for Amalgamated Transit Union during
RTD negotiations.
Organizational Development Work

Served as Interim Executive Director for Emerge Colorado to establish the organization as a full-
time training program for Democratic women candidates in Colorado.
Built a working advisory board.
Recruited trainees for the organizations first annual class.
Raised funds to hire a full time Executive Director.
Colorado AFL-CIO - Denver, CO

Political Director- March 2004 to October 2007
Managed labors successful 2004 and 2006 electoral campaigns and legislative activities for four
sessions by building successful coalitions, implementing successful voter targeting, direct mail,
message development, field mobilization, leadership development, staff management, lobbying and
fundraising with great results.
Led Campaign to pass the 2006 ballot initiative to increase the states minimum wage.
Activated union members around the state for political and legislative work.
Assisted in developing proposals and raising funds for the organizations political and
legislative programs and developed and instituted the annual fundraising dinner.
Passed bills including capping privatization thresholds for RTD work, creating accountability
and transparency for state contracts, establishing presumptive eligibility for workers
compensation for firefighters and increasing doctor choice for workers under workers
compensation.
Front Range Economic Strategy Center - Denver, Colorado

Policy Director- November 2002 to February 2004
Researched and advocated for Community Benefits proposal for the Gates redevelopment to ensure
strong returns for taxpayers and businesses for tax-funded economic development efforts.
Developed and managed coalition of over fifty diverse labor unions and community groups to
advocate for responsible development.
Educated and lobbied city officials to maximize public return for economic development.
Created and implemented a leadership training program to help community residents and
union members to understand and analyze complex economic development practices.
ACORN, National Field Operations - Denver, Colorado

Associate Field Director- April 2000 to June 2002
Helped new offices develop and implement community organizing/mobilization plans, policy/issue
campaigns, membership recruitment, staff management, fundraising and leadership development.
Supervised and trained five new office directors in cities across the country while maintaining
responsibility for managing the Colorado chapter.
Colorado ACORN - Denver, Colorado

Head Organizer and Executive Director- August 1993 to June 2002
Opened and grew the Denver office to over 3,000 members, managing up to 15 staff
members.
Worked with board, conducted leadership development program and managed member
volunteers in community organizing work.
Conducted grant writing, grassroots fundraising and managed organizational budget.
Developed and implemented media plan to promote policy and campaigns.
Developed relationships and ongoing coalitions with faith groups, consumer groups, senior
groups, labor organizations and environmental groups.
Developed policy and lobbied at the city and state levels.
Secured a Denver Living Wage Policy, anti-predatory lending policies and community
reinvestment programs.
Illinois ACORN- Chicago, Illinois

Field Organizer, Lead Organizer and Head Organizer- March 1990 to July 1993
Education
University of Michigan
B.A., Political Science, 1989
Becky Long
Becky@siegelpa.com 970.389.2719
Summary of Qualifications
Lobbying and Legislative Engagement: Develop and implement winning legislative campaigns both favorable and
challenging environments. Including, building diverse coalitions, engaging local allies and key voices to support
legislation, and forging strong relationships with legislators to secure sponsorship and passage of bills.
Coalition Building and Coordination: Skilled at bringing together traditional and non-traditional allies to find common
interests and build winning partnerships. Depth of knowledge of stakeholder processes; including: individual stakeholder
outreach and organizing, coalition and consensus building, workgroup facilitation, building capacity within existing
relationships, developing timely messaging around complex issues, understanding political dynamics unique to the west,
and significant coordination within and outside of the environmental community.
Resource and Project Management: Strong abilities to develop opportune fundraising proposals with a range of
foundations and individual donors, authoring grants ranging from $5,000 to $350,000. Provide oversight and
management for the allocation grants, management of contracts and consultants, supervision of multiple campaigns
with parallel deadlines, and strategic delivery of work products and grant reporting.
Campaign Planning: Proven record of building winning campaigns for sustainable water use and planning at local, state,
and federal levels for both short and long-term efforts. Including: campaign planning from the bottom up, power
mapping, identifying key challenges and opportunities, recruiting diverse allies and supporters, implementation and
adaptation of planning for changing scenarios.
Work Experience
Siegel Public Affairs 2016-current

Senior Associate
Provide state level lobby representation to firm clients including developing legislative plans, providing day to
day lobby representation, and building relationships with legislators.
Provide client management services including regular communication in person and phone, weekly written
reports.
Develop policy expertise on behalf of clients on issues ranging from early childhood education to conservation
issues, pollinator habitat and local government interests.
Conduct year-round support for clients through tracking interim and standing committees, the Joint Budget
Committee, and administrative rulemakings.
Develop legislative strategies to advance priorities for clients, including building support among stakeholders,
engaging diverse allies, and creating unique partnerships with unlikely legislative champions.
Conservation Colorado 2006-2016

Water Advocate and Advocacy Director
Oversee 5-member department of advocates working to protect Colorados air, land and water including
management of $750,000 annual budget.
Writing and tracking funding proposals, grant management and reporting, oversight of joint funding with
partner groups with grants ranging from $5,000-$350,000.
Develop long-term strategies and initiatives to move conservation policies forward in Colorado, including
development of strategies to win at the legislature and at administrative rulemakings.
Develop and implement coordinated election strategies to support endorsed candidates including running
endorsement processes, engaging with candidates directly, and manage candidate contributions. Successfully
leveraged $100,000 of staff time contributions and hard-side contributions for pro-conservation candidates and
saw win rates of 84% 2014 and 90% in 2016 for endorsed candidates.
Self Employed 2004-2006

Campaign Consulting
Built public support and awareness for Mesothelioma victim support legislation which provided financial and
health care resources to victims.
Generated awareness and new members for Merks Your Health Now customer website and online healthcare
tools.
Coordinated databases, volunteers, outreach, campaign reporting and miscellaneous campaign activities and
needs for the Yes on 3A initiative for the St. Vrain Valley School district.
Education
University of Colorado, Denver, CO 2005

Master of Public Administration
Completed degree in nine months through the Accelerated MPA program with the School of Public Affairs.
Focused coursework on natural resource management and policy, completed capstone project on Colorado
water law and Policy with the Colorado River Water Conservation District.
Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO 2004

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Emphasis in American Government and Public Policy
Spanish Minor
Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO 2002

Associate of Arts
Recipient of Richard C. Martin grant
Boards
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Board member 2013-2016 (Treasurer 2015)
South Platte Enhancement Board, 2008-2012
Colorado Institute of Leadership Training, Class of 2008
Denver Water Citizen Advisory Committee, 2006- 2010 (Chair 2007-2010)
Katie Dunn
Denver, Colorado, USA +1 (303) 870-4415 katie@siegelpa.com
Education & Honors

University of Oxford, MSc Criminology
September 2011June 2012
Rhodes Scholarship Finalist
University of Notre Dame, BA International Peace Studies

August 2005May 2009
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Proven Skills
Interagency Coordination
Led design and implementation of youth homelessness coordinated entry system, the
first of its kind in the nation. Headed team of 30 agency staffers, local officials, and
community service providers.
Guided interagency negotiations of the Sex Trafficking of Minors Prevention Act,
fundamentally changing the Washington DC Department of Human Services, Child and
Family Services Agency, Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, the Metro Police
Department, and other agencies response to minors in the commercial sex trade.
Coordinated agency staffers, local officials, and community advocates to successfully
pass the End Youth Homelessness Act, with a budget mark of $1.3million.
Built and managed inter-departmental an evidence and witness tracking process for
Mumbai office investigating, prosecuting, and caring for victims in cases of child sex
trafficking.
Community Engagement
Organized young voter event focused on ban the box. Over 500 community
members attended, and 6 mayoral candidates fielded questions. Ban the box
legislation passed in the next session.
Ran state efforts to support federal financial regulation, including arbitration reform
and stricter requirements of financial advisors. Activated and organized retirees, civil
rights organizations, and allies in the industry.
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Managed state senate campaign for the former state director of a working womens
rights organization. Recruited volunteers and donors.
Tripled youth-serving nonprofits previous annual fundraising campaign metrics:
volunteer
recruitment, number of donors, and total amount raised.
Canvassed a Get Out The Vote Campaign targeting young Latinos and low propensity
voters. The campaign tripled its goal for turnout for the 2016 presidential campaign.
Communication
Planned press events including members of Congress, state legislators, and citizens
engaging in politics for the first time.
Created annual budget analyses for legislators, advocacy leaders, and community
members.
Wrote and coordinated testimony for supervisors and partners. Gave testimony at
legislation hearings, agency performance hearings, and budget hearings.
Produced legislative and programmatic fact sheets, blogs, petitions, as well as led
community meetings.
Pioneered candidate questionnaire for advocacy organization, achieving 100%
candidate participation.
Work Experience
Project Association, Siegel Public Affairs January 2016 - Present
Policy Analyst, DC Alliance of Youth Advocates September 2013June 2015
Interim Director of Development, SportsChallenge Academy June 2013October 2013
Research Assistant, University of Oxford Research Team June 2012September 2013
Medical Data and Finance Manager, East TN Primary Care August 2010August 2011
Legal Liaison, International Justice Mission, June 2009March 2010
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Eliza Schultz
Schultz Public Affairs, LLC
T. 720.732.0217
eliza@schultzpa.com
Jenise L. May
Michael Best Strategies LLC
T. 970.213.1709
jlmay@michaelbeststrategies.com
January 10, 2017

January 10, 2017

2025 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Re: Request for Proposal for Legislative Advocacy Coordinator RFP # 6556-16
To whom it may concern:
Please find following the joint proposal of Eliza Schultz, Schultz Public Affairs, LLC (Schultz),
and Jenise L. May, Michael Best Strategies LLC (MBS), in response to a request for a
bid/proposal pertaining to lobbying services at the Colorado General Assembly and with
Colorado state agencies.
Schultz and MBS provide comprehensive government, regulatory, and public affairs services to
a variety of clients in Colorado. Together, Schultz and MBS have over 40 years of political
experience. Our past and current clients and professional experience include: working in
Governors Offices in a legislative role; serving as liaisons or representing two different state
departments; and representing a variety of other public sector clients, including county
governments, health care providers, and a variety of corporate and not-for-profit clients.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Eliza Schultz, Schultz Public Affairs, LLC Jenise L. May, Michael Best Strategies LLC
Table of Contents
Company Names and Contact Information................................................................................. 1
Project Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 1
Phase 1 .................................................................................................................................. 1
Phase 2 .................................................................................................................................. 1
Phase 3 .................................................................................................................................. 2
All-Inclusive Total Costs ......................................................................................................... 2
Key Personnel............................................................................................................................ 2
Greg Brophy, Vice President for Western States, Michael Best Strategies ............................. 2
Jeffery G. Thormodsgaard, Senior Advisor, Michael Best Strategies ...................................... 2
Kathryn E. Wolf, Senior Associate, Michael Best Strategies ................................................... 3
Jenise L. May, Associate, Michael Best Strategies ................................................................. 3
Eliza Schultz, Founder, Schultz Public Affairs......................................................................... 4
Team Capabilities ................................................................................................................... 4
Contract Requirements .............................................................................................................. 4
References ................................................................................................................................ 4
A. Statement of Firm Qualifications ............................................................................................ 4
B. Staff Qualifications ................................................................................................................. 5
C. Our Approach ........................................................................................................................ 6
D. Billing Rates and Structure .................................................................................................... 8
E. Current Client List .................................................................................................................. 8
F. References ...........................................................................................................................10
Schultz Public Affairs .............................................................................................................10
Michael Best Strategies .........................................................................................................10
Signature Page .........................................................................................................................11
Appendix 1: Resumes .............................................................................................................133
Appendix 2: Copy of Contract(s) MBS and Schultz ..................................................................20
Appendix 3: Insurance ..............................................................................................................25
Appendix 4: W-9 .......................................................................................................................28
Company Names and Contact Information
Schultz Public Affairs, LLC Eliza Schultz, Founder
8633 E 55th Avenue T. 720.732.0217
Denver, CO 80238 eliza@schultzpa.com
Michael Best Strategies LLC Jeff Thormodsgaard, Senior Advisor

1410 Grant Street T. 303.653.5563
Suite C306 jgthormodsgaard@michaelbeststragties.com
Denver, CO 80203
Jenise L. May, Associate
T. 970.213.1709
Project Schedule
Due to the timing of the legislative session, structural development and policy advocacy will be
happening at the same time. Schultz and MBS can create a plan and structure to respond to
policy simultaneously. We recommend meeting after session to assess lessons learned and
fine-tune our processes to ensure needs and expectations are met.
Phase 1
Create framework on how this organization will operate, which can include decision making
protocol, meeting frequency, and committee structure.
Organize together a policy team for CCAT.
Develop communication strategies.
Identify strengths and assets of each association member; utilize those strengths to
successfully advocate for CCAT at the State Capitol.
Phase 2
Review, analyze, lobby, and monitor introduced legislation on identified key issues for
CCAT.
Provide regular written reports.
Identify and attend budget, legislative, and regulatory hearings, as necessary.
Engage both new and returning legislators on both sides of the aisle, the Governors Office,
and state agencies in order to educate and familiarize elected officials with the associations
priorities.
Collect information from a wide variety of policymakers and stakeholders, and advise the
association on the best strategy for moving its agenda forward.
Participate and assist in coalition building with lobbyists for other interested stakeholders as
appropriate and as may be in the best interests of the association.
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Identify key legislative champions and advocacy allies; utilize our existing relationships to
introduce and elevate the associations priorities and to ensure that your organization
becomes an essential party.
appropriate and as may be in the best interests of the Coalition.
Phase 3
Assist CCAT in developing legislative priorities for 2018.
Work during the interim to meet with key legislative leaders and stakeholders to develop
future priorities.
Work with CCAT to develop a work plan that includes: strategic planning, benchmarks,
realistic goals, measurable results, organizational planning, and management.
All-Inclusive Total Costs

All-inclusive total costs ranging from $90,000-$115,000 as outlined on page 8.
Key Personnel
Greg Brophy, Vice President for Western States, Michael Best Strategies
Greg leads coordinated efforts with MBSs Western states offices in order to serve clients in the
Western region. He also facilitates connections between Western-based businesses and the
federal government in Washington, D.C., through collaboration with MBSs team in the nations
capital.
A former Colorado State Senator, Greg amassed tremendous experience from his nine years of
service. Following his election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2002, Greg was
appointed to the State Senate in 2005. During his time in office (2005-2014), Greg held a variety
of leadership positions, including serving as a member of the Finance, Legal Services,
Appropriations, Agricultural and Natural Resources, Information and Technology, and Judiciary
Committees. He was the Assistant Republican Leader from 2009-2010.
Greg was a candidate for Governor of Colorado in 2014. Most recently, Greg was President of
Brophy Strategies, where he led grassroots and community relations efforts in the traditional
and renewable energy fields and was a leading proponent for a broadly supported initiative to
amend the Colorado Constitution. He also served as Chief of Staff for Colorado Congressman
Ken Buck, a role in which he was responsible for developing the brand of Congressman Buck
as a first-time legislator, overseeing staff and offices in multiple locations, directing
communication strategy, and building a pipeline of talent to support the Congressmans
success. Since 1992, Greg has also owned and operated his familys 1,500-acre farm, a fourth-
generation business in Yuma County, Colorado.
Jeffery G. Thormodsgaard, Senior Advisor, Michael Best Strategies

Jeff Thormodsgaard has been a dynamic policy strategist and campaign specialist for over nine
years. After graduating from the University of Boulder with a double major in Constitutional Law
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and Political Science, Jeff began his legislative career as a legislative aide for two Alaska State
Legislators, with an emphasis in health care, affordable housing, and natural resources.
After returning to Colorado, he initially worked with the Colorado State Legislature as the
legislative aide to the Chair of the Colorado House Education Committee. Outside of the
Colorado and Alaska State Capitols, Jeff has efficaciously managed a variety of campaigns,
including candidate races, municipal bond initiatives, and defeating statewide ballot measures.
Prior to Michael Best Strategies, Jeff opened his own firm, Precision Policy Group, in 2015.
Jeffs winning reputation and diverse policy expertise brought him to Mendez Steadman &
Associates in 2006, where he became a full-time lobbyist. Jeff continued to work for Mendez
Consulting Inc., after Mr. Steadman was appointed to fill vacancy in the State Senate in 2009
and ultimately became a partner in 2011.
Kathryn E. Wolf, Senior Associate, Michael Best Strategies

Katie Wolf also joins MBS from Precision Policy Group, where she served as a senior associate
dedicating her time to full-time lobbying duties building her expertise around key industries,
including healthcare, agriculture, and political strategy. In addition to her time at Precision Policy
Group, Katie has also managed state and federal compliance for U.S. Senator from Colorado
Michael Bennets statewide senate race and oversaw compliance regulations for congressional
and state-level campaigns. As senior associate, Katie will support a broad range of government
relations and lobbying efforts across regional and state offices. Katie received her B.S. from the
University of Colorado at Boulder.
Jenise L. May, Associate, Michael Best Strategies

Jenise May will serve as the primary contact for MBS. Jenise was elected for one term in the
Colorado House of Representatives from the 30th District in 2013. During her term, she served
on multiple committees, including the Finance, Health and Human Services, Amendment 64
Use and Regulation of Marijuana, Joint Budget, and Appropriations committees, the latter two
as an elected Vice Chair. As a representative, Jenise was one of the top advisers in the House
and worked on several key initiatives, including higher education requirements and funding,
establishing a statewide child welfare hotline for abused and neglected children, and reducing
business property taxes while still increasing K-12 funding.
Prior to her time in the Colorado legislature, Jenise served as the Deputy Director for the
Department of Human Services, where she championed state nursing home initiatives, fostered
growth and advocated for job retention, and acted as a spokesperson for the department, both
with the county commissioners and with the state legislature. Jenise has extensive experience
in human service programs, such as Child Welfare, TANF, Food Assistance, Intellectual
Developmental Disabilities, Child Care, etc. In her role with MBS, she will draw on her
exemplary record in government affairs and as an elected official to identify and develop
strategic opportunities.
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Eliza Schultz, Founder, Schultz Public Affairs
Eliza Schultz founded Schultz in July 2016 after five years with the Hickenlooper Administration.
Eliza is well respected by the Governor and his administration, legislators, and lobbyists. She
has served multiple roles at the capitol including staff for the Senate, contract lobbyist with a
private firm, and the Legislative Liaison for the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE). She most recently worked as Deputy Legislative Director for Governor
Hickenlooper.
During her time in the Governors Office, Elizas policy portfolio included energy, environment,
marijuana, education, criminal justice, mental health, public health, Medicaid, and human
services. She worked tirelessly to secure the House and Senate confirmation for the Lieutenant
Governor, the first time an LG was confirmed in over 25 years.
Team Capabilities
At MBS & Schultz, our capacity and capabilities include strategic policy, political action, and
dynamic communications. Members of both our firms have an established record of success
both at the Capitol and at the ballot. Our firms are known for tenacious and effective lobbying at
the Capital. We represent a wide range of clients, including non-profits, professional
associations, and coalitions.
Our experience, relationships, and team will provide your association of counties and county
commissioners with the following:
Longstanding relationships with legislators, the Governors Office, Colorado State
Departments, agencies, and key staff
Strategic guidance and advice
Exemplary lobbying and negotiating skills
Opportunity to take a holistic approach to policy, incorporating lobbying, grassroots
organizing, and fundraising
Highest ethical conduct regarding conflict of interest and confidentiality
Open and continual communication and participation in the legislative process
Contract Requirements
Please see Appendix 2 for Schultz and MBS contracts.
References
References are included in section F. References.
A. Statement of Firm Qualifications

As a client of MBS and Schultz, your association can expect us to work hard, smart, and
efficiently to achieve your goals.
Strategic Planning
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MBS and Schultz have earned a high level of trust from our clients for providing thoughtful
strategic advice in the political process. We draw on our experience and knowledge to help
clients develop strategic approaches to all aspects of legislative work to include the following:
Legislative positions and priorities
Identify legislative champions
Assess political feasibility
Develop strategic relationships with elected officials and staff
Build visibility with legislators and in the community
Utilize resources
Develop ambitious and attainable goals
Show value of CCAT to other Commissioners to expand membership
Lobby Services
Once MBS and Schultz have developed strategic plans to further your policy agenda, our
dedicated and experienced staff will do the work and keep abreast on the issues most critical to
your association. Our team will work to:
Develop coalitions
Identify bill sponsors
Work with legislative staff and drafters
Secure appropriate committee referrals
Coordinate testimony
Count votes
Lobby legislators directly on priority bills
Engage the Joint Budget Committee (JBC), when necessary
Engage your membership in grassroots activities
Assist in coordinating legislative lobby days
Engage the Colorado federal delegation and key staff, as appropriate
Jenise and Eliza have worked together for many years during the time in which Jenisa was a
legislator/advisor to the Speaker and Eliza was a lobbyist. For the purposes of this proposal, two
lobbying firms representing CCAT will assure all aspects of the work are performed, increased
capacity and issue expertise in all policy areas and manage of any potential conflicts. We know
that representing government is different than representing the private sector and that the public
sector has an important role at the capitol.
B. Staff Qualifications
As previously outlined in the Key Personnel section, the individuals who will be providing the
services identified in this RFP are:
Jeff Thormodsgaard, Senior Advisor, Michael Best Strategies
Katie Wolf, Senior Associate, Michael Best Strategies
Primary Contact: Jenise May, Associate, Michael Best Strategies
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Primary Contact: Eliza Schultz, Founder, Schultz Public Affairs
Full resumes for these individuals are included in Appendix 1: Resumes.
C. Our Approach
Coordinator Responsibilities Administration
At MBS and Schultz, we are committed to maintaining open communication with your
organization regarding important issues you are facing. As a client, we would provide you with
the tools and information you need to make strategic decisions regarding your public policy
work. From us you can expect the following:
Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings, and other meetings as necessary, of the
CCAT Steering Committee and other organizational committees as they may be formed
Preparation and distribution of agendas; communication and logistical arrangements
Facilitation of meetings; preparation and distribution of meeting notes; completion of
follow-up items between meetings; etc.
Assistance with the process to developing decision making protocols, as well as
additional committees as needed (i.e. legislative committee)
Regular meetings to keep CCAT apprised of happenings at the capitol and for CCTA to
give direction to lobby team after thoughtful discussion and guidance from team with
most up to date information at hand
Serve as a central point of contact for information needs both internal and external to
CCAT
Maintain a current contact list of all CCAT members
Access to real-time updates and information about your legislative priorities to all CCAT
members
Respond to inquiries within 24 hours or sooner and other requests for information about
CCAT; this could include the dissemination of information, attending meetings, and other
activities.
Develop educational materials about CCAT for legislators and partners at the capitol
Arrange for storage and organization of all CCAT documents including minutes, reports,
presentations, publications, etc.
Prepare year-end report that details CCAT activities and accomplishments for the
preceding twelve months
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Level

Serve as CCATs advisor and representative in connection with legislative matters
involving the Colorado General Assembly; the Colorado Governors Office; other State of
Colorado departments, agencies, and offices; and other key stakeholders.
Monitor bills introduced in the General Assembly and identify those that intersect with
CCAT priorities
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Monitor bills to be considered for positions by other regional or statewide county or
elected official organizations.
Work with other stakeholders for win-win outcomes.
Prepare recommendations on the legislation CCAT Steering Committee. Decision
making protocol may include varied levels of engagement per bill from monitor, amend,
support, oppose. Legislative advocacy is a range. Always work with sponsors.
No surprise philosophy Make sure legislators understand constituency at home and
how they will engage at the capitol. Explain ethical standards, unspoken rules at the
capitol that professional lobbyists understand and can help clients navigate.
Lobby the General Assembly and other pertinent stakeholders in support of CCAT
positions, as directed by the CCAT Steering Committee.
Assist in preparation of talking points, fact sheets, testimony, etc. in support of CCAT
positions, as necessary. You are the experts. We can assist you with messaging and
format.
Work collaboratively to make sure the policy is sound and convincingly communicated.
Testify and/or coordinate at legislative committee hearings in support of CCAT positions,
as necessary.
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Budget
Jenise, a former JBC member, has represented two executive agencies through the budget
process and enjoys close relationships with Office of State Planning and Budgeting, JBC
members, and staff. MBS and Schultz are extremely knowledgeable in the budget process. As a
team, they have worked on the state budget for over 30 years combined and have institutional
history of past decisions, paired with deep knowledge of the processes and procedures for the
JBC and budget. Local governments have a wide range of policies and are imbedded in multiple
agencies. We know and understand these agencies and their detailed budgets, and we can
advocate on behalf of the CCAT at the JBC General Assembly and Governors office. We will:
Assist in developing budget priorities for CCAT
Monitor the budget process including briefings, hearing, supplemental, figure setting, the
long bill and any amendments, as well as conference committee
Work collaboratively with the Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the JBC to
advocate for CCAT priorities
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy Federal Level
MBSs federal presence is well equipped to, in concert with Jenise and Eliza:
Monitor federal legislation and other Congressional and administration activities, as
directed by the CCAT Steering Committee
Work with the Steering Committee to identify key priority issues to monitor at the federal
level including federal public lands, health, human services, etc.
Advise CCAT of any federal legislation that may impact CCAT priorities and report
progress
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Engage, communicate, and coordinate meetings with the Colorado federal delegation
and key staff, as directed by the Steering Committee
D. Billing Rates and Structure

Recognizing that CCAT is newly formed, the proposed fee for the first year is a flat rate ranging
from $90,000-$115,000 for all four components of the proposal. This fee is negotiable based on
scope and expectations.
Because of the timing of the RFP, we recommend the contract end in November 2017, allowing
CCAT and your lobby team to assess the growth of CCAT and reevaluate the scope of work. It
is our belief that for subsequent years, the contract fee may need to be based on other factors
such as county participation, county size, county ability to pay, or other factors that are unique
to the diversity of CCAT.
The proposal components are outlined as a percentage of the total fee
1. Coordinator Responsibilities Administration 40%
2. Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Level 30%
3. Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Budget 20%
4. Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy Federal Level 10%
(The percentages splits may change depending your needs during the session.)
Other services for consideration in the future:

MBS can provide a full range of federal services related to public policy strategy, with a
focus on government relations, lobbying, strategic planning, and public relations.
MBS has a water attorney available.
E. Current Client List

While MBS and Schultz will be working full-time at the State Capitol during the legislative
session, our team will be working for other clients in addition to your association. Should a
suspected conflict of interest arise, our team shall immediately notify the client's designated
contact persons of the potential problem. The language refers to suspected conflicts requiring
the disclosure of potential conflicts well in advance of actual conflicts. We are careful to advise
clients of positions that other clients have taken on a particular matter. Often, this disclosure
occurs while informing the clients of positions taken by a variety of interest groups, but always
including other clients of our firms that have informed us of their positions.
MBS and Schultz have submitted this joint proposal because the scope of policies for counties
can be broad. With our combined teams, we can work to assure that CCAT has effective
representation without potential conflict.
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Representative Clients: Michael Best Strategies
Colorado Association of Addiction Professionals
Colorado Association of Family and Child Agencies
Colorado Association of Family Medicine Residencies
Colorado BUILDS
Colorado Center on Law and Policy
Colorado Dental Association
Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association
Colorado Organizations Responding to AIDS
Coalition to Simplify Colorado Sales Tax
Homeowner Opportunity Alliance
Tourism Industry Association Coalition
Conflicts for Michael Best Strategies could include Colorado Association of Family and Child
Agenciesspecifically the negotiated rates portions between the county and provider. No other
conflicts are foreseen with this client or other clients listed above.
Representative Clients: Schultz Public Affairs
American Physical Therapists Association
Colorado County Treasurers Association
Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Home Care Association of Colorado
Public Trustees Association of Colorado
The Womens Lobby
Colorado Certified Court Interpreters
Young Public Affairs
Conflicts for Schultz could include minimum wage; otherwise, Schultz Public Affairs, LLC clients
and CCTA and PTAC have harmonious policy objectives and positions.
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F. References
Schultz Public Affairs Michael Best Strategies
Ashley Wheeland Jennifer Goodrum
Vice Chair Director of Government Relations
The Womens Lobby of Colorado Colorado Dental Association
PO Box 300423 8301 E Prentice Ave #400
Denver, CO Greenwood Village, CO 80111
T. 720.258.5115 T. 303.999.6553
amwheeland@gmail.com jennifer@cdaonline.org
Frank Swain Pat Ratliff

Energy Advocate Ratliff & Associates Consulting, Inc.
Conservation Colorado 7 Ridge Road
1536 Wynkoop St #5c Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Denver, CO 80202 T. 303.668.0264
T. 202.441.2265 patratliff.associates@gmail.com
frank@conservationco.org
Amie Mayhew
Don Knox Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association
Civica Management 4700 S Syracuse St.
2851 S Parker Rd #1210 Denver, CO 80237
Aurora, CO 80014 T. 303.204.5824
T. 720.272.0961 amayhew@chla.com
don.knox@civicamanagement.com
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Companys Behalf Date
Note: If you cannot certify the above statements, please explain in a statement of
explanation.
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Appendix 1: Resumes
ELIZA SCHULTZ
720-732-0217 eliza@schultzpa.com eliza.schultz@gmail.com
Consistently high performing, results-oriented, independently driven professional with proven

success in government relations and political strategy consulting. Focus on creating and
executing measurable policy results. Experience spans nonprofit and government
representation as well as campaign consulting. Excels at facilitating complex stakeholder
processes to achieve desired results. Proficiencies include:
Creating strategic multi-channel, integrated campaigns, focused on policy outcomes.

Developing strategic plans for legislative agendas, building relationships, consensus
building, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, positions on policy and
prioritization.
Maintaining a skilled balance between overall policy objectives and details.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Prepared the Lieutenant Governor,
Result: A new Lieutenant Governor was confirmed
Donna Lynne, for confirmation meetings
for the first time in over 25 years.
and hearings.
Managed a team of 16 liaisons,
Result: Agencies accomplished their policy goals
coaching them through the legislative
and passed over 70 bills.
process
Lead lobbyist for a bill to secure $5m Result: The bill was ultimately unsuccessful;
for Long-Acting Reversible however, there was national attention and the
Contraceptives initiative passed as a budget item for the FY16-17.
Advocated for CDPHE during the 2013, Result: Achieved successful awareness and
2014 & 2015 sessions. important passed policy as well as defending
against hostile policy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOVERNOR JOHN W. HICKENLOOPER Nov 2015-July 2016
Deputy Legislative Director
Responsible for developing the legislative agenda with all executive agencies and managed a
team of 16 legislative liaisons. Policy portfolio included: energy, environment, natural resources,
regulatory matters, education, health, public health, human services, and corrections.
Successfully intervened in behalf of departments who were struggling to find
compromise with stakeholders.
Briefed the Governor on a daily basis, was a member of senior staff, presented at
cabinet meetings with all cabinet members.
Recommended policy positions to the Governor including bill vetoes and signatures.
Developed briefing materials for senior staff, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor
and cabinet members.
Represented the Governor at events, stakeholder meetings, and with legislators.
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT Jan 2012 Nov 2015
Legislative Liaison
Responsible for all aspects of developing and directing legislative agenda with follow-through for
full implementation of new laws. Facilitated discussion and debate with varied stakeholders,
including legislators, on complex issues and navigated policy through the legislative and
regulatory process.
Lobbied, built relationships, problem solved, and organized information/educational
opportunities for legislators, including monitoring over 120 bills each session.
Updated department leadership and relevant staff on the legislative session.
Researched and developed fact sheets and other materials to promote CDPHE
priorities.
Regularly presented and facilitated for meetings with stakeholders, the National
Governors Association, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and other
organizations.
MILES CONSULTING, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Sept 2009 Dec 2011

Associate
COLORADO STATE SENATE Jan 2009 Aug 2009

Advisor to Senate President Brandon Shaffer
DEMOCRATIC SENATE CAMPAIGN FUND May 2008 Nov 2008

Deputy Director
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS, POLITICAL SCIENCE University of Northern Colorado
MINOR PRE-LAW, LEGAL STUDIES, MUSIC December 07
CERTIFICATIONS ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
LEAN Process Improvement Enjoys travel, outdoor sports and activities,
Conflict Resolution reading, music, and is fine food enthusiast
Essential Facilitation Loves to spoil her dogs, Clementine and Lucy
Scuba
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Jeff Thormodsgaard, Senior Advisor
Michael Best Strategies Denver
T. 720.745.4879
jgthormodsgaard@michaelbeststrategies.com
Overview As a senior advisor with Michael Best Strategies, Jeff supports clients in
the organizations Colorado office. Known to be a dynamic policy
strategist and campaign specialist, he collaborates with Strategies
teams in its regional state offices as well as in Washington, D.C. to
advance clients business objectives through constructive government
engagement.
Prior to joining Strategies, Jeff founded Precision Policy Group and
served as the companys President. In this role, he led Precisions team
in political consulting, policy advising, and lobbying. He was first a
lobbyist and then a partner with Mendez Steadman & Associates, a
political consulting firm in Denver which became Mendez Consulting Inc.
when Pat Steadman was appointed to the State Senate in 2009.
Previously, Jeff worked with the Colorado State Legislature as the
legislative aide to the Chair of the Colorado House Education
Committee. He began his political career in the legislative arena while
residing in Alaska, where he was a legislative aide to two legislators and
worked on education, labor, and natural resource committees.
He has successfully managed a variety of campaigns, including
candidate races, municipal bond initiatives, and defeating statewide
ballot measures.
Jeff regularly gives presentations on health care issues facing Colorado
to clients and health care constituencies.
Community Member, Board of Directors, Colorado Health Network DBA
Involvement Colorado AIDS Project & Howard Dental Center, 2009-Present
Member, Board of Directors, The Consortium, 2014-present
Education University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 2000; Constitutional Law

and Political Science)
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Greg Brophy, Vice President of Western States
Michael Best Strategies Salt Lake City; Washington, D.C.
T. 970.630.0852
gbrophy@michaelbeststrategies.com
Overview Greg serves as Vice President of Western States for Michael Best
Strategies. In this role, he leads coordinated efforts with Strategies
Western states offices, in order to serve clients in the Western region.
Greg also facilitates connections between Western-based businesses and
the federal government in Washington, D.C., through collaborations with
Strategies team in the nations capital.
A former Colorado State Senator, Greg amassed tremendous experience
from his nine years of service. Following his election to the Colorado
House of Representatives in 2002, Greg was appointed to the State
Senate in 2005. During his time in office (2005-2014), Greg held a variety
of leadership positions, including serving as a member of the Finance,
Legal Services, Appropriations, Agricultural and Natural Resources,
Information and Technology, and Judiciary Committees. He was the
Assistant Republican Leader from 2009-2010. Greg was a candidate for
Governor of Colorado in 2014.
Most recently, Greg was President of Brophy Strategies, where he led
grassroots and community relations efforts in the traditional and
renewable energy fields, and was a leading proponent for a broadly
supported initiative to amend the Colorado Constitution. He also served as
Chief of Staff for Colorado Congressman Ken Buck, a role in which he
was responsible for developing the brand of Congressman Buck as a first-
time legislator, overseeing staff and offices in multiple locations, directing
communication strategy, and building a pipeline of talent to support the
Congressmans success.
Since 1992, Greg has also owned and operated his familys 1,500-acre
farm, a fourth generation business in Yuma County, Colorado.
Honors & State Legislative Award, CropLife America, 2011

Recognitions Common Sense in the Courtroom Award, Colorado Civil Justice
League
Friend of Farm Bureau
Bicycle Colorado Legislator of the Year
Community Member, Colorado Farm Bureau

Involvement
Education Colorado State University (B.S., 1988; Animal Science)
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T. 970.213.1709
Overview As an associate with Michael Best Strategies, Jenise supports clients in

the organizations Colorado office. She draws on her unique experience
with the states legislature and works with Strategies teams in its Western
state offices, as well as in Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining Strategies, Jenise was a special advisor to the speaker in
Colorados General Assembly, where her priority focuses were budget,
appropriations, and special projects. In 2013 she was elected to the
Colorado House of Representatives, and served on multiple committees
including the Finance, Health and Human Services, Joint Budget (as vice
chair), Appropriations (as vice chair), and Amendment 64 Use and
Regulation of Marijuana committees. While serving as an elected
representative, Jenise achieved a variety of important accomplishments,
including working to require community colleges to offer four-year degrees
in applied sciences; establishing a statewide child welfare hotline for
abused and neglected children; increasing the TABOR reserved to 6%;
increasing higher education funding and capping tuition increase; and
reducing business property taxes while still increasing K-12 funding.
Jenise has 24 years of Human Service experience and served as the
Deputy Director for the Colorado Department of Human Services. In that
role, she oversaw more than 2,000 employees and managed an $800
million budget. She championed several state nursing home initiatives,
fostered growth and advocated for job retention, and acted as a
spokesperson for the department, both with the media and with the state
legislature.
Honors & Timeless Service for Hospice, Colorado Center for Hospice and
Recognitions Palliative Care, 2014
Legislator of the Year, Leadership in Intellectual Developmental
Disabilities Issues, 2014
Raising Star Award, Colorado Community College System, 2013
Lifetime of Service and Contribution, Formal Resolution, Colorado
State Board of Human Services, 2011
Governor Award for Leadership Haitian Orphan Operation, Governor
Bill Ritter Jr., 2010
Award for commitment and tireless devotion for vulnerable children in
Colorado, Colorado Department of Human Services, 2009
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Professional Served: Colorado Commission of Child Support, Colorado
Activities Commission of Higher Education, Colorado State Board of Human
Services, Child Welfare Allocation Committee, Blue Ribbon
Commission for Child Welfare Services
Education Regis University (B.S., 2001; Business-Public Administration)
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Kathryn E. Wolf, Senior Associate
T. 720.240.9516
kewolf@michaelbeststrategies.com
Overview As a Senior Associate in Michael Best Strategies Colorado office, Katie

supports clients with a broad range of government relations, lobbying,
and strategic planning services. Utilizing her experience with issues
relating to healthcare, agriculture, natural resources, and water, she
coordinates with the Strategies team in regional state offices, as well as
in Washington, D.C., to help clients achieve their goals.
Prior to joining Strategies, Katie was full-time lobbyist as a senior
associate with Precision Policy Group and with Mendez Consulting,
where she built upon her expertise in healthcare, agriculture, and political
strategy.
Previously, Katie was a compliance associate with Common Sense
Consulting, a role in which she managed state and federal compliance
for Senator Michael Bennetts statewide senate race, and oversaw
compliance regulations for congressional and state-level campaigns. She
was also a compliance manager in Colorados 2008 Campaign for
Change, creating and enforcing the campaign budget for the national
presidential election and managing human resources.
Katie began her career in politics as a legislative aid and assistant
secretary to the Majority Caucus, where she provided research and
administrative support to two state senators and developed policy
briefings.
Community Treasurer, Board of Directors, BlueFlower Fund, December 2012-

Involvement Present
Education University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelor of Science (B.S.),

Political Science, 2006
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Appendix 2: Copy of Contract(s) MBS and Schultz
[Date]
[Client Name]
[Signers Name, Position]
[Client Address]
[Client Address]
Dear [Signers Name]:
We are pleased to confirm our engagement to provide [Client Name] with [describe engagement]. We
have performed a conflict of interest check and determined that we have no current conflicts of interest
that would affect our representation of [Client Name] in connection with this matter. Michael Best
Strategies LLC offers a full range of services in areas such as government relations, lobbying, political
engagement, and public affairs and we are available to represent [Client Name] in any other matters upon
your request. If you would like us to represent you on other matters, such representation should be the
subject of additional discussions.
At the outset, it is necessary for me to clearly communicate that you have retained Michael Best
Strategies LLC. Michael Best Strategies LLC is affiliated with and owned in part by the law firm of
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Your retention of Michael Best Strategies LLC does not constitute or
otherwise create an attorney-client relationship with the law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.
Additionally, Michael Best Strategies LLC cannot and will not provide any legal services as part of this
representation. If during the course of your representation by Michael Best Strategies LLC it becomes
apparent that your interests will be furthered by the provision of legal services, you may at your discretion
choose to enter into an attorney-client relationship with Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. However, your
retention of Michael Best Strategies LLC does not require you to use Michael Best & Friedrich LLP for
any such legal services.
We have determined that an important factor in maintaining the trust and confidence of our clients is
clearly communicating the scope of our professional engagement and our procedures for billing and
payment. This letter attempts to fulfill the same. Please review it carefully and if you have no questions,
sign the enclosed duplicate and return it to me. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
IDENTIFICATION OF CLIENT.
With respect to the matters set forth in this letter, our client is [Client Name] and not any related parties or
entities, such as shareholders, officers, trustees, directors, members, partners or partners. As this matter
proceeds, we will be seeking to foster and protect [Client Name] interests as best we can.
SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT AND EXPECTATIONS.
You have asked us to represent [Client Name] in relation to [describe in detail the purpose of the
engagement and expected deliverables].
UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES.
[Confirm any circumstances of our representation which we need to make the client aware of, such as
conflicts of interest, multiple representation or joint representation].
FEES, COSTS, BILLING AND PAYMENT COSTS OF COLLECTION.
[Client Name] shall pay Michael Best Strategies LLC a monthly retainer of $__________ per
month for the months of ___________. In addition, [Client Name] shall reimburse Michael Best
Strategies LLC for all direct out-of-pocket expenses including transportation, hotel, meals, and
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registration or licensing fees (including lobbying fees). Michael Best Strategies LLC agrees to
provide [Client Name] a detailed invoice itemizing each reimbursable expense. [Client Name]
shall have the right to audit the record of such expenses upon reasonable request.
Reimbursement shall be made by payment within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice. All
invoices submitted by Michael Best Strategies for payment of expenses shall be in the name of
Michael Best Strategies LLC. No extraordinary expenses will be incurred without the prior
authorization of [Client Name]. You will be obligated to pay all costs and expenses (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by us in obtaining payment of our fees
and disbursements.
Thank you for placing your trust in us. We are excited about working on your behalf.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL BEST STRATEGIES LLC
Theodore J. Kanavas
ACKNOWLEDGED, AGREED AND CONSENTED:
[CLIENT NAME]
By: Dated:
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LOBBYING / PUBLIC AFFAIRS AGREEMENT
(Independent Contractor)
THIS LOBBYING / PUBLIC AFFAIRS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into as
of DATE, by and between BOULDER COUNTY PURCHASING (Client), and ELIZA
SCHULTZ, d/b/a SCHULTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, the name and principal place of business
located at 8633 E. 55th Avenue, Denver, CO 80238 (Schultz).
WHEREAS, the client desires to subcontract with a Schultz to provide state lobbying and
advisory services;
WHEREAS, the client has selected Schultz to perform the above-mentioned services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,
it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. Scope of Services to be performed by Schultz.

The Schultz shall perform the services outlined in Exhibit A. Schultz shall at
all times comply with all federal, state and local statutes, rules and ordinances
applicable to the performance of such services.
2. Compensation and Expenses.

A. Services shall be paid at the rate set and schedule set forth in Exhibit A.
B. Schultz shall pay all her own expenses necessary for her to perform the services
hereunder. Any expenses to be reimbursed by client shall be determined and agreed
in advance.
3. Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence DATE and terminate on DATE, with the
option of continuing lobbying services if parties agree to renew or expand the
agreement.
4. Termination.
A. The contract period may be terminated by either party without cause upon written
notification thirty days in advance of termination.
B. In the event this Agreement is terminated by the client, Schultz shall be

entitled to payment for all hours worked to the effective date of termination. No
payment shall be made by client following the effective date of termination unless
authorized in advance in writing by the client.
5. Confidentiality and Work Product.

A. All services performed under this Agreement will be conducted solely for the
benefit of the client and will not be used for any other purpose without express
consent.
B. Schultz shall preserve the confidentiality of all documents, business information
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and other data accessed for use in the performance of this Agreement.
6. Independent Contractor Relationship.

Schultz is retained by client for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
The relationship is one of an independent contractor, not employee. Schultz has the
power to control and direct the details, manner or means of services. The client shall not
be responsible for withholding or otherwise deduction federal income tax or Social
Security or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Schultz.
7. Duties.
A. Schultz is retained solely to provide lobbying / public affairs services as are
specifically described on attached Exhibit A.
8. Outside Business Interests.

Services Not Exclusive. During the term of this Agreement, Schultzs retention is not
exclusive to client and Schultz shall devote such amount of her working time, attention,
energy and skill as may be required for the performance of the services described in this
Agreement.
During the term, hereof, Schultz may have other business interests and may engage in
any other business, trade, profession or employment on her own account, or in
partnership with or as an employee of, or as an officer, director or shareholder of any
other person, firm or corporation. In no event, shall the services provided hereunder be
such so as to constitute a conflict of interest for Schultz with respect to her other
contracted clients as disclosed.
Schultz further agrees that if any such actual or potential conflict of interest arises under
this agreement, Schultz shall not acquire any interest or undertake any engagement,
directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance
of Schultzs Services. Schultz shall immediately inform client at which point the client
and Schultz can determine the most appropriate course of action including recusal,
resolution of conflict, or other options. Schultz further agrees that in the performance of
this Agreement, no person having any direct conflict of interests shall be employed or
engaged by Schultz.
This agreement is executed by
By: ________________________________ By: __________________________

Name: Name: Eliza Schultz
Title: Title: Founder, Schultz Public Affairs, LLC
Date: _______________________________ Date: _______________________
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services and Compensation
Schultz will:
SCOPE TO REFLECT RFP
Compensation
The entire term of the contract shall be $XXX will be due in accordance with the agreement.
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Appendix 3: Insurance
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From: Ruzzin, Mark
Attachments: Frontline Public Affairs RFP # 6556-16 Response.pdf
Jensen Public Affairs Appendix Final.pdf
Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Importance: High
details below.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell


Best, Rachel

Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Information:
Jensen Public Affairs Virtual Matisse

Annmarie Jensen 450 W 14th Avenue #48108
Jesse Jensen Denver CO 80204
PO Box 270636 720-429-0636
Louisville, CO 80027 virtualmatisse@gmail.com
720-999-4765 virtualmatisse.wordpress.com
aj@jensenpublicaffairs.com
www.jensenpublicaffairs.com
A. Firm Qualifications
This proposal is being submitted jointly by Jensen Public Affairs and Virtual Matisse LLC. These
two firms have worked together successfully in the past and have found that our partnership
makes for successful and well rounded, well-staffed services to our clients.
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) has the potential for creating real
leadership in the arena of County government at a time when such leadership is sorely
needed. Development and growth mean more and more interface between development and
public lands. Many Colorado programs and county-delivered services have shown clear
success at improving the lives of citizens. CCAT will serve as a vehicle for counties to support
these successful programs and work to improve programs that need improvement. We have
had many legislative successes, often in the face of long odds. We do our homework, and are
willing to talk to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, and previous voting history. This
enables us to help CCAT take strong positions and advocate on behalf of working families,
public health, and livable communities.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with CCAT and provide CCAT with the tools to be
successful. We know that this new organization can be nimble and responsive to issues in a
way that other associations cannot, because other associations include so many diverse
viewpoints, and many diverse priorities. While the proposed team has decades of experience,
we recognize that counties are the experts in county issues. Our role is to let you be the issue
expert, while using our skills, and contacts to help you navigate the legislative, budget and
federal processes successfully, as well as create the infrastructure and support needed for a
successful organization. Our two firms are teaming up to ensure maximum support for the
needs of CCAT. We bring together the skills and experience of an experienced administrator
and the services of two well respected, experienced lobbyists, with leadership connections in
both parties.
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Jensen Public Affairs
Jensen Public Affairs currently offers a wide scope of services to clients, including identifying
issues of interest, securing bill or amendment sponsorship, monitoring throughout the budget
and legislative processes, active ongoing lobbying, coalition building, assisting clients with
visits to federal members of Congress and their staff, testimony, fact sheet development,
regular reports, witness coordination, media relations, grassroots advising, and negotiation. In
particular, we pride ourselves in thorough preparation, negotiation, coalition building and
research, when the legislature is not in session. We know from experience that this kind of
preparatory work is pays off in greater likelihood of success for our clients. As lobbyists who
have represented a variety of local government interests, we clearly understand that the
policies of the state can both hinder and enhance the ability for local governments to thrive.
We understand that CCAT members will want to support policies that help provide a high
quality of life for its citizens and resist any efforts to undue the social safety net, or support for
public lands and programs that contribute to a high quality of life.
Examples of recent legislative and budget successes. Many of the bills had bipartisan
sponsorship.
State tax credit extension for affordable housing - Helped secure extension of the state
tax credit for affordable housing,
Secured an agreement with SCFD to shift $12 million to funding smaller, diverse arts
and cultural organizations ,
Child custody reform With a two year stakeholder process, and broad human services
and criminal justice system support secured passage of a law to create a process for
judicial consideration of child abuse and domestic violence in custody cases,
No child custody for rapists Secured passage of a law to keep rapists from suing for
custody of children conceived in rape,
Law enforcement training funding- Worked with Governor Hickenloopers budget office
and the Joint Budget Committee to secure funding for training for law enforcement
related to implementation of recreational marijuana,
Communicable disease testing for first responders - Previous to this bill, testing was too
late to keep first responders from undergoing unnecessary medical procedures,
Voluntary agreements for rent control Secured passage of legislation that allows local
governments to create agreements with developers to develop affordable rental
housing,
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Tax credit for recycling equipment Manufacturing equipment is exempt from sales
tax, we successfully passed a law extending that same protection to recycling
equipment,
Producer Responsibility Law for Paint Provides a mechanism and model for
producers to take responsibility for waste they generate, creates a fund for proper
disposal,
Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund Established a statewide fund for
recycling infrastructure for local governments,
Domestic Violence Strangulation This often life-threatening offense was being
overlooked in many jurisdictions. We were successful in passing a bill to elevate the
attention paid to this crime,
Private Investigator Licensing Prior to the passage of this bill, private investigators
had no background check or training requirements. The law now requires a
background check, a license, and training.
Virtual Matisse
Virtual Matisse offers lobbyist and government relations companies specialized services
throughout the year with a special emphasis on the legislative session. As a liaison and
administrative professional providing services such as: bill tracking, weekly reporting, pre-
session coordination, session monitoring, event facilitation, and committee meeting
attendance and note capturing, Virtual Matisse has expertise in the budget process; the Long
Bill, and assisting clients through the legislative processes.
B. Staff Qualification
Annmarie Jensen
Annmarie Jensen is president of Jensen Public Affairs. The firm was formed in 2009, but Ms.
Jensen has worked in public policy since 1982. For most of that time she has been a public
interest lobbyist in Colorado at the state level, but she has also worked in the US Justice
Department and for the Colorado Governor, where transportation and land use were her areas
of specialty, and in that capacity she was an appointee to the Metro Vision taskforce. She has
served as the public policy director for the Regional Air Quality Council where she helped
develop a guide for local governments to use in assessing the air quality impacts of local
development, as well as supervised additional contract lobbyists and worked on state and local
air quality issues. Her work at the RAQC was governed by a board of county and city
representatives. In her work for the Governor, she was responsible for setting up the process
for Governors approval of Transportation Improvement Programs in conjunction with local
governments.
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Some of her recent local government work has included recycling and solid waste issues,
affordable housing, and neighborhood redevelopment. She has also recently worked with the
Colorado Congressional delegation on federal higher education policy and has experience
setting up client visits and federal advocacy.
Ms. Jensen regularly works with and is sought out for advice by the lobbyists for CCI and CML,
and various state Departments such as CDOT, CDHS and DOLA. Ms. Jensens biggest asset is her
thoroughness in understanding her clients policy issues and willingness to leave no stone
unturned in her fight for her clients interests. She does this with integrity and thoughtful
messaging, as well as tenacity on her clients behalf. She often provides public presentations
and media interviews on client issues, and has trained many others in media and government
relations. She has delivered countless presentations to County Commissions and City Councils.
Ms. Jensen has a Masters in Public Affairs from the University of Texas, LBJ School of Public
Affairs, with a focus on local government and a BA in Political Science from Texas State
University. She served as a member of the City of Lafayette Planning Commission, an appointee
to the Livable Lafayette (affordable housing) taskforce and is a graduate of the Colorado
Institute for Leadership Training, and the Emerge Colorado training program. She recently
served on the DOLA advisory committee to make recommendations for providing marijuana
impact grants to local governments. She has received numerous awards for going above and
beyond in representing public interest clients. Ms. Jensen will serve as one of the lobbyists
providing state and federal policy advocacy.
Jesse Jensen
Jesse is Vice President of Jensen Public Affairs. In that capacity he provides lead to the
organization on budget matters, mental health services, and criminal justice policy. He will be
the lead lobbyist on state budget matters for CCAT. Jesses expertise in social and earned
media make him a huge asset to Jensen Public Affairs. He builds and maintains relationships
with members of the state politics press corps and he regularly sets up press events, arranges
for client media interviews, and helps clients organize an on-line media presence. He has
represented Jensen Public Affairs clients for 5 legislative sessions. Jesse is a native of Boulder
and graduated from the Boulder Valley School District where he participated in a bilingual and
bicultural emersion program. This experience led him to see the value in cultural diversity and
social justice, an experience that has been an important part of his professional career. Jesse
graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelors degree in Political Science. During
his time on campus, he worked as the Legislative Affairs Director for the University of Colorado
Student Union the largest autonomous student government in the nation. In this role he was
paid to lobby the legislature on behalf of a wide variety of education policy issues and college
affordability. He also served as president of a student organization designed to engage
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students in the electoral process and strive for social and economic justice. In this capacity, he
worked with representatives of the Boulder County government and the community at large to
work on issues of public safety, higher education funding, citizen participation in democracy,
and fiscal and electoral reform. In fulfilling these roles, Jesse was honored by his peers with
commendation for his work to build a more diverse and inclusive campus in addition to
commendation by the Boulder County Clerk for his work to make voting more accessible on
campus.
Jesse served as an intern in the House Majority Communications office. In this role, he honed
in his skills related to legislative communication and messaging from the perspective of elected
officials. He has applied these skills in his work with Jensen Public Affairs, and helps clients
accurately and succinctly tell their story. Upon graduating from CU, Jesse used his Spanish
language skills and his political experience to gain acceptance into the Municipal Development
track of the United States Peace Corps, where he trained and served as a technical expert in
local governance to a rural Guatemalan municipality. In his role as Municipal Development
Advisor to the mayor and staff of San Jose La Arada, Chiquimula, he worked on issues related to
long-term strategic planning in the areas of community development, public safety, health,
transportation, water, youth and gender development, and citizen participation. Upon
returning from Guatemala, Jesse began work with Jensen Public Affairs in 2011. This has
included a variety of local government related legislation such as police-community relations,
housing tax credits, and marijuana rulemaking and handles media and social media for Jensen
Public Affairs. Jesse works regularly in coalition with CCI and CML lobbyists and has a solid
understanding of the issues facing the different local governments in Colorado. He has been
instrumental in creating the local law enforcement social media group that works to help create
a dialogue between local government and the citizenry on public safety issues. Mr. Jensen will
serve as one of the lobbyists on this team representing CCAT.
Loralei Matisse
Loralei Matisse is Principal at Virtual Matisse LLC. Virtual Matisse was created out of a need for
small lobbying firms and government relations companies who didnt have the space or staff for
their administrative and liaison needs. Loralei has over 20 years experience with executive
management, consulting, business procedures and office management. With her 8 years of
experience working exclusively for Colorado lobbying and government relations firms, she
knows the ins and outs out the legislative processes, regulations and knows exactly what is
needed in preparation for each committee.
Loralei proactively works with her clients, thinking strategically for what needs arent being
thought of and addressing them before they occur. Having worked with many lobbyists who
monitor and follow the Joint Budget Committee, Loralei has become an expert in the budget
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process and regularly monitors and reports on the Long Bill, and appropriations processes.
Loralei has worked on a number of high-profile bills and laws, and can provide detailed
summaries with all the concerns, questions and amendments.
C. Approach
Both Virtual Matisse and JPA have loyal clients that have stayed with us for many years because of our
commitment to understanding their issues, and our knowledge of relevant policy. We know that to be
effective, we must thoroughly understand the issues and concerns of CCAT. This enables us to be pro-
active and spot problems before they occur. We understand that CCAT will need to work closely with a
wide variety of other jurisdictions and organizations, such as the County Human Service Directors, public
lands advocates, and advocates for children and families. We have extensive experience in forging
diverse coalitions. Our goal will be to ensure that CCAT puts their stamp on any relevant legislation prior
to introduction, when possible, and to voice your concerns to key officials all the way to the governors
desk.
We propose a thorough and effective lobby program which will enable CCAT to have success at the
capitol and ensure that the citizens know that the organizational resources of CCAT are being used
wisely. To that end, we will undertake the following activities to achieve that success.
Administration priorities and approach to begin immediately upon signing a contract
For the success of CCAT, it is necessary to lay the groundwork of strong administration process. This
allows the administrative staff to be efficient and effective in all their communications with CCAT going
forward. The foundation will include creation of spreadsheets, Outlook contacts, filing systems,
templates, website, and information storage.
Based on our years of experience in office and database management, our first priority would be the
creation of a central database of CCAT Steering Committee members, subgroup committees, and
identified and targeted legislators. From this spreadsheet, Outlook email contacts and groups can be
created.
Once we have met with the CCAT leadership, we would create a calendar and schedule with weekly,
monthly, and quarterly meetings and prepare event logistics and coordination.
Our thoughts on a central file location would be the use of Dropbox.com where CCAT members could
have access to view previous meeting notes, get the current agendas, and find other supporting
documents as needed. Dropbox.com is also a secure cloud sharing portal where documents would only
be available to those with access.
Finally, a website will need to be designed and maintained. Our staff works on website creation, content
management, and updates on a regular basis, and can build and maintain a CCAT website.
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Colorado Budget and Legislative Advocacy
Planning for Effective Advocacy
We will meet with CCAT representatives, identify problem areas, and potential legislative
solutions, as well as key staff and elected officials on a variety of issues,
We will read bills and refer them to you for consideration. We believe initial discussion should
include any and all bills of interest, and with your input a prioritized and manageable list should
be developed. As part of the initial bill review, we will advise you on such things as which
legislators have indicated they support a particular proposal, who are the proponents and
opponents, where does leadership stand on the issue, and how many other lobbyists are
working on it. This will allow you to narrow down this list to make it manageable. We generally
meet weekly with our clients during legislative session, especially in the first 6 weeks of the
session, so that we can bring new bills for you to consider.
We will advise you of direction and approach on selected budget and policy initiatives.
On proactive bills, we will arrange for bill sponsors, seeking late bill status, if needed, and work
with the drafting office, as well as provide drafts to the steering committee throughout the
process,
We will arrange meetings with your team and legislators as needed, including leadership,
We will advise on coalition building strategy, and strategy for neutralizing opposition, as
needed.
We will help prepare you in advance for hearings, and will work with your staff on making
testimony as effective as possible. Our extensive experience enables us to help clients write
their testimony in ways that get attention and are not lost in all the legislative noise.
Lobbying
We will provide Joint Budget Committee briefing, hearing and figure setting and supplemental
budget requests. We will monitor JBC meetings. We will lobby the JBC, take thorough notes on
JBC meetings as directed by CCAT, and if desired, provide opportunities for staff and
commissioners to meet with JBC members,
We will testify on behalf of CCAT as appropriate at committee hearings,
We will schedule meetings with General Assembly leaders on appropriate committees to begin
relationship building on behalf of CCAT,
We will lobby all active bills, counting votes and keeping you apprised of progress. We will
attend relevant committee hearings, and coalition meetings.
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Communication
We will help you draft key messages for a variety of audiences, including, citizens, the media and
legislators,
We will help create tweets or Facebook posts, as needed in support of legislative advocacy
efforts,
We will provide weekly reports and daily calendar updates on priority bills,
We will send alerts to you as needed. If action is needed (for example, a bill gets amended
unfavorably in committee), we will send texts and e mails alerting you so that phone calls and
letters may be generated quickly.
Federal Legislative Advocacy
Through CCAT steering committee identify topic areas and sources of federal policy
recommendations (NACO, CCI, etc.)
Assist in developing or identify relevant talking points, fact sheets, and communication on
federal issues,
Identify strategies for dissemination of information on federal issues to appropriate concerned
organizations such as citizen advocacy groups, through Facebook, twitter, earned media, etc.
Arrange for meetings with members of the Colorado congressional delegation or staff as
appropriate.
As a full service contract our price would be $95,000. For separate services, we would charge
as follows. Our full service package will enable CCAT to be fully engaged on all relevant,
federal, and state opportunities to influence policy.
Coordinator Responsibilities - Administration - $28,000 Loralei Matisse
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Level - $45,000 Annmarie Jensen and Jesse Jensen
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Budget $36,000 Annmarie Jensen and Jesse Jensen
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy Federal Level - $15,000 Annmarie Jensen and Jesse Jensen
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Conflict of Interest
The breadth of issues that a county oversees, may mean from time to time that there are
conflicts with other organizations. Jensen Public Affairs, nor Virtual Matisse have not, to date,
had a conflict with any county organization, and while we do not anticipate such a conflict,
there is at least some possibility of a conflict. Should such a potential conflict exist, we have a
policy which includes early identification of potential conflict, and discussion with clients about
solutions. Sometimes one client is not really very concerned about an issue and is willing to
move their position to monitor, other times amendments can be made which get both parties
on the same side. In a worst case scenario, we would subcontract lobbying on a specific bill
because we had two parties in conflict that could not come to agreement.
Jensen Public Affairs Client List
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Colorado Center on Law and Policy (Economic Security Project)
Process Servers Association of Colorado
Colorado Association for Recycling
Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado
Colorado Heights University
League of Oil and Gas Impacted Coloradans
American Coatings Association
Virtual Matisse Client List
Hudson Government Affairs
Capitol Success Group
Sovine Miller & Company
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F. References
JPA
John Jackson
Chief of Police, Greenwood Village Colorado
jjackson@greenwoodvillage.com
303.944.5572
Jessie Burley
City Councilwoman, Frisco and Public Policy Chair
mgriek@gmail.com
303-975-6975, 720-745-0966
Ken Hoagland
President, Community Capitol Corporation
Former chair of Housing Colorado Legislative Committee
ken@commcapcorp.net
303.808.8771
Claire Levy
Former State Representative
Executive Director, Colorado Center on Law and Policy
clevy@cclponline.org
720-849-8983
VM
Larry Hudson
larry@hudsonga.com
303.249.4234
Peggi O'Keefe
Clear Strategies
peggi@clearstrategies.biz
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303.884.5517
Cindy Sovine-Miller
Sovine Miller & Co
cindy@sovinemiller.com
720.290.5827
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ANNMARIE JENSEN
2757 West White Oak Ct. Lafayette, CO 80026 720 999 4765
EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT, JENSEN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

DENVER, CO JUNE 2009 - PRESENT
Served multiple clients by managing their legislative projects from start to finish. Some of my many accomplishments
include: banning electronic waste from the landfill, creating a tax incentive to use recycled products, serving as a voice for
reasonable oil and gas regulations, securing funding and tax credits for affordable housing, providing the first-ever state
funding for domestic violence services, prohibiting sexual assault perpetrators from seeking custody of their children,
requiring open records on complaints made about law enforcement, adding more diversity to the Peace Officer Standards
and Training board. Our firm has been at the forefront of a number of issues including recycling, oil and gas regulation,
police/community relations, responsible marijuana regulation and related training, sexual assault and domestic violence
prevention and intervention, and gun safety. Jensen Public Affairs is seen as one the lobbying firms with integrity, tenacity
and strategic skills. In addition to public affairs work, we help our non-profit clients with organizational issues, assist them
with special events, fundraising, social and earned media, community relations and board development. I regularly serve
as a TV and newspaper spokesperson for our clients. We support our non-profit clients in whatever it takes to succeed,
including filling the functions of executive director, when clients are without one. This has given me many diverse
experiences in all manner of non-profit management.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, MENDEZ, STEADMAN & ASSOCIATES
DENVER CO 2001 JUNE 2009
As the Senior lobbyist for this firm, some of my accomplishments included successfully creating a new grant program
with over a million dollars in funding to help start-up recycling programs. I secured funding for offender treatment and
support services and saved the reputation of an IT firm that was being blamed for state mishandling of IT services, I
secured about $8 million in funding for affordable housing, and helped create numerous statutes. I served on the team that
ran several grass-roots campaigns, including successfully reauthorizing funding for the Scientific and Cultural Facilities
District.
ANNMARIE JENSEN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONSULTING/MILLENNIUM CONSULTING SERVICES, PRINCIPAL
Boulder, CO 1995-2001 (Full time), 1988-1995 (Part time)
Private contractor with many accomplishments including: Developed workbook and trained local governments in how
local development could support cleaner air. Regularly supervised other contract staff on specific projects. Assisted
clients in winning state bids. Provided clients with research in preparation for state procurement process, and scoping
work in preparation for responding to state requests for proposals/bids. Specific experience in technology, transportation,
air quality and related land use, corrections and criminal justice, human services, general business and non-profit issues.
REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Denver, CO 1993-1995
Oversaw the government affairs work for this 37-member (local government and business) council. Work involved state,
local and federal government relations, and successful submittal of federally approved air quality plans. Managed
educational events for legislators and press. Managed organizational lobbying effort and provided oversight for two
contract lobbyists. Developed reports and position papers, bill analyses, newsletter articles. Provided public affairs
consultation to the businesses that made up the Corporate Alliance for Better Air. Made numerous public presentations,
particularly to Denver area local governments.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, STATE OF COLORADO, POLICY ADVISOR

Denver, CO 1991-1993
Served as a policy staff person to the Governor on issues of transportation and related land use, and criminal justice issues.
Developed the Governors process for approval of Transportation Plans under federal law. Represented the Governor at
various intergovernmental forums including as a member of MetroVision 2020 and the Regional Air Quality Council.
Served as liaison between the Governor and the Air Quality Control Commission, the Transportation Commission, and
the Criminal Justice Commission. Served as a conduit to pubic interest groups working on these issues. Served as liaison
to elected officials such as County Commissioners, City Council members, and Members of Congress. Supervised other
staff.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS

CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Longmont, CO 1988-1991
Provided technical assistance and research support to state and local governments seeking assistance with complex
community corrections problems. Planned and delivered training presentations. Authored several research reports and
contributed to national publications. Represented the agency at national forums such as conferences and training events.
Supervised interns.
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC POLICY
Austin, TX 1982-1988
Managed a division of a successful statewide campaign to change the Texas Constitution regarding child welfare. Wrote,
published and distributed booklet on farmworkers that was successful in changing Texas farm labor law. Developed and
wrote materials such as sample newsletter articles, bulletin inserts, sample sermons, etc. Staffed and directed all meetings,
materials, and organizational processes for a 50 member statewide commission. Regularly made speeches and public
appearances for both public policy training and issue education.
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING AND FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT
Raised over $50,000 as chair of a fundraising dinner for two years in a row. Served as chair of the Boulder Parks and
Recreation Foundation which included creating new fundraising events, managing staff, securing grant funding and
securing volunteers for special events. Served as a board member for a variety of community programs. Volunteer work
called for organization skills and follow through as well as management and communications skills, include being a good
persuader and a good listener.
EDUCATION
LYNDON B. JOHNSON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN. MASTER OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS,
LBJ FELLOW.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS.
RECENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
PLANNING COMMISSIONER, CITY OF LAFAYETTE, COLORADO

LIVEABLE LAFAYETTE APPOINTED MEMBER
YWCA OF BOULDER COUNTY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
EMERGE COLORADO, FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TREASURER
GRADUATE, COLORADO INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2011
GRADUATE, EMERGE COLORADO TRAINING 2015
CHAIR, BOULDER PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION, THREE YEARS
CHAIR, BOULDER CREEK FESTIVAL ADVISORY BOARD
FOUNDING MEMBER ADVISORY BOARD, COLORADO HOUSING CHAMPIONS
VOLUNTEER, EXPAND (Recreational programs for people with disabilities)
JESSE LUND JENSEN
355 CONRAD DRIVE, ERIE, CO 80516
303-668-4507
JESSE@JENSENPUBLICAFFAIRS.COM
Mission
I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Community Development, Communications, and Public Policy professional. I have a
strong ability to connect with people on a personal basis which helps me to assess needs and better engage in both
the tasks at hand as well as to understand and improve organizations and engage in long term planning.
Work Experience
Associate Lobbyist, Jensen Public Affairs, November 2011 Present

Followed State budget and general legislative process on behalf of clients and made reports
Part of a full service government relations consulting firm working to advance the public policy interests of a
variety of clients, primarily focusing on clients with local government and non-profit members including
issues related to affordable housing, domestic, violence, sexual assault, hunger, and criminal justice.
Services include negotiation, research, writing, lobbying, media relations
Worked to promulgate awareness in the legislative community about client goals and positions
Promoted clients agenda through social media, and traditional media. Also used technical communications
tools to generate grassroots support.
Served as the lead organizer for a national conference with nearly 500 attendees and 25 speakers
Municipal Development Advisor, United States Peace Corps August 2009-September 2011
Trained and organized 30 community groups in civics, community diagnostics, and project prioritization
Planned and implemented strategies of local governance in areas of community and business development,
infrastructure, health, education, and general welfare
Engaged in numerous social media communication techniques to support municipal policies
Formed a local cultural association to address vital development needs among a youth population
Worked with local and regional governments and NGOs to help communities meet basic needs including
food assistance, housing, and health care.
Director of State and Federal Legislative Affairs, University of Colorado Student Union, 2007-2009
Lobbied state and federal policy-makers for affordable and accessible higher education
Organized and executed numerous campus-wide events to serve the needs of over 29,000 students
Gained understanding of conflicting constitutional provisions, funding mechanisms, and their effects on
Colorado
Co-Chaired a working group to seeking more sustainable funding for higher education
Directed successful effort to significantly expand on-campus voting for which I received local
commendation from the County Clerk and Recorder
Worked with students to help navigate state computer systems on issues dealing with voting, financial aid,
and class registration
Communication and Media Relations Intern, Colorado House of Representatives Democrats, 2007
Monitored and compiled daily press coverage of legislative proceedings and policy trends
Prepared and oversaw execution of numerous press conferences, releases and media events
Worked with superiors to craft messaging and develop marketing strategies
Updated and maintained media contact lists
Researched the growing impact of social media in the political sphere
JESSE LUND JENSEN
355 CONRAD DRIVE, ERIE, CO 80516
303-668-4507
JESSE@JENSENPUBLICAFFAIRS.COM
President and Public Relations Director, College Democrats at the University of Colorado, 2007-2009
Developed and implemented membership retention strategies
Served as spokesperson for a large campus-organization during an election year
Managed purchasing decisions and oversaw budgeting
Worked with graphic designers to create issue-based marketing campaigns
Campaign Manager, Joe Neguse for Regent Colorado Second Congressional District, 2008
Managed a successful campaign
Developed and Executed voter awareness mailing campaign
Served as a surrogate speaker
Assisted in fundraising efforts
Skills
Fluent in conversational Spanish. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Skilled at both direct service and macro
level organizational issues. Working knowledge of internet-based social communication. Excellent photographer.
Skilled negotiator. Experienced at working with diverse populations.
Education
University of Colorado, B.A. Political Science, 2009
LORALEI MATISSE
Denver, CO | 720.429.0636 | virtualmatisse@gmail.com
OFFICE MANAGEMENT, LOBBYIST ASSOCIATE AND ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL

Results-driven collaborative business partner with a proven record of on-time, on-budget project implementation.
Solid office management, executive and managerial experience. Experience in successful and productive
administration of small to medium sized businesses, with specialized skills in support to lobbyists and government
relations companies. Well-organized, thrives in an adaptable environment. Builds rapport easily while maintaining
overall high quality of service. Strong ethics and maintains strict confidentiality with leadership and CEO.
Core Strengths
Entrepreneurial employee and business partner
Strategic planning in increasing business efficiencies, eliminating redundancies
Office management, customer service and resolving escalations
Business development, contracts & vendor management
Database and email management
Organizational & departmental policies & procedures
Joint Budget Committee note taking
Virtual Matisse, LLC Denver, CO 2008 Present

Lobbyist Liaison / Executive Administration
A contract and virtual assistant serving in a project management and liaison capacity for Colorado lobbyists, public
affairs firms, small business owners, CEOs, and small donor committees.
Designed and wrote weekly legislative reports and bill notifications for five lobbying clients
Subject matter expert in Colorado budget and technology legislative committees
Recommended and implemented business office procedures for off-site clients
Business development, sales and client support for multiple clients and projects
Increased donor engagement with data quality research/cleaning
Recruit and interview subcontractors; contract negotiations, and project management
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivables / Invoicing
Website content, newsletter, social media, and email-based marketing development and implementation
Government & Lobbying Clients:

Clear Strategies
EDUCATION
B.A., Liberal Arts; Social Justice; Conflict Resolution | Regis University, Denver, CO (2013)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Salesforce, Microsoft CRM, Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
InDesign, Quicken, QuickBooks, File Maker Pro, Goldmine, Outlook, HTML, CSS, WordPress, blogging, Dropbox,
GoogleDocs, Hootsuite, Agora Pulse, social media management, email autoresponders, newsletter writing,
marketing and copywriting skills
Bill number: HB1080
Bill title CONCERNING ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION
House Sponsors Rep. Mike Foote, Rep. Lois Landgraf
Senate Sponsors Sen. John Cooke, Sen. Michael Johnson
What the Bill Does
o Updates Colorados first and second degree assault statutes to recognize the lethality of strangulation and
suffocation
o Describes the act of strangulation and suffocation as an element of first degree assault when there is
evidence of serious bodily injury
o Describes the act of strangulation and suffocation as an element of second degree assault when there is
evidence that the breath or circulation of the blood of a victim was disrupted by a defendant applying
pressure on the throat or neck of a victim or obstructing the nose or mouth of a victim
o Changes will equally apply to adult and child victims
Why We Need These Changes
o A domestic violence victim who has been strangled is nine times more likely to be killed than one who is not.
o Seconds to Unconsciousness, Minutes to Death. Only 11 pounds of pressure placed on both carotid
arteries for ten seconds is necessary to cause unconsciousness. Only 4.4 pounds of pressure for ten
seconds on the jugular vein is necessary to cause unconsciousness. Death using such force can occur
within minutes. It takes 20 pounds of pressure to open a soda pop can.
o Currently most cases of strangulation are charged as a third degree assault, which is a Class 1
misdemeanor. Many cases of strangulation/suffocation are written as municipal court violations. This does
not reflect the seriousness of the crime.
o Research and practice has caught up with the criminal act. We now know survivors of strangulation often
experience long term health consequences from an act of strangulation.
o Not all acts of strangulation leave an immediate visible injury. Victims can die up to 36 hours or later after
the assault - with no visible external injuries
o 38 other states have updated their laws to recognize the lethal nature of strangulation
o Prosecutors currently rely upon Colorado case law recognizing hands as a deadly weapon to prosecute
crimes of strangulation/suffocation as a second degree assault. However, there are dramatic
inconsistencies across the state as to the success of prosecuting cases under this legal theory.
o Without a clear statutory direction regarding the crimes of strangulation and suffocation we will continue to
see victims denied equal protection under the law as strangulation cases are handled in lower courts. This
does not hold offenders accountable for perpetrating a violent crime.
o Forensic Nurses are reporting they are seeing many cases of suffocation involving children. This suffocation
leaves no visible marks, and is effective at silencing children. Due to the smaller trachea and blood vessels
of children this is a very dangerous and has a high potential to be a lethal crime.
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Dear Counties and Commissioners Acting Together,
Frontline Public Affairs is pleased to submit this Proposal to serve as your Legislative Advocacy Coordinator.
Frontline Public Affairs would be honored to serve as the primary facilitator and lobbyist for Counties and
Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), providing administrative, legislative advocacy, and Congressional
monitoring services. Our team is well equipped with the necessary skills, leadership and expertise to bring
exceptional representation to CCAT. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to explore this opportunity
further through an interview.
Sincerely,
The Frontline Public Affairs Team
Jennifer Miles, President

Along with:
Diana Protopapa, Partner
Rebecca Meyers, Associate
Adeline Hodge, Associate
RFP # 6556-16 Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Frontline Public Affairs
COMPANY INFORMATION
1. Name: Miles Consulting, Inc. dba Frontline Public Affairs
2. Type: S-Corporation
3. Address: 1120 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 1608, Denver, CO 80203
4. Names/Addresses of Partners:
Jennifer Miles, President and Founding Partner
2638 Cherry Creek S Dr.
Denver, CO 80209
and
2716 Geneva St.
Denver, CO 80238
5. Contact Persons for This Project:
Primary: Jennifer Miles, President
(303) 668-3979 or jennifer@frontlinepublicaffairs.com
Secondary: Rebecca Meyers, Associate
(303) 704-7350 or rebecca@frontlinepublicaffairs.com
6. Telephone, Fax, Email: (303) 668-3979, No FAX, jennifer@frontlinepublicaffairs.com
7. Project Schedule and Cost: See additional detail requested below in 11(d)
Administration: $18,000
State Lobbying: $30,000
Budget Lobbying: $8,000
Congressional Monitoring: $4,000
Total Cost: $60,000
8. Relevant Key Experience: We are considered among the top lobbying firms at the Colorado State Capitol and
have gained a reputation for unwavering professionalism and dedication on behalf of our clients. We
represent a broad range of associations requiring a specific set of expertise and knowledge. As outlined
throughout the proposal, we have extensive relevant experience providing similar services to
associations and other clients, including lobbying services, state and Congressional monitoring, and
association management. See additional detail requested below in 11(b).
9. Contract: We would not require an additional contract to be executed. The sample contract provided with the
RFP is acceptable, but we would want to discuss the cancelation terms in more detail, and may request a
change or clarification to that section. In addition, we have provided our current insurance certificate as
an attachment. You will see that our current coverage does not include all of your required coverages,
nor does it yet list Boulder County as an Additional Insured. We have never had a client request some of
the types of coverage you require, so have not previously obtained such coverage. However, we have a
quote for the additional insurance requirements from our State Farm agent and would add the
additional insurance and insured if we were awarded the contract by the effective date.
10. References: Please find our references below. We are happy to provide additional references upon request.
1) Lisa VanRaemdonck, former Executive Director, Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials,
now Executive Director, University of Colorado at Denver, School of Public Affairs Institute, 1380
Lawrence St., #500, Denver, 80204 or lisa.vanraemdonck@ucdenver.edu or (734) 417-9091
2) Representative KC Becker, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203, repkcbecker@gmail.com or (720) 318-
6023 or (303) 866-2578
3) Bruce Eisenhauer, Legislative Liaison, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, 1313 Sherman St. #518,
Denver, CO 80203, bruce.eisenhauer@state.co.us or (303) 565-9398
Note: Current insurance certificate and W-9 are included as attachments at the end of this proposal.
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11. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) STATEMENT OF FIRM QUALIFICATIONS

Frontline Public Affairs (FPA) has been in existence since 2003 and is well respected and uniquely positioned to
represent CCAT at the state and federal level. Our team is comprised of Jennifer Miles, Diana Protopapa,
Rebecca Meyers, and Adeline Hodge. Our combined experience surpasses 40 years and includes a vast range of
expertise, skills, and relationships. We are considered among the top lobbying firms at the Colorado State
Capitol and have gained a reputation for unwavering professionalism and dedication on behalf of our clients. We
represent a broad range of associations requiring a specific set of expertise and knowledge. Our relationships
with key legislators, policy leaders, and state agency leaders are unparalleled. We continuously work to develop
and maintain strong relationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle, with those on specific committees
interfacing with our clients issues, and with Joint Budget Committee (JBC) members.
Our current and historical expertise in providing the types of services identified in this RFP dates back to before
our inception in 2003. Both Jennifer Miles and Diana Protopapa served as in-house lobbyists for associations
prior to the founding of Miles Consulting. Our current client list includes a wide variety of associations, and our
work for them has included lobbying on bills and budget items and monitoring legislation, as well as providing
association management services. We are one of the few lobbying firms with a deep understanding of the state
budget process and a strong track record of accomplishing our clients state budget goals. Our business is
specifically designed to provide the types of services outlined in the RFP to a variety of clients with many
similarities to CCAT.
Specific examples of work related to this RFP includes our representation of the Colorado Association of Local
Public Health Officials (CALPHO) for the last 9 years. CALPHO is the association of the Local Public Health
Agencies (LPHAs), with 54 agencies representing all Colorado counties. As a result, we have relationships with
Local Public and Environmental Health Directors, Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) the Colorado Department of
Public Health (CDPHE), the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Governors Office, the CO Energy
Office, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). In addition, Frontline
Public Affairs has also represented the Health District of Northern Larimer County (HDNL) for the past 6 years.
HDNL, a local government special district, functions under the direction of an elected Board and relies on our
guidance regarding their involvement with their local elected officials and state legislators.
Frontline Public Affairs also represents Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA), a membership
organization made up of cities, counties, and districts. Each member of CC4CA requires the buy in and support of
their Commissioners, Mayors, City Council, and other local elected officials. We have provided direct support
and guidance in the development of their organizational structure, governing council, policy committee, and
policy priorities and decision making protocols. Developing legislative priorities or interfacing with media on
policy topics must be backed by their respective governmental entities. Our firm has good relationships with CCI
and the Colorado Municipal League (CML), and our work with CALPHO and CC4CA specifically has required us to
collaborate with individuals and organizations working within governmental entities.
In addition to direct lobbying skills, Frontline Public Affairs has expertise in assessing organizational capacity for
policy and lobbying work and developing and implementing strategies for increasing visibility and effectiveness
in the policy arena. We have helped clients develop governance structures and committees, decision making
protocols, and staff position descriptions to enhance their success. We are skilled in providing guidance on the
political landscape and how that relates to an organizations structure, mission, and strategic plan.
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In terms of managing associations, we currently provide similar services to the Colorado Providers Association
(COPA), which represents substance abuse providers and currently has no staff. Through our contract with
COPA, we coordinate and facilitate meetings and serve as the administrator for the association. We have
provided similar services to other association clients in the past. Frontline Public Affairs has the capacity to
safely store and organize any CCAT documents, reports, publications, and presentations developed. We are well
equipped to disperse information out to members as needed.
Frontline Public Affairs is unique in that Jennifer Miles has over 20 years experience in working with the
Colorado State Budget. Her specific understanding of the budget process will be a valuable asset to CCAT. We
closely monitor budget items related to our clients and prepare detailed and robust reports covering various
Department Briefings and Hearings, Supplemental bills, and Figure Setting. Jennifer has a knack for fully
comprehending the budget process, and Frontline Public Affairs has particularly close relationships with most
Joint Budget Committee staffers and analysts. Our expertise in the budget arena has resulted in successful
passage of budget requests and safeguarding of programs and funding critical to our clients.
(b) STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

Jennifer Miles, Founder and Partner of Frontline Public Affairs, is a recognized lobbyist and government relations
consultant with 20 years of experience. In addition to a successful record of lobbying for nonprofit associations
and advocacy groups, she also brings expertise in fiscal issues, research, policy analysis, coalition building, and
strategy development. Jennifer is an expert in health care policy, environmental/public health, and the state
budget process.
Diana Protopapa is a partner at Frontline Public Affairs. She has worked in the legislative and regulatory arena
for 16 years as an accomplished lobbyist, political strategist, and grassroots mobilizer. Prior to joining Frontline
Public Affairs, Diana worked at the Colorado Medical Society for 10 years, serving as their Director of Political
Affairs and Education. Diana has been the lead on legislation in several areas of public health such as
immunizations, scope of practice, Safe Routes to Schools, and Marijuana. She has successfully planned
numerous Advocacy Days at the Capitol. As head of the Colorado Medical Political Action Committee with CMS,
she led fundraising and political outreach campaigns that engaged the Societys 7000+ members.
Rebecca Meyers has been with Miles Consulting since 2012. Rebecca has developed an expertise in
environmental health, climate policy, social determinants of health, mental health, and state budget issues. She
is highly skilled in networking, community advocacy, strategic planning, and coalition development. She has
worked on legislation related to radon in homes, workforce bills, increasing STEM education opportunities,
Community Paramedicine, safeguarding monies allocated to the Air Pollution Control Division, child welfare
reform, and streamlining the mental health professionals licensure requirements. Rebeccas background
includes over seven years experience as an Intake Caseworker in Child Welfare.
Adeline Hodge joined Frontline Public Affairs in 2016 as an Associate. Prior to joining Frontline Public Affairs,
Adeline represented the City of Cripple Creek during the 2016 legislative session. She worked with a team to
negotiate and unanimously pass legislation to allow the state auditor to audit the use of state gaming tax
revenues transferred from the state historical fund directly to the gaming cities for historic preservation. She
also worked on a variety of water, infrastructure, small business, and local government issues while representing
clients such as the American Planning Association, Western Colorado Congress, the Tavern League of Colorado,
and the American Society of Civil Engineers of Colorado.
Frontline Public Affairs intends to utilize our entire team to provide the full scope of services requested. Given
our varied experiences and expertise, each of us will play a specific role in representing CCAT. Jennifer Miles will
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serve as the Lead Client Coordinator/Manager, assuring all tasks are completed in a timely, quality manner. She
will also provide expertise on the state budget process and would lead budget lobbying efforts. Rebecca Meyers
will serve as the Lead Lobbyist at the State Capitol, leading the state advocacy efforts. Adeline Hodge will
provide back-up lobbying services for state advocacy efforts, including budget advocacy. Adeline will also serve
as the Administrative Coordinator, handling those tasks and duties. Congressional monitoring will be managed
by Adeline, but may include any team member depending on the topic and staff expertise. Diana Protopapa
would provide back-up when and where needed. One of the greatest benefits of working with Frontline Public
Affairs is that we always work as a team. We have weekly staff meetings, and we pride ourselves on our internal
communication during the legislative session as well as throughout the interim.
For your review, we have attached resumes for each member of Frontline Public Affairs.
(c) APPROACH
The overall approach to Frontline Public Affairs state lobbying services is assertive and collaborative at the same
time. Ideally, it is advantageous for our clients if we represent them in a collaborative and cooperative fashion.
That said, there will be times when our clients legislative goals run counter with the desires of other
stakeholders. In those instances, we work our hardest to achieve client goals by utilizing various strategies,
including coalition building and tactical maneuvers, and the strong, trusting relationships we have secured with
public officials and advocates over the years.

Adeline Hodge will work with identified points of contact for CCAT in the preparation and facilitation of all
meetings. Frontline will create email distribution lists to disseminate correct information for various committees
or subgroups. She will work to prepare and distribute agenda items, logistical arrangements and any necessary
attachments needed for each meeting. Adeline will take minutes and provide notes and meeting summaries
after each meeting. Jennifer Miles and Rebecca Meyers will attend meetings based on the agenda topics.
Adeline will maintain and update a contact list, ensuring it is kept up to date regularly. Frontline Public Affairs
will provide regular updates related to legislation, budget items, interim committees, and any federal activities.
Adeline will be responsible for responding to any inquiries or questions and will have a process for identifying
who at Frontline Public Affairs would be most appropriate to answer any questions depending on the topic.
Frontline Public Affairs utilizes a shared storage drive that each of us can access. We will generate a folder for
CCAT which will safely store all information, documentation, reports, or publications. The information is backed
up daily to a confidential cloud should Frontline Public Affairs unexpectedly experience a computer crash or
other technological challenge.
To prepare a detailed annual report outlining CCATs activities and accomplishments, Frontline Public Affairs will
create a template to track all activities. Jennifer Miles will be responsible for keeping the information up to date,
working with the entire team to add information related to each persons CCAT activities. Frontline Public Affairs
provides a document and summary like this to other clients as well.
Coordinator Responsibilities - Advocacy - State Level

To serve as CCATs advisor and representative in connection with Colorado legislative matters, Frontline Public
Affairs will conduct a variety of activities. We will work with CCAT members to identify topical experts and use
these experts to leverage appropriate relationships when reaching out to agencies and stakeholders. We will
work to identify key legislators, stakeholders, department Legislative Liaisons and Directors to meet with in an
ongoing fashion to foster visibility, political capital, and to develop relationships for CCAT. Specifically, we would
carry out some of the required activities as outlined below:
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Frontline Public Affairs contracts with a web service that allows us to create virtual bill folders for each client.
We add all bills that impacts each of our clients. The appropriate parties in CCAT will have access to those bill
folders. Additionally, this service keeps track of each bills progress through the legislature in real time. We send
out email updates every seven to ten days on the legislative issues that impact our clients. Finally, we meet with
each of our clients in person or via conference call to explain bills, discuss positions to take based on Frontline
Public Affairs political awareness and how it relates to CCATs priorities, provide recommendations as to
whether CCAT should take a position, and discuss any amendments and various new information. Frontline
Public Affairs is skilled in providing pros and cons for each position consideration and how a decision may impact
CCATs political capital, visibility, and credibility. We will be prepared to share our thoughts on how best CCAT
could respond, engage, or stay neutral on issues. Our recommendations will be a product of our research, our
relationships with other lobbyists or legislators, and how the issue would impact local government.
Frontline Public Affairs will work to ensure that the appropriate parties are engaged in the legislative process.
We will explore ways to include CCAT members in various proceedings at the Capitol, including signing them up
for testimony on bills of interest. Should CCAT be interested in pushing forward its own legislation, we will work
with bill drafters in the development of language and work with CCAT and bill sponsors on strategy related to
introducing and passing a bill, coalition development, and testimony. We are exceptionally skilled in lobbying
the General Assembly and rely on our relationships with all 100 legislators and lobbyists to count votes, monitor
hearings, and work with bill sponsors and CCAT to provide full understanding of a bill and its intended purpose.
One of Frontline Public Affairs greatest attributes is our ability to succinctly explain a bill through fact sheets
and talking points. Frontline Public Affairs prides itself on the preparation we provide all our clients when they
are interested in testifying on a bill, or submitting a written statement. A firm member is always present with
our client to sign them up for testimony, prepare them for any anticipated questions, provide support in how to
discuss a topic, and provide a summary or update on a bill as it progresses through the legislative process. Each
member of our team is experienced in testifying on behalf of our clients. Any draft testimony will be made
available to CCAT prior to the hearing for review and approval.

As noted above, Jennifer Miles will closely monitor the Joint Budget Committee and any related budget items,
supplemental or orbital bills, and figure setting hearings. Jennifer and Rebecca work well with the JBC staffers
and have successfully engaged in lobbying activities specific to budget requests or amendments offered by our
clients. Jennifers 20+ years of experience in working with the Colorado state budget is one of our firms
strongest assets and we would diligently provide robust summaries of all activities relevant to CCAT.

Adeline Hodge will track specific federal legislation as directed by CCAT. She will remain in close contact with
CCAT about issues of interest and will utilize our relationships with legislators and lobbyists to stay apprised of
federal legislation. We will utilize tracking websites and relationships with Congressional aides working in
Washington. Adeline will work to identify the best point of contact for submitting information or communicating
with congressional offices. All communication will be vetted amongst CCAT members prior to our firm
contacting anyone, and we will keep CCAT apprised of any and all points of contact made.
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(d) BILLING RATES AND STRUCTURE
Total Cost: $60,000
As noted in (b) STAFF QUALIFICATIONS above, Jennifer Miles will serve as the Lead Client Coordinator/Manager,
managing all four areas. She will lead the Budget Lobbying. Rebecca Meyers will serve as the Lead Lobbyist for
State Lobbying, leading the state advocacy efforts. Adeline Hodge will provide back-up lobbying services for
state advocacy efforts, including budget advocacy. Adeline will also serve as the Administrative Coordinator.
Congressional monitoring will be managed by Adeline, but may include any team member depending on the
topic and staff expertise. Diana Protopapa would provide back-up when and where needed.
(e) CURRENT CLIENT LIST
American College of Nurse Midwives,

ACNM www.midwife.org
Colorado Chapter
AA Alzheimers Association http://www.alz.org/Co/
Association of Surgical www.surgicalassistant.org and
ASA/AST
Assistants/Technologists http://www.ast.org
Colorado Association of Local Public
CALPHO www.publichealthalliance.org
Health Officials
Colorado Academy of Physician
CAPA www.coloradopas.org
Assistants
Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center
CASCA www.cascacolorado.com
Association
CASN Colorado Association of School Nurses www.coloradoschoolnurse.org
Colorado Communities 4 Climate
CC4CA www.cc4ca.org
Action
CCHI Colorado Consumer Health Initiative www.cohealthinitiative.org
CCHN Colorado Community Health Network www.cchn.org
Colorado Coalition for the Medically
CCMU www.ccmu.org
Underserved
CFC Caring for Colorado www.caringforcolorado.org
CHI Colorado Health Institute www.coloradohealthinstitute.org
CONSORTIUM The School Medicaid Consortium http://www.coconsortium.org/
Colorado Regional Health Information
CORHIO http://www.corhio.org/
Organization
Colorado Providers Association
COPA http://coprovidersassociation.org/
(substance abuse)
CPHA Colorado Public Health Association www.coloradopublichealth.org
Colorado State Fraternal Order of
FOP http://www.coloradofop.org/
Police
Health District of Northern Larimer
HDNL www.healthdistrict.org
County
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National Association of Social Workers,

NASW www.naswco.org
Colorado Chapter
OHCO Oral Health Colorado www.oralhealthcolorado.org
Public Health Nurses Association of
PHNAC www.phnac.org
Colorado
TCHF The Colorado Health Foundation www.coloradohealth.org/
WFCO The Womens Foundation of Colorado www.wfco.org/
Additional short term contracts have included:

Denver Public Health
PEW Charitable Trust
Rocky Mountain Climate Organization
Conflicts
Based on CCATs stated focus on key issues that include supporting working families, promoting healthy people
and communities, and protecting public lands and the environment, we do not foresee any conflicts with our
current clients. Should a suspected conflict of interest arise, Frontline Public Affairs would immediately notify
CCAT of the potential problem. Frontline Public Affairs would expect CCAT to participate in negotiation to
attempt to resolve the conflict to the satisfaction of all parties. In the event of an actual conflict that could not
be resolved through negotiation, Frontline Public Affairs would agree to cease representation on the issue, and
forego any fees associated therewith.
(f) REFERENCES
References: Please find our references below. We are happy to provide additional references upon request.
Lawrence St., #500, Denver, 80204 or lisa.vanraemdonck@ucdenver.edu or (734) 417.9091
2) Representative KC Becker, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 repkcbecker@gmail.com or (720) 318-
6023 or (303) 866-2578
The following pages include resumes for our staff, along with the following attachments:
Signature Page
W-9
Current Insurance Certificate
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Jennifer Miles
2638 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80209, (303) 668-3979 or jennifer@frontlinepublicaffairs.com
Health policy advocate with nonprofit and business management experience, a proven ability to
collaborate and communicate effectively, and a reputation as a successful lobbyist and policy expert.
EXPERIENCE:
President and Government Relations Consultant 2003 present
Miles Consulting, Inc. dba Frontline Public Affairs - An established lobbying and government relations
consulting firm, widely recognized for expertise in health policy issues and proven results for clients.
Incorporated this new, start-up lobbying firm in 2003. Grew firm from 2 clients to 25, from 1
employee to 4, and from a budget of $40,000 to $500,000.
Efficiently manage business operations, including all aspects of client development, contract
negotiation and administration, human resources, and financial management.
Developed marketing materials, website content, and writing style guide to assure effective,
efficient, and professional written communications.
Helped organizations increase effectiveness by establishing a legislative decision making protocol,
outlining how decisions will be made by nonprofit boards, even in urgent, time-sensitive situations.
Effectively collaborated and maximized relationships to accomplish clients policy goals.
Led advocacy and lobbying efforts to pass several pieces of key health legislation and budget items.
Director of Public Policy 1994 2003

Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN), Denver, CO
A nonprofit, statewide membership association of Community Health Centers with a mission of
increasing access to high quality health care for people in need in Colorado.
Oversaw all state and national legislative advocacy activities
Served as lead lobbyist in the Colorado legislature
Significantly increased visibility and effectiveness of CCHN in the state legislature and other arenas
Coordinated public relations activities, including newsletters, website, and media
Represented organization to variety of coalitions and community agencies
Intern/Consultant 1993 1994

National Conference of State Legislatures (NSCL), Denver, CO
Provided research assistance and information on health and human services policy issues for state
legislators and staff from all 50 states.
EDUCATION: University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work: Denver, CO

Master of Social Work Health Concentration, Policy and Program
Administration Practice Emphasis: June 1994, with honors.
Newcomb College of Tulane University: New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish: May 1992 - cum laude.
Universidad Iberoamericana: Mexico City, Mexico

1991 Summer Study Abroad Program
ACADEMIC: Adjunct Professor 2010

University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
Taught Family Systems and Policy course to second year graduate students
working toward a Masters Degree in Social Work
Diana Protopapa
2716 Geneva St. Denver, CO, 80238 / 303.810.3708 / diana@frontlinepublicaffairs.com
Strong, collaborative leader with extensive experience in Government Relations. Skilled at:
Building successful relationships with elected officials, regulatory agency heads and all stakeholders
Passing key legislation for clients
Creating effective messaging and political strategy
Engaging clients in political action and grassroots advocacy that is instrumental in electing issue friendly candidates
to office
Senior Associate | Frontline Public Affairs 1.12 - present
Provide a comprehensive range of government relations services including lobbying, political strategy, coalition building,
policy development and more to ensure that Frontline Public Affairs clients policy and public affairs priorities are
accomplished. Became Partner in 2016.
Director, Political Affairs & Education | Colorado Medical Society 10.02 12.11
Served nearly every role in the Public Affairs Division responsible for advancing pro-patient, pro-medicine policy.
Advocacy: Represented CMS at the state capitol; created political strategy and messaging for CMS initiated
legislation and successfully navigated it through the legislature; led negotiations with affected stakeholders on CMS
priority legislation; built coalitions for successful passage/defeat of legislation.
Political Action: Led the Colorado medical political action committee (COMPAC); created and maintained a
comprehensive system designed to successfully elect COMPAC endorsed candidates that included physician-led
state and federal candidate interviews and grassroots efforts to engage physicians in candidate fundraising and
get-out-the-vote activities for COMPAC endorsed candidates.
Grassroots: Educated physicians on the legislative and grassroots process; created and facilitated member
trainings on political and grassroots advocacy.
Policy: staffed various CMS policy committees; was responsible for researching and analyzing issues and working
with committee members to formulate policy as well as advising them on the potential political consequences of
their policy position.
Public Policy Director | Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) 11.01 10.02
Developed policy and advocated for legislation that promoted the organizations mission.
Advocacy: Represented CCHIs priority policies at the Capitol; worked with legislators and key members on
legislation and served as a resource on healthcare issues; provided legislative trainings to member organizations;
was responsible for written membership communications on policy and legislation; developed fact sheets for priority
legislation; worked in conjunction with CCHIs community organizer to organize members to respond to legislative
issues; testified on legislation on behalf of the organization; responded to media requests on healthcare issues.
Policy: Researched, analyzed and developed policies specific to CCHI priorities.
Public Policy Director | Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence 6.99 11.02
Developed policy that advanced CCADVs mission and advocated for its passage at the capitol
Policy: Staffed various committees and assisted members in creating policy specific to CCADV priorities.
Advocacy: Created and assisted in drafting legislation; assisted CCADV lobbyists on passing/defeating relevant
legislation; testified on legislation on behalf of CCADV; organized CCADV members to promote the organizations
policy and legislative priorities; created fact sheets and policy related materials for the membership; coordinated
and produced all policy related media efforts including press conferences and the CCADV legislative luncheon.
Education
University of Denver - Denver CO Kent State University Kent, OH
Master of Social Work, June 1999 Bachelor of Arts, August, 1992
REBECCA MEYERS
Littleton, CO 80128 | 303.704.7350 | rebecca@frontlinepublicaffairs.com|
CORE SKILLS AND SPECIALTIES

Lobbying & Legislative Process | Research & Policy Analysis | Strategic Planning | | Coalition Development | Networking
| Advocacy | Communication | Program Management | Campaigns & Elections | Training & Facilitation | Grant Writing
| Non Profit Development | Membership Organizations | Climate Policy | Environmental Health | Child Welfare Systems
| STEM Education | Low Income & Impoverished Communities
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work The University of Denver Denver, CO 06/2012
Public Policy, Community Development, & Leadership emphasis
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology The University of Montana Missoula, MT 05/2003
Minor in Human & Family Development
EXPERIENCE
Government Relations Legislative Liaison | Frontline Public Affairs: Denver, CO - 11/2011-Present
Act on behalf of clients to advance policy goals, interfacing directly with legislators and other stakeholders
Build coalitions and develop legislative strategy
Manage client relationships, providing status reports, legislative analysis, and policy guidance
Prepare fact sheets and deliver testimony
Provide strategic consultation for clients looking to develop formal policy processes within an organization
Successfully lobbied bills related to human services, public health, environmental health, and education
Conduct research and policy analysis on topical issues that further the mission of our clientele
Consult nonprofits on fundraising, grant writing, budget development, and public and community relations
Adjunct Professor | University of Denver: Denver, CO 09/2015 - Present

Teach graduate-level class with emphasis on human behavior, systems theory, policy, and leadership
Regularly conduct guest lectures for Advocacy, Policy, and Legislative 101 graduate courses
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Development Intern, National Association of Social Worker Colorado Chapter: Denver, CO 09/2011-05/2012
Program Services Intern, March of Dimes Colorado Chapter: Denver, CO - 09/2010-05/2011
Program Development Intern, Bridge Project: Denver, CO - 09/2010-06/2012
Child Welfare Intake Caseworker, Jefferson County Human Services: Golden, CO - 08-2009-01/2011
Public Health Outreach Coordinator & Development Specialist, Peace Corps: South Africa - 01/2008 05/2009
Child Welfare Intake Caseworker, Oregon Department of Human Services: Portland, OR - 09/2004 09/2006
LEADERSHIP, ASSOCIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Chair, Child Welfare Committee, National Association of Social Workers CO Chapter: Denver CO - 01/2012-Present
Developed a coalition to raise awareness of issues facing child welfare workers, and to ensure quality support,
training, and supervision of caseworkers through advocacy, collaboration, policy development, and securing funding
commitments
Health Care Committee Volunteer, Together Colorado May 2011-August 2011
Volunteer, Ballot Issues, Colorado Center on Law and Policy June 2011-August 2011
Member, Colorado Social Legislation Committee January 2011-Current
Member, Colorado Nonprofit Association January 2011-Current
Volunteer Coordinator, Tracy Kraft-Tharp Campaign (HD 29) March 2011-November 2012; May 2014-Current
President, Graduate Student Association, School of Social Work July 2011-May 2012
Board Member, National Association of Social Workers Colorado Chapter July 2012-July 2013
Adeline E. Hodge
adeline@frontlinepublicaffairs.com | (508) 221-4623 | Denver, CO 80203
Frontline Public Affairs, Denver, CO
Government Affairs Associate November 2016 Present
Administrative and Communications Contractor December 2015 October 2016
Lobby members of the Colorado General Assembly on priority legislation. Develop and maintain
positive working relationships with legislators, legislative staff, Governors Office, state agency staff,
and other lobbyists. Review introduced bills to assess impacts on clients. Research and analyze policy
issues. Prepare fact sheets and other written and oral reports. Assist with marketing of firm and client
development. Provide association management services to clients as needed. Manage distribution of
client newsletters, emails, and other communications. Attend or listen to legislative hearings on bills
and issues of interest and prepare written summaries for clients.
Peak Government Affairs, Denver, CO

Legislative Liaison October 2015 September 2016
Frazier Global Strategies, Denver, CO
Government Affairs Specialist October 2015 September 2016
Meet with legislators, the Governor and his staff, state agencies, regulatory offices, and other relevant
stakeholders to accomplish clients legislative goals. Work with clients, legislators, and Legislative Legal
Services to craft amendments to bills. Deliver legislative updates and presentations to clients. Manage
client bill lists and create fact sheets. Review bills introduced in the Colorado General Assembly to assess
impact on clients. Research and analyze various policy issues, particularly those related to environmental
health, mental health, local government, healthcare, education, small businesses, the liquor industry,
emergency medical care, and infrastructure.
Colorado House of Representatives, Office of Representative Jonathan Singer, Denver, CO

Social Work Intern August 2014 June 2015
Coordinate with multiple legislative task force committees on a variety of issues, including child welfare,
mental illness in the criminal and juvenile justice system, marijuana regulation and education, and
posttraumatic stress disorder among law enforcement. Oversee and strategize regarding constituent
concerns. Assess research and prepare material related to session bills. Participate in and assist in
planning for stakeholder meetings and community events. Conduct policy analysis on legislation.
Denver School of the Arts, Denver, CO
Counseling Support August 2014 June 2015
Social Work Intern September 2013 May 2014
Boston Childrens Hospital, Inpatient Psychiatry Department, Boston, MA
Milieu Counselor June 2011 June 2013
Recreational and Expressive Group Therapy Intern August 2010 May 2011
Wediko Childrens Services, Windsor, NH
Lead Staff, Wediko Summer Program June 2013 August 2013
Residential Counselor, Wediko School September 2010 June 2013
Residential Counselor and Special Education Teacher, Wediko Summer Program June 2010 August 2010
EDUCATION
University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, Denver, CO Master of Social Work, 2015
Concentration: Organizational Leadership and Policy Practice Overall GPA: 3.97
Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences, Chestnut Hill, MA Bachelor of Arts, 2011
Major: Psychology, Concentration: Clinical Psychology, Minor: Sociology Overall GPA: 3.87
Honors and Awards: Summa Cum Laude; Psychology Honors Program; Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society; Deans
Scholar; Deans List First Honors (all semesters); Psi Chi Honors Society for Psychology Students
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ACORD 25 (2009/01)
From: Ruzzin, Mark
Attachments: Aponte Busam CCAT RFP 1.10.17.pdf
CCAT Proposal-Waters Public Affairs.pdf
Duran Proposal for RFP 6556-16.pdf
JENSEN PUBLIC AFFAIRS CCAT PROPOSAL - Doc 1.pdf
RRPartners CCAT RFP 655616 11017.pdf
RFP 6556 16 BidTab.xls
Importance: High
details below.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell


Best, Rachel

Mark
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
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EXPERIENCE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SUCCESS
As a full-service public affairs consulting firm, Aponte & Busam Public Affairs strives to create tailored
solutions to meet individual client needs. As such we have crafted the following response to the proposal for
legislative advocacy coordinator services and appreciate the opportunity to share our scope of services with
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT).
1. Apont Public Affairs (dba Apont & Busam Public Affairs Consultants)
2. S-Corporation
3. 1580 Logan Street, Suite 510, Denver CO 80203
4. Ruth Apont, President, Apont & Busam Public Affairs
6. Office: 303-832-1472, Cell 303-907-1980, raponte@aponte-busam.com
7. Please see page 6 for detailed cost proposal
8. Please see pages 10-11 for key personnel
9. Please see addendum 1 for sample standard contract; however utilizing the Boulder County sample
contract provided in the RFP is also acceptable
10. Please see page 12 for references
Statement of Firm Qualifications

Apont & Busam is a public affairs consulting firm providing high caliber services to clients in the health care,
education, nonprofit and business arenas. Founded in 1994, Apont & Busam has extensive experience
delivering exceptional service and securing legislative and regulatory results for our clients. The firms mission
is to partner with clients in order to deliver on individual public affairs agendas.
Apont & Busam has a proven track record of success including legislative victories, relationship building with
elected officials and advocacy training for clients, as well as media relations, campaign management and
general administrative support. The firm represents a wide variety of clients and specializes in tailoring services
to meet our clients public policy objectives. Apont & Busam maintains an active partnership with the
Hickenlooper Administration, State Departments and legislative leadership in order to best serve client needs.
Together the principles at Apont and Busam have over 45 years of combined lobbying experience in Colorado.
We serve as the eyes and ears for our clients at the State Capitol and provide strategic political advice to clients
on key issues impacting their public policy agenda. The firm has worked with local and regional governmental
entities on a variety of policy issues, including:
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State Advocacy Local Government Issues

Environmental: Collaborated with renewable energy stakeholders to address policy issues related to
solar technologies, specifically worked to codify Colorados renewable energy standard to include
electric utilities.
Land Use: Engaged with counties over several years on matters relating to access/financing of open
space and the use of conservation easements.
Land Use: Lobbied legislation to regulate the access to county lands for all-terrain vehicles. Negotiated
compromise to allow ongoing recreation while recognizing child safety concerns.
Health Care: Initiated and passed legislation to create Medical Assistance sites allowing for on-site
Medicaid enrollment capacity at high volume hospitals and clinics, in order to ease the burden on
counties and streamline the system for patients and providers.
Taxation: Worked on behalf of the Colorado Nonprofit Association to standardize a process to help
retailers identify charities who are tax exempt from state and local sales tax. This created less burden
for retailers and counties alike to assist their valuable charities.
Transportation Solutions: Collaborated with multi-jurisdictional entities over several years to increase
multi-model transportation options along the US 36 corridor.
Business Personal Property Tax Utilization: Engaged in regular BPPT conversations relating to a
variety of taxing/financing tools and their fiscal impact.
Elder Abuse Prevention: Collaborated on a two year process to establish an appropriate process and
oversight to prevent and protect those impacted by elder abuse.
Broadband: Worked with state and local interests to find balanced compromise regarding delivery of
broadband options in hard to serve areas; in particular, address service needs relating to last mile
connectivity.
Early Childhood Education: Partnered with early childhood education advocates to support a variety
of legislative initiatives, including child care tax credits, programs to mitigate the Cliff Effect and
access to quality early childhood education for working families.
Marijuana: Worked in conjunction with local government interests on marijuana revenue and
distribution issues on behalf of health care and substance use prevention clients.
Bike and Pedestrian Access: Partnered with the local government entities across the state to support
additional funding for the Safe Routes to School program.
Animal Welfare: Worked on behalf of the Dumb Friends League to find compromise solutions and
congruence of local and state laws.
State Budget
Apont & Busam is one of the true budget lobbying teams at the State Capitol, as we are versant and engaged
in the budget process from point of work with State Departments and the Administration to lobbying Joint
Budget Committee members on specific budget requests and the full General Assembly on the Long Bill. The
result is millions in funding for Medicaid and substance use providers, K-12 education, higher education and
the prevention of devastating cuts to important state funded programs.
Federal Advocacy
Apont & Busam has experience and success lobbying Colorados Federal delegation on client matters. This
includes briefings with the member and/or staff, local site visits, and organization and participation in Hill visits
to take concerns directly to Washington D.C. Additionally, the team is experienced in using national resources
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such as the National Association of County Organizations (NACO) to remain engaged and informed on national
issues affecting our clients.
Administrative Support
Apont & Busam currently provides a range of administrative support for our clients. This is determined on a
case by case basis dependent on their needs and focus areas. Such activities include:
Act as the main point of contact for client with external stakeholders. Take inquiries for information or
requests for action, consulting with client leadership for direction. Follow up upon this direction to
completion of the request and report back on outcome.
In consultation with client leadership, create agendas for regular and special meetings or
events. Provide staff support to client leadership to run meetings and provide oral and written issue
content for relevant agenda items. Provide staff support for taking meeting minutes and ensuring they
are distributed to provide ongoing documentation of client actions.
Maintain client membership list with full and current contact information including cell phone and
email address.
Provide ongoing client communication such as meeting notices, action alerts, general political and
advocacy development updates.
Plan and facilitate meeting logistics including room scheduling and refreshment planning.
Create and disseminate written summary of client action during legislative session and during the
interim to provide a legislative preview. This would be suitable to share with relevant stakeholders
associated with CCAT members.
To better accomplish the administrative needs for this contract, we would propose creation and maintenance of
a web portal to support the ongoing activities of the Counties and Commissioners Acting Together. This would
be password protected for authorized CCAT members and staff and allow for the ongoing communication
between CCAT members, up to date information sharing and ongoing storage of CCAT documents.
Staff Qualifications
As well positioned Democrat and Republican lobbyists we have consistently delivered for our clients in difficult
situations under challenging circumstances. Our political connections and tenacious style have proven time and
again to meet our client's expectations. Together we have proven access to the Governor's office, Joint Budget
Committee members and legislative leadership on both sides of the aisle, as well as executives in various State
Departments. The firm employs four full-time lobbyists and an office manager, all of whom allow our team to
provide unparalleled resources to serve our clients' needs. We employ a team-based model, wherein each client
has one main point of contact however all members of the firm are available to work on behalf of the client
given individual strengths and relationships.
We invite you to meet the team at Apont & Busam Public Affairs (full bios are on page 10-11):
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Ruth Apont, Founder and President

Ruth is the founding partner of Apont and Busam and will serve as the main point of contact for CCAT. She
has over 25 years of political and policy experience on a wide range of issues, including K-12 education,
nonprofit and small business issues, and health care policy among others.
Edie Busam, Political Consultant

As the lead for several of the firms business and nonprofit clients, Edie brings an seasoned understanding of a
variety of issues affecting both local and state entities from the perspective of small business owners. She has
nearly two decades of lobbying experience combined with her business management acumen.
Amy Redfern, Political Consultant

Amy has extensive knowledge of local government issues and tax policy and has worked successfully with
various stakeholder groups, including the Colorado Counties, Inc., Colorado Municipal League, and similar
advocacy groups.
Sara Odendahl, Political Consultant

Sara has significant experience in communications and grassroots advocacy, with an eye for strategic
engagement in the policy process. She has experience in health care, early childhood and nonprofit policy issues
in addition to an in-depth knowledge of the state budget process.
Marlene Tiffany, Office Manager

As the firms office manager, Marlene manages client interactions on administrative issues, scheduling and
other important functions.
Approach
The practice of lobbying is an art, and requires both patience and tenacity to advance successful public policy
strategies. Our firm's approach is one of consensus building, as we are both skilled negotiators and thoughtful
coalition partners. Relationships are key in our business, and our firm has proven connections with leadership
on both sides of the aisle and throughout the Administration. We are known for our success creating strong, yet
diverse coalitions to support specific policy goals.
We provide a full spectrum of services for clients along the continuum of the legislative session, including pre-
session planning and post-session wrap-ups and debriefing. When onboarding a new client we like to take a
deep dive into the clients issues, and accomplish this by on-site visits, key interviews and general data
collection. That spills over into the legislative session as our firm actively partners with clients on testimony
preparation, creation and editing of fact sheets and position papers, engagement in stakeholder meetings, in
addition to general monitoring of all relevant legislation. We feel this full service approach allows the team at
Apont & Busam to become an extension of your organization and best represent your issues at the State
Capitol. The following are just a few examples of our expertise and skill sets (our full scope of services is
located on page 7):
A true bipartisan team with deep roots and strong relationships with House and Senate leadership, as
well as established relationships with individual committee leadership.
Strong alliances with Governor Hickenlooper's lobby team, budget and policy advisors, cabinet
members and state agency leadership.
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Significant experience developing grass roots programs, including coordinating campaigns and forming
coalitions in support of legislation and ballot initiatives.
Proactive client management style, including pre-session briefings and strategic planning, and frequent
and ongoing contact about emerging issues during the hectic legislative session.
Ability to perform a wide array of administrative duties, including meeting planning and logistics,
legislative tracking, and other duties as necessary.
The firm has a thorough conflict of interest policy, located on page 9 to address any conflicts that may arise. We
vet all potential clients to ensure no immediate conflicts are apparent. As such we do not perceive any
immediate conflicts with our current client base, located on page 8, and CCAT.
Billing Rates and Structure

Apont & Busam is a full-service public affairs firm tailoring a schedule of services to serve each clients
individual needs. Based on the information outlined in the CCAT request for proposal, we advise the following
schedule of services and associated cost proposal.
Administration: Duties to include meeting planning and logistics, meeting facilitation and follow-up,
electronic communication regarding legislation of interest, legislative bill tracking, general reporting for CCAT
and individual members needs. Responsible team members: Marlene Tiffany, Office Manager and Sara
Odendahl, Political Consultant.
Cost: $35,000
State Advocacy: Duties to include review and recommendations on legislation of interest, general monitoring
of legislation of interest, active lobbying of priority legislation, development of key messages and talking
points, testimony preparation. Responsible team members: Ruth Aponte, President and other team members as
appropriate.
Cost: $30,000
State Budget: Duties to include analysis of key Departmental budget requests, reporting on key Departmental
budget briefings and hearings, active lobbying of priority budget items. Responsible team members: Ruth
Aponte, President and other team members as appropriate.
Cost: $30,000
Federal Advocacy: Duties to include outreach to Federal delegation members and staff on key issues as
needed. Responsible team members: Ruth Aponte, President and other team members as appropriate.
Cost: $5,000
References
Apont & Busam takes pride in long standing client relationships, and many of our clients have been with the
firm for nearly two decades. As such we have compiled a list of client and legislative references on page 12
that can speak to our expertise and the value of our services. We invite you to contact any of them individually
with questions about our firm.
Thank you again for the opportunity to introduce Apont & Busam Public Affairs to CCAT, it would be our
privilege to represent your interests at the State Capitol.
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SCOPE of SERVICES
Advocacy Services
Lobbying: Provide full-time representation at the Colorado General Assembly acting as lead lobbyists on all
policy issues related to client policy priorities. This includes identifying potential sponsorship, working on bill
draft, tracking legislation through the process and working with individual legislators.
Executive Branch and State Department Relations: Work directly with representatives from the Governors
& Lt. Governors office and the various State Departments.
Legislative Briefings: Provide client leadership with up-to-date information on important developments with
key legislation and remain available for briefings to appropriate groups and committees.
Legislative Field Relations: Coordinate constituent meetings within legislative districts between client
leadership and legislators. Increase visibility of client at the Legislative and Executive levels with key decision
makers.
Media Relations: Partner with client staff to develop a strategic plan to advance policy objectives within the
media.
Educational Events: Plan, coordinate and execute events to teach leadership and staff at client about the
legislative process, and acquaint legislators with specific issues.
Grassroots & Grasstops Development: Partner with client staff to develop an effective grassroots program
and fully engage community partners in public policy efforts. Identify and cultivate relationships with key
grasstops affiliates of client.
Draft Legislation: Work directly with bill sponsors and other stakeholders to appropriate legislative language
and amendments as needed.
Committee Hearing Preparation: Assist client to strategize on testimony line-up and assist in preparing
testimony and fielding questions.
Position Papers / Fact Sheets: Review and edit client prepared position papers and fact sheets that support the
client's legislative goals and communicate the client's position.
Aponte & Busam currently provides a range of administrative support for our clients. This is determined on a
case by case basis dependent on their needs and focus areas. Administrative services include: client
communication, legislative tracking and reporting, meeting planning and execution, among others.
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CLIENT PORTFOLIO
Apont & Busam represents an array of clients in a variety of industries. Our client base, while diverse, is
complementary of each other in many respects and we often find synergies in our clients public policy goals.
Current clients include:
Education National Jewish Health

AIMS Community College Professional Pediatric Homecare
Independent Higher Education of Colorado
(Colorado College, Regis University & University Legal
of Denver) Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Lawyers Committee
Health Care Colorado Womens Bar Association
American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado
Chapter Nonprofit
Arapahoe House Colorado Nonprofit Association
Childrens Hospital Colorado Dumb Friends League
Colorado Access Donor Alliance
Colorado Association of Medical Equipment Junior League of Denver
Services
Colorado Childrens Immunization Coalition Business, Technology & Trade Associations
Colorado Radiological Society Colorado Independent Automobile Dealer
Colorado Society of Anesthesiology Association
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center CompTIA
Hospice and Palliative Care Association of the Google
Rockies McKesson Corporation
The Independence Center of Colorado Springs MSI
MEDNAX Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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CONFLICT of INTEREST POLICY
Apont & Busam is highly cognizant of the problems that conflicts of interest can cause at the Legislature. In
our experience working in the Colorado political community, we have held true to a set of principles that have
helped us earn a sound reputation and close working relationship with legislators, staff members and colleagues.
To maintain our own personal and professional integrity and to honestly represent our clients, we avoid conflicts
of interest and ensure adequate time to handle each clients needs. The firms policy on conflict of interest is as
follows:
Consultant will apprise existing clients of our intention to contract with a new entity, and ensure that we
can adequately represent both parties.
If an issue arises during the legislative session that creates a conflict, Consultant will immediately
disclose the conflict to both parties and proceed to determine if the conflict can be reconciled.
In the event a conflict of interest between clients cannot be reconciled, the Consultant shall disclose such
to both clients and, in consultation with both clients, the Consultant shall take good faith effort to
determine a course of action to remedy the conflict that is reasonably acceptable to all parties. This could
include subcontracting with a third party on the issue in dispute or, in the worst case scenario,
withdrawing from representing either client on such matter(s) giving rise to the objectionable potential for
conflicts of interest.
Given our current clients and their issues of interest we do not foresee any immediate conflicts with
CCAT.
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ABOUT OUR TEAM
Apont & Busam employs four registered lobbyists and an office manager, all of whom allow our team to provide
unparalleled resources to serve our clients needs.
Ruth Apont, Founding Partner & President
Ruth Apont, who has been lobbying in Colorado for over 20 years, is well
regarded as one of the premier budget lobbyists in the state. Her work has resulted
in millions of dollars annually being directed to client needs. Ms. Apont has also
worked as the executive director of a non-profit organization, organized a
campaign to fight constitutional initiative and is the founding partner of Apont &
Busam. Ms. Apont has gained the trust and respect of members from both sides
of the aisle and consistently secures bipartisan sponsorship and support for client
legislation. She holds a Masters Degree in Political Science from University of
Colorado at Denver.
Edie Busam has over 35 years in lobbying, health care administration

including hospice administration, reimbursement contracting, auto industry
regulations and medical device manufacturing. Ms. Busam was successful
passing prosthetic parity legislation for the Colorado Coalition for Working
Amputees, the first in the country. She has worked on difficult health
insurance legislation, auto industry issues, reasonable licensure legislation
and decreasing burdensome regulations. Ms. Busam specializes in the areas
of health care, nonprofit organizations, and business. She holds degrees in
Political Science and Nursing.
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Amy Redfern brings extensive experience in the technology and business

arenas to the team at Apont & Busam. Ms. Redfern has directed global
public affairs strategies for large corporations and trade associations with the
deliverables of affecting government and community change at the federal,
state and local levels. Her areas of expertise center around government
procurement, R&D tax policy, Internet security and data protection,
education policy, PAC management, issue campaigns, foundation
management, community investment strategies and diversity integration. Ms.
Redfern holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration.
A veteran of the advertising and marketing community, Sara Odendahl

brings over fifteen years of strategic communications experience to the firm.
She is skilled in public relations, media affairs and strategy development for
public, private and non-profit organizations. She has managed statewide
advertising campaigns and specializes in social marketing initiatives. Her
areas of public policy expertise include health care, early childhood
education, public health and immunization policy, in addition to the state
budget process. Ms. Odendahl holds a Masters Degree in Public
Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver.
Marlene Tiffany brings over 30 years of detail, organization and

management experience to the firm, including 20 years in the health care
industry. Her management career includes health care funding and
authorization, billing and reimbursement, reimbursement contracting,
national reimbursement, manufacturing and operations management. She
served on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of Medical
Equipment Services (CAMES), and on the Medical Advisory Board as chair
for Durable Medical and Rehab Equipment. Throughout her career, Ms.
Tiffany has been a patient advocate for the disabled community.
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Client References
Renny Fagan, Colorado Nonprofit Association, (303) 832-5710
Heidi Baskfield, Childrens Hospital Colorado, (720) 777-8526
Todd OConnell, Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association, (303) 239-8000
Greg Martin, Colorado Bar Association, (303)824-5317
Legislative References
Former Speaker of the House Dickie Lee Hullinghorst, HD-10, (303) 359-9236
Representative Faith Winter, HD-35, (303) 594-5594
Representative Polly Lawrence, HD-39, (720) 785-3303
Senator Larry Crowder, SD-35, (719) 850-2459
Administrative References
Kurt Morrison, Legislative Director for Governor John Hickenlooper, (303) 866-5465
Henry Sobanet, Budget Director for Governor John Hickenlooper, (303) 866-3317
Waters Public Affairs CCAT Proposal 2
Objectives
Work with members of the Counties and Commissioners Acting
Together (CCAT) and Steering Committee to:
1. Coordinate administrative responsibilities including
facilitating monthly meetings, agendas, notes,
communications, logistics, contact lists and reports.
2. Advocate on the state level on behalf of CCAT interests
including monitoring bills, identifying key legislation,
providing recommendations, producing talking points or fact
sheets, testifying in committee hearings and lobbying/
meeting with members of the Colorado General Assembly,
Colorado Governors Office, key stakeholders, and other
governmental agencies.
3. Monitoring key federal legislation and work with the
Colorado Congressional delegation on CCAT positions.
Key Personnel
Benjamin Waters
Waters Public Affairs
1410 Grant Street #B-205
Denver, CO 80203
720-837-6726
benjamin@waterspublicaffairs.com
Subcontractor:
Michelle Batey
844 Sunlight Way
Superior, CO 80027
303-356-2174
michelle.batey@gmail.com
Firm and Staff Qualifications

Waters Public Affairs strongly believes that providing its clients the
best possible outcomes starts with building relationships; building
relationships with the client, building bi-partisan relationships with
policy makers, and building coalitions with like-minded
stakeholders.
Benjamin Waters has over nine years of advocacy experience with

health care, human services, education, workforce development,
civil rights, tax policy, land conservation, energy, agriculture, and
water policy with the Colorado legislature and the federal
government. His clients include a number of membership
organizations, from school districts in Adams, Arapahoe, and La
Plata counties to land trusts with interests in Boulder, Eagle, Grand,
Gunnison, Pitkin, Pueblo, Routt, and Summit counties. He also has
extensive experience in assisting the development of new and
evolving membership organizations in Colorado.
Benjamin has been a registered lobbyist in Colorado since 2007,

beginning as Government Relations Director for the Rocky
Mountain Farmers Union representing 25,000 farm and ranch
families in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Prior to lobbying
Benjamin worked as a legislative aide for two state representatives,
filled leadership roles in a variety of political campaigns on the
local, state, and federal levels, and founded a distinguished
speakers series at the University of Colorado at Boulder as part of
the nations largest and most powerful student government that
has featured Bishop Desmond Tutu, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Queen
Noor of Jordan, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Karl Rove,
Governor Howard Dean, Secretary Madeleine Albright, and former
Mexican President Vicente Fox.
Michelle Batey has been a contract lobbyist for the past six years
working with county and municipal governments and elected
officials. Michelle regularly works with county stakeholders
including commissioners, assessors and treasurers. While
representing the County Clerk and Recorders, she has gained
knowledge of the complexities of representing both urban and
rural parts of the state. Michelle has taken a leading role in
shepherding legislation including a major election reform bill and
updating real estate recording systems across Colorado. She has
worked across the aisle and has passed legislation with unanimous
support.
Benjamin Waters
328 South Gilpin Street, Denver Co 80209
Phone: 720-837-6726 E-Mail: Benjamin@waterspublicaffairs.com
Experience
Contract Lobbyist
Waters Public Affairs 2011-present
Advocate client policy positions on health care, human services,
education, workforce development, civil rights, tax policy, land
conservation, energy, and water policy in Colorado and
Washington DC
Assist/Draft numerous legislative bills and amendments
Develops communication to client on bill drafts, scheduling &
tracking of bills, amendments and vote counts.
Assist with organization of several member association
conferences throughout the year in Colorado and Washington
DC
Government Affairs Director/
Asst. Director of Organizational Development
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union 2007-2011
Advocate member policy positions on agriculture, health care,
human services, education, workforce development, tax policy,
land conservation, energy, and water policy in three states and
in Washington DC
Assist with annual Rocky Mountain Farmers Union conference
each year in Colorado and coordinate with National Farmers
Union congressional visits in Washington DC
Legislative Aide
State Rep. Judy Solano & State Rep. Debbie Benefield 2007
Conduct policy research, appointment scheduling, constituent
services, and press writing for the chairwoman of the House
Education committee, vice-chairwoman of the House Finance
committee, and member of the House Agriculture, Livestock,
and Natural Resources committee
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Arts, History May 2004
Highlights include graduating with honors (3.60 GPA), Jacob Van Ek
award nominee, served as vice-chairman and fundraising director
for the University of Colorado Student Unions (UCSU) inaugural
Distinguished Speakers Board. USCU is the largest student fee-
funded and student-operated student government in the country.
During FY 2002-2003 & 2003-2004 assisted in negotiating a $26
million budget covering the University Memorial Center,
Wardenburg Health Center, and the Student Recreation Center.
Fairview High School June 1999
Graduated with honors
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and
Powerpoint ! Capable with Google Docs and Drive.
Michelle Batey
844 Sunlight Way, Superior, CO 80027
Phone: 303-356-2174 E-Mail: michelle.batey@gmail.com
Experience
Contract Lobbyist
Colorado County Clerks Association 2011-present
Advocate client policy positions on elections, motor vehicle and
recording.
Organize semi-annual association conference providing training
to 300+ member attendees.
President
Corporate and Association Conference Planner 2008-2011
Ran a successful small business that provided conference and
event planning services to corporations and trade associations.
Clients included Land Rover, EnergyCentral and Western English
Sales Association (WESA).
Developed and executed detailed timelines, keeping projects
organized and on track.
Executive Director
Superior Chamber of Commerce 2004-2008
Maintained 150-200 company membership database, set
meeting schedule, developed meeting agendas, distributed
minutes and produced reports.
Worked with local municipalities to support businesses and
assisted with economic development. Provided testimony to
Town Board.
Created and maintained website and monthly newsletter.
Organized Chamber activities including networking events, golf
tournament and annual dinner.
Education
Regis University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration May 1994
Highlights include induction into Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit
Honor Society). Served as a Legislative Aide to Representative
JoAnn Groff. Worked as a campaign manager and paid staff
member on numerous campaigns for candidates and issues.
Thornton High School May 1988
Served as the youngest Election Commission Member (18 years old)
for the City of Thornton was responsible for working with the
municipal clerk to conduct elections.
Skills
! Website development using WordPress ! Proficient in Microsoft
Office products including Word, Excel and Powerpoint ! Capable
with Google Docs and Drive.
Current Client List

Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts
Colorado County Clerks Association
Mile High United Way
Vessels Coal Gas (Reduces methane emissions with Aspen Ski Co.)
Fostering Colorado
Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented
Opportunity Coalition (School Districts)
Corporate Advocates (Energy issues)
Qualistar Colorado (Early Childhood Education)
Past clients
Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Trade Association
Colorado Association of Psychotherapists
Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Members Butterfly
Pavilion & The Childrens Museum
Tennyson Center for Children
Dominion Voting
BenefitMall (Healthcare reform)
Potential conflicts with existing clients are minimal, however in the
rare event of a conflict with child welfare (Benjamin Waters) or
election issues (Michelle Batey), the other lobbyist will take the
lead.
References
Dan Gibbs
Summit County Commissioner
PO Box 704
Silverthorne, CO 80498
970-333-4707
GibbsDan@Yahoo.com
John Swartout
Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. John W. Hickenlooper
200 E. Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80203
720-556-1682
John.Swartout@state.co.us
Pam Anderson
Executive Director
Colorado County Clerks Association
3707 Pierce Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-956-2934
cccaexecutivedirector@gmail.com
Bipartisan legislator references available upon request
Insurance
Waters Public Affairs operates as an S Corporation sole
proprietorship and formally requests a waiver of insurance
requirements.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Information:
Jensen Public Affairs Virtual Matisse

Annmarie Jensen 450 W 14th Avenue #48108
Jesse Jensen Denver CO 80204
PO Box 270636 720-429-0636
Louisville, CO 80027 virtualmatisse@gmail.com
720-999-4765 virtualmatisse.wordpress.com
aj@jensenpublicaffairs.com
www.jensenpublicaffairs.com
A. Firm Qualifications
This proposal is being submitted jointly by Jensen Public Affairs and Virtual Matisse LLC. These
two firms have worked together successfully in the past and have found that our partnership
makes for successful and well rounded, well-staffed services to our clients.
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) has the potential for creating real
leadership in the arena of County government at a time when such leadership is sorely
needed. Development and growth mean more and more interface between development and
public lands. Many Colorado programs and county-delivered services have shown clear
success at improving the lives of citizens. CCAT will serve as a vehicle for counties to support
these successful programs and work to improve programs that need improvement. We have
had many legislative successes, often in the face of long odds. We do our homework, and are
willing to talk to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, and previous voting history. This
enables us to help CCAT take strong positions and advocate on behalf of working families,
public health, and livable communities.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with CCAT and provide CCAT with the tools to be
successful. We know that this new organization can be nimble and responsive to issues in a
way that other associations cannot, because other associations include so many diverse
viewpoints, and many diverse priorities. While the proposed team has decades of experience,
we recognize that counties are the experts in county issues. Our role is to let you be the issue
expert, while using our skills, and contacts to help you navigate the legislative, budget and
federal processes successfully, as well as create the infrastructure and support needed for a
successful organization. Our two firms are teaming up to ensure maximum support for the
needs of CCAT. We bring together the skills and experience of an experienced administrator
and the services of two well respected, experienced lobbyists, with leadership connections in
both parties.
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Jensen Public Affairs currently offers a wide scope of services to clients, including identifying
issues of interest, securing bill or amendment sponsorship, monitoring throughout the budget
and legislative processes, active ongoing lobbying, coalition building, assisting clients with
visits to federal members of Congress and their staff, testimony, fact sheet development,
regular reports, witness coordination, media relations, grassroots advising, and negotiation. In
particular, we pride ourselves in thorough preparation, negotiation, coalition building and
research, when the legislature is not in session. We know from experience that this kind of
preparatory work is pays off in greater likelihood of success for our clients. As lobbyists who
have represented a variety of local government interests, we clearly understand that the
policies of the state can both hinder and enhance the ability for local governments to thrive.
We understand that CCAT members will want to support policies that help provide a high
quality of life for its citizens and resist any efforts to undue the social safety net, or support for
public lands and programs that contribute to a high quality of life.
Examples of recent legislative and budget successes. Many of the bills had bipartisan
sponsorship.
State tax credit extension for affordable housing - Helped secure extension of the state
tax credit for affordable housing,
Secured an agreement with SCFD to shift $12 million to funding smaller, diverse arts
and cultural organizations ,
Child custody reform With a two year stakeholder process, and broad human services
and criminal justice system support secured passage of a law to create a process for
judicial consideration of child abuse and domestic violence in custody cases,
No child custody for rapists Secured passage of a law to keep rapists from suing for
custody of children conceived in rape,
Law enforcement training funding- Worked with Governor Hickenloopers budget office
and the Joint Budget Committee to secure funding for training for law enforcement
related to implementation of recreational marijuana,
Communicable disease testing for first responders - Previous to this bill, testing was too
late to keep first responders from undergoing unnecessary medical procedures,
Voluntary agreements for rent control Secured passage of legislation that allows local
governments to create agreements with developers to develop affordable rental
housing,
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Tax credit for recycling equipment Manufacturing equipment is exempt from sales
tax, we successfully passed a law extending that same protection to recycling
equipment,
Producer Responsibility Law for Paint Provides a mechanism and model for
producers to take responsibility for waste they generate, creates a fund for proper
disposal,
Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund Established a statewide fund for
recycling infrastructure for local governments,
Domestic Violence Strangulation This often life-threatening offense was being
overlooked in many jurisdictions. We were successful in passing a bill to elevate the
attention paid to this crime,
Private Investigator Licensing Prior to the passage of this bill, private investigators
had no background check or training requirements. The law now requires a
background check, a license, and training.
Virtual Matisse
Virtual Matisse offers lobbyist and government relations companies specialized services
throughout the year with a special emphasis on the legislative session. As a liaison and
administrative professional providing services such as: bill tracking, weekly reporting, pre-
session coordination, session monitoring, event facilitation, and committee meeting
attendance and note capturing, Virtual Matisse has expertise in the budget process; the Long
Bill, and assisting clients through the legislative processes.
B. Staff Qualification
Annmarie Jensen
Annmarie Jensen is president of Jensen Public Affairs. The firm was formed in 2009, but Ms.
Jensen has worked in public policy since 1982. For most of that time she has been a public
interest lobbyist in Colorado at the state level, but she has also worked in the US Justice
Department and for the Colorado Governor, where transportation and land use were her areas
of specialty, and in that capacity she was an appointee to the Metro Vision taskforce. She has
served as the public policy director for the Regional Air Quality Council where she helped
develop a guide for local governments to use in assessing the air quality impacts of local
development, as well as supervised additional contract lobbyists and worked on state and local
air quality issues. Her work at the RAQC was governed by a board of county and city
representatives. In her work for the Governor, she was responsible for setting up the process
for Governors approval of Transportation Improvement Programs in conjunction with local
governments.
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Some of her recent local government work has included recycling and solid waste issues,
affordable housing, and neighborhood redevelopment. She has also recently worked with the
Colorado Congressional delegation on federal higher education policy and has experience
setting up client visits and federal advocacy.
Ms. Jensen regularly works with and is sought out for advice by the lobbyists for CCI and CML,
and various state Departments such as CDOT, CDHS and DOLA. Ms. Jensens biggest asset is her
thoroughness in understanding her clients policy issues and willingness to leave no stone
unturned in her fight for her clients interests. She does this with integrity and thoughtful
messaging, as well as tenacity on her clients behalf. She often provides public presentations
and media interviews on client issues, and has trained many others in media and government
relations. She has delivered countless presentations to County Commissions and City Councils.
Ms. Jensen has a Masters in Public Affairs from the University of Texas, LBJ School of Public
Affairs, with a focus on local government and a BA in Political Science from Texas State
University. She served as a member of the City of Lafayette Planning Commission, an appointee
to the Livable Lafayette (affordable housing) taskforce and is a graduate of the Colorado
Institute for Leadership Training, and the Emerge Colorado training program. She recently
served on the DOLA advisory committee to make recommendations for providing marijuana
impact grants to local governments. She has received numerous awards for going above and
beyond in representing public interest clients. Ms. Jensen will serve as one of the lobbyists
providing state and federal policy advocacy.
Jesse Jensen
Jesse is Vice President of Jensen Public Affairs. In that capacity he provides lead to the
organization on budget matters, mental health services, and criminal justice policy. He will be
the lead lobbyist on state budget matters for CCAT. Jesses expertise in social and earned
media make him a huge asset to Jensen Public Affairs. He builds and maintains relationships
with members of the state politics press corps and he regularly sets up press events, arranges
for client media interviews, and helps clients organize an on-line media presence. He has
represented Jensen Public Affairs clients for 5 legislative sessions. Jesse is a native of Boulder
and graduated from the Boulder Valley School District where he participated in a bilingual and
bicultural emersion program. This experience led him to see the value in cultural diversity and
social justice, an experience that has been an important part of his professional career. Jesse
graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelors degree in Political Science. During
his time on campus, he worked as the Legislative Affairs Director for the University of Colorado
Student Union the largest autonomous student government in the nation. In this role he was
paid to lobby the legislature on behalf of a wide variety of education policy issues and college
affordability. He also served as president of a student organization designed to engage
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students in the electoral process and strive for social and economic justice. In this capacity, he
worked with representatives of the Boulder County government and the community at large to
work on issues of public safety, higher education funding, citizen participation in democracy,
and fiscal and electoral reform. In fulfilling these roles, Jesse was honored by his peers with
commendation for his work to build a more diverse and inclusive campus in addition to
commendation by the Boulder County Clerk for his work to make voting more accessible on
campus.
Jesse served as an intern in the House Majority Communications office. In this role, he honed
in his skills related to legislative communication and messaging from the perspective of elected
officials. He has applied these skills in his work with Jensen Public Affairs, and helps clients
accurately and succinctly tell their story. Upon graduating from CU, Jesse used his Spanish
language skills and his political experience to gain acceptance into the Municipal Development
track of the United States Peace Corps, where he trained and served as a technical expert in
local governance to a rural Guatemalan municipality. In his role as Municipal Development
Advisor to the mayor and staff of San Jose La Arada, Chiquimula, he worked on issues related to
long-term strategic planning in the areas of community development, public safety, health,
transportation, water, youth and gender development, and citizen participation. Upon
returning from Guatemala, Jesse began work with Jensen Public Affairs in 2011. This has
included a variety of local government related legislation such as police-community relations,
housing tax credits, and marijuana rulemaking and handles media and social media for Jensen
Public Affairs. Jesse works regularly in coalition with CCI and CML lobbyists and has a solid
understanding of the issues facing the different local governments in Colorado. He has been
instrumental in creating the local law enforcement social media group that works to help create
a dialogue between local government and the citizenry on public safety issues. Mr. Jensen will
serve as one of the lobbyists on this team representing CCAT.
Loralei Matisse
Loralei Matisse is Principal at Virtual Matisse LLC. Virtual Matisse was created out of a need for
small lobbying firms and government relations companies who didnt have the space or staff for
their administrative and liaison needs. Loralei has over 20 years experience with executive
management, consulting, business procedures and office management. With her 8 years of
experience working exclusively for Colorado lobbying and government relations firms, she
knows the ins and outs out the legislative processes, regulations and knows exactly what is
needed in preparation for each committee.
Loralei proactively works with her clients, thinking strategically for what needs arent being
thought of and addressing them before they occur. Having worked with many lobbyists who
monitor and follow the Joint Budget Committee, Loralei has become an expert in the budget
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process and regularly monitors and reports on the Long Bill, and appropriations processes.
Loralei has worked on a number of high-profile bills and laws, and can provide detailed
summaries with all the concerns, questions and amendments.
C. Approach
Both Virtual Matisse and JPA have loyal clients that have stayed with us for many years because of our
commitment to understanding their issues, and our knowledge of relevant policy. We know that to be
effective, we must thoroughly understand the issues and concerns of CCAT. This enables us to be pro-
active and spot problems before they occur. We understand that CCAT will need to work closely with a
wide variety of other jurisdictions and organizations, such as the County Human Service Directors, public
lands advocates, and advocates for children and families. We have extensive experience in forging
diverse coalitions. Our goal will be to ensure that CCAT puts their stamp on any relevant legislation prior
to introduction, when possible, and to voice your concerns to key officials all the way to the governors
desk.
We propose a thorough and effective lobby program which will enable CCAT to have success at the
capitol and ensure that the citizens know that the organizational resources of CCAT are being used
wisely. To that end, we will undertake the following activities to achieve that success.
Administration priorities and approach to begin immediately upon signing a contract
For the success of CCAT, it is necessary to lay the groundwork of strong administration process. This
allows the administrative staff to be efficient and effective in all their communications with CCAT going
forward. The foundation will include creation of spreadsheets, Outlook contacts, filing systems,
templates, website, and information storage.
Based on our years of experience in office and database management, our first priority would be the
creation of a central database of CCAT Steering Committee members, subgroup committees, and
identified and targeted legislators. From this spreadsheet, Outlook email contacts and groups can be
created.
Once we have met with the CCAT leadership, we would create a calendar and schedule with weekly,
monthly, and quarterly meetings and prepare event logistics and coordination.
Our thoughts on a central file location would be the use of Dropbox.com where CCAT members could
have access to view previous meeting notes, get the current agendas, and find other supporting
documents as needed. Dropbox.com is also a secure cloud sharing portal where documents would only
be available to those with access.
Finally, a website will need to be designed and maintained. Our staff works on website creation, content
management, and updates on a regular basis, and can build and maintain a CCAT website.
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Colorado Budget and Legislative Advocacy
Planning for Effective Advocacy
We will meet with CCAT representatives, identify problem areas, and potential legislative
solutions, as well as key staff and elected officials on a variety of issues,
We will read bills and refer them to you for consideration. We believe initial discussion should
include any and all bills of interest, and with your input a prioritized and manageable list should
be developed. As part of the initial bill review, we will advise you on such things as which
legislators have indicated they support a particular proposal, who are the proponents and
opponents, where does leadership stand on the issue, and how many other lobbyists are
working on it. This will allow you to narrow down this list to make it manageable. We generally
meet weekly with our clients during legislative session, especially in the first 6 weeks of the
session, so that we can bring new bills for you to consider.
We will advise you of direction and approach on selected budget and policy initiatives.
On proactive bills, we will arrange for bill sponsors, seeking late bill status, if needed, and work
with the drafting office, as well as provide drafts to the steering committee throughout the
process,
We will arrange meetings with your team and legislators as needed, including leadership,
We will advise on coalition building strategy, and strategy for neutralizing opposition, as
needed.
We will help prepare you in advance for hearings, and will work with your staff on making
testimony as effective as possible. Our extensive experience enables us to help clients write
their testimony in ways that get attention and are not lost in all the legislative noise.
Lobbying
We will provide Joint Budget Committee briefing, hearing and figure setting and supplemental
budget requests. We will monitor JBC meetings. We will lobby the JBC, take thorough notes on
JBC meetings as directed by CCAT, and if desired, provide opportunities for staff and
commissioners to meet with JBC members,
We will testify on behalf of CCAT as appropriate at committee hearings,
We will schedule meetings with General Assembly leaders on appropriate committees to begin
relationship building on behalf of CCAT,
We will lobby all active bills, counting votes and keeping you apprised of progress. We will
attend relevant committee hearings, and coalition meetings.
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Communication
We will help you draft key messages for a variety of audiences, including, citizens, the media and
legislators,
We will help create tweets or Facebook posts, as needed in support of legislative advocacy
efforts,
We will provide weekly reports and daily calendar updates on priority bills,
We will send alerts to you as needed. If action is needed (for example, a bill gets amended
unfavorably in committee), we will send texts and e mails alerting you so that phone calls and
letters may be generated quickly.
Federal Legislative Advocacy
Through CCAT steering committee identify topic areas and sources of federal policy
recommendations (NACO, CCI, etc.)
Assist in developing or identify relevant talking points, fact sheets, and communication on
federal issues,
Identify strategies for dissemination of information on federal issues to appropriate concerned
organizations such as citizen advocacy groups, through Facebook, twitter, earned media, etc.
Arrange for meetings with members of the Colorado congressional delegation or staff as
appropriate.
As a full service contract our price would be $95,000. For separate services, we would charge
as follows. Our full service package will enable CCAT to be fully engaged on all relevant,
federal, and state opportunities to influence policy.
Coordinator Responsibilities - Administration - $28,000 Loralei Matisse
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Level - $45,000 Annmarie Jensen and Jesse Jensen
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy State Budget $36,000 Annmarie Jensen and Jesse Jensen
Coordinator Responsibilities Advocacy Federal Level - $15,000 Annmarie Jensen and Jesse Jensen
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Conflict of Interest
The breadth of issues that a county oversees, may mean from time to time that there are
conflicts with other organizations. Jensen Public Affairs, nor Virtual Matisse have not, to date,
had a conflict with any county organization, and while we do not anticipate such a conflict,
there is at least some possibility of a conflict. Should such a potential conflict exist, we have a
policy which includes early identification of potential conflict, and discussion with clients about
solutions. Sometimes one client is not really very concerned about an issue and is willing to
move their position to monitor, other times amendments can be made which get both parties
on the same side. In a worst case scenario, we would subcontract lobbying on a specific bill
because we had two parties in conflict that could not come to agreement.
Jensen Public Affairs Client List
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Colorado Center on Law and Policy (Economic Security Project)
Process Servers Association of Colorado
Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado
Colorado Heights University
League of Oil and Gas Impacted Coloradans
American Coatings Association
Virtual Matisse Client List
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F. References
JPA
John Jackson
Chief of Police, Greenwood Village Colorado
jjackson@greenwoodvillage.com
303.944.5572
Jessie Burley
City Councilwoman, Frisco and Public Policy Chair
mgriek@gmail.com
303-975-6975, 720-745-0966
Ken Hoagland
President, Community Capitol Corporation
Former chair of Housing Colorado Legislative Committee
ken@commcapcorp.net
303.808.8771
Claire Levy
Former State Representative
Executive Director, Colorado Center on Law and Policy
clevy@cclponline.org
720-849-8983
VM
Larry Hudson
larry@hudsonga.com
303.249.4234
Peggi O'Keefe
Clear Strategies
peggi@clearstrategies.biz
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303.884.5517
Cindy Sovine-Miller
Sovine Miller & Co
cindy@sovinemiller.com
720.290.5827
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. COMPANY INFORMATION ................................................................................... 3
COMPANY NAME
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
NAMES OF SUBCONTRACTORS
CONTACT PERSON
TELEPHONE, EMAIL
B. COVER LETTER ....................................................................................................... 4
C. PROJECT SCHEDULE, SERVICES & FEES ................................................... 5-6
D. KEY PERSONNEL ................................................................................................ 7-8
E. REFERENCES ....................................................................................................... 8-9
F. AGENCY EXPERIENCE & APPROACH ........................................................ 9-10
G. OUR PARTNERS .................................................................................................... 10
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST STATEMENT
H. APPENDIX ........................................................................................................... 11-18
CASE STUDIES
RESUMES
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SIGNATURE PAGE
COMPANY INFORMATION
1. COMPANY NAME: R&R Partners
2. TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: Corporation
3. ADDRESS: 7200 S. Alton Way, Suite C300, Centennial, CO 80112
4. NAMES OF SUBCONTRACTORS:
Elisabeth Rosen, Lobbyist

Political Advocacy, Inc.
1419 Grant St., Suite B202, Denver, CO 80203
5. CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Kay Hogan, Director, Government Affairs

R&R Partners
6. TELEPHONE, EMAIL:
303-229-7407
marykay.hogan@rrpartners.com
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COVER LETTER
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with pleasure that R&R Partners (R&R) submits this RFP response to the
Colorado Counties Acting Together (CCAT).
R&R brings over 40 years of experience in national and Colorado politics. Our
Denver-based team includes former members of Governor Owens, Governor
Ritters and Colorado House Republicans staff. Our decades of experience
include working with Congress, the General Assembly, the Joint Budget
Committee, executive agencies, and gubernatorial appointed boards of political
subdivisions of the state.
As the lead lobbyist on this proposal, I have experience lobbying for Colorado
Counties from 20002006 as lead lobbyist for the Tax and Finance and
Agriculture steering committees, Larimer and Teller counties on tax increment
finance reform, Aurora Public Schools on education-related legislation, and the
Special District Association of Colorado on elections and public finance issues. I
am sensitive to the scrutiny that local government advocacy organizations face
since they are funded with taxpayer dollars and the need for scrupulous record
keeping, a streamlined and transparent process by which an organization must
reach consensus on policy matters, and the importance of careful yet clear
communication with legislators and the public regarding such positions.
During our teams tenure at the Capitol, we have watched attitudes on local
control swing back and forth. We have the depth and breadth of experience
inside the Capitol and inside our firm to organize this advocacy effort with
precision. This includes state-of-the-art conferencing facilities, administrative
and technology assistance, as well as core government affairs capabilities.
Additionally, my colleague and sub-contractor for this opportunity, Elisabeth

Rosen, has extensive experience lobbying in Denver, for associations and on K-
12 education issues.
We are confident that our experience in Colorado state government is

consistent with the government relations needs of the CCAT, and look forward
to speaking with you about this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Mary Kay Hogan, Director, Government Affairs

R&R Partners
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PROJECT SCHEDULE, SERVICES & FEES
The following is an initial estimate of the fees and expenses required to implement
the scope of work described in this proposal.
Duration: January 2017December 2017
*Per TABOR, this is not a multiyear fiscal obligation and is set out as an annual
contract.
Basic Coordinator/Administration Services:
R&R will assist CCAT in establishing a protocol for reviewing legislation,

formulating positions, and communicating with county staff and legislators. This
includes establishing a live or teleconferencing schedule, the creation of a
records retention file that is CORA compliant, as well as a structure for
communicating with CCAT leadership and membership on a regular basis
between meetings. It is imperative that we have a central point of contact for
communication on major issues, and that the organization delegates authority to
make immediate decisions when necessary to such contact. Additionally, R&R
will also work with CCAT to determine the format for legislative reports,
who receives them, and how to quickly turnaround information in order to
respond to legislators.
Government Relations/Legislative Services
Organization of CCATs legislative agenda and communications protocol

for 2017 legislative session.
24/7 legislative representation. We maintain a daily presence at the
Capitol during session.
Monitor and track all legislation that has the potential to impact CCAT
throughout the legislative session and in the interim period. We monitor
and actively lobby bills in accordance with the clients direction and in
cooperation with our colleagues who represent other similarly situated
clients when appropriate. We provide weekly updates in electronic form,
broken down either numerically, by subject matter, or by priority level.
These are adaptable to the clients needs. Verbal or in-person updates are
always available as well.
Advocate for the legislative interests of CCAT in all aspects of the
legislative process. We represent our clients in the bill drafting process,
fiscal note process, budget setting, committee hearings, Senate and
House floor debate, and with the governors office.
Provide CCAT membership briefings on priority items of interest. This is
most effectively done verbally, but we also provide written briefs on key
issues facing the Legislature for the client to use with its board or other
interested parties.
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Provide coverage of key committee work especially the House and
Senate, committees overseeing CCAT issues, and other related interim
committees.
Provide coverage of joint budget commits on agency budgets of interest
to CCAT, including summary of fall and winter hearings.
Communicate regularly with sister local government advocacy groups to
lobby items of mutual concern in tandem.
Communicate with legislative delegations of CCAT member counties to
ensure they are aware of new entity.
Provide reports on state revenue forecast presentations through the term
of this contract. We provide a summary of the revenue forecast each
quarter, with an analysis of how it impacts our legislative requests.
Prepare key messages and talking points when CCAT representatives
testify. We are comfortable writing talking points on what to say, as well
as what not to say, and how to block certain issues and bridge to others
that highlight the CCATs strengths and downplay any controversy.
Prepare an annual summary of each legislative session. We provide a
written and in-person summary at the end of each session.
*This proposal does not include legal counsel, therefore it is preferred that an
in-house or contract attorney for one of the member counties will take care of
IRS filings and HR compliance per statute.
Coordinator Responsibilities, Administration: $3,000/per month
Coordinator Responsibilities, State Level/State Budget/Federal Level:

$8,000/per month
*Three lobbyists dividing issues and Joint Budget Committee (JBC) work
TOTAL: $11,000/per month
Terms: This Proposal is valid for 30 days. Requested work that is outside of the estimate outlined
above will require a new estimate. If the terms are accepted, the parties shall enter into an
agreement memorializing the terms and conditions. All hard costs would be approved by client
prior to purchases being made.
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KEY PERSONNEL
Mary Kay Hogan, Director, Government Affairs CCAT LEAD
Mary Kay is to government affairs what jet fuel is to aviation. Armed with a law
degree and plenty of street cred, shes a maven at representing a diverse mix of
R&R Partners clients before local and state regulatory agencies and legislatures,
as well as driving policy and political strategy on a range of issues. Based in our
Denver, Colorado, office, Mary Kays leadership strengths in advocacy, drafting
legislation and regulatory initiatives are instrumental in building and protecting
our clients multimillion-dollar brands. Her ballot initiative experience and
successes are unparalleled in the state of Colorado.
Before joining R&R, Mary Kay was senior vice president of government relations
at R&R Partners, where her record for legislative wins for clients like Larimer
County, Teller County, Aurora Public Schools, Colorado Special District
Association, Motorola, Oracle, Aetna and Kroger resulted in exceptional
legislative outcomes. Prior to that, she was a senior staff member and legislative
director for Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., contributing to the passage of
over 50 key bills, including renewable energy, transportation funding and
education standards.
Kweku Boafo, Director, Government Affairs CCAT LEAD, CO-LOBBYIST
Kweku has extensive experience in government relations, public affairs and

political campaigns. Over the course of his young career, he has worked on
several political campaigns in the U.S. and abroad. Most recently, Kweku has
been working with clients at the municipal, county level, state legislature and
gubernatorial level.
Currently serving as the director of government affairs at R&R Partners, he is

often seen spending his time traveling between city council, state legislative
meetings, and interacting with all 50 governors nationwide to look after our
clients interests. He most recently served in the office of Colorado Speaker
Frank McNulty, where he was responsible for the House Majority Leaders
offices day-to-day operations and for managing external relations with various
constituencies. Kwekus expertise and extensive knowledge of the processes in
the State House of Representatives allow him to flawlessly work with
Republicans and Democrats in roles as such as the speakers aide.
Elisabeth Rosen, Political Advocacy, Inc. SUBCONTRACTOR
Elisabeth began lobbying before the Colorado General Assembly in 2004 as an

associate for Brandeberry-McKenna Public Affairs. There, she learned to take
pride in high professional standards and integrity in representing clients. In
2010, she started her firm with great success and portfolio of clients due to her
strong relationships and reputation for hard work and professionalism. For the
past six years Elisabeth has specialized in working with associations and on K12
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education issues, and has strong relationships with legislators, stakeholders and
leaders across Colorado.
Elisabeth has lobbied under Republican and Democratic controlled chambers

and governors, with success in both situations. She is comfortable and has
relationships on both sides of the aisle. Elizabeth has been extremely successful
in her lobbying career, not only with success for her clients, but in the clients
she has had the opportunity to represent.
She has had the opportunity to work with fantastic coalitions and to share the
victory in hard-fought battles with her fellow lobbyists. In each instance,
whether working on the same side or not, anyone would be hard-pressed to find
someone who felt Elisabeth was anything but honest and hardworking.
Sean Tonner, President Denver LEADERSHIP
As one of R&Rs most senior government affairs consultants and president of

R&Rs Denver office, Sean embraces R&Rs political roots on a day-to-day basis.
He is sought after by clients for his diplomatic skills in navigating complex
political environments, both internationally and domestically.
Over the course of his career, he has served in deputy chief of staff positions, as
well as worked on the campaigns of President George W. Bush, presidential
contender Bob Dole, Colorado Governor Bill Owens, Colorado Senator Ben
Nighthorse Campbell and Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman. In 2002, Sean
was named a national rising star by Campaigns & Elections magazine after he
engineered a nationally recognized get-out-the-vote program that resulted in
the largest gubernatorial vote received in Colorado history. That same year, he
founded an international affairs firm, Phase Line Strategies, which R&R acquired
in 2012. Seans political work still takes him across the globe from France, Ghana
and Mexico to Central Asia.
REFERENCES
1.) Ann Terry

Special District Association of Colorado
225 E. 16th Ave., #1000, Denver, CO 80203
ann@sdaco.org
303-913-7384
2.) Neil Gluckman

Larimer County
P.O. Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522
gluckman@co.larimer.co.us
970-498-7010
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3.) Sara Thompson Cassidy
Union Pacific
1400 W. 52nd Ave., Bldg. 1259, Denver, CO 80221
stcassidy@up.com
303-405-5010
AGENCY EXPERIENCE & APPROACH
EXPERIENCE
Our bipartisan team values its reputation at the Capitol above all else. Our
teams experience spans four gubernatorial administrations, during which we
have remained true to the principle that ones credibility is paramount to ones
success in our business. We have spent years establishing relationships with
staff and legislators. We are known for our honesty and integrity, our ability to
drive a reasonable compromise, our knowledge of the legislative process, and
our institutional memory. These attributes come from experience as well as a
respect for the system, having worked inside government and in the lobby.
Our team has a trusted relationship with the Speaker-elect of the House and her
chief of staff, the president-elect of the Senate and his policy staff, all six
members of the Joint Budget Committee and their staff, Legislative Council and
Legislative Legal Services staff (fiscal note staff and bill drafters), and with the
members of the House and Senate committees that have oversight of local
government issues. In the executive branch, we work with the governors policy,
political, budget and legal staff, as well as the legislative staff at all executive
branch agencies.
We have experience working with an array of organizations that have similar

challenges to the Counties and Commissioners Acting Together. The lead
lobbyist for this RFP would be Mary Kay Hogan. Mary Kay has worked in private
practice with all local government associations in Colorado, including the
Colorado Municipal League, Colorado Counties, Inc., the Colorado Special
District Association, and school districts. In Governor Ritters administration, she
was the point person on local government-related legislative issues as well. She
has specific experience lobbying the Colorado Open Records Act, special
district creation, annexation, human services, land use, tax increment financing,
election law, and TABOR.
APPROACH
Many government/political affairs (GPA) firms will tell you that they are full-
service. R&R takes that word to another level, because our work extends far
past the GPA work that we do. We have in-house teams that also cater to
research, paid media, digital and social media, public relations and crisis
communications, making our team a winning asset to our partners. Because of
this, our unique team is well-equipped to work all phases of the legislative game;
our lobby team will execute a sound game plan on behalf of our clients. In
terms of running CCAT as an advocacy entity, our firm also has 21st century
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video conferencing facilities and appropriate IT staff to assist with
communications and record storage.
OUR PARTNERS
R&Rs Colorado team has been active in building and fostering political, business
and public/nonprofit relationships for the last 25 years. Over time, we have built
a level of trust and respect that is unparalleled in Colorado, with diverse
clientele with unique legislative needs:
Colorado Auto
Brokers Association
Lombard & Clayton,

Inc.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
R&R has serviced a wide range of clientele over the last 40-plus years. The list
above details all existing registered lobbying clients of which we are under
contract currently. We do not believe that our team will encounter conflicts
of interest with CCAT.
We recognize that from time to time, R&Rs client, the Colorado Association of
Home Builders (CAHB) may have a contrary position to CCAT on land-use
legislation. In order to mitigate those concerns, we added independent
contractor Elisabeth Rosen to our team who does not contract with the CAHB.
If a conflict of positions arises, Elisabeth will represent CCAT and R&R will
conflict out of the issue with CAHB, allowing the other non-R&R CAHB lobbyist
to represent the conflicted issue. In our two sessions representing the CAHB, we
have not been at odds with CCI or individual counties.
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APPENDIX
CASE STUDIES
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING HOUSE BILL 15-1348
THE ISSUE
For decades, counties and special districts struggled with a lopsided statute
governing the use of tax increment financing that allowed urban renewal
authorities and municipalities to unilaterally capture future revenue from other
taxing entities without their consent. In 2015, under the leadership of then
Speaker Hullinghorst, House Bill 15-1348 was introduced to bring balance to this
process.
THE HOW
As a contract lobbyist for Larimer and Teller counties, and the Special District
Association of Colorado, Mary Kay served as one of the lead lobbyists on this
effort, from recruiting bipartisan sponsorship through the drafting stage, with
former Boulder county attorney Larry Hoyt, to the weeks the governor struggled
over whether to sign the legislation. This effort involved extensive
communication with House and Senate leadership, as well as the Governors
Office, and lobbying and re-lobbying the caucuses in each House to maintain a
majority vote against the Colorado Municipal League, BOMA and NAIOP.
THE WORK
This bill was passed during the final days of the 2015 session with solid
bipartisan support, despite efforts by Senate finance committee members to gut
the bill or run the clock out at the end of session. The bill was not intended to
repeal TIF as a financing tool; it was meant to curb the abuse of blight
designation and empower other taxing districts by giving them a voice on urban
renewal authorities. Colorado law now requires urban renewal authorities to
include the participation of counties, school districts and special districts.
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
THE ISSUE
On April 21, 2016, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a sweeping decision in
what is now known as the landmark case that upset decades of law and
precedent by questioning the method of qualifying electors able to vote to form
a new metro district before individual landowners or residents are present. This
decision was released with 15 working days remaining in the 2106 legislative
session, and demanded immediate action on a very confusing issue.
Because most districts used this method at formation elections, their
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outstanding bonds were in doubt and planned bond issues were on hold. The
situation was urgent, and the impact of this on our state was staggering: $9
billion in debt issued in the last 15 years in doubt; $70 million in immediately
planned closings canceled; and $500 million planned bond closings in the next
six months, which would likely not occur.
This situation affected the value of bonds held by individual Colorado investors;
prevented homeowner districts from refinancing to lower rates; and prevented
access to capital for new public infrastructure including roads, water, sewer, and
parks and recreation.
THE HOW
A legislative fix was needed to validate existing elections where no legal
challenges existed, and protect individual Colorado investors by removing doubt
on outstanding bonds, allowing bond issues for refinancing and new capital to
proceed based on existing elections. Action had to be taken before the case was
appealed to the Supreme Court because without such action, this situation of
uncertainty would persist until either the courts rule, which would take at least a
year, or the 2017 General Assembly convenes. That was too long for the
development and the municipal bond market in the state to remain frozen, and
the harm to the economy would be dramatic and irreparable.
THE WORK
As lobbyists for the Colorado Association of Home Builders, R&R approached
the then-Senate President, Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the House and
House Majority Leader to ask them to sponsor a late bill to fix the language in
the landmark decision that was freezing the bond market. The fix was politically
complicated, because it dealt with validating past elections, which concerned
both parties, and overturning the Court of Appeals on a tax decision, which was
particularly concerning to republicans. The Senate Minority Leader tried to hold
the bill up on second reading, but we successfully lobbied her with the Senate
President and Speaker of the House to let the legislation move forward. R&R
worked with both caucuses and passed SB 16-211 with unanimous consent in
eight calendar days, and then secured the governors signature within three
days so these transactions could resume.
RESUMES
MARY KAY HOGAN
Mary Kay has provided government relations services to a broad range of clients
since 1998, representing a wide variety corporate, nonprofit and public sector
clients, including: Altria, the Childrens Hospital of Denver, the Pikes Peak
Alliance (a coalition of 10 school districts in El Paso County), the Colorado Bar
Association, Colorado Counties, Inc., The Colorado Health Foundation, the
Jefferson County School Administrators Association, Verizon Wireless, Sylvan
Online Education Company, Colorado Access HMO, the Colorado Nonprofit
Association, and the Colorado Automobile Free Trade Association.
Experience
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Director, Government Affairs R&R Partners
2016 Present
Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs Grayling USA

(formerly Dutko Worldwide)
2009 2016
Provided comprehensive legislative and regulatory consulting and
strategic planning services to a range of public and private sector
clients in the western United States.
Practice focused on Colorado state government entities, but
included representation in Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico and
Utah.
Services also included representation at National Governors
Association, Democratic Governors Association (finance committee
member), Republican Governors Association, Western Governors
Association, National Council of State Legislatures, Council of
Western Attorneys General, and Council of State Governments.
Owner Hogan Government Relations, LLC

2010 2013
Lobbied the Colorado General Assembly and executive branch on
behalf of corporate and public sector clients. Clients included
Aurora Public Schools, Kroger, Special District Association of
Colorado, Aetna and Office Depot. Served as transitional lobbyist
for Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing
(Medicaid department) between the Ritter and Hickenlooper
administrations.
Legislative Director, Office of Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr.

2006 2010
Served as lead lobbyist for all of the governors legislative agenda
items (56 bills in four years), including the following: FASTER
transportation funding increase; CAP4K educational curricula
realignment; Clean Air Clean Jobs fuel switching from coal to
natural gas for utilities; and all budget-related legislation.
Responsible for the oversight of nineteen agency legislative liaisons
and vetting legislation positions for each agency. Worked closely
with agency staff and public information officers for purposes of
consistent messaging of the governors priorities.
Owner Aponte and Hogan Public Affairs

1990 2006
Managing partner of five person lobbying practice that focused
solely on Colorado state government issues. Clients included: the
Childrens Hospital of Denver, coalition of 10 Colorado Springs
School Districts, Colorado Counties, Inc., Colorado Bar Association,
Verizon Wireless, and Jefferson County Public Schools.
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KWEKU BOAFO
Savvy public affairs professional with expertise in government and public affairs,
campaign management (U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America), business
development, strategic consulting, public relations, fundraising, market and
policy research, and grassroots activation.
Experience
Director, Government Affairs R&R Partners
2012 Present
Oversea international clients and interact with all governors at RGA,
DGC and WGA level.
Advised on the Ghanaian NPP Party on messaging, organization and
social/digital media.
Organized the 2014 Conference of Western Attorneys General
Energy Summit in Denver, Colo.
Assistant to the Majority Leader Colorado House of Representatives
2011 2012
Assisted the majority leader with ensuring the passage of legislation
was done in a timely manner.
Provided research, tracked legislation, and managed external
relations with various constituencies.
Coordinated and oversaw Republican caucus legislative aide and
internship program.
Coordinated and oversaw members gifts and honoraria disclosures.
Responsible for drafting and sending out the Weekly Update report.
Field Director Buck for Colorado

2010
Organized voter contact effort in eight counties, including Adams,
Denver and Boulder.
Coordinated campaign events involving the candidate or surrogate
speakers in my region.
Worked directly and cooperatively with Buck county chairs, GOP
county chairpersons, other regional campaigns, the state party, and
Victory program.
Actively recruited, trained and supervised campaign volunteers and
interns.
Development Research Assistant The Heritage Foundation

2007-2008
Translated the executive summary of the 2007 Index of the
Economic Freedom into French.
Used research tools such as Nexis, Wealth Engine, Blackbaud and
other online resources in order to update and maintain
departments database with accurate donor information
Completed potential donor research profiles for territory managers
to use in preparation for donor meetings.
Helped in the completion of event backup reports using Raisers
Edge and other database resources.
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Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills with
special attention to detail.
Drafted letters to address various domestic and foreign policy
questions raised by members and donors.
Assisted in planning monthly events for Heritages premier donors.
ELISABETH ROSEN
Has lobbied under Republican and Democratic controlled chambers and

governors, with success in both situations. She is comfortable and has
relationships on both sides of the aisle. Elisabeth has been extremely successful
in her lobbying career, not only with success for her clients, but in the clients
she has had the opportunity to represent.
Experience
Owner & Principal Political Advocacy, Inc.
2010 Present
Owner and principal of government relations firm specializing in
lobbying and budget work before the Colorado General Assembly.
Work with clients to prioritize legislative goals including but not
limited to, obtaining bill sponsors, providing active assistance
drafting legislation, preparing clients for testimony, drafting and
distributing talking point papers, arranging meetings with key
professionals.
Presenting legislation and strategy of interest to clients to small
and large groups as needed.
Lobbyist Brandeberry-McKenna Public Affairs
Lobbied before the Colorado General Assembly during both
republican and democratic majority years representing a wide
variety of interests for clients such as City & County of Denver,
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, American Cancer Society,
Autism Speaks, Comcast, RTD, Invest in Kids, Arts for Colorado,
TIAA-CREF, to name a few.
Consistently communicated with clients through specific weekly.
SEAN TONNER
Over 20 years of public affairs, marketing, business development, and political
campaign experience in the United States, Mexico/Central America, Asia, Africa
and Europe. Goal: to deliver fully integrated marketing services for clients on a
global platform.
Experience
President, Colorado R&R Partners
2012 Present
Government and Public Affairs, Lobbying, Campaign Management
(U.S., Europe, Latin America, Africa), Crisis Communications, Public
Relations
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Brand Development, Website Development, Advertising, Digital
Development/Strategy, Social Marketing, Media Planning/Buying
Strategic Consulting, including Business Plan and Sales Strategy
Development
President Phase Line Strategies

2002 2012
Responsible for creating and growing a multimillion-dollar public
affairs company on a global platform.
Chairman of Board InterMountain Corporate Affairs

2004 2005
Oversaw management of a more than $6 million public affairs
company during a two-year ownership transition.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor State of Colorado

1999 2001
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the governors office with
130 employees.
Representative of the governor to numerous national, state and
local leaders, governments and NGOs.
Served as the liaison of the governor to all state departments and
agencies with 30,000 employees and $11B (USD) budget.
Organizational Director, Presidential Campaign Senator Bob Dole

1995 1996
Responsible for field organization in multiple states, and West Iowa
during presidential caucuses.
Senator Metro State Student Government Assembly

1993 1995
Served as a ranking student body leader on a campus of 15,000 full-
and part-time students.
Corporal, Scout Platoon, Ranking NCO and Leader U.S. Army

1989 1992 Ft. Benning
Attended Reconnaissance, Ranger, Airborne, Jungle and Desert
(NTC) training schools.
Veteran of Desert Shield/Storm awarded Army Commendation
Medal for Valor.
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BID RESULTS
RFP# 6556-16 DATE: 1/9/17 TIME: 2:01PM
Description: Legislative Advocacy Coordinator
Company Name Total Cost Email
Siegel Public Affairs, 1410 Grant St, Suite C-107, Denver, CO 80203 $95,000 becky@siegelpa.com
Waters Public Affairs, LLC, 1410 Grant St #B-205, Denver, CO 80203 $48,000 benjamin@waterspublicaffairs.com
Aponte & Busam, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203 $100,000 raponte@aponte-busam.com
R&R Partners, 7200 S. Alton Way, Suite C300, Centennial, CO 80112 $132,000 jordan.alvillar@rrpartners.com
Schultz Public Affairs, 8633 E 55th Ave, Denver, CO 80238 $90,000 - $115,000 eliza@schultzpa.com
Jensen Public Affairs, PO Box 270636, Louisville, CO 80027 $95,000 jesse@jensenpublicaffairs.com
Duran Public Affairs Consulting, 541 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80304 $26,000 bduran80304@comcast.net
Frontline Public Affairs, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1608, Denver, CO 80203 $60,000 jennifer@frontlinepublicaffairs.com
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: Re: CONFIRMING Conference Call for review of ICC RFP responses / Evaluation Materials
Date: Friday, January 13, 2017 1:19:56 PM
Mark
Didn't get on until about 1. All sounded good though.
Deb
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 13, 2017, at 12:04 PM, Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Hi everyonemy apologies for the technology snafu. Here are the numbers you will
need to access the call:


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

From: Ron Engels [mailto:rnngls@gmail.com]
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Richard Cimino; Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Ben Tisdel; Joan May; Krezek,
Michelle; Peter Monson; Tim Corrigan; Jonathan Houck; Rachel Richards; Kathy Chandler-
Henry; Jill Ryan; Davis, Megan; Gardner, Deb
Subject: Re: CONFIRMING Conference Call for review of ICC RFP responses / Evaluation
Materials
The dial in is asking for a 6 digit conf code?
On Jan 12, 2017 4:34 PM, "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:
Hello Commissioners,

Attached please find two spreadsheets to help you with review of the ICC Legislative
Advocacy RFP responses, in preparation for our Friday, Jan 13, 12 noon conference call
(call-in details below).

The first spreadsheet provides a snapshot of the proposals firm name, lead staff to be
assigned to the contract, references, key clients, and cost broken down by scope of
work component.

The second spreadsheet is an evaluation scoresheet, which provides you with 10
criteria on which to evaluate and score the proposals. We suggest scoring 0-5 points (0
for no experience; 5 for significant experience) as an approach for evaluating and
distinguishing between the responses.
As Megan and I have reviewed the responses, direct local government experience and
the capacity to provide the administrative support needed for CCAT jumped out to us
as important items to consider.
Given the tight timeline we are operating under, it will be extremely helpful to land on
3 finalists and to develop a game plan for reaching a final recommendation.
Both Megan and I were at the Capitol yesterday for the opening day of the 2017
legislative session, and again heard a great deal of excitement expressed from
advocates and legislators alike for this effort.
Please feel free to send me any questions you may have in advance of the call. We look
forward to talking with you tomorrow!
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Rachel Richards'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan';
'Jonathan Houck'; 'rnngls@gmail.com'; 'Peter Monson'; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise;
Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jill Ryan
Final RFP.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Third set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

'Jonathan Houck'; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise;
Importance: High
Eight proposals were submitted to Boulder County Purchasing by this afternoons

deadline, in response to the CCAT RFP. While Megan and I havent had time to review
them in any detail, we are excited by the number and the quality and reputation of the
firms that have responded!
Given the results of the Doodle poll I sent out to schedule an RFP Review conference
call, wed like to schedule the call for this coming Friday, January 13, at 12 noon. Ive
included all the relevant details below.
Due to the size of some of the files, I will have to send the RFPs to you in 3 emails in
addition to this one. Hopefully this wont make things too difficult in respect to
reviewing the documents. As Ive mentioned, Megan and I will be providing you with
additional information regarding the responses on Thursday, in order to help facilitate
a productive conversation on Friday.
In the meantime, please feel free to send any thoughts you may have on the best
process for reviewing the responses and making a final decision. Also, we are thinking
that it would make sense to get the full ICC group together on the late
afternoon/evening of Wednesday, January 25, the day before the first set of CCI
Steering Committee meetings.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan';
'Jonathan Houck'; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise;
Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb

Best, Rachel

<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Joan
May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>;
Jonathan Houck <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter
Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us) <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>;
Richard Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>; Jones, Elise
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Domenico, Cindy
<cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Gardner, Deb
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>
Again, thanks to all of you for helping Megan and I shepherd the ICC RFP
process forward. The RFP itself was released 2 weeks ago today. Megan and I
have received quite a few inquiries about it from our colleagues in the legislative
advocacy world, and a lot of expressions of excitement about the opportunity.
This bodes well for responses!
With the deadline for submissions next Tuesday, January 10, we need to plan for
next steps in selecting a contractor. To that end, wed like to recruit all of you to
participate on an RFP Review Committee. Given the tight timeline we are on
(the first CCI Steering Committee meetings of the year are scheduled for January
26 and 27), we are hoping that you all can meet sometime next Friday, January
13. Below you will find a Doodle poll link please indicate your availability for
a 60-ish minute conference call next Friday.
Before the call itself we will send you the RFP responses (ideally Tuesday
afternoon, or Wednesday afternoon at the latest), and then later in the week a
high-level overview memo to help compare the proposals. Following the typical
path of selecting a vendor through an RFP, the goal of the call will be to review
the RFP responses and short list some number of firms to interview. That said,
it would be also helpful to discuss your ideas for a process for selecting a
contractor as follow-up to the initial review, and for if and how to involve the
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Ron Engels
Cc: Richard Cimino; Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Ben Tisdel; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Peter Monson; Tim
Corrigan; Jonathan Houck; Rachel Richards; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Jill Ryan; Davis, Megan; Gardner, Deb
Subject: RE: CONFIRMING Conference Call for review of ICC RFP responses / Evaluation Materials
Importance: High
Hi everyonemy apologies for the technology snafu. Here are the numbers you will need to access
the call:


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ron Engels [mailto:rnngls@gmail.com]

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Richard Cimino; Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Ben Tisdel; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Peter
Monson; Tim Corrigan; Jonathan Houck; Rachel Richards; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Jill Ryan; Davis,
Megan; Gardner, Deb
Subject: Re: CONFIRMING Conference Call for review of ICC RFP responses / Evaluation Materials
The dial in is asking for a 6 digit conf code?
On Jan 12, 2017 4:34 PM, "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org> wrote:

Attached please find two spreadsheets to help you with review of the ICC Legislative Advocacy RFP
responses, in preparation for our Friday, Jan 13, 12 noon conference call (call-in details below).
The first spreadsheet provides a snapshot of the proposals firm name, lead staff to be assigned to
the contract, references, key clients, and cost broken down by scope of work component.
The second spreadsheet is an evaluation scoresheet, which provides you with 10 criteria on which to
evaluate and score the proposals. We suggest scoring 0-5 points (0 for no experience; 5 for
significant experience) as an approach for evaluating and distinguishing between the responses.
As Megan and I have reviewed the responses, direct local government experience and the capacity
to provide the administrative support needed for CCAT jumped out to us as important items to
consider.
Given the tight timeline we are operating under, it will be extremely helpful to land on 3 finalists and
to develop a game plan for reaching a final recommendation.
Both Megan and I were at the Capitol yesterday for the opening day of the 2017 legislative session,
and again heard a great deal of excitement expressed from advocates and legislators alike for this
effort.
Please feel free to send me any questions you may have in advance of the call. We look forward to
talking with you tomorrow!
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Final RFP.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Third set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Importance: High
details below.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell


Best, Rachel

Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: CONFIRMING Conference Call for review of ICC RFP responses / Evaluation Materials
Attachments: ICC RFP Review Matrix.xlsx
ICC RFP Review Matrix Evaluation Scoresheet.xlsx
Importance: High
Attached please find two spreadsheets to help you with review of the ICC Legislative Advocacy RFP
responses, in preparation for our Friday, Jan 13, 12 noon conference call (call-in details below).
The first spreadsheet provides a snapshot of the proposals firm name, lead staff to be assigned to
the contract, references, key clients, and cost broken down by scope of work component.
The second spreadsheet is an evaluation scoresheet, which provides you with 10 criteria on which to
evaluate and score the proposals. We suggest scoring 0-5 points (0 for no experience; 5 for
significant experience) as an approach for evaluating and distinguishing between the responses.
As Megan and I have reviewed the responses, direct local government experience and the capacity
to provide the administrative support needed for CCAT jumped out to us as important items to
consider.
Given the tight timeline we are operating under, it will be extremely helpful to land on 3 finalists and
to develop a game plan for reaching a final recommendation.
Both Megan and I were at the Capitol yesterday for the opening day of the 2017 legislative session,
and again heard a great deal of excitement expressed from advocates and legislators alike for this
effort.
Please feel free to send me any questions you may have in advance of the call. We look forward to
talking with you tomorrow!
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Final RFP.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Third set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Importance: High
details below.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell


Best, Rachel

Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
Costs
FirmName LeadStaff References KeyClients Admin AdvocacyState AdvocacyBudget AdvocacyFederal Miscellaneous TotalCosts
CONonprofitAssoc.;COBarAssoc.;SpeakerHullinghorst;
Reps.Lawrence,Winter;Sen.Crowder;KurtMorrison, Children'sHospitalofCO;DevelopmentalDisabilities
RuthAponte; Gov.LegislativeDirector;HenrySobanet,Gov.Budget ResourceCenter;NationalJewishHealth;JuniorLeagueof
Aponte&Busam SaraOdendahl Director Denver;Google 35,000 30,000 30,000 5,000 100,000
MargueriteSalazar,COInsuranceCommissioner;Happy
BenitaADuran BenitaDuran; Haynes;TerryHart;ShaunMcGrath,EPARegionVIII CODivisionofInsurance;FultonHillProperties;Parallel
PublicAffairs RickGarcia director Products,KY 24,000 20,000 5,500 49,500
LisaVanRaemdonck,formerEDofCALPHO;RepKC COAssoc.ofLocalPublicHealthOfficials;COCommunities
FrontlinePublic JenniferMiles, Becker,HouseMajorityLeader;BruceIsenhauer,CO forClimateAction;COHealthInstitute;COHealth
Affairs RebeccaMeyers DOLAlegislativeliaison Foundation 18,000 30,000 8,000 4,000 60,000
Annmarie
JensenPublic Jensen;Jesse JohnJackson,GreenwoodVillagePoliceChief;Jessie
Affairs/Virtual Jensen;Loralei Burley,FriscoCouncilmember;ClaireLevy,formerstate COCenteronLawandPolicy;COAssoc.forRecycling;CO
Matisse Matisse representative Assoc.ofChiefsofPolice 28,000 45,000 36,000 15,000 95,000
AnnTerry,SpecialDistrictAssoc.Exec.Director;Neil
SeanTonner; Gluckman,LarimerCountyCommissioners'Office;Sara AuroraPublicSchools;ColoradoAssoc.ofHomeBuilders;
R&RPartners MaryKayHogan Cassidy,UnionPacific Uber;WasteManagement;XcelEnergy 36,000 96,000 132,000
SchultzPublic COAssoc.ofFamilyandChildAgencies;COCenteronLaw
Affairs;Michael ElizaSchultz; FrankSwain,ConservationColorado;PatRatliff;COHotel andPolicy;COCountyTreasurersAssoc.;Conservation
BestStrategies JeniseMay andLodgingAssoc. Colorado 36,000 27,000 18,000 9,000 90,000
AmericanFederationofTeachers;CityofWestminster;CO
CarolynSiegel; SpeakerHullinghorst;Rep.MikeFoote;CommissionerEva FiscalInstitute;ConservationColorado;COImmigrant
SiegelPublicAffairs BeckyLong Henry,AdamsCounty RightsCoalition;NDRC 25,000 50,000 10,000 10,000 95,000
CommissionerDanGibbs,SummitCounty;JohnSwartout,
WatersPublic BenWaters; Gov.SeniorPolicyAdvisor;PamAnderson,COCounty COCoalitionofLandTrusts;COCountyClerksAssoc.;Mile
Affairs MichelleBatey ClerksAssoc.Exec.Director HighUnitedWay 48,000 48,000
ICCRFPReviewMatrixEvaluationScoresheet
Score05pointsforeachcategory,5beingbest
BenitaADuranPublic JensenPublicAffairs/ SchultzPublicAffairs;

Aponte&Busam Affairs FrontlinePublicAffairs VirtualMatisse R&RPartners MichaelBestStrategies SiegelPublicAffairs WatersPublicAffairs
AdministrativeExperience/Capacity
StateLobbyingExperience(General
Assembly,GovernorsOffice,
others)
StateBudgetExperience(Joint
BudgetCommittee)
FederalLobbyingExperience
ValuesfitwithCCAT
Valuefordesiredfee
LocalGovernmentExperience
Strengths
Weaknesses
Intangibles
Notes
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together
FYI, talked with Michael this morning. Hes going to try and make a plug for Archuleta to join as a
member. Stay tuned!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together
Perfect. Nothing additional needed. Must have blown by this on the first pass:) MW

To: Michael Whiting
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together
Read the 1st page or two of this and see if it provides the summary talking points you were looking
for. It would be great to have Archuleta on as a county!
Great talking with you!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; kbaker@chaffeecounty.org; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson;
Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn
Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn
Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay;
Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl;
Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - First Steps Complete!

A heartfelt thanks to everyone for your engagement and feedback in our initial organizing efforts.
We have great progress! The following is a summary of the key decisions:
2017 Governance Document

Attached, please find the final CCAT 2017 Session Governance document. As agreed, this will guide
our action through the completion of the 2017 legislative session and be the basis for future
discussion about the CCAT organizational structure/mission and issue focus.
The following Commissioners have agreed to serve as CCAT leadership for the duration of the
legislative session:
Tim Mauck (Clear Creek), Co-Chair

Rachel Richards (Pitkin), Co-Chair
Tim Corrigan (Routt)
Deb Gardner (Boulder)
Kathy Chandler-Henry (Eagle)
Ben Tisdel (Ouray)
Richard Cimino (Grand)
Karn Stiegelmeier (Summit)
The first meeting of the Steering/Legislative Committee is next Monday, February 27, 2017 via
phone conference from 12:15 to 1:15pm. These meetings will continue every other Monday
through the end of the legislative session.
Member Communication
The Steering/Legislative Committee, together with the lobby team, has been empowered to make
decisions for CCAT. The larger membership will receive regular and timely updates on the
organizations activity and potential requests for direct engagement in efforts to advance the
legislative efforts.
With these decisions in hand, we begin to step out in a more official capacity with the Colorado
General Assembly. Exciting!
Thank you again and please dont hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Ruth, Amy & Sara
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together
Perfect. Nothing additional needed. Must have blown by this on the first pass:) MW

To: Michael Whiting
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491



Ben Tisdel (Ouray)
Ruth, Amy & Sara
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
Attachments: CCAT 2017 Governance Plan Final.pdf
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491



Ben Tisdel (Ouray)
Ruth, Amy & Sara
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

PG. 1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
PG. 2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

PG. 3
Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

PG. 4
From: Ruth Aponte
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry;
Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; Jonathan
Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie;
Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson;
Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara
Subject: FW: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - Agenda for Monday conference call
Date: Monday, February 13, 2017 1:59:44 PM
Attachments: CCAT Steering-Leg Cmtee Agenda 2.13 .doc
CCAT 2017 Governance Plan.docx
CCAT Member List.xlsx
Good afternoon CCAT members

For your convenience, please find the information for our 3pm call copied below. It was provided in
the attached agenda but this way it is front and center and at the top of your email box.
Conference call information:

641-715-0700
Passcode: 148939
Thank you
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

To: 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Chaz Tedesco' <Ctedesco@adcogov.org>; 'Cindy Domenico'
<cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Dan Gibbs' <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Deb Gardner'
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Elise Jones' <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry'
<ehenry@adcogov.org>; 'Gail Watson' <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; 'Gwen Lachelt'
<gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Hilary Cooper' <Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Jason
Anderson' <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>; 'Jeanne McQueeney'
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Jill Ryan' <Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Joan May'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Jonathan Houck' <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Julie
Westendorff' <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Keith Baker' <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; 'Kris Holstrom'
<krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Leslie Irwin' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Lynn Padgett'
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Mark Ruzzin' <mrussin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Megan Davis'
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Michael Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Michelle
Krezek' <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'Nancy Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Peter McKay'
<commckay@hotmail.com>; 'Rachel Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Randy Wheelock'
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; 'Rich Cimino' <richcimino@gmail.com>; 'Ron Engels'
<rnngls@gmail.com>; 'Sal Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>;
'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Terry Hart' <tahart11@msn.com>; 'Thomas Davidson'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Tim Corrigan' <Timco2@mac.com>; 'Tim Mauck'
<Tim@timmauck.com>; 'lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us' <lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>
Cc: Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-
busam.com>
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - Agenda for Monday conference call
Good evening members of Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT)

Please allow this email to serve as introduction. Our firm, Aponte & Busam, have the honor of being
selected by CCAT to provide government affairs representation to the organization in the current
legislative session and beyond.
We look forward to our first official organizing call on Monday, February 13th, from 3-4:30pm.
Please review the attached documents in preparation for the call.
1. Meeting Agenda and 2017 Legislative Agenda

2. Draft 2017 Governance Plan
3. CCAT membership roster
Special thanks for Mark Ruzzin for helping us pull this together. We are confident this first meeting
will be a productive kick off to a successful legislative session and the beginning of a strong
partnership.
Best Regards,
Ruth Aponte, Amy Redfern & Sara Odendahl
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Budget CDHS budget request seeks to increase Work with CCI and other county lobbyists to Recommend:
Increase Child funding for child welfare case for 58 new amend request to support request unless Level 1
Welfare FTE. changes cannot be secured to the indirect cost support
Caseworkers allocation. depending on
action with
Develop fact sheet with CCAT member focus Indirect Cost
withhold
Figure setting for CDHS on Tuesday, Feb. 28th
upon adjournment.
Budget Discuss CDHS request for FY 17/18 county Support CCI, member counties in efforts to Recommend:
County administration funding. increase county administration funding in the FY Level 1 full
Administration 17/18 budget support
Funds
upon adjournment.
Develop fact sheet for CCAT member focus
Colorado Child Revisit of debate on CCCAP alignment and Bill pending introduction. CCAT request to Develop
Care Assistance county share. review draft. position after
Program review of bill
(CCCAP) Rep. Dave Young introducing a bill on behalf
of Weld County.
SB 17-11, Creates a technical demonstration forum Passed Senate. Recommend:

Transportation within the Colorado Department of Labor Level 2
Access Study for and Employment (CDLE) to review Assigned to House Transportation Committee. Support
People with transportation needs for people with Hearing on March 1, 2017
Disabilities disabilities throughout the state and study
how advanced technologies can improve Provide Testimony
Fiscal note access. Requires numerous agencies to
serve on the forum: CDLE (chair); Health
Sen. Kent Care Policy and Financing (vice-chair);
Lambert & Rep. Public Utilities Commission; Office of
Polly Lawrence Information Technology; CDHS;
Updated 2/10/2017 Page 2


WHO WE ARE
promotes policy that will ensure the well-being of seniors, provide access to health care for all, maintain
safe and affordable housing, and improve access to effective and efficient public benefits and services
that support healthy lives for Coloradans.
to preserve open spaces for recreation use, wildlife habitat, and sustainment of our agricultural
CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts to transfer Colorados federal public lands to state
ownership.

development, energy efficiency and renewable energy, conservation of resources, and healthy land, air
and water. CCAT will support reasonable regulation of extractive industries to protect air and water
quality, reduce impacts to residents and support industry viability.
1

will be considered temporary for the purpose of introducing CCAT to the broader state house
The working documents shall be revisited in the summer of 2017 during an in person meeting.
and growth of CCAT.
The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee and the government affairs firm shall regularly update
the General Membership on action and activity taken by CCAT during the 2017 legislative
session.
The Steering/Legislative committee will direct the government affairs firm on their daily
activities during the 2017 legislative session.
with the government affairs team to set meeting agendas, run the meetings, assist with
communication out to the general membership and engage directly as needed at the capitol.
Decision Making
by.
2

include outreach to legislators, testimony or review and input on CCAT documents.
as a member
1. The Steering/Legislative Committee will review, discuss, and approve the lobby teams
recommended legislative agenda. After approval by the Committee, the legislative agenda will
be presented to the General Membership for approval. Upon approval by the General
Membership, the legislative agenda will guide the activities of the Committee and lobby team.

3. The Steering/Legislative Committee will be empowered to review and make decision on an

ongoing basis as events at the legislature unfolds. The General Membership will be updated on
lobbyist to make decision and take action on items that need immediate attention. Such action
will be communicated to the Steering/Legislative Committee as soon as possible.
Priority Issues:
Lobbyist Engagement
3
Assign key contact
Develop fact sheets/position papers with lobbyist
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Lobbyist Engagement
Assign key contact


4
From: Ruth Aponte
To: N Jackson; Kathy Chandler-Henry
Cc: Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson;
Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; Jonathan Houck; Julie
Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Lynn Padgett; Davis, Megan; Michael
Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace;
Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck;
lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us; Amy Redfern; Sara Odendahl; Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: RE: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - Agenda for Monday conference call
Date: Monday, February 13, 2017 10:58:34 AM
Good morning everyone

Thank you Commissioners Chandler-Henry and Jackson for these questions. I am correcting Mark
Ruzzins address as it was inadvertently wrong on our first email. This gets him in the loop and we
defer to him as he is in the best position to respond regarding initial outreach to other Counties and
Commissioners. We can plan to discuss additional outreach to others on our call this afternoon.
Thanks and look forward to our conversation today at 3pm.

Best,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: N Jackson [mailto:jacksoncc4@gmail.com]

Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2017 4:55 PM
To: Kathy Chandler-Henry <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>
Cc: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Chaz Tedesco
<Ctedesco@adcogov.org>; Cindy Domenico <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Dan Gibbs
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; Deb Gardner <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Elise Jones
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Eva Henry <ehenry@adcogov.org>; Gail Watson
<gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; Gwen Lachelt <gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; Hilary Cooper
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Jonathan Houck <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Julie
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; Kris
Holstrom <krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Leslie Irwin <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Mark Ruzzin <mrussin@bouldercounty.org>; Megan Davis
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Peter McKay <commckay@hotmail.com>; Rachel Richards
<richcimino@gmail.com>; Ron Engels <rnngls@gmail.com>; Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>;
Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>; Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Terry Hart
<tahart11@msn.com>; Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Corrigan
<Timco2@mac.com>; Tim Mauck <Tim@timmauck.com>; lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us; Amy Redfern
<aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>
Subject: Re: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - Agenda for Monday conference call
Good question, Kathy. Are members invited or do we announce the

organizations and invite anyone who wishes to join to become a member?
Unfortunately, I am in meetings all day Monday, (as I am most Mondays)
so won't be able to join the call, but I hope that minutes will eb taken
and shared.
In solidarity and persistence,
Nancy
On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 3:35 PM, Kathy Chandler-Henry

Greetings, all, and welcome Ruth and team!
Eagle County has a strategic planning retreat tomorrow from 9-4. If we finish early
perhaps we can jump on the call. The other dates/times look good. One item I wondered
about was how to communicate to other Counties/Commissioners who might like to
participate - or do we think we already have everyone on the list?
Thanks!
Kathy
(970) 328-8615
(970) 390-3104
On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 6:08 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:

Please allow this email to serve as introduction. Our firm, Aponte & Busam, have the
honor of being selected by CCAT to provide government affairs representation to the
organization in the current legislative session and beyond.
We look forward to our first official organizing call on Monday, February 13th, from 3-
4:30pm. Please review the attached documents in preparation for the call.
Special thanks for Mark Ruzzin for helping us pull this together. We are confident this
first meeting will be a productive kick off to a successful legislative session and the
beginning of a strong partnership.
Best Regards,
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson
Arapahoe county Commissioner #4
We're all in it together!
www.Jackson4Arapahoe.com
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
From: N Jackson
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry;
Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Lynn Padgett; Mark
Ruzzin; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich
Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim
Mauck; lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us; Amy Redfern; Sara Odendahl
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017 4:55:00 PM
Good question, Kathy. Are members invited or do we announce the

organizations and invite anyone who wishes to join to become a member?
Unfortunately, I am in meetings all day Monday, (as I am most Mondays)
so won't be able to join the call, but I hope that minutes will eb taken
and shared.
In solidarity and persistence,
Nancy
On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 3:35 PM, Kathy Chandler-Henry

Eagle County has a strategic planning retreat tomorrow from 9-4. If we finish
early perhaps we can jump on the call. The other dates/times look good. One
item I wondered about was how to communicate to other Counties/Commissioners
who might like to participate - or do we think we already have everyone on the
list?
Thanks!
Kathy
(970) 328-8615
(970) 390-3104
On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 6:08 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:
Please allow this email to serve as introduction. Our firm, Aponte & Busam,
have the honor of being selected by CCAT to provide government affairs
representation to the organization in the current legislative session and beyond.
We look forward to our first official organizing call on Monday, February 13th,
from 3-4:30pm. Please review the attached documents in preparation for the
call.
Special thanks for Mark Ruzzin for helping us pull this together. We are
confident this first meeting will be a productive kick off to a successful legislative
session and the beginning of a strong partnership.
Best Regards,
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson;
Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Lynn Padgett; Mark Ruzzin; Davis,
Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock;
Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan;
Tim Mauck; lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us; Amy Redfern; Sara Odendahl
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017 3:35:55 PM
Eagle County has a strategic planning retreat tomorrow from 9-4. If we finish early
perhaps we can jump on the call. The other dates/times look good. One item I
wondered about was how to communicate to other Counties/Commissioners who
might like to participate - or do we think we already have everyone on the list?
Thanks!
Kathy
(970) 328-8615
(970) 390-3104
On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 6:08 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:
Please allow this email to serve as introduction. Our firm, Aponte & Busam, have
the honor of being selected by CCAT to provide government affairs representation
to the organization in the current legislative session and beyond.
We look forward to our first official organizing call on Monday, February 13th, from
3-4:30pm. Please review the attached documents in preparation for the call.

Special thanks for Mark Ruzzin for helping us pull this together. We are confident
this first meeting will be a productive kick off to a successful legislative session
and the beginning of a strong partnership.
Best Regards,
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson;
Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Lynn
Padgett; Mark Ruzzin; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel
Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart;
Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck; lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - Agenda for Monday conference call
Attachments: CCAT Steering-Leg Cmtee Agenda 2.13 .doc
CCAT 2017 Governance Plan.docx
CCAT Member List.xlsx

Please allow this email to serve as introduction. Our firm, Aponte & Busam, have the honor of being
selected by CCAT to provide government affairs representation to the organization in the current
legislative session and beyond.
We look forward to our first official organizing call on Monday, February 13th, from 3-4:30pm.
Please review the attached documents in preparation for the call.

Special thanks for Mark Ruzzin for helping us pull this together. We are confident this first meeting
will be a productive kick off to a successful legislative session and the beginning of a strong
partnership.
Best Regards,
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Budget CDHS budget request seeks to increase Work with CCI and other county lobbyists to Recommend:
Increase Child funding for child welfare case for 58 new amend request to support request unless Level 1
Welfare FTE. changes cannot be secured to the indirect cost support
Caseworkers allocation. depending on
action with
Develop fact sheet with CCAT member focus Indirect Cost
withhold
upon adjournment.
Budget Discuss CDHS request for FY 17/18 county Support CCI, member counties in efforts to Recommend:
County administration funding. increase county administration funding in the FY Level 1 full
Administration 17/18 budget support
Funds
upon adjournment.
Develop fact sheet for CCAT member focus
Colorado Child Revisit of debate on CCCAP alignment and Bill pending introduction. CCAT request to Develop
Care Assistance county share. review draft. position after
Program review of bill
(CCCAP) Rep. Dave Young introducing a bill on behalf
of Weld County.
SB 17-11, Creates a technical demonstration forum Passed Senate. Recommend:

Transportation within the Colorado Department of Labor Level 2
Access Study for and Employment (CDLE) to review Assigned to House Transportation Committee. Support
People with transportation needs for people with Hearing on March 1, 2017
Disabilities disabilities throughout the state and study
how advanced technologies can improve Provide Testimony
Fiscal note access. Requires numerous agencies to
serve on the forum: CDLE (chair); Health
Sen. Kent Care Policy and Financing (vice-chair);
Lambert & Rep. Public Utilities Commission; Office of
Polly Lawrence Information Technology; CDHS;
Updated 2/10/2017 Page 2


WHO WE ARE
to preserve open spaces for recreation use, wildlife habitat, and sustainment of our agricultural
CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts to transfer Colorados federal public lands to state
ownership.

development, energy efficiency and renewable energy, conservation of resources, and healthy land, air
and water. CCAT will support reasonable regulation of extractive industries to protect air and water
quality, reduce impacts to residents and support industry viability.
1

will be considered temporary for the purpose of introducing CCAT to the broader state house
The working documents shall be revisited in the summer of 2017 during an in person meeting.
and growth of CCAT.
The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee and the government affairs firm shall regularly update
the General Membership on action and activity taken by CCAT during the 2017 legislative
session.
The Steering/Legislative committee will direct the government affairs firm on their daily
activities during the 2017 legislative session.
with the government affairs team to set meeting agendas, run the meetings, assist with
communication out to the general membership and engage directly as needed at the capitol.
Decision Making
by.
2

include outreach to legislators, testimony or review and input on CCAT documents.
as a member
1. The Steering/Legislative Committee will review, discuss, and approve the lobby teams
recommended legislative agenda. After approval by the Committee, the legislative agenda will
be presented to the General Membership for approval. Upon approval by the General
Membership, the legislative agenda will guide the activities of the Committee and lobby team.

3. The Steering/Legislative Committee will be empowered to review and make decision on an

ongoing basis as events at the legislature unfolds. The General Membership will be updated on
lobbyist to make decision and take action on items that need immediate attention. Such action
will be communicated to the Steering/Legislative Committee as soon as possible.
Priority Issues:
Lobbyist Engagement
3
Assign key contact
Develop fact sheets/position papers with lobbyist
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Lobbyist Engagement
Assign key contact


4
From: Ruth Aponte
Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; kbaker@chaffeecounty.org; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney;
Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-
Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan;
Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas


Ben Tisdel (Ouray)

Ruth, Amy & Sara
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

PG. 1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
PG. 2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

PG. 3
Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

PG. 4
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Mauck
Subject: Re: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - Member mtg 3/17, 7:30-8:45am
Hi all -- I have to be in Eagle County on the 17th but will try to call in.
Thanks,
Kathy C-H
(970) 328-8615
(970) 390-3104
On Tue, Mar 14, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:
Hello CCAT Members
Happy mid-point of the Colorado Legislative session! The CCAT

Steering/Legislative Committee and Lobby Team have been very active and much
has been accomplished. And many big issues remain!
Per your request for ongoing updates, we will be hosting a member meeting on
Friday, March 17, 2017 from 7:30am to 8:45am to coincide with the CCI
meeting later that day. A light breakfast (coffee, bagels and yogurt) will be
provided.
We are offering a call in number for this meeting but please be advised it is a cell
phone connection so may be spotty. We are still working to find a private room
near CCI with a land line jack for a conference phone.

Please RSVP by COB Thursday, March 16 th if you plan to attend. Thanks

for letting us know if you will be there in person or calling in. Details are provided
below.
Thanks!
Ruth, Sara and Amy
CCAT member Meeting
Colorado Democratic Party, 1st Floor Conference Room
789 Sherman St, Suite 110
Denver, CO 80204
Call number: 712-451-0623
Passcode: 634176
Agenda
1. Status of Governance Decisions member involvement (see attached CCAT

summary)
2. Update on Action Taken by Steering/Legislative Committee (see attached

overview)
3. Contact info and political connection inventory
4. Discussion of Summer Retreat Plans
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980

Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy
Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis,
Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock;
Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart;
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together - Member mtg 3/17, 7:30-8:45am
Attachments: CCAT Member Update - Leg Agenda 3.14.doc
CCAT One Pager 3.13.17.docx
Hello CCAT Members
Happy mid-point of the Colorado Legislative session! The CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee and
Lobby Team have been very active and much has been accomplished. And many big issues
remain!
Per your request for ongoing updates, we will be hosting a member meeting on Friday, March 17,
2017 from 7:30am to 8:45am to coincide with the CCI meeting later that day. A light breakfast
(coffee, bagels and yogurt) will be provided.
We are offering a call in number for this meeting but please be advised it is a cell phone connection
so may be spotty. We are still working to find a private room near CCI with a land line jack for a
conference phone.
Please RSVP by COB Thursday, March 16 th if you plan to attend. Thanks for letting us know if you
will be there in person or calling in. Details are provided below.
Thanks!
Ruth, Sara and Amy
CCAT member Meeting

Colorado Democratic Party, 1st Floor Conference Room
789 Sherman St, Suite 110
Denver, CO 80204

Passcode: 634176
Agenda
1. Status of Governance Decisions member involvement (see attached CCAT summary)
2. Update on Action Taken by Steering/Legislative Committee (see attached overview)
3. Contact info and political connection inventory
4. Discussion of Summer Retreat Plans
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

corner of Colorado.
> Ben Tisdel, Ouray
> Dan Gibbs, Summit
From: Ruth Aponte
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) - Session Update
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 11:17:09 AM
Attachments: CCAT One Pager 3.13.17.docx
Legislative Update - CCAT 4.4.docx
Hello members of Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT)

The Colorado General Assembly is entering the final month before they adjourn on May 10 th . The
CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee and the Lobby Team have been very busy working on
numerous issues. Much remains to be done. Attached and copied below is an overview of what has
been accomplished and what remains to be settled.
As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Ruth, Amy & Sara
Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Activity Update

4/4/2016
Budget Highlights
The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) completed their work and has presented the FY 17/18 Budget
(Long Bill) to the entire General Assembly along with several accompanying balancing bills. CCAT
worked with several partners to secure needed human service and child welfare funding through
the JBC process. The Long Bill has passed the Senate with these provisions intact and will be
debated by the House in the next week.

Includes $1.9M in CCDF spending authority. JBC staff recommended an additional $500K
($2.4M total) but this was not approved.
CCAT Activity: Members contacted Rep. Bob Rankin JBC swing vote who voted for the
funding.

CDHS initial request sought cost adjustment to funding of indirect costs that results in
withholding $5.64 million in Federal Funds from Child Welfare Appropriation that would
have resulted in $7million reduction in county child welfare budgets.
CCAT Activity: Worked with CCI and other county lobbyists and JBC staff on a proposal to
prevent the cuts in FY 17/18 and secure a formula in future years that will mitigate the
impact on counties.

CCAT Activity: Drafted fact sheet and lobbied JBC members with specific case studies from
out-state counties.

CCAT Activity: Drafted fact sheet and lobbied JBC members with specific case studies from
out-state counties.
Top Priority Bills

CCAT has established the following bills as the top focus of the group this legislative session. Activity
entails lobbying, grassroots outreach, testimony and media support as needed. There may be
additional bills to review for this category
HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund by Reps. Mitsch-Bush & Hamner and Sens. Coram &
Crowder
Creates financial relief program from 7/1/17 to 12/31/18 for individuals and their families spending
more than 15% of household income on individual health insurance premiums. Overseen by Colo
health benefit exchange & counties may administer. Exchange is to administer for counties opting
not to.
Enrolled in and paid premiums for a bronze, silver, or gold level individual health benefit plan
purchased through the exchange;
Financial relief calculated based on premium cost for lowest-cost bronze health benefit plan
available on exchange minus 15% of household income. Paid via General Fund - $5.7 million set
aside for program in budget.
CCAT Activity: Organized testimony, lobbied Committee members. Planning grassroots outreach to
target House members.

Referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily increase state sales & use tax for
20 years beginning in 2018. Increase 2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If approved,
provides funding as follows:
CCAT Activity: Attended CCI meeting to encourage support of measure, provided testimony,
lobbied target House members. Planning on Action alert to CCAT members for whole Senate.

CCAT has established the following bills as the secondary focus for the group this legislative session.
Activity entails submitting position letters and possible testimony as needed. There may be
additional bills to review for this category before the session adjourns.




Federal Issues:
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

corner of Colorado.
> Ben Tisdel, Ouray
> Dan Gibbs, Summit
Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Activity Update 4/4/2016
Budget Highlights
The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) completed their work and has presented the FY 17/18 Budget (Long Bill) to the entire
General Assembly along with several accompanying balancing bills. CCAT worked with several partners to secure
needed human service and child welfare funding through the JBC process. The Long Bill has passed the Senate with
these provisions intact and will be debated by the House in the next week.

Includes $1.9M in CCDF spending authority. JBC staff recommended an additional $500K ($2.4M total) but this
was not approved.
CCAT Activity: Members contacted Rep. Bob Rankin JBC swing vote who voted for the funding.

CDHS initial request sought cost adjustment to funding of indirect costs that results in withholding $5.64 million
in Federal Funds from Child Welfare Appropriation that would have resulted in $7million reduction in county
child welfare budgets.
CCAT Activity: Worked with CCI and other county lobbyists and JBC staff on a proposal to prevent the cuts in FY
17/18 and secure a formula in future years that will mitigate the impact on counties.


Top Priority Bills

CCAT has established the following bills as the top focus of the group this legislative session. Activity entails lobbying,
grassroots outreach, testimony and media support as needed. There may be additional bills to review for this category
HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund by Reps. Mitsch-Bush & Hamner and Sens. Coram & Crowder
Creates financial relief program from 7/1/17 to 12/31/18 for individuals and their families spending more than 15% of
household income on individual health insurance premiums. Overseen by Colo health benefit exchange & counties may
administer. Exchange is to administer for counties opting not to.
Enrolled in and paid premiums for a bronze, silver, or gold level individual health benefit plan purchased through
the exchange;
Financial relief calculated based on premium cost for lowest-cost bronze health benefit plan available on exchange
minus 15% of household income. Paid via General Fund - $5.7 million set aside for program in budget.
CCAT Activity: Organized testimony, lobbied Committee members. Planning grassroots outreach to target House
members.

Referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to temporarily increase state sales & use tax for 20 years beginning
in 2018. Increase 2.9% to 3.52% for total of $3.9 billion in revenue. If approved, provides funding as follows:
CCAT Activity: Attended CCI meeting to encourage support of measure, provided testimony, lobbied target House
members. Planning on Action alert to CCAT members for whole Senate.

CCAT has established the following bills as the secondary focus for the group this legislative session. Activity entails
submitting position letters and possible testimony as needed. There may be additional bills to review for this category




Federal Issues:
To: Timothy Corrigan; Joan May
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones,
Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin,
Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy
Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl;
Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck
Subject: RE: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Follow up & Action Items
A call in option would be great if possible.
jh
Jonathan D. Houck

Cell 970.275.9625
From: Timothy Corrigan [timco2@mac.com]

To: Joan May
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Cindy Domenico; Dan Gibbs; Deb Gardner;
Elise Jones; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney;
Jill Ryan; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us;
Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Leslie Irwin; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Mark Ruzzin
(mruzzin@bouldercounty.org); Megan Davis; Michael Whiting; Michelle Krezek; Nancy Jackson; Peter
McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve
Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck
Subject: Re: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Follow up & Action Items
I am suffering from the flu/crud and will be unable to attend the Friday AM meeting.
Perhaps someone could use their cell phone and dial me in to the meeting.
(970) 846-0593
Tim Corrigan
Routt County Commissioner

District #1
tcorrigan@co.routt.co.us
(970) 638-0419 (H)

(970) 879-0108 (W)
(970) 846-0593 (C)
On Feb 16, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Joan May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov> wrote:
Thanks for your hard work, all.

I can't attend Friday morning. I'm hoping Lynn Padgett will be there on behalf of
San Miguel County.
I like the suggestions for the governance document. And not sure if this was a
question, but I'm confirming that I want to stay on this email list...
Onward!
Joan May
On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 2:33 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:
Hello Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Members

Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist
organizational call to kick off our formal involvement at the state Capitol.
Participants included Rachel Richards (Pitkin); Tim Mauck (Clear Creek); Ben
Tisdel (Ouray); Kris Holstrom (San Miguel); Deb Gardner & Elise Jones
(Boulder); Tim Corrigan (Routt); Ron Engels & Linda Isenhart (Gilpin). In
addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan Davis & Michelle Krezek, staff from Boulder
County, were on the call.

This group had a robust discussion about numerous items and felt it important
to get input/buy in from the broader membership on the action items outlined
below.

Thank you in advance for your attention and timely response to these matters.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS

Additional CCAT Member Meeting
The group felt an additional meeting was needed to launch the
Steering/Legislative Committee and elect leadership from its members.
Friday, February 17th from 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI monthly
meeting)
Racines Restaurant, 650 Sherman St., Denver, 80203
Please RSVP if you can attend so we have an accurate head count.

2017 Governance Plan
The group reviewed and made edits to the Draft 2017 Legislative Governance
Plan. The rewrite is attached. Please review and respond with final approval
by Monday, February 20th. Once approved, this document will guide the
Steering/Legislative Committee in their action at the capitol for the 2017
legislative session.

As laid out in the CCAT Governance Plan, this group will be the workhorse
for the 2017 legislative session with members guiding the lobby team in their
daily activities and functioning as a conduit to the broader membership. It is
hoped that this group will have diverse geographic representation and include
members from both counties that have formally approved CCAT membership
and individual commissioners who have a commitment and interest in serving.
Individuals should feel comfortable managing their involvement with the views
and positions of their home County Commissioners and community.
Initial interest in serving on the Committee was expressed by Rachel Richards,

Pitkin; Tim Mauck, Clear Creek; Deb Gardner or Elise Jones, Boulder and Tim
Corrigan, Routt. Participation from the broader CCAT membership is
encouraged. See more details below.
Member Expectations:
Prepare in advance and participate in twice monthly conference calls
Proposed time and dates: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb. 27,

March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
With support from the lobby team, participate as needed and available in
capitol activity (review fact sheets, provide testimony, meet with
lawmakers, etc.).
Chair and Vice Chair of Committee:

Two key leadership positions are needed to act as the day to day go to for the
lobby team and guide the group through the 2017 session.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Timothy Corrigan

To: Joan May
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones,
Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; Keith Baker; Kris
Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace;
Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck
I am suffering from the flu/crud and will be unable to attend the Friday AM meeting.
Perhaps someone could use their cell phone and dial me in to the meeting.
(970) 846-0593
Tim Corrigan
Routt County Commissioner

District #1
tcorrigan@co.routt.co.us
(970) 638-0419 (H)

(970) 879-0108 (W)
(970) 846-0593 (C)
On Feb 16, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Joan May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov> wrote:
Thanks for your hard work, all.
I can't attend Friday morning. I'm hoping Lynn Padgett will be there on
behalf of San Miguel County.
I like the suggestions for the governance document. And not sure if this
was a question, but I'm confirming that I want to stay on this email list...
Onward!
Joan May
On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 2:33 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-

busam.com> wrote:
Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist

organizational call to kick off our formal involvement at the state
Capitol. Participants included Rachel Richards (Pitkin); Tim Mauck
(Clear Creek); Ben Tisdel (Ouray); Kris Holstrom (San Miguel); Deb
Gardner & Elise Jones (Boulder); Tim Corrigan (Routt); Ron Engels &
Linda Isenhart (Gilpin). In addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan Davis &
Michelle Krezek, staff from Boulder County, were on the call.
This group had a robust discussion about numerous items and felt it
important to get input/buy in from the broader membership on the
action items outlined below.
Thank you in advance for your attention and timely response to these
matters.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS

Friday, February 17 th from 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI

monthly meeting)
Please RSVP if you can attend so we have an accurate head

count.
The group reviewed and made edits to the Draft 2017 Legislative
Governance Plan. The rewrite is attached. Please review and
respond with final approval by Monday, February 20 th. Once
approved, this document will guide the Steering/Legislative Committee
in their action at the capitol for the 2017 legislative session.
As laid out in the CCAT Governance Plan, this group will be the
workhorse for the 2017 legislative session with members guiding the
lobby team in their daily activities and functioning as a conduit to the
broader membership. It is hoped that this group will have diverse
geographic representation and include members from both counties
that have formally approved CCAT membership and individual
commissioners who have a commitment and interest in serving.
Individuals should feel comfortable managing their involvement with
the views and positions of their home County Commissioners and
community.
Initial interest in serving on the Committee was expressed by Rachel

Richards, Pitkin; Tim Mauck, Clear Creek; Deb Gardner or Elise Jones,
Boulder and Tim Corrigan, Routt. Participation from the broader CCAT
membership is encouraged. See more details below.
Prepare in advance and participate in twice monthly conference

calls
Proposed time and dates: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on

Feb. 27, March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
With support from the lobby team, participate as needed and

available in capitol activity (review fact sheets, provide testimony,
meet with lawmakers, etc.).
Two key leadership positions are needed to act as the day to day go to
for the lobby team and guide the group through the 2017 session.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: "N Jackson"; "Ruth Aponte"
Cc: "Amy Redfern"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Chaz Tedesco"; Domenico, Cindy; "Dan Gibbs"; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; "Eva
Henry"; "Gail Watson"; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Hilary Cooper"; "Jason Anderson"; "Jeanne McQueeney"; "Jill Ryan";
"Joan May"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Keith
Baker" ; "Kris Holstrom"; Irwin, Leslie; "Linda Isenhart"; "Lynn Padgett"; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; "Michael
Whiting"; Krezek, Michelle; "Peter McKay"; "Randy Wheelock"; "Rich Cimino"; "Ron Engels"; "Sal Pace"; "Sara
Odendahl"; "Steve Child"; "Steve O"Dorisio"; "Terry Hart"; "Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Corrigan"; "Tim Mauck"
Please respond directly to Ruth Aponte (not me) with the answers to her questions regarding the
Breakfast Fri AM.
And the question of inclusion in the list/presentation of members/supporters of CCAT for individuals
whose full boards are not joining.
And any edits to the draft documents describing us and the work plan.
Thanks and sorry if I caused confusion on that yesterday

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>
Cc: Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Chaz Tedesco
<richcimino@gmail.com>; Ron Engels <rnngls@gmail.com>; Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; Sara
Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>; Steve O'Dorisio
<Tim@timmauck.com>
Thanks all for your clear thinking and hard work! If it is not too late
comment on the Governance Document, I'd like to add "supporting
mental and behavioral health" and criminal justice reform under healthy
communities.
Is this public information now? I have been asked by a state Democratic
party candidate if there is a progressive group of Counties. I told her
that such a group is in formation, but didn't say more.
I counted 20 counties represented-- this is fantastic!
And I'll have to miss the gathering Friday morning-- Arapahoe County is
hosting a breakfast at the Capitol for our legislators.
With solidarity and persistence,

Nancy J
On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 2:33 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:
Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist organizational call to
kick off our formal involvement at the state Capitol. Participants included Rachel Richards
(Pitkin); Tim Mauck (Clear Creek); Ben Tisdel (Ouray); Kris Holstrom (San Miguel); Deb
Gardner & Elise Jones (Boulder); Tim Corrigan (Routt); Ron Engels & Linda Isenhart
(Gilpin). In addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan Davis & Michelle Krezek, staff from Boulder
This group had a robust discussion about numerous items and felt it important to get
input/buy in from the broader membership on the action items outlined below.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS

The group felt an additional meeting was needed to launch the Steering/Legislative
Committee and elect leadership from its members.
Friday, February 17th from 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI monthly meeting)

The group reviewed and made edits to the Draft 2017 Legislative Governance Plan. The
rewrite is attached. Please review and respond with final approval by Monday, February
20th. Once approved, this document will guide the Steering/Legislative Committee in their
action at the capitol for the 2017 legislative session.

As laid out in the CCAT Governance Plan, this group will be the workhorse for the 2017
legislative session with members guiding the lobby team in their daily activities and
functioning as a conduit to the broader membership. It is hoped that this group will have
diverse geographic representation and include members from both counties that have
formally approved CCAT membership and individual commissioners who have a
commitment and interest in serving. Individuals should feel comfortable managing their
involvement with the views and positions of their home County Commissioners and
community.
Initial interest in serving on the Committee was expressed by Rachel Richards, Pitkin; Tim
Mauck, Clear Creek; Deb Gardner or Elise Jones, Boulder and Tim Corrigan, Routt.
Participation from the broader CCAT membership is encouraged. See more details below.

Proposed time and dates: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb. 27, March 13, 27;
April 10, 24; May 8, 22
With support from the lobby team, participate as needed and available in capitol
activity (review fact sheets, provide testimony, meet with lawmakers, etc.).

Two key leadership positions are needed to act as the day to day go to for the lobby team
and guide the group through the 2017 session.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
To: "Kathy Chandler-Henry"
Cc: "N Jackson"; "Ruth Aponte"; "Amy Redfern"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Chaz Tedesco"; Domenico, Cindy; "Dan Gibbs";
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; "Eva Henry"; "Gail Watson"; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Hilary Cooper"; "Jason Anderson";
"Jeanne McQueeney"; "Jill Ryan"; "Joan May"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Karn Stiegelmeier";
"Keith Baker" ; "Kris Holstrom"; Irwin, Leslie; "Linda Isenhart"; "Lynn Padgett"; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan;
"Michael Whiting"; Krezek, Michelle; "Peter McKay"; "Randy Wheelock"; "Rich Cimino"; "Ron Engels"; "Sal
Pace"; "Sara Odendahl"; "Steve Child"; "Steve O"Dorisio"; "Terry Hart"; "Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Corrigan";
"Tim Mauck"
Kathy- on the Public Lands issue- there are transfers to private interest that follow existing protocol
(such as the FS tree Farm disposal, and the Wexner deal which has some components in Eagle co) so
just saying or private does not allow for those sorts of (heavily vetted) transactions.
Perhaps if make the wording Oppose the Wholesale transfer of to state or private ownership we
will all know what is meant by that?
From: Kathy Chandler-Henry [mailto:kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us]

To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Cc: N Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Amy
Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Chaz Tedesco
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; Kris
Holstrom <krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Leslie Irwin <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Linda Isenhart
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Megan Davis <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Michael Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Michelle Krezek <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Peter McKay
<commckay@hotmail.com>; Randy Wheelock <rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Rich Cimino
<Tim@timmauck.com>
Hi all --
Thanks everyone for your work on this! I will be at the breakfast on Friday morning and
look forward to seeing many of you there.
I support Nancy Jackson's additions.
As far as edits, I suggest we use either "policy" or "policies" consistently in the "Key Issues"
section. I would also like to add "or private" to the statement on Public Lands:
CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts to transfer federal public lands to state or
private ownership.CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts to transfer federal public
lands to state or private ownership.
Eagle County is in!
Thanks,
Kathy
(970) 328-8615
(970) 390-3104
On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net> wrote:
Dear ALL,
For those who are individuals who would like to be formally counted as members of this coalition;
We would like you to formally send an A-OK back to this email. CCAT will be very careful in
distinguishing between having full formal counties support of the coalition and having
representation from those counties where the a county BOCC has not joined.

If anyone has ever had to correct a political name list ad- because someone was included who
shouldnt have been- then you know this matter is key- And while we are still passing the hat to
raise the full $s needed- paying dues is not required to be a member.

Please read through For responses to the potential of an early Fri AM meeting before CCI- the
phone-in group thought it would be good to use the Face-to Face opportunity to finalize details
and answer questions.
Best, Rachel

McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Jill Ryan <Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; Joan
May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Jonathan Houck <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Julie
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; Kris
Holstrom <krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Leslie Irwin <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Linda
Isenhart <lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>; Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Mark
Ruzzin (mruzzin@bouldercounty.org) <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Megan Davis
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Michael Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Michelle
Krezek <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Peter McKay <commckay@hotmail.com>; Rachel
Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Randy Wheelock <rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>;
Rich Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>; Ron Engels <rnngls@gmail.com>; Sal Pace
<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Steve Child
<evets.child@juno.com>; Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Terry Hart
communities.
Is this public information now? I have been asked by a state
Democratic party candidate if there is a progressive group of Counties.
I told her that such a group is in formation, but didn't say more.
And I'll have to miss the gathering Friday morning-- Arapahoe County
is hosting a breakfast at the Capitol for our legislators.

Nancy J
Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist organizational call
to kick off our formal involvement at the state Capitol. Participants included Rachel
Richards (Pitkin); Tim Mauck (Clear Creek); Ben Tisdel (Ouray); Kris Holstrom (San
Miguel); Deb Gardner & Elise Jones (Boulder); Tim Corrigan (Routt); Ron Engels &
Linda Isenhart (Gilpin). In addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan Davis & Michelle Krezek,
staff from Boulder County, were on the call.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS


The group reviewed and made edits to the Draft 2017 Legislative Governance Plan.
The rewrite is attached. Please review and respond with final approval by Monday,
February 20th. Once approved, this document will guide the Steering/Legislative
Committee in their action at the capitol for the 2017 legislative session.
community.
Initial interest in serving on the Committee was expressed by Rachel Richards, Pitkin;
Tim Mauck, Clear Creek; Deb Gardner or Elise Jones, Boulder and Tim Corrigan,
Routt. Participation from the broader CCAT membership is encouraged. See more
details below.

April 10, 24; May 8, 22
Two key leadership positions are needed to act as the day to day go to for the lobby
team and guide the group through the 2017 session.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan
Subject: Fwd: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Follow up & Action Items
Perhaps Rachel can help with outreach to the 'status unknown' commissioners?
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

From: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Date: 2/14/17 7:29 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: 'N Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>, 'Ruth Aponte' <raponte@aponte-
busam.com>
Cc: 'Amy Redfern' <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>, 'Ben Tisdel'
<tisdel@gmail.com>, 'Chaz Tedesco' <Ctedesco@adcogov.org>, "Domenico, Cindy"
<cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, 'Dan Gibbs' <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>,
"Gardner, Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, "Jones, Elise"
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>, 'Eva Henry' <ehenry@adcogov.org>, 'Gail Watson'
<gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>, 'Gwen Lachelt' <gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>, 'Hilary
Cooper' <Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, 'Jason Anderson'
<jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>, 'Jeanne McQueeney'
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>, 'Jill Ryan' <Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>, 'Joan
May' <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, 'Jonathan Houck'
<JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>, 'Julie Westendorff'
<Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>, 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>, 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>, 'Keith Baker'
<kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>, 'Kris Holstrom' <krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
"Irwin, Leslie" <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>, 'Linda Isenhart'
<lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>, 'Lynn Padgett' <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
"Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, "Davis, Megan"
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, 'Michael Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>,
"Krezek, Michelle" <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>, 'Peter McKay'
<commckay@hotmail.com>, 'Randy Wheelock' <rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>,
'Rich Cimino' <richcimino@gmail.com>, 'Ron Engels' <rnngls@gmail.com>, 'Sal
Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>, 'Sara Odendahl' <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>,
'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>, 'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>,
'Terry Hart' <tahart11@msn.com>, 'Thomas Davidson'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>, 'Tim Corrigan' <Timco2@mac.com>, 'Tim Mauck'
<Tim@timmauck.com>
Subject: RE: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Follow up & Action
Items
Dear ALL,
shouldnt have been- then you know this matter is key- And while we are still passing the hat to raise
the full $s needed- paying dues is not required to be a member.
phone-in group thought it would be good to use the Face-to Face opportunity to finalize details and
answer questions.
Best, Rachel

<Tim@timmauck.com>
communities.

Nancy J
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS


community.

April 10, 24; May 8, 22

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
From: Linda Isenhart
To: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones,
Joan May; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris
Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy
Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl;
Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Good morning, Ruth et al!
I will plan to attend the Friday morning meeting at Racines. Thank you everyone for this energizing
think tank of fresh ideas and new directions. I look forward to our participation!
Yours,
Linda
Linda Isenhart
Linda Isenhart
Gilpin County Commissioner, District 2
P O Box 366
Central City, CO 80427
303-582-5214 (Gilpin County Courthouse)
303-582-5417 (home office)
303-582-5440 (Gilpin County Administration fax)
Mission Statement: Gilpin County will protect, maintain and enhance our sense of community,
our historical and cultural heritage, and our mountain environment through leadership, the
efficient utilization of public resources, and the encouragement of citizen involvement.
communication in error, notify me immediately by telephone and (i) destroy this message if a
facsimile or (ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you.

To: Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Chaz Tedesco
<rnngls@gmail.com>; Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Sal Pace
<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Steve Child
<evets.child@juno.com>; Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Terry Hart
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Follow up & Action Items
Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist organizational call to kick off our
formal involvement at the state Capitol. Participants included Rachel Richards (Pitkin); Tim Mauck
(Clear Creek); Ben Tisdel (Ouray); Kris Holstrom (San Miguel); Deb Gardner & Elise Jones (Boulder);
Tim Corrigan (Routt); Ron Engels & Linda Isenhart (Gilpin). In addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan Davis &
This group had a robust discussion about numerous items and felt it important to get input/buy in
from the broader membership on the action items outlined below.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS

The group felt an additional meeting was needed to launch the Steering/Legislative Committee and
elect leadership from its members.
Friday, February 17 th from 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI monthly meeting)

The group reviewed and made edits to the Draft 2017 Legislative Governance Plan. The rewrite is
attached. Please review and respond with final approval by Monday, February 20 th . Once
approved, this document will guide the Steering/Legislative Committee in their action at the capitol
for the 2017 legislative session.
As laid out in the CCAT Governance Plan, this group will be the workhorse for the 2017 legislative
session with members guiding the lobby team in their daily activities and functioning as a conduit to
the broader membership. It is hoped that this group will have diverse geographic representation
and include members from both counties that have formally approved CCAT membership and
individual commissioners who have a commitment and interest in serving. Individuals should feel
comfortable managing their involvement with the views and positions of their home County
Commissioners and community.
Initial interest in serving on the Committee was expressed by Rachel Richards, Pitkin; Tim Mauck,
Clear Creek; Deb Gardner or Elise Jones, Boulder and Tim Corrigan, Routt. Participation from the
broader CCAT membership is encouraged. See more details below.
Proposed time and dates: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb. 27, March 13, 27; April 10,
24; May 8, 22
With support from the lobby team, participate as needed and available in capitol activity
(review fact sheets, provide testimony, meet with lawmakers, etc.).

Two key leadership positions are needed to act as the day to day go to for the lobby team and guide
the group through the 2017 session.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Rachel Richards
Cc: N Jackson; Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb;
Ryan; Joan May; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin,
Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Peter
McKay; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio;
Hi all --
Thanks everyone for your work on this! I will be at the breakfast on Friday morning
and look forward to seeing many of you there.
I support Nancy Jackson's additions.
As far as edits, I suggest we use either "policy" or "policies" consistently in the "Key
Issues" section. I would also like to add "or private" to the statement on Public
Lands:
CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts to transfer federal public lands to state
or private ownership.CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts to transfer
federal public lands to state or private ownership.
Eagle County is in!
Thanks,
Kathy
(970) 328-8615
(970) 390-3104
On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>

wrote:
Dear ALL,
shouldnt have been- then you know this matter is key- And while we are still passing the hat to
raise the full $s needed- paying dues is not required to be a member.
phone-in group thought it would be good to use the Face-to Face opportunity to finalize details
and answer questions.
Best, Rachel

McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Jill Ryan <Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; Joan
May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Jonathan Houck <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Julie
Westendorff <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; Karn Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@
summitcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry <Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; Keith
Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; Kris Holstrom <krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Leslie Irwin
<lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Linda Isenhart <lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>; Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Mark Ruzzin (mruzzin@bouldercounty.org)
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Megan Davis <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Michael Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Michelle Krezek <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Peter McKay
<rnngls@gmail.com>; Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-
Terry Hart <tahart11@msn.com>; Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Corrigan
communities.
Is this public information now? I have been asked by a state

Democratic party candidate if there is a progressive group of Counties.
I told her that such a group is in formation, but didn't say more.
Nancy J

wrote:
Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist organizational

call to kick off our formal involvement at the state Capitol. Participants included
Rachel Richards (Pitkin); Tim Mauck (Clear Creek); Ben Tisdel (Ouray); Kris
Holstrom (San Miguel); Deb Gardner & Elise Jones (Boulder); Tim Corrigan
(Routt); Ron Engels & Linda Isenhart (Gilpin). In addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan
Davis & Michelle Krezek, staff from Boulder County, were on the call.
This group had a robust discussion about numerous items and felt it important
to get input/buy in from the broader membership on the action items outlined
below.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS

Friday, February 17 th from 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI monthly

meeting)
Plan. The rewrite is attached. Please review and respond with final
approval by Monday, February 20 th. Once approved, this document will
guide the Steering/Legislative Committee in their action at the capitol for the
As laid out in the CCAT Governance Plan, this group will be the workhorse for
the 2017 legislative session with members guiding the lobby team in their daily
activities and functioning as a conduit to the broader membership. It is hoped
that this group will have diverse geographic representation and include members
from both counties that have formally approved CCAT membership and
individual commissioners who have a commitment and interest in serving.
Individuals should feel comfortable managing their involvement with the views
and positions of their home County Commissioners and community.

Corrigan, Routt. Participation from the broader CCAT membership is
encouraged. See more details below.

March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
capitol activity (review fact sheets, provide testimony, meet with
lawmakers, etc.).
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980

Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson

o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
To: "N Jackson"; "Ruth Aponte"
Cc: "Amy Redfern"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Chaz Tedesco"; Domenico, Cindy; "Dan Gibbs"; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; "Eva
"Joan May"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Keith
Baker" ; "Kris Holstrom"; Irwin, Leslie; "Linda Isenhart"; "Lynn Padgett"; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; "Michael
Whiting"; Krezek, Michelle; "Peter McKay"; "Randy Wheelock"; "Rich Cimino"; "Ron Engels"; "Sal Pace"; "Sara
Odendahl"; "Steve Child"; "Steve O"Dorisio"; "Terry Hart"; "Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Corrigan"; "Tim Mauck"
Dear ALL,
shouldnt have been- then you know this matter is key- And while we are still passing the hat to raise
the full $s needed- paying dues is not required to be a member.
phone-in group thought it would be good to use the Face-to Face opportunity to finalize details and
answer questions.
Best, Rachel

<Tim@timmauck.com>
communities.

Nancy J
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS


community.

April 10, 24; May 8, 22

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
From: N Jackson
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry;
Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Peter McKay;
Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve
O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
communities.

Nancy J

wrote:
Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist organizational

call to kick off our formal involvement at the state Capitol. Participants included
Rachel Richards (Pitkin); Tim Mauck (Clear Creek); Ben Tisdel (Ouray); Kris
Holstrom (San Miguel); Deb Gardner & Elise Jones (Boulder); Tim Corrigan
(Routt); Ron Engels & Linda Isenhart (Gilpin). In addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan
Davis & Michelle Krezek, staff from Boulder County, were on the call.
This group had a robust discussion about numerous items and felt it important to
get input/buy in from the broader membership on the action items outlined below.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara

------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS

Friday, February 17 th from 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI monthly

meeting)
Plan. The rewrite is attached. Please review and respond with final
approval by Monday, February 20 th. Once approved, this document will guide
the Steering/Legislative Committee in their action at the capitol for the 2017
legislative session.
As laid out in the CCAT Governance Plan, this group will be the workhorse for the
2017 legislative session with members guiding the lobby team in their daily
activities and functioning as a conduit to the broader membership. It is hoped
that this group will have diverse geographic representation and include members
from both counties that have formally approved CCAT membership and individual
commissioners who have a commitment and interest in serving. Individuals should
feel comfortable managing their involvement with the views and positions of their
home County Commissioners and community.

Corrigan, Routt. Participation from the broader CCAT membership is encouraged.
See more details below.

March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22
capitol activity (review fact sheets, provide testimony, meet with lawmakers,
etc.).
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
--
Nancy Jackson
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
From: Ruth Aponte
Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson;
Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sal Pace; Sara
Subject: Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Follow up & Action Items
Yesterday a small group of your colleagues engaged in CCATs fist organizational call to kick off our
formal involvement at the state Capitol. Participants included Rachel Richards (Pitkin); Tim Mauck
(Clear Creek); Ben Tisdel (Ouray); Kris Holstrom (San Miguel); Deb Gardner & Elise Jones (Boulder);
Tim Corrigan (Routt); Ron Engels & Linda Isenhart (Gilpin). In addition, Mark Ruzzin, Megan Davis &
This group had a robust discussion about numerous items and felt it important to get input/buy in
from the broader membership on the action items outlined below.
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
------------------------------------------------
CCAT ACTION ITEMS

The group felt an additional meeting was needed to launch the Steering/Legislative Committee and
elect leadership from its members.
Friday, February 17 th from 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI monthly meeting)

The group reviewed and made edits to the Draft 2017 Legislative Governance Plan. The rewrite is
attached. Please review and respond with final approval by Monday, February 20 th . Once
approved, this document will guide the Steering/Legislative Committee in their action at the capitol
for the 2017 legislative session.
As laid out in the CCAT Governance Plan, this group will be the workhorse for the 2017 legislative
session with members guiding the lobby team in their daily activities and functioning as a conduit to
the broader membership. It is hoped that this group will have diverse geographic representation
and include members from both counties that have formally approved CCAT membership and
individual commissioners who have a commitment and interest in serving. Individuals should feel
comfortable managing their involvement with the views and positions of their home County
Commissioners and community.
Initial interest in serving on the Committee was expressed by Rachel Richards, Pitkin; Tim Mauck,
Clear Creek; Deb Gardner or Elise Jones, Boulder and Tim Corrigan, Routt. Participation from the
broader CCAT membership is encouraged. See more details below.
Proposed time and dates: Mondays, 12:15 1:15pm on Feb. 27, March 13, 27; April 10,
24; May 8, 22
With support from the lobby team, participate as needed and available in capitol activity
(review fact sheets, provide testimony, meet with lawmakers, etc.).

Two key leadership positions are needed to act as the day to day go to for the lobby team and guide
the group through the 2017 session.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE
CCAT will oppose legislation and other efforts to transfer federal public lands to state ownership.

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2
as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:
3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact


4
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb; Krezek, Michelle
Cc: Davis, Megan
Subject: FW: Draft BLM rule 2.0 letter
FYI

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Lynn Padgett
Cc: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Sara Odendahl; Ruzzin, Mark; Rachel Richards; Amy Redfern
Subject: Re: Draft BLM rule 2.0 letter
Gardner's statement:
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/gardner-rejects-washingtons-one-
size-fits-all-approach-to-land-management
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 8, 2017, at 11:06 AM, Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov> wrote:
Senate voted to disapprove. It's now on Trump's desk.
On Mar 7, 2017 11:19 PM, "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"

<tim@timmauck.com> wrote:
Thanks Ruth/Rachel,
I dont have BLM in my County. So Ill defer to, and support, Rachel and
Lynns comments/edits on the 2.0 letter. Otherwise, it looks good. I think
emailing the larger group to have a chance to provide feedback is a good way to
proceed. If possible, allow about 2-3 days for a response, if we have the time.
Not sure that we need to request a meeting with Gardner. But again, defer to
Rachel and Lynn.
My recollection was that Rachel and I are serving as Co-chairs.
Thanks!
Tim
To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Lynn Padgett'
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: 'Ruzzin, Mark' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Sara Odendahl
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-
busam.com>
Subject: RE: Draft BLM rule 2.0 letter
Thanks Rachel I will try and edit down a bit, however, once we put it on letter
head it will likely run onto two pages. Lots of Commissioners on our list (which
is good!).
Few things to clarify
Do you want us to send the draft letter out to the Steering/Legislative

committee or the entire membership?
Do you wish for the letter to request a meeting with Senator Gardner on the
issue?
Do you recall if you and Tim are serving as Chair and Vice Chair or Co-
chairs? We can change the signatory line to reflect accordingly.
Finally yesterday I sent you and Tim a separate email with several
organizational questions requesting some direction. Please let me know if you
did not receive that for some reason.
Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Lynn Padgett'
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: 'Ruzzin, Mark' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Sara Odendahl
busam.com>
Subject: RE: Draft BLM rule 2.0 letter
I think the letter looks good, but I would hope to shorten it just enough to get on
one page.
And yes, I think it would be good to send a copy of a Draft to the larger group to
seek comments or any objections to sending the letter; with a date certain to
reply by.
Thanks, Rachel

To: Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Tim Mauck <Tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Sara Odendahl
busam.com>
Subject: Draft BLM rule 2.0 letter
Good morning Lynn, Rachel and Tim

Attached please find my first shot at a letter to Senator Gardner on the BLM Rule
2.0. I tried to make it succinct (less in the weeds) and echo a local control,
western autonomy message. This is a totally new area for me (and fascinating
and concerning!) so I welcome your edits! Also Sara and Amy have yet to
review it so they may have changes. I wanted to get this out to you ASAP.
This would go on CCAT letter head so will show the diversity of our group
(another reason we need our member list to be accurate). We will do some
outreach on the best staff to receive it and do follow up calls. Advise both local
and DC office and perhaps also send to his western slope offices.
Do we wish to formally request a meeting to discuss this?
Thanks!
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Karn Stiegelmeier
To: evets.child@juno.com
Cc: Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us; tisdel@gmail.com; Ruzzin, Mark; rachelrichards@comcast.net;
JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org; tim@timmauck.com; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov;
lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov; Krezek,
Michelle; lynn@mtngeogeek.com; jacksoncc4@gmail.com; staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org;
tcdavidson400@yahoo.com; Domenico, Cindy; CTedesco@adcogov.org; mwhiting@archuletacounty.org;
jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us; Davis, Megan; timco2@mac.com; Gardner, Deb; pace@co.pueblo.co.us;
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; SODorisio@adcogov.org; Irwin, Leslie; commckay@hotmail.com; Jones, Elise;
EHenry@adcogov.org; kholstrom@gmail.com; hilary@mountainfreak.com; gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us;
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us; Dan
Gibbs; richcimino@gmail.com; rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us; lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov;
Subject: Re: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring Proces s
Date: Sunday, January 29, 2017 8:02:00 PM
In Summit County, we call the meeting to order and begin the agenda, can't imagine anything other
than that.
Karn
> On Jan 29, 2017, at 7:59 PM, "evets.child@juno.com" <evets.child@juno.com> wrote:

>
> Pitkin County does neither, and has no plans to start. ~Steve
From: Jones, Elise
Subject: FW: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring Process
Attachments: Aponte.pdf
Aponte Supplemental Information.pdf
Heres the application by Aponte in case you want to read up on the firm.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Rachel Richards; 'Julie Westendorff'; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'; 'Karn
Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May';
Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; Domenico, Cindy; 'Chaz
Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb; 'Sal Pace';
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; Irwin, Leslie; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; Jones, Elise; 'Eva
Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Dan Gibbs'; richcimino@gmail.com; 'Randy
Wheelock'; Lynn Padgett (lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov); Keith Baker
Subject: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring Process
Hello CCAT commissioners:
Your interview subcommittee had a successful evening on Thursday, interviewing the four lobbying
firms that were finalists for CCAT Legislative Coordination and Advocacy position.
The interview subcommittee recommends that CCAT retain the services of Aponte & Busam to
coordinate CCATs legislative advocacy efforts and represent the organization at the State Capitol.
The subcommittee has asked the full CCAT membership to review the attached materials that
describe the firms proposal and cost of services, and express any disagreement with the
recommendation by 12 noon on Monday, January 30. If you agree with the subcommittees
recommendation, there is no need to contact me. In the absence of disagreement, we will move
forward with the final steps in securing a contract with Aponte & Busam, as they are ready to get to
work on your behalf!
Attached please find the original proposal from Aponte & Busam as well as supplemental
information that includes their responses to the questions we asked all the four finalists to answer at
the interviews. Please note that the supplemental information includes details on how Aponte &
Busam have modified their initial proposal to meet a contract cost of $70,000. If you would like to
see the proposals of the other three firms, please let me know.
Id like to thank all of the commissioners who invested significant time into this effort, including over
3 hours last night interviewing the firms: Commissioners Corrigan, Houck, Cimino, Jones, Gardner,
Tisdel, Wheelock, Mauck, and Child, and also staff members Lynn Padgett representing San Miguel
County and Megan Davis representing Boulder County. Were sorry that Commissioner Richards,
who was under the weather, missed the fun!
Thanks to all of you for reviewing the materials, and please let me know if you have any questions or
any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Jones, Elise
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; "Randy Wheelock"; "Richard Cimino"
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; karn.stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov
Subject: RE: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring Process
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:50:03 AM
Yes, this falls in the category of information sharing not policymaking. Im confident that neither Ben
nor CCAT has any intention of suggesting that CCAT advocate for legislation on this topic.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 12:54 AM
To: 'Randy Wheelock'; 'Richard Cimino'
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Jones, Elise; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; karn.stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov
I agree with Randy. This is not something that CCAT would take a position on. Ben is just soliciting
how other counties begin their meeting. Simple question that Ive wondered myself. No harm.
Tim
From: Randy Wheelock [mailto:rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us]

To: Richard Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Tim Mauck <tim@timmauck.com>; Jones, Elise
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; karn.stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov
Subject: Re: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring Process
I would stay chill pending further conversation to know his intent. Hard to imagine a
lobbying or legislative action based on this question. Seems like a local question unless
someone tries to legislate forced prayer.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 29, 2017, at 9:46 PM, Richard Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com> wrote:
To the 6 of you I know,
What is the intent of this survey by Mr. Tisdel? Is CCAT open to these type of
positions? As I search for the resources to pay my dues to be part of this group
(CCAT) that I know can do formidable good for progressive causes in Colorado
(health care and environmental), I wonder if CCAT is open to taking religious
positions? I have been working hard over the last month to support progressive
causes as a Republican in an extremely Republican County. I know I can, with a
great deal of effort, get my conservative friends to support some progressive
issues such as health care and the environment. But to have CCAT take the
mantel of religious exclusion is something I could never support.
Please let me know what you 6 people think.
Very Respectfully,
Rich Cimino
---------- Forwarded message ----------

From: Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jan 29, 2017 at 6:03 PM
Subject: RE: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring
Process
To: Julie Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>, "Ruzzin, Mark"
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Jonathan Houck
<JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>, Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
<tim@timmauck.com>, Karn Stiegelmeier
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>, Jill Ryan
<jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>, Art Goodtimes <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
Lynn Black <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Kathy Chandler-Henry
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>, Joan May
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, "Krezek, Michelle"
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>, Lynn Padgett <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>, N
Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>, Sam Taylor
<staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>, Thomas Davidson
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>, "Domenico, Cindy"
<cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, Chaz Tedesco <CTedesco@adcogov.org>, M
Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>, Jeanne McQueeney
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>, "Davis, Megan"
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>, "Gardner,
Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>,
gibbsdan@yahoo.com, Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>, "Irwin,
Leslie" <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>, Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>,
Peter McKay <commckay@hotmail.com>, "Jones, Elise"
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>, Eva Henry <EHenry@adcogov.org>, Kris
Holstrom <kholstrom@gmail.com>, Hilary Cooper
<hilary@mountainfreak.com>, Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>,
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com, tahart11@msn.com, rnngls@gmail.com, Peter
Monson <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Dan Gibbs
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>, richcimino@gmail.com, Randy Wheelock
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>
Cc: "Krezek, Michelle" <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>, "Davis, Megan"
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>
This is a quick survey:
1) Which or your BOCCs does the pledge of allegiance (or even a prayer) to open
meetings???
2) And, of those that do, do they plan to continue?
3) And, if not, what process would you go through as Chair, to stop that practice?
Thanks,
Ben
From: Julie Westendorff [mailto:Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us]

To: Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Jonathan Houck' <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>;
'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek' <tim@timmauck.com>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Jill Ryan' <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Art
Goodtimes' <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Lynn Black'
<lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Joan May'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>;
'Lynn Padgett' <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; 'N Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Sam
Taylor' <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; 'Thomas Davidson'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>;
'Chaz Tedesco' <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting'
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Jeanne McQueeney'
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>;
'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>;
'Sal Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child'
<evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay' <commckay@hotmail.com>; Jones, Elise
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry' <EHenry@adcogov.org>; 'Kris Holstrom'
<kholstrom@gmail.com>; 'Hilary Cooper' <hilary@mountainfreak.com>; 'Gail Watson'
<gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com;
rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson' <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; 'Dan Gibbs'
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; richcimino@gmail.com; 'Randy Wheelock'
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Lynn Padgett (lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov)
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>
Cc: Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Davis, Megan
Thanks for your hard work folks!
Julie

To: Rachel Richards; Julie Westendorff; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek';
'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben
Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas
Davidson'; Domenico, Cindy; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; Davis,
Megan; 'Tim Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb; 'Sal Pace'; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio';
Irwin, Leslie; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; Jones, Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary
Cooper'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com;
rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Dan Gibbs'; richcimino@gmail.com; 'Randy Wheelock';
Lynn Padgett (lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov); Keith Baker
Your interview subcommittee had a successful evening on Thursday, interviewing the

four lobbying firms that were finalists for CCAT Legislative Coordination and Advocacy
position.
The interview subcommittee recommends that CCAT retain the services of Aponte &
Busam to coordinate CCATs legislative advocacy efforts and represent the organization
at the State Capitol. The subcommittee has asked the full CCAT membership to review
the attached materials that describe the firms proposal and cost of services, and
express any disagreement with the recommendation by 12 noon on Monday, January
30. If you agree with the subcommittees recommendation, there is no need to contact
me. In the absence of disagreement, we will move forward with the final steps in
securing a contract with Aponte & Busam, as they are ready to get to work on your
behalf!
Attached please find the original proposal from Aponte & Busam as well as
supplemental information that includes their responses to the questions we asked all
the four finalists to answer at the interviews. Please note that the supplemental
information includes details on how Aponte & Busam have modified their initial
proposal to meet a contract cost of $70,000. If you would like to see the proposals of
the other three firms, please let me know.
Id like to thank all of the commissioners who invested significant time into this effort,
including over 3 hours last night interviewing the firms: Commissioners Corrigan,
Houck, Cimino, Jones, Gardner, Tisdel, Wheelock, Mauck, and Child, and also staff
members Lynn Padgett representing San Miguel County and Megan Davis representing
Boulder County. Were sorry that Commissioner Richards, who was under the weather,
missed the fun!
Thanks to all of you for reviewing the materials, and please let me know if you have any
questions or any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: "Randy Wheelock"; "Richard Cimino"
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Jones, Elise; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; karn.stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov
Date: Monday, January 30, 2017 12:54:36 AM
I agree with Randy. This is not something that CCAT would take a position on. Ben is just soliciting
how other counties begin their meeting. Simple question that Ive wondered myself. No harm.
Tim
From: Randy Wheelock [mailto:rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us]

To: Richard Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Tim Mauck <tim@timmauck.com>; Jones, Elise
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; karn.stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov
lobbying or legislative action based on this question. Seems like a local question unless
someone tries to legislate forced prayer.
Sent from my iPhone
great deal of effort, get my conservative friends to support some progressive
issues such as health care and the environment. But to have CCAT take the
mantel of religious exclusion is something I could never support.
Very Respectfully,
Rich Cimino

Subject: RE: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring
Process
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Rachel Richards
<jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>, Art Goodtimes <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
Lynn Black <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Kathy Chandler-Henry
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>, Lynn Padgett <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>, N
Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>, Sam Taylor
<staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>, Thomas Davidson
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>, "Gardner,
Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>,
gibbsdan@yahoo.com, Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>, "Irwin,
Leslie" <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>, Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>,
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>
meetings???
Thanks,
Ben

Julie


position.
behalf!
missed the fun!
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: "Ben Tisdel"; "Julie Westendorff"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Rachel Richards"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill
Ryan"; "Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Joan May"; Krezek, Michelle; "Lynn Padgett";
"N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco"; "M Whiting"; "Jeanne
McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace"; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; "Steve
O"Dorisio"; Irwin, Leslie; "Steve Child"; "Peter McKay"; Jones, Elise; "Eva Henry"; "Kris Holstrom"; "Hilary
Cooper"; "Gail Watson"; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter
Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com; "Randy Wheelock"; "Lynn Padgett"; "Keith Baker"
Date: Monday, January 30, 2017 12:49:58 AM
Clear Creek does neither. No plans to change.
If changing your practice is going to cause public notoriety, I would probably leave well enough
alone, than create a distraction or wait until the majority of the board is termed.
Tim
From: Ben Tisdel [mailto:tisdel@gmail.com]

To: 'Julie Westendorff' <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Ruzzin, Mark'
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Rachel Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Jonathan Houck'
<JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek' <tim@timmauck.com>; 'Karn
Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Jill Ryan' <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Art
Goodtimes' <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Lynn Black' <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy
Chandler-Henry' <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Joan May'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Krezek, Michelle' <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'Lynn Padgett'
<lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; 'N Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Sam Taylor'
<staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; 'Thomas Davidson' <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Domenico,
Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz Tedesco' <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting'
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Jeanne McQueeney' <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>;
'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb'
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve
O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Irwin, Leslie' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child'
<evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay' <commckay@hotmail.com>; 'Jones, Elise'
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; 'Lynn Padgett' <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Keith Baker'
<kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>
Cc: 'Krezek, Michelle' <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>
1) Which or your BOCCs does the pledge of allegiance (or even a prayer) to open meetings???



Thanks,
Ben

To: Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>;
'Jonathan Houck' <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'
<tim@timmauck.com>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Jill Ryan'
<jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Art Goodtimes' <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Lynn Black'
<lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry' <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>;
'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Joan May' <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Krezek, Michelle
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'Lynn Padgett' <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; 'N Jackson'
<jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Sam Taylor' <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; 'Thomas Davidson'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz Tedesco'
<CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Jeanne McQueeney'
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan'
<timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace'
<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>;
Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay'
<commckay@hotmail.com>; Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry'
<EHenry@adcogov.org>; 'Kris Holstrom' <kholstrom@gmail.com>; 'Hilary Cooper'
<hilary@mountainfreak.com>; 'Gail Watson' <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>;
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'
<pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; 'Dan Gibbs' <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>;
richcimino@gmail.com; 'Randy Wheelock' <rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Lynn Padgett
(lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov) <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Keith Baker
Cc: Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>
Julie

To: Rachel Richards; Julie Westendorff; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'; 'Karn
any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Randy Wheelock
To: Richard Cimino
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Tim Mauck; Jones, Elise; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; karn.stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov
lobbying or legislative action based on this question. Seems like a local question
unless someone tries to legislate forced prayer.
Sent from my iPhone
What is the intent of this survey by Mr. Tisdel? Is CCAT open to these
type of positions? As I search for the resources to pay my dues to be
part of this group (CCAT) that I know can do formidable good for
progressive causes in Colorado (health care and environmental), I wonder
if CCAT is open to taking religious positions? I have been working hard
over the last month to support progressive causes as a Republican in an
extremely Republican County. I know I can, with a great deal of effort,
get my conservative friends to support some progressive issues such as
health care and the environment. But to have CCAT take the mantel of
religious exclusion is something I could never support.
Very Respectfully,
Rich Cimino

Subject: RE: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator
Hiring Process
To: Julie Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>, "Ruzzin,
Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Rachel Richards
<jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>, Art Goodtimes
<artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Lynn Black
<lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Kathy Chandler-Henry
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>, Lynn Padgett
<lynn@mtngeogeek.com>, N Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>, Sam
Taylor <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>, Thomas Davidson
<cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, Chaz Tedesco
<CTedesco@adcogov.org>, M Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>, Jeanne McQueeney
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>,
"Gardner, Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, Sal Pace
<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>, gibbsdan@yahoo.com, Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>, "Irwin, Leslie" <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>,
Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>, Peter McKay
<commckay@hotmail.com>, "Jones, Elise"
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com, tahart11@msn.com, rnngls@gmail.com,
Peter Monson <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Dan Gibbs
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>, richcimino@gmail.com, Randy
Wheelock <rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Keith Baker
meetings???
Thanks,
Ben

<lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry' <kathy.chandlerhenry@
eaglecounty.us>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Joan May'
Julie


position.
behalf!
missed the fun!
Best,
Mark
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Richard Cimino
To: Ruzzin, Mark; tim@timmauck.com; rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us; Jones, Elise; jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us;
karn.stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov
Subject: Fwd: FINAL STEPS in CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Hiring Process
great deal of effort, get my conservative friends to support some progressive issues
such as health care and the environment. But to have CCAT take the mantel of
religious exclusion is something I could never support.
Very Respectfully,
Rich Cimino

<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>,
Jonathan Houck <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>, Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>, Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>,
Art Goodtimes <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Lynn Black
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>, Lynn Padgett <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>, N Jackson
<jacksoncc4@gmail.com>, Sam Taylor <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>,
Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>, "Domenico, Cindy"
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>, "Gardner, Deb"
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>,
gibbsdan@yahoo.com, Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>, "Irwin, Leslie"
<lirwin@bouldercounty.org>, Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>, Peter McKay
<commckay@hotmail.com>, "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>, Eva Henry
<EHenry@adcogov.org>, Kris Holstrom <kholstrom@gmail.com>, Hilary Cooper
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>
Thanks,
Ben

Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay'
Julie

any concerns.
Best,
Mark
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Sam Taylor
To: Ben Tisdel
Cc: Peter McKay; Julie Westendorff; Randy Wheelock; Art Goodtimes - San Miguel; Jonathan Houck; Hilary Cooper;
Jason Anderson; Domenico, Cindy; Lynn Black; Chaz Tedesco; Lynn Padgett; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve
Child; Krezek, Michelle; Tim Corrigan; M Whiting; Jacksoncc4; Davis, Megan; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb;
Thomas Davidson; Karn Stiegelmeier; Steve O"Dorisio; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Gail Watson;
tahart11@msn.com; Keith Baker; Irwin, Leslie; Ruzzin, Mark; Jones, Elise; richcimino@gmail.com; Eva Henry;
Joan May; Peter Monson; Lynn Padgett; Jeanne McQueeney; Rachel Richards; Kris Holstrom; Sal Pace; Kathy
Chandler-Henry; Jill Ryan; rnngls@gmail.com
Interesting survey Ben. We do the pledge and there is a minority of coucil members
who pray together before meetings, as publicly as they can.
Sam Taylor
On Jan 29, 2017 6:03 PM, "Ben Tisdel" <tisdel@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks,
Ben

eaglecounty.us>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Joan May' <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>;
Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'Lynn Padgett' <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; 'N
Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Sam Taylor' <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; 'Thomas
Davidson' <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>;
'Chaz Tedesco' <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>;
'Jeanne McQueeney' <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Davis, Megan
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com;
'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve
Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay' <commckay@hotmail.com>; Jones, Elise
Julie

Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan
May'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; Domenico,
Cindy; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb;
'Sal Pace'; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; Irwin, Leslie; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; Jones,
Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
Your interview subcommittee had a successful evening on Thursday, interviewing the four
lobbying firms that were finalists for CCAT Legislative Coordination and Advocacy position.
forward with the final steps in securing a contract with Aponte & Busam, as they are ready to get
to work on your behalf!
information that includes their responses to the questions we asked all the four finalists to answer
at the interviews. Please note that the supplemental information includes details on how Aponte
& Busam have modified their initial proposal to meet a contract cost of $70,000. If you would like
to see the proposals of the other three firms, please let me know.
Id like to thank all of the commissioners who invested significant time into this effort, including
over 3 hours last night interviewing the firms: Commissioners Corrigan, Houck, Cimino, Jones,
Gardner, Tisdel, Wheelock, Mauck, and Child, and also staff members Lynn Padgett representing
San Miguel County and Megan Davis representing Boulder County. Were sorry that Commissioner
Richards, who was under the weather, missed the fun!
Thanks to all of you for reviewing the materials, and please let me know if you have any questions
or any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: N Jackson
To: Ben Tisdel
Cc: Julie Westendorff; Ruzzin, Mark; Rachel Richards; Jonathan Houck; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Karn
Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Art Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn
Padgett; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney;
Davis, Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O"Dorisio; Irwin, Leslie;
Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Gail Watson; Jason Anderson;
tahart11@msn.com; Ron Engels; Peter Monson; Dan Gibbs; Richard Cimino; Randy Wheelock; Lynn Padgett;
Keith Baker
We do a pledge, and I have no problem with it-- although I leave out

"underGod" when I say it...
Nancy J
On Sun, Jan 29, 2017 at 6:03 PM, Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks,
Ben

eaglecounty.us>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Joan May' <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>;
Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'Lynn Padgett' <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; 'N
Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Sam Taylor' <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; 'Thomas
Davidson' <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>;
'Chaz Tedesco' <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>;
'Jeanne McQueeney' <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Davis, Megan
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com;
'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve
Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay' <commckay@hotmail.com>; Jones, Elise
Julie

Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan
May'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; Domenico,
Cindy; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb;
'Sal Pace'; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; Irwin, Leslie; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; Jones,
Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
Your interview subcommittee had a successful evening on Thursday, interviewing the four
lobbying firms that were finalists for CCAT Legislative Coordination and Advocacy position.
forward with the final steps in securing a contract with Aponte & Busam, as they are ready to get
to work on your behalf!
information that includes their responses to the questions we asked all the four finalists to answer
at the interviews. Please note that the supplemental information includes details on how Aponte
& Busam have modified their initial proposal to meet a contract cost of $70,000. If you would like
to see the proposals of the other three firms, please let me know.
Id like to thank all of the commissioners who invested significant time into this effort, including
over 3 hours last night interviewing the firms: Commissioners Corrigan, Houck, Cimino, Jones,
Gardner, Tisdel, Wheelock, Mauck, and Child, and also staff members Lynn Padgett representing
San Miguel County and Megan Davis representing Boulder County. Were sorry that Commissioner
Richards, who was under the weather, missed the fun!
Thanks to all of you for reviewing the materials, and please let me know if you have any questions
or any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
--
Nancy Jackson
o) 303-895-4859
h) 303-338-0199
From: Julie Westendorff
To: Ben Tisdel; Ruzzin, Mark; "Rachel Richards"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; "Karn
Stiegelmeier"; "Jill Ryan"; "Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Joan May"; Krezek,
Michelle; "Lynn Padgett"; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco";
"M Whiting"; "Jeanne McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace";
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; "Steve O"Dorisio"; Irwin, Leslie; "Steve Child"; "Peter McKay"; Jones, Elise; "Eva Henry";
"Kris Holstrom"; "Hilary Cooper"; "Gail Watson"; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com;
rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com; "Randy Wheelock"; "Lynn Padgett";
"Keith Baker"
La Plata County says the Pledge of Allegiance. No prayer.
I have no intention of stopping the practice.
Julie Westendorff
La Plata County Commissioner

970 382-6217
From: Ben Tisdel [tisdel@gmail.com]

To: Julie Westendorff; 'Ruzzin, Mark'; 'Rachel Richards'; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek';
'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Joan May'; 'Krezek,
Michelle'; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Domenico, Cindy'; 'Chaz
Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; 'Davis, Megan'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Gardner, Deb'; 'Sal Pace';
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Irwin, Leslie'; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; 'Jones, Elise'; 'Eva
Wheelock'; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'Keith Baker'
Cc: 'Krezek, Michelle'; 'Davis, Megan'

Thanks,
Ben

<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin,
Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay'
Julie

any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Ben Tisdel
To: "Julie Westendorff"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Rachel Richards"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; "Karn
Stiegelmeier"; "Jill Ryan"; "Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Joan May"; Krezek,
rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com; "Randy Wheelock"; "Lynn Padgett";
"Keith Baker"



Thanks,
Ben

<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin,
Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay'
Julie

any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: Ruzzin, Mark; Rachel Richards; "Jonathan Houck"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill
Ryan"; "Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Joan May"; Krezek, Michelle;
"Lynn Padgett"; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco"; "M
Whiting"; "Jeanne McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace";
rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com; "Randy Wheelock"; Lynn Padgett
(lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov); Keith Baker
Julie

any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Rachel Richards; "Julie Westendorff"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill
rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com; "Randy Wheelock"; Lynn Padgett
(lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov); Keith Baker
Aponte Supplemental Information.pdf
any concerns.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Richard Cimino
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: FW: Grand County ready to pay CCAT dues
Elise,
You're very welcome, and I thank you for your leadership.
See you tonight.
Rich
On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 10:56 AM Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Rich
Just wanted to say how much we value your and Grand Countys participation in CCAT!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 9:52 AM
To: Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: FW: Grand County ready to pay CCAT dues
Good news from Grand County!
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Tim Mauck; Rachel Richards; Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Lee Staab; Edward Moyer; Merrit Linke; Kris Manguso
Subject: Grand County ready to pay CCAT dues
Dear Tim and Rachel,
I am happy to report to you, the CCAT co-chairs, that the Grand County BOCC
took a vote yesterday, and decided to pay $1,000 for 2017 CCAT dues.
I know this amount is significantly lower than other counties. Absent a formal
dues policy at this time, this donation plus my in kind support is the best we can
do for this year.
Question: What is the CCAT calendar? Is it Jan - Dec? Our county manager
asked so that we can plan appropriately.
Our County Manager and Assistant Manager are on the CC line. Please provide
them instructions who to pay the $1,000 to. Is Mark still the acting CCAT "admin
director." I included Mark on the cc line.
Thank you,
Rich Cimino
970-531-8812
From: Jessica Pace
To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Gwen Lachelt (gwenlachelt@gmail.com)
Subject: Re: FW: Monuments letter
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017 8:33:11 AM
The CCAT list would be great.
On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 3:24 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:
I was going to forward the letter to the CCAT list since thats the target group of signers
(progressive CO county commissioners), unless you all had something else in mind. Let me know!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Jason Anderson [mailto:jasonanderson1008@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10:06 AM
To: Jessica Pace; Jones, Elise
Cc: Gwen Lachelt; Jim Ramey; Lynn Padgett; John Messner
Subject: Re: Monuments letter
Thank you all for your help:
Please distribute to you lists if possible.
Jason
On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:42 AM, Jessica Pace <jess@westernleaders.org>

wrote:
Jason,
A couple questions - have you distributed this already, and how many signatures
so far?
Do you want Western Leaders to distribute this letter and make a pitch to our
contacts, or would you just like us to refer all our contacts to you and say this is
an effort led by Saguache/Gunnison counties?
Finally, I've reattached the draft with some suggested revisions for the sake of
clarity.
Thanks!
On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 3:37 PM, Jason Anderson

<jasonanderson1008@gmail.com> wrote:
Jess:
Thank you for your help. I have included jim Ramey at TWS, John Messner Gunnison county commissioner
and Lynn Padgett, San Miguel Administrator for the purpose of the assistance they can provide. We have a
fairly extensive network of Commissioners that are invested in public lands however if WL has more that is fine,
my guess is we both know who those Commissioners are.
My main concerns at this point are:
-Putting it into a format that allows for the efficient gathering of names.
- Including copies to our Senators and Congressmen.
-Moving it into the hands of those that should receive it as well as making it public property buy the end of this
coming week.
Any assistance in this goal would be appreciated.
Best
Jason Anderson, Saguache county
--
Jason Anderson
Saguache County Commissioner, District 1
719.285.5878
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com
--
Jessica Pace
Western Leaders Network
Program Coordinator
1309 East 3rd Ave. Suite 22
PO Box 4433
Durango CO 81301
615-294-2049
www.westernleaders.org
--
Jason Anderson
719.285.5878
--
Jessica Pace
Program Coordinator
PO Box 4433
Durango CO 81301
615-294-2049
From: eliseforbouldercounty@gmail.com on behalf of Elise Jones
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Fwd:

From: Jessica Pace <jess@westernleaders.org>
Date: Wed, May 24, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Subject: Re:
To: Elise Jones <eliseforbouldercounty@gmail.com>
Hey Elise,
I was just curious how many people on the CCAT list responded to your pitch
regarding Jason Anderson's monument sign-on letter?
Jess
--
Jessica Pace
Program Coordinator
PO Box 4433
Durango CO 81301
615-294-2049
--
elise@elisejones.org
303.579.8789
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 10:37:11 AM
Rich is so gung-ho about CCAT and well see him at the retreat!!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:30 PM
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Edward Moyer; Lee Staab; Kelly M. Oxley
Subject: Re: Grand County ready to pay CCAT dues
Thanks Mark and Ed and everyone.
It is great to see a new organization at its origin.
Have a great week,

Rich
On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 1:28 PM, Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Ed, thanks so much for the quick replymuch appreciated!!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Edward Moyer [mailto:emoyer@co.grand.co.us]

To: Ruzzin, Mark; 'Richard Cimino'
Cc: 'Lee Staab'; Kelly M. Oxley
Subject: RE: Grand County ready to pay CCAT dues
Mark,
Please send the invoice to the address below and well keep an eye out for it.
Grand County Board of County Commissioners

Attn: BOCC CCAT Dues
PO Box 264
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
Ed
Edward T. Moyer
Assistant County Manager
Grand County Colorado
PO Box 264 / 308 Byers Avenue
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
Office: (970) 725-3102
Cell: (970) 531-7799
www.co.grand.co.us

To: Richard Cimino
Cc: Lee Staab; Edward Moyer
Hello Commissioner Cimino,
I hope this email finds you well! Im writing to following up on my email below regarding CCAT dues.
As we have reached the end of the legislative session, I am now focusing on sending out the CCAT
dues invoices. Turns out I need a bit more information from the counties in order to prepare a
proper invoice. Can you (or perhaps Lee or Edward) please send me the following information?
Name for the invoice

Mailing address
Once I have that information well generate an invoice for $1000.00 and get it in the mail right away.
Thank you, Commissioner! Sure hope we will see you at the June 7/8 CCAT planning retreat in
Keystone!
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Richard Cimino'; Tim Mauck; Rachel Richards
Commissioner Cimino, thank you for sharing this fantastic news! We greatly appreciate Grand
Countys investment in CCAT and your personal commitment to the organization.
I do continue to play the admin director role for CCAT, and will be sending out invoices to all the
CCAT counties that are contributing this year sometime about the middle of May, once the
legislative session concludes on May 10. If you need or would like an invoice before that time, please
let me know.
Im certain that a formal dues policy will be a topic of discussion at the CCAT retreat in June, but in
the meantime, the CCAT calendar year is indeed January December.
Thanks again for your support I look forward to seeing you this evening!
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

I am happy to report to you, the CCAT co-chairs, that the Grand County BOCC took a vote
yesterday, and decided to pay $1,000 for 2017 CCAT dues.
I know this amount is significantly lower than other counties. Absent a formal dues policy at
this time, this donation plus my in kind support is the best we can do for this year.
Question: What is the CCAT calendar? Is it Jan - Dec? Our county manager asked so that
we can plan appropriately.
Our County Manager and Assistant Manager are on the CC line. Please provide them
instructions who to pay the $1,000 to. Is Mark still the acting CCAT "admin director." I
included Mark on the cc line.
Thank you,
Rich Cimino
970-531-8812
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: Automatic reply: Grand County ready to pay CCAT dues
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 10:37:11 AM
Thanks for your message. I will be away from the office May 19-26 with infrequent
access to email. Please call 303-441-3500 or contact Michelle Krezek
(mkrezek@bouldercounty.org) if you need immediate assistance.
Thanks, Cindy
From: Jones, Elise
To: richcimino@gmail.com
Rich
Just wanted to say how much we value your and Grand Countys participation in CCAT!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Thank you,
Rich Cimino
970-531-8812
From: Jones, Elise
To: Domenico, Cindy; Ruzzin, Mark; Gardner, Deb; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Awesome news! A testament to the momentum that CCAT is generating!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Ruzzin, Mark; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Great!
From: Ruzzin, Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Thank you,
Rich Cimino
970-531-8812
Great!
From: Ruzzin, Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Thank you,
Rich Cimino
970-531-8812
From: Will Toor
To: Jones, Elise; Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: Grantham and CCI
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017 5:26:08 PM
I got a bit of intelligence this AM that Granthams op-ed suggesting a reduction in

the multimodal share was spurred at least partially by CCI, who are calling for an
amendment for a reduction in the multimodal share. It might be good to have
county commissioners from CCAT really push the point that the existing share is too
low to meet needs, but folks have agreed to it as a compromise, but that any
further reduction would be a deal killer.
Will Toor
Director, Transportation Program
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
wtoor@swenergy.org
303-447-0078 ext 6
www.swenergy.org
From: Dan Gibbs
To: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb;
Subject: RE: HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund Passes House!
Date: Monday, April 17, 2017 3:37:47 PM
Thanks for your great work on this Ruth!!
Dan Gibbs
P.O. Box 68
208 East Lincoln Ave
Breckenridge, CO. 80424
www.co.summit.co.us
cell 970-333-4707

Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 3:17 PM
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Cindy Domenico; Dan Gibbs; Deb
Gardner; Elise Jones; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne
McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris
Holstrom; Leslie Irwin; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Mark Ruzzin (mruzzin@bouldercounty.org); Megan
Davis; Michael Whiting; Michelle Krezek; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy
Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas
Subject: HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund Passes House!

A quick update that HB 17-1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund, passed the House this morning
with 42-22 bi-partisan vote. Thanks to those of you that reached out to your legislators!
The CCAT lobby team specifically engaged to help the Governors office secure Republican support.
In addition to all 38 Democrats, the measure was supported by four Republicans. Please call and
thank your legislator if they voted in support, particularly the Republican members who were our
target votes:
Rep. Jon Becker (R-Fort Morgan): 303-866-3706 (office) or 970-768-6500 (cell)

Rep. Bob Rankin (R-Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco): 303-866-2949 (office) or 970-948-1117
(cell)
Rep. Kimmi Lewis (R- South Eastern Colo Counties): 303-866-2398
Link to Legislator Contacts: http://leg.colorado.gov/legislators?session id=10171
The bill now heads to the Senate under the sponsorship of Senators Don Coram (R-Montrose) and
Larry Crowder (R-San Luis Valley). Thanks for staying tuned to your emails for additional updates
and Calls to Action.
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:22 PM
To: 'Amy Redfern (aredfern@aponte-busam.com)' <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; 'Ben Tisdel'
<btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; 'Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us)' <commish2@jeffco.us>; 'Cindy
Domenico' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Dan Gibbs' <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Deb
Gardner' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Elise Jones' <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'John Messner' <jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Jonathan
Houck' <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Julie Westendorff' <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>;
'Kara Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com)' <kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>; 'Karn
Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Keith Baker' <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; 'Kris
Holstrom' <krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Leslie Irwin' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Linda
Isenhart' <lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>; 'Lynn Padgett' <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Mark Ruzzin
(mruzzin@bouldercounty.org)' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Megan Davis'
<rnngls@gmail.com>; 'Ruth Aponte (raponte@aponte-busam.com)' <raponte@aponte-
busam.com>; 'Sara Odendahl - aponte-busam.com (sodendahl@aponte-busam.com)'
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Steve O'Dorisio'
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Thomas Davidson' <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Tim Corrigan'
<Timco2@mac.com>; 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>
Importance: High

state:

Fremont, Chaffee.

annual income.
usage.
members:
(cell)
221-8383 (cell)

Talking Points:


Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

Subject: HB 1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund Passes House!

A quick update that HB 17-1235, Health Plan Cost Support Fund, passed the House this morning
with 42-22 bi-partisan vote. Thanks to those of you that reached out to your legislators!
The CCAT lobby team specifically engaged to help the Governors office secure Republican support.
In addition to all 38 Democrats, the measure was supported by four Republicans. Please call and
thank your legislator if they voted in support, particularly the Republican members who were our
target votes:
Rep. Jon Becker (R-Fort Morgan): 303-866-3706 (office) or 970-768-6500 (cell)

Rep. Bob Rankin (R-Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco): 303-866-2949 (office) or 970-948-1117
(cell)
Rep. Kimmi Lewis (R- South Eastern Colo Counties): 303-866-2398
The bill now heads to the Senate under the sponsorship of Senators Don Coram (R-Montrose) and
Larry Crowder (R-San Luis Valley). Thanks for staying tuned to your emails for additional updates
and Calls to Action.
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

To: 'Amy Redfern (aredfern@aponte-busam.com)' <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; 'Ben Tisdel'
<btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; 'Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us)' <commish2@jeffco.us>; 'Cindy
Domenico' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Dan Gibbs' <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Deb
Gardner' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Elise Jones' <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'John Messner' <jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Jonathan
Houck' <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Julie Westendorff' <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>;
'Kara Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com)' <kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>; 'Karn
Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Keith Baker' <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; 'Kris Holstrom'
<krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Leslie Irwin' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Linda Isenhart'
<lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>; 'Lynn Padgett' <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Mark Ruzzin
(mruzzin@bouldercounty.org)' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Megan Davis'
<rnngls@gmail.com>; 'Ruth Aponte (raponte@aponte-busam.com)' <raponte@aponte-
busam.com>; 'Sara Odendahl - aponte-busam.com (sodendahl@aponte-busam.com)'
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Steve O'Dorisio'
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Thomas Davidson' <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Tim Corrigan'
<Timco2@mac.com>; 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>
Importance: High

state:

Fremont, Chaffee.

annual income.
usage.
members:
(cell)
221-8383 (cell)
Talking Points:


Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Ruzzin, Mark; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: RE: HB 1242 - trans bill tomorrow
Excellent!
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: Fwd: HB 1242 - trans bill tomorrow
Tim Mauck will be testifying for CCAT at the HB 1242 committee hearing this
afternoon....see Ruth's email below about the increasing exposure that CCAT is getting at the
Capitol!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek <tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>, Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>, "Ruzzin,
Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: Re: HB 1242 - trans bill tomorrow
Thanks Tim. If you can arrive at 1:15pm we can get settled with rest of testifiers. Not sure which of our team will
be on point but one of us will meet you. We are juggling coverage as the JBC is also hoping to close the budget
today.
The pro campaign- FixItCo - asked for permission to possibly tweet your comments as they will be covering the
hearing in real time. We think that's great idea & good exposure for CCAT! Once you finalize the comments we
can get that over to them in advance.
They also asked for our logo - something to work on in near future.
Thanks & See you soon!

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 21, 2017, at 10:43 PM, Tim Mauck for Clear Creek <tim@timmauck.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
> That looks good to me. I may make a few minor edits that I'll send out.
>
> What time should I plan on being at the Cap?
>
> Tim
>
> From: Sara Odendahl [mailto:sodendahl@aponte-busam.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 4:56 PM
> To: Tim Mauck <tim@timmauck.com>; Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>
> Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Mark
Ruzzin <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
> Subject: RE: HB 1242 - trans bill tomorrow
>
> Hi Tim,
> Attached are draft talking points as a starting point for testimony tomorrow. Feel free to give us a ring or dialog
over email tonight when you are free.
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
> From: Tim Mauck [mailto:tim@timmauck.com]
> To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>
> Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy
Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Mark Ruzzin <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
> Subject: Re: HB 1242 - trans bill tomorrow
>
> I will/can be there to testify. Still in my board meeting right now...but will be back on my computer around 7 pm
tonight.
>
> Tim
>
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
>> On Mar 21, 2017 3:56 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Tim
>> HB 1242 - Trans Funding bill is up tomorrow afternoon - sooner than we expected. Are you available to testify
for CCAT as planned?
>>
>> We will work on a support statement to provide to committee as well.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
To: Ruzzin, Mark; "Sara Odendahl"; "Ruth Aponte"
Cc: "Rachel Richards"; "Amy Redfern"; Jones, Elise
Attachments: Talking Points for HB 1242.docx
My edits highlighted in yellow. Ill head down and will be in the cafeteria a little after noon.
Tim

To: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>
Cc: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek <tim@timmauck.com>; Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Jones, Elise
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Thanks for the clarification, Sara. Certainly matches my read of the amendments!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 10:58 AM (GMT-07:00)
Cc: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
<tim@timmauck.com>, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Amy Redfern
<aredfern@aponte-busam.com>, "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Hi all,
Just to clarify, the amendments that Ruth forwarded are NOT from the proponents of the bill.
Upon cursory review we believe CCAT will have some issues with them, specifically
changing the allocations to local Gov'ts and striking multimodal from the eligible projects
within the bonding package.
The bill proponents also have several amendments which they will be offering today. Of
interest to CCAT are: 1. Graduated local match rate for counties that collect below a
threshold, and 2. Raise CDOT revenue cap to $375M (from $300M) to account for bonding
requirements.
Happy to chat more with Mark or Tim when you arrive at the Capitol today. As far as timing,
Tim you are slated to go with the second group of 3 proponents - along with Limon Town
Council and former state rep J. Paul Brown from Durango.
See you all soon!

Sara & Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 22, 2017, at 10:04 AM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:
Just sent you all an email with the amendment concepts. Running over to capitol and
will review soon.
R

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Jones,
Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Thanks, Ruth! I'll also do my best to track down Andy to see if I can get any
intel.

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 9:36 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
<tim@timmauck.com>
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>,
"Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Hi Mark
Great points! We understand from CDOT lobbyist that there will be amendments this
afternoon. We are working to get the specifics, particularly if it affects multi modal.
See you soon!

Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
Sara and all, great job on the 1242 talking points. I've been reviewing them on
my bus ride into Denver, and have some thoughts. I will confirm this morning,
but I strongly suspect CCI will testify, and they will express a county view and
we know they will ask for a reduction in the transit / multimodal / mobility
percentage included in the introduced bill.
It feels important to me to express support for the bill as introduced, and focus
testimony on the mobility funds, to provide a counterweight to the expected CCI
testimony. I will work on some talking points along these lines (one or two
bullets) and share with the group. It's likely that testimony will be limited to 3
minutes.
Sara, Ruth and Amy, I will be at the Capitol shortly and would be happy to
discuss ideas in more detail.
I've added Elise to this string, should she have time to contribute to the effort!
Thanks!
Mark
mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)
Thanks Tim. If you can arrive at 1:15pm we can get settled with rest of testifiers. Not sure which of
our team will be on point but one of us will meet you. We are juggling coverage as the JBC is also
hoping to close the budget today.
The pro campaign- FixItCo - asked for permission to possibly tweet your comments as they will be
covering the hearing in real time. We think that's great idea & good exposure for CCAT! Once you
finalize the comments we can get that over to them in advance.

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
> Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-
busam.com>; Mark Ruzzin <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
>
> Hi Tim,
> Attached are draft talking points as a starting point for testimony tomorrow. Feel free to give us a
ring or dialog over email tonight when you are free.
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
> Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Mark Ruzzin
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
>
> I will/can be there to testify. Still in my board meeting right now...but will be back on my
computer around 7 pm tonight.
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>> HB 1242 - Trans Funding bill is up tomorrow afternoon - sooner than we expected. Are you
available to testify for CCAT as planned?
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
Talking Points for HB 1242: New Transportation Infrastructure Revenue
Hello my name is Tim Mauck, and I am here today representing myself as a
County Commissioner from Clear Creak County. I am also representing
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together.
CCAT is a group of counties and individual commissioners across Colorado

working to provide a unified, nonpartisan and independent voice at the
statehouse. Collectively CCAT represents all regions of the state and the
diversity of issues facing every corner of Colorado. We currently have
representation from 36 local county commissioners.
CCAT Commissioners strongly support HB 1242 as the transportation

infrastructure in the mountain and frontier communities is currently in
drastic need of assistance.
As a local government entity, flexibility is key to our ability to best serve our
communities and HB 1242 provides ample opportunity to determine our
unique transportation needs.
Whether it be expanding sidewalks on rural county roads, improving

existing roads and bridges which connect many of our communities to
much needed services, or leveraging funds to provide senior transportation
options HB 1242 allows local government to make local decisions.
In Clear Creek County that means keeping pace with aging road
infrastructure and improving newly implemented transit services for our
workforce and elderly.
Living in Clear Creek County, my community is too familiar with debilitating

congestion along the I-70 corridor. I commend CDOT for implementing
innovative solutions to alleviate that congestion, and am proud of their
work to stretch transportation funding. But we have exceptional work that
must be done. We need the funding that is necessary to implement the
vision of the Record of Decision to move people and goods efficiently along
that corridor. That vision calls for a multi-modal approach. We know that
even with full expansion of lanes, a multi-modal solution is required and
are therefore very supportive of the modest multi-modal dollars HB 1242
affords.
Including multi-modal eligible projects within the bonding package is a

measure has been critical to obtaining the support of our diverse
membership.
The measure has broad support from bi-partisan organizations across the
state, which speaks to the collaborative process to develop and advocate
for this new funding stream.
At the end of the day, the citizens of Colorado will make the final decision.
However it is up to the Legislature and the many stakeholders around the
table to send voters a proposal which addresses the needs of all Colorado
communities. HB 1242 does just that, and I urge a yes vote today.
Thank you, and I am happy to take questions.

From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Sara Odendahl; Ruth Aponte
Cc: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Rachel Richards; Amy Redfern; Jones, Elise
Thanks for the clarification, Sara. Certainly matches my read of the amendments!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 10:58 AM (GMT-07:00)
Cc: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
<tim@timmauck.com>, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Amy
Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>, "Jones, Elise"
Hi all,
Just to clarify, the amendments that Ruth forwarded are NOT from the proponents
of the bill. Upon cursory review we believe CCAT will have some issues with them,
specifically changing the allocations to local Gov'ts and striking multimodal from the
eligible projects within the bonding package.
The bill proponents also have several amendments which they will be offering today.
Of interest to CCAT are: 1. Graduated local match rate for counties that collect
below a threshold, and 2. Raise CDOT revenue cap to $375M (from $300M) to
account for bonding requirements.
Happy to chat more with Mark or Tim when you arrive at the Capitol today. As far
as timing, Tim you are slated to go with the second group of 3 proponents - along
with Limon Town Council and former state rep J. Paul Brown from Durango.
See you all soon!

Sara & Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
will review soon.
R
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
intel.

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 9:36 AM (GMT-07:00)
<tim@timmauck.com>
Hi Mark
See you soon!

Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
minutes.
Thanks!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
From: Sara Odendahl
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Rachel Richards; Amy Redfern; Jones, Elise
Hi all,
Just to clarify, the amendments that Ruth forwarded are NOT from the proponents
of the bill. Upon cursory review we believe CCAT will have some issues with them,
specifically changing the allocations to local Gov'ts and striking multimodal from the
eligible projects within the bonding package.
The bill proponents also have several amendments which they will be offering today.
Of interest to CCAT are: 1. Graduated local match rate for counties that collect
below a threshold, and 2. Raise CDOT revenue cap to $375M (from $300M) to
account for bonding requirements.
Happy to chat more with Mark or Tim when you arrive at the Capitol today. As far
as timing, Tim you are slated to go with the second group of 3 proponents - along
with Limon Town Council and former state rep J. Paul Brown from Durango.
See you all soon!

Sara & Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
will review soon.
R

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
intel.

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 9:36 AM (GMT-07:00)
<tim@timmauck.com>
Hi Mark
See you soon!

Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
minutes.
Thanks!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
From: Ruth Aponte
To: Ruzzin, Mark; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
Cc: Sara Odendahl; Rachel Richards; Amy Redfern; Jones, Elise
Just sent you all an email with the amendment concepts. Running over to capitol and will review
soon.
R
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek <tim@timmauck.com>
Thanks, Ruth! I'll also do my best to track down Andy to see if I can get any intel.

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 9:36 AM (GMT-07:00)
<tim@timmauck.com>
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>, "Jones,
Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Hi Mark
Great points! We understand from CDOT lobbyist that there will be amendments this afternoon.
We are working to get the specifics, particularly if it affects multi modal.
See you soon!

Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
Sara and all, great job on the 1242 talking points. I've been reviewing them on my bus ride
into Denver, and have some thoughts. I will confirm this morning, but I strongly suspect CCI
will testify, and they will express a county view and we know they will ask for a reduction in
the transit / multimodal / mobility percentage included in the introduced bill.
It feels important to me to express support for the bill as introduced, and focus testimony on
the mobility funds, to provide a counterweight to the expected CCI testimony. I will work on
some talking points along these lines (one or two bullets) and share with the group. It's likely
that testimony will be limited to 3 minutes.
Sara, Ruth and Amy, I will be at the Capitol shortly and would be happy to discuss ideas in
more detail.
Thanks!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)
today.

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
>
tonight.
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Ruth Aponte; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
Thanks, Ruth! I'll also do my best to track down Andy to see if I can get any intel.

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 9:36 AM (GMT-07:00)
<tim@timmauck.com>
Hi Mark
See you soon!

Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

more detail.
Thanks!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)
today.

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
>
tonight.
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
From: Ruth Aponte
To: Ruzzin, Mark; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
Hi Mark
See you soon!

Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

more detail.
Thanks!
Mark
mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)
today.

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
>
tonight.
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Ruth Aponte; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek
Sara and all, great job on the 1242 talking points. I've been reviewing them on my
bus ride into Denver, and have some thoughts. I will confirm this morning, but I
strongly suspect CCI will testify, and they will express a county view and we know
they will ask for a reduction in the transit / multimodal / mobility percentage
included in the introduced bill.
testimony. I will work on some talking points along these lines (one or two bullets)
and share with the group. It's likely that testimony will be limited to 3 minutes.
Sara, Ruth and Amy, I will be at the Capitol shortly and would be happy to discuss
ideas in more detail.
Thanks!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone

>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
> Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>;
Mark Ruzzin <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
>
> I will/can be there to testify. Still in my board meeting right now...but will be back on my computer
around 7 pm tonight.
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>> HB 1242 - Trans Funding bill is up tomorrow afternoon - sooner than we expected. Are you available
to testify for CCAT as planned?
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Jones, Elise
Attachments: Talking Points for HB 1242.docx
Elise, here's the first draft of the talking points that Aponte provided to Tim. I will
review on my way to Denver and will then check in with the team. Happy to get
your thoughts on them. I'll be checking in with Becky Long, Danny Katz, etc. re:
Boulder County testimony and points they'd like us to offer to the committee.
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/21/17 4:56 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: Tim Mauck <tim@timmauck.com>, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>
Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Amy Redfern
<aredfern@aponte-busam.com>, "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
Hi Tim,
Attached are draft talking points as a starting point for testimony tomorrow. Feel free to give us a ring
or dialog over email tonight when you are free.
Thanks!
~Sara
From: Tim Mauck [mailto:tim@timmauck.com]
Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>;
Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Mark Ruzzin <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
I will/can be there to testify. Still in my board meeting right now...but will be back on my computer
Tim

On Mar 21, 2017 3:56 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Tim
> HB 1242 - Trans Funding bill is up tomorrow afternoon - sooner than we expected. Are you available
>
> We will work on a support statement to provide to committee as well.
>
> Thanks
> Ruth
>
> Sent from my iPhone
Talking Points for HB 1242: New Transportation Infrastructure Revenue
Hello my name is Tim Mauck, and I am here today representing myself as a
County Commissioner from Clear Creak County. I am also representing
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together.
CCAT is a group of counties and individual commissioners across Colorado

working to provide a unified, nonpartisan and independent voice at the
statehouse. Collectively CCAT represents all regions of the state and the
diversity of issues facing every corner of Colorado. We currently have
representation from 36 local county commissioners.
CCAT Commissioners strongly support HB 1242 as the transportation

infrastructure in the mountain and frontier communities is currently in
drastic need of assistance.
As a local government entity, flexibility is key to our ability to best serve our
communities and HB 1242 provides ample opportunity to determine our
unique transportation needs.
Whether it be expanding sidewalks on rural county roads, improving

existing roads and bridges which connect many of our communities to
much needed services, or leveraging funds to provide senior transportation
options HB 1242 allows local government to make local decisions.
In Clear Creek County that means keeping pace with aging road
infrastructure and improving newly implemented transit services for our
workforce and elderly.
Living in Clear Creek County, my community is too familiar with debilitating

congestion along the I-70 corridor. I commend CDOT for implementing
innovative solutions to alleviate that congestion, and am proud of their
work to stretch transportation funding. But we have exceptional work that
must be done. We need the funding that is necessary to implement the
vision of the Record of Decision to move people and goods efficiently along
that corridor. That vision calls for a multi-modal approach. We know that
even with full expansion of lanes, a multi-modal solution is required and
are therefore very supportive of the modest multi-modal dollars HB 1242
affords.
Including multi-modal eligible projects within the bonding package is a

measure has been critical to obtaining the support of our diverse
membership.
The measure has broad support from bi-partisan organizations across the
state, which speaks to the collaborative process to develop and advocate
for this new funding stream.
At the end of the day, the citizens of Colorado will make the final decision.
However it is up to the Legislature and the many stakeholders around the
table to send voters a proposal which addresses the needs of all Colorado
communities. HB 1242 does just that, and I urge a yes vote today.
Thank you, and I am happy to take questions.

From: Ruzzin, Mark
Tim Mauck will be testifying for CCAT at the HB 1242 committee hearing this
afternoon....see Ruth's email below about the increasing exposure that CCAT is
getting at the Capitol!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/22/17 7:25 AM (GMT-07:00)

Ruth
Sent from my iPhone
>
> Thanks Sara,
>
>
>
> Tim
>
> Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>;
Mark Ruzzin <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Thanks!
> ~Sara
>
>
> I will/can be there to testify. Still in my board meeting right now...but will be back on my computer
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>>
>> Hi Tim
>> HB 1242 - Trans Funding bill is up tomorrow afternoon - sooner than we expected. Are you available
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ruth
>>
>
From: Jones, Elise
To: Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ruth Aponte
Cc: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill
Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Keith Baker; Kris
Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace;
Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O"Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: RE: HB 1242 gets SUPPORT vote from CCI
Woot woot! Awesome job!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 3:24 PM
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Jones, Elise; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Chaz Tedesco;
Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper;
Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett;
Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel
Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve
O'Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: HB 1242 gets SUPPORT vote from CCI
18-6 in favor of supporting 1242. 75% vote!!
(970) 390-3104
Thank you all for your helpful dialogue and information sharing! By my count we have
6 CCAT members attending the meeting to speak in support of HB 1242- this is
terrific!

Thanks for sharing the outcome and any needed follow up with the group.

Good luck!
Ruth
Sent from my iPhone


Kathy
(970) 390-3104
On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:

FYI, as promised. For your use at the CCI transportation
committee meeting today. If Club 20 can support
multimodal transportation funding, so can CCI! Good luck,
Elise
Sent from my iPad
From: Christian Reece <christian@club20.org>

Subject: C20 Position on Transportation
Funding:1242
Commissioners,

Thank you for reaching out to CLUB
20 on this extremely important issue!

I am just finishing a briefing paper
outlining just a few areas of concerns
and have attached it for your review.
It is not yet complete, but it is close
and will probably be helpful in your
discussions.

In short, we are supportive of the bill.
There are just a couple areas of
concern, but they do not concern us
enough to withdraw support. We will
be keeping an extremely close eye on
this as amendments may address
these concerns or bring about new
ones. I would encourage you all to
glance this over real quick and vote to
support the bill with some direction to
Eric Bergman regarding how it could
be made better.

While rural Colorado may not benefit
from the multimodal piece to the same
extent as our urban neighbors, we will
ALL benefit from a significant
increase in revenue to our towns and
counties and from CDOTs ability to
complete long outstanding statewide
projects.

Thank you so much!

Thank you,

Christian Reece
Executive Director
CLUB 20
(970) 242-3264 office
(970) 250-2696 cell
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To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Jones, Elise; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy;
Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne
Mauck
Subject: HB 1242 gets SUPPORT vote from CCI
18-6 in favor of supporting 1242. 75% vote!!
(970) 390-3104
Thank you all for your helpful dialogue and information sharing! By my
count we have 6 CCAT members attending the meeting to speak in
support of HB 1242- this is terrific!
Thanks for sharing the outcome and any needed follow up with the
group.
Good luck!
Ruth
Sent from my iPhone


Kathy
(970) 390-3104
On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Jones, Elise

<ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
FYI, as promised. For your use at the CCI

transportation committee meeting today. If Club
20 can support multimodal transportation funding,
so can CCI! Good luck,
Elise
Sent from my iPad
From: Christian Reece

<christian@club20.org>
Date: March 16, 2017 at 11:18:46 AM
MDT
Subject: C20 Position on
Transportation Funding:1242
Commissioners,

Thank you for reaching out to CLUB
20 on this extremely important issue!

I am just finishing a briefing paper
outlining just a few areas of concerns
and have attached it for your review.
It is not yet complete, but it is close
and will probably be helpful in your
discussions.

In short, we are supportive of the bill.
There are just a couple areas of
concern, but they do not concern us
enough to withdraw support. We will
be keeping an extremely close eye on
this as amendments may address
these concerns or bring about new
ones. I would encourage you all to
glance this over real quick and vote to
support the bill with some direction to
Eric Bergman regarding how it could
be made better.

While rural Colorado may not benefit
from the multimodal piece to the same
extent as our urban neighbors, we will
ALL benefit from a significant
increase in revenue to our towns and
counties and from CDOTs ability to
complete long outstanding statewide
projects.

Thank you so much!

Thank you,

Christian Reece
Executive Director
CLUB 20
(970) 242-3264 office
(970) 250-2696 cell
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From: Jones, Elise
To: Gardner, Deb; Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle
Subject: RE: hold for PMI with Michelle
I think this works except that whomever is participating in CCAT interviews probably needs
to make it to Denver by 4pm.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
-----Original Appointment-----
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle
Subject: hold for PMI with Michelle
When: Thursday, January 26, 2017 2:00 PM-3:30 PM (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada).
Where: small conference room
From: Keith Baker
To: Ben Tisdel
Cc: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art
Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N
Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney;
Davis, Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O"Dorisio; Irwin, Leslie;
Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; KEITH BAKER; Gail Watson;
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson; Dan Gibbs;
richcimino@gmail.com; Randy Wheelock; Houck@gunnisoncounty.org
Subject: Re: ICC/CCAT Communication: CCI federal issues form
Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 11:11:52 AM
That you Ben!
Keith Baker
Commissioner
On 27Jan2017, at 11:05, Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Keith,

Here is a compendium of Ouray County BOCC resolutions regarding fed issues. This
was assembled last year. Our one re public lands is the first.

Ben

From:Keith Baker [mailto:kbaker@chaffeecounty.org]
Sent:Friday, January 27, 2017 10:43 AM
To:Tim Mauck for Clear Creek <tim@timmauck.com>; Ruzzin, Mark
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Gwen Lachelt <Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; Karn
Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Jill Ryan
<jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Art
Goodtimes <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Lynn Black
<lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Julie
Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; Joan May
Lynn Padgett <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; N Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; Sam
Taylor <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; Thomas Davidson
Chaz Tedesco <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; M Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Jeanne McQueeney
Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Sal
Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Steve Child
<evets.child@juno.com>; Peter McKay <commckay@hotmail.com>; Jones, Elise
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Eva Henry <EHenry@adcogov.org>; Kris Holstrom
<kholstrom@gmail.com>; Hilary Cooper <hilary@mountainfreak.com>; Keith Baker
<kbaker6474@me.com>; Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>;
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter
Monson <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Dan Gibbs
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; richcimino@gmail.com; Randy Wheelock
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Houck@gunnisoncounty.org
Subject:Fwd: ICC/CCAT Communication: CCI federal issues form
Hello,
Please delete kbaker6474@me.com and begin using this address.
Ive applied for the CCI Public Lands traveling team. I believe there are two
seats open, so anyone on the CCI public lands phone call or in the meeting,
please support me and Jonathon Houck.
Does anyone have sample resolutions opposing public lands transfers that you
can send me?
Thank you,
Keith Baker
Commissioner
--
--
believed to be clean. <BOCC Supported and Opposed Federal
Regulations.pdf>
--
From: Ben Tisdel
To: "Keith Baker" ; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill Ryan";
"Rachel Richards"; "Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May";
Krezek, Michelle; "Lynn Padgett"; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz
Tedesco"; "M Whiting"; "Jeanne McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace";
"Kris Holstrom"; "Hilary Cooper"; "Keith Baker" ; "Gail Watson"; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com; "Randy
Wheelock"; Houck@gunnisoncounty.org
Subject: RE: ICC/CCAT Communication: CCI federal issues form
Attachments: BOCC Supported and Opposed Federal Regulations.pdf
Hi Keith,
Here is a compendium of Ouray County BOCC resolutions regarding fed issues. This was assembled
last year. Our one re public lands is the first.
Ben

Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 10:43 AM
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek <tim@timmauck.com>; Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>;
Gwen Lachelt <Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; Karn Stiegelmeier
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; Rachel Richards
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Art Goodtimes <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Lynn Black
<lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>;
Ben Tisdel <tisdel@gmail.com>; Julie Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; Joan May
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Lynn Padgett
<lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; N Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; Sam Taylor
<staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Domenico,
Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Chaz Tedesco <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; M Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Jeanne McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>;
Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve
O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Steve Child
<kbaker6474@me.com>; Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Dan
Gibbs <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; richcimino@gmail.com; Randy Wheelock
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Houck@gunnisoncounty.org
Subject: Fwd: ICC/CCAT Communication: CCI federal issues form
Hello,

Ive applied for the CCI Public Lands traveling team. I believe there are two seats open, so
anyone on the CCI public lands phone call or in the meeting, please support me and Jonathon
Houck.
Does anyone have sample resolutions opposing public lands transfers that you can send me?
Thank you,
Keith Baker
Commissioner
--
Lynn M. Padgett, Chair Ben Tisdel, Vice Chair Don Batchelder, Commissioner Member
Connie I. Hunt, County Administrator Martha P. Whitmore, County Attorney
Ouray County Supported/Opposed Resolutions Regarding Federal Regulations

Resolution 2015-014 Supporting Continued Federal Ownership of Federal Public Lands 1
Resolution 2016-009 Sneffels Wilderness Expansion (San Juan Wilderness Bill). 3
Resolution 2016-010 Supporting Good Samaritan Legislation.11
Resolution 2016-011 Supporting the Rural Impact County Challenge to Combat Rural Childhood Poverty...13
Resolution 2016-012 Declaring Opposition to loss of Small Webcaster Rates and Declaring an Immediate
Need for a Legislative Remedy.. 15
Resolution 2016-014 Supporting Amendments to H.R. 4313 (Garfield County Federal Historic Rights of Way
Legislation)17
Opposition Letter Senate Bill 16-183 regarding 9-1-1 Services..19
Other Ouray County Supported / Opposed Federal Regulations and Initiatives .. 20
1
2
4
5
7
8
10
12
14
16
18
Other Ouray County BOCC Supported / Opposed Federal Initiatives and Legislation
RS-2477 Legislation An increasing problem in rural West Slope counties, including Ouray County, is
jurisdictional disputes with federal land agencies regarding roads. The USFS is claiming ownership and
jurisdiction over historic county roads that traverse forest lands, including County Road 361, which
dates back to pre-statehood mining days or before (1880s). The road was not only a county road, but
at one time was a state highway, before being returned to county responsibility by the state of
Colorado. The USFS is urging the county to engage in litigation under RS-2477 if the county wants to
maintain its claim of ownership. The current process under the federal Quiet Title Act is cumbersome,
time consuming, and expensive. Ouray County supports legislation to simplify the process. Legislation
has been introduced, with Representative Tipton as a co-sponsor. Ouray County does not support this
legislation as it places the entire procedure for claims in the land agency, with only APA appeal
potential. Ouray County instead proposes a special master process with simplified procedures, and
appeal through the federal court of appeals, to ensure consistency and objectivity in the ruling. We
would appreciate the opportunity to work with your staff on a draft of revisions to the existing
legislation or a new draft for introduction.
Rural Broadband Supports initiatives for more rural broadband infrastructure and grant programs.
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools Supports securing full funding for PILT and
SRS funding.
To: Rachel Richards; "Jonathan Houck"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill
Wheelock"
Hi friends,
While La Plata is on a financial time out from CCI right now, we are still members of NACo.
I wanted to see if other ICC members have similar issues.
PFCs Passenger Facility Charges

A very high priority for La Plata County, in addition to public lands, is increasing airport
passenger facility charges which Congress currently has set at $4.50/ticket. Commercial
airports like ours (and probably all the ones in your jurisdictions) play a large role in our
ability to maintain airport infrastructure. The current minimal charge has existed for many
years, and every time airports and local governments seek increases, the airlines push back
hard, resulting in the status quo continuing. There is hope that this year may be different
with talk of an infrastructure bill. Our Durango-La Plata County airport is Colorados fifth
busiest and it is a huge economic for us.
We have expressed this as a priority to Bennets and Tiptons offices. I will be contacting
Gardners local aide as well.
Broadband infrastructure
Broadband, especially middle mile, infrastructure is another priority for La Plata County
important for economic development.
Again, I have spoken to both Bennets and Tiptons offices about this recently.
Veterens Administration health services

Our VA health resources are not adequately funded to meet SW Colorado vets needs. One
challenge is that, while we have an overworked and overloaded local clinic, any specialists or
testing has to be done in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Are PFCs, Broadband infrastructure or VA health services a federal priority for any other
ICC members?
Thanks.
Julie Westendorff

To: 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'; 'Ruzzin, Mark'; Gwen Lachelt; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill
Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; Julie Westendorff; 'Joan May';
'Krezek, Michelle'; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Domenico, Cindy';
'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; 'Davis, Megan'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Gardner, Deb'; 'Sal
Pace'; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Irwin, Leslie'; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; 'Jones, Elise';
'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson';
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Dan Gibbs';
richcimino@gmail.com; 'Randy Wheelock'
Importance: High
All, Please be sure to turn in your Federal Issues survey TODAY! One per commissioner, not one per
county. So be sure to get three in. Also consider adding a bullet point- to oppose the wholesale
transfer of Public Lands to the States.
I just handed mine in and has Paul look up whether my other commissioners had gotten theirs in
yet.onluy looked like 25 or so had been turned in- We have a real chance to influence this- So
please send in your forms And get your feloow commissioners to as well!
Thanks Rachel
From: Jonathan Houck [mailto:JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org]

To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek <tim@timmauck.com>; 'Ruzzin, Mark'
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Gwen Lachelt' <Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Karn
Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Jill Ryan' <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>;
'Rachel Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Art Goodtimes' <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>;
'Lynn Black' <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Julie Westendorff'
<Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Joan May' <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Krezek,
Michelle' <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'Lynn Padgett' <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; 'N Jackson'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Domenico, Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz
Tedesco' <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Jeanne
McQueeney' <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>;
'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace'
'Irwin, Leslie' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay'
<commckay@hotmail.com>; 'Jones, Elise' <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry'
<hilary@mountainfreak.com>; 'Keith Baker' <kbaker6474@me.com>; 'Gail Watson'
<rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>

Thanks, I will be adding opposing the transfer of Public Lands to my list as well. Additionally, Gunnison
County is drafting and will be approving a resolution opposing any transfer as well.
Jonathan
Jonathan D. Houck

Cell 970.275.9625
From: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek [tim@timmauck.com]

To: 'Ruzzin, Mark'; 'Gwen Lachelt'; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Rachel Richards'; 'Art Goodtimes';
'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Julie Westendorff'; 'Joan May'; 'Krezek, Michelle';
'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Domenico, Cindy'; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M
Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; 'Davis, Megan'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Gardner, Deb'; 'Sal Pace'; Jonathan
Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Irwin, Leslie'; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; 'Jones,
Elise'; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson';
'Davis, Megan'; richcimino@gmail.com; 'Randy Wheelock'
Thanks Rachel
Ive always wondered the same about how the list of topics is selected.
I agree about adding the transfer of public lands. Obviously, there seems to be no shortage of issues
at heart that are on the chopping block. The dismantling of EPA regs, has me exceptionally worried,
too.
I will be adding opposition to the transfer of public lands to my list.
Tim

To: Gwen Lachelt <Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>; Karn Stiegelmeier
<staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Mauck
<tim@timmauck.com>; Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Chaz Tedesco
<CTedesco@adcogov.org>; M Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Jeanne McQueeney
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Tim Corrigan
<timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Sal Pace
<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; Jonathan Houck <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com;
Steve O'Dorisio <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Steve Child
'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com' <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>; 'tahart11@msn.com'
<tahart11@msn.com>; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us)
<pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Dan Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov)
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>;
richcimino@gmail.com
Subject: ICC/CCAT Communication: CCI federal issues form
Hello ICC/CCAT Commissioners:
Please see the email below from Commissioner Richards regarding the CCI federal issues form.
Regarding the work of hiring a Legislative Advocacy Coordinator for the ICC/CCAT, thanks to the
leadership of your subcommittee, the RFP process has been moving forward productively. Tonight
most of the subcommittee members will be interviewing the 4 lobbying firms that they have chosen
as finalists for the position, and deliberating afterwards on which firm to hire. We will be
communicating back with you shortly about outcomes from tonights interviews and next steps.
Should you have any questions about the process, please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Mark Ruzzin
Boulder County Commissioners Office
All,
The annual survey of CCCI of their members for which issues we should lobby on when in
DC in February, due to be turned into CCI by Friday Jan 27th .
I would like to suggest ICC counties and commissioners ADD a NEW Issue to their ballots;
that is opposing the Transfer of Federal Public Lands to the States- and all of their
commissioners vote for that as one of their 6 choices of top issues for Colorado counties.
I dont want to waste a vote- so feedback please!
Frankly, I am not sure how the bullet-points issues that we get to choose from are
formulated; but I am wondering if think we should add this one and see if it can be a top vote
getter.
Due by this Friday,
Be sure to Vote- one form per commissioner (not one per county)

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Sent: Friday, December 02, 2016 2:36 PM
To: 'Gwen Lachelt'; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Rachel Richards'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black';
'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Julie Westendorff'; 'Joan May'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N
Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Tim Mauck'; Domenico, Cindy; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting';
'Jeanne McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb; 'Sal Pace'; 'Jonathan Houck';
'gibbsdan@yahoo.com'; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Liane McFayden'; Irwin, Leslie; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay';
Jones, Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson';
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; 'rnngls@gmail.com'; Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov); Davis, Megan
(mdavis@bouldercounty.org); 'richcimino@gmail.com'
Subject: Follow-up from ICC Gathering at CCI Winter Conference
Dear ICC Commissioners:
On behalf of the Boulder County Commissioners, Id like to thank all of you who were able to attend
the ICC gathering Tuesday night in Colorado Springs. The turnout was fantastic and the conversation
important and substantive. We greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness of the dialogue and the
willingness of you all to continue moving forward as a group, not in competition to CCI, but to
collectively advance your values and priorities.
To that end, ten of you volunteered to serve on a subcommittee to work with Megan Davis and me
to develop an RFP for the scope of services that are defined in the attached Legislative Coordination
and Advocacy proposal. I will be reaching out to you ten later today with some suggested dates and
times for a conference call so that we can move that work forward in a timely fashion. Should other
commissioners be interested in assisting with this work, please feel free to send me an email.
As always, thank you for your commitment to the ICC work. We look forward to communicating with
you shortly in respect to next steps.
Best,
Mark
PS: As it came up a number of times at Tuesdays gathering, Ive copied below links to information
about CC4CA, Colorado Communities for Climate Action, a new local government group advocating
for climate change mitigation policy. Boulder, Eagle, Pitkin, San Miguel, and Summit counties are
currently members of this growing group, in partnership with 8 municipalities. If you would like to
learn more about CC4CA, please reach out to me. Thanks!
CC4CA website: http://cc4ca.org/

Membership prospectus: http://cc4ca.org/images/CC4CAprospectusOct2016.pdf
Policy statement: http://cc4ca.org/images/CC4CAPolicyAgenda2016-2017.pdf


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Keith Baker
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art
Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle;
Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne
McQueeney; Davis, Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O"Dorisio;
Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail
Watson; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson; Dan Gibbs;
richcimino@gmail.com; Randy Wheelock; Houck@gunnisoncounty.org
Subject: Fwd: ICC/CCAT Communication: CCI federal issues form
Hello,
Ive applied for the CCI Public Lands traveling team. I believe there are two seats
open, so anyone on the CCI public lands phone call or in the meeting, please
support me and Jonathon Houck.
Does anyone have sample resolutions opposing public lands transfers that you can
send me?
Thank you,
Keith Baker
Commissioner
--
To: "Jonathan Houck"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill
Ryan"; "Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May";
Krezek, Michelle; "Lynn Padgett"; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz
Tedesco"; "M Whiting"; "Jeanne McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace";
Wheelock"
Importance: High
Thanks Rachel

<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Domenico, Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz Tedesco'
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan'
<timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace'
Jonathan
Jonathan D. Houck

Cell 970.275.9625

Thanks Rachel
too.
Tim

Regards,
Mark Ruzzin
All,
getter.
Due by this Friday,
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill Ryan"; "Rachel Richards";
"Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May"; Krezek,
Wheelock"
Jonathan
Jonathan D. Houck

Cell 970.275.9625

Thanks Rachel
too.
Tim

<kbaker6474@me.com>; Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; 'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com'
<jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>; 'tahart11@msn.com' <tahart11@msn.com>; rnngls@gmail.com;
Peter Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us) <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Dan Gibbs
(dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov) <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; Davis, Megan
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; richcimino@gmail.com
Regards,
Mark Ruzzin
All,
getter.
Due by this Friday,

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill Ryan"; "Rachel Richards"; "Art Goodtimes"; "Lynn
Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May"; Krezek, Michelle; "Lynn
Padgett"; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco"; "M Whiting";
"Jeanne McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace"; "Jonathan Houck";
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; Davis, Megan; richcimino@gmail.com;
"Randy Wheelock"
Thanks Rachel
too.
Tim

<kbaker6474@me.com>; Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>; 'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com'
<jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>; 'tahart11@msn.com' <tahart11@msn.com>; rnngls@gmail.com;
Peter Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us) <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Dan Gibbs
Regards,
Mark Ruzzin
All,
getter.
Due by this Friday,

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Gwen Lachelt; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-
Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor;
Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis,
Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O"Dorisio; Irwin,
Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail
Watson; "jasonanderson1008@gmail.com"; "tahart11@msn.com"; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov); Davis, Megan;
Regards,
Mark Ruzzin
All,
getter.
Due by this Friday,

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Gardner, Deb; Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan
Subject: FW: ICC/CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Interviews Information
Dan is going to pop in for a few minutes but he cant stay. And Tim is bringing Randy Wheelock, one
of his new commissioners.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Tim Mauck [mailto:tim@timmauck.com]

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Rachel Richards
Subject: RE: ICC/CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Interviews Information
Thanks Mark,
I got a hold of Dan. He'll be at CCI today.
He is going to try and stop by CCAT about 4 pm and download his thoughts about the
lobbyists. Unfortunately he can't stay too long. His sister lands in town at 5 pm.
I'm also going to bring Randy Wheelock, my new progressive county commissioner.
Tim

On Jan 26, 2017 9:10 AM, "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Hello Commissioners Richards and Mauck,
Were excited that you both will be joining us for the ICC/CCAT interviews this afternoon. I will
resend the location information to the full group in a few minutes, but did want to give you both a
heads up on who we are expecting to attend in addition to the two of you:
Tim Corrigan
Jonathan Houck
Ben Tisdel
Lynn Padgett
Rich Cimino (hes the Grand County R)

Elise Jones
Deb Gardener
Megan Davis and I will also be in attendance.
Tim is working on getting Dan Gibbs to the interviewsit sure would be great if we could get him
there.
If you think it is appropriate, feel free to invite other CCAT commissioners who are not on the
interview subcommittee. 9 commissioners is certain a healthy number, but if you feel other voices
would be helpful for the process, weve got plenty of room (and food!).
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or thoughts or need anything in advance of
the interviews.
Thank you!
Mark
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us;
Ben Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; tisdel@gmail.com; Joan May
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Timothy Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>;
jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>;
tim@timmauck.com; Dan Gibbs <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Cc: Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Krezek, Michelle
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Irwin, Leslie
<lirwin@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: ICC/CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Interviews Information
Importance: High
Commissioners Gardner and Jones and Megan and I are excited to see you this Thursday,
January 26, in Denver to interview the four finalists for the CCAT legislative advocacy
coordinator role. We expect the interviews and subsequent deliberation to be the near final
steps to secure legislative advocacy coordination for CCAT it is exciting to be at this point,
and we sincerely hope that all of you will join us on Thursday!
Since I last wrote, all four firms (RFP responses attached) have confirmed that they will
attend the interviews, in the following order:
5:00-5:30pm: Aponte & Busam Public Affairs Consultants
5:30-6:00pm: Frontline Public Affairs
6:00-6:30pm: Schultz Public Affairs/Michael Best Strategies
6:30-7:00pm: Siegel Public Affairs
As we discussed on the January 13 conference call, we crafted three questions that we have
asked the firms to come prepared to answer at the interview (please see questions below). I
have informed the firms that the interviews are an opportunity for you to learn more about
them and their proposals, and that we hope to include some time for the firms to ask you
questions. We will create a score sheet to help you rate the firms, and will bring several hard
copies of the proposals themselves for reference. After the final interview, we will be
prepared to lead you through a deliberation to make a final choice.
As a separate point of information for your deliberation, we are working to determine how
much money CCAT can raise to pay for advocacy services. We will share what we learn with
you on Thursday.
With Commissioner Gardners help, we have secured a meeting location a mere block from
CCI:
789 Sherman St, Suite 110, Denver
Link to map: https://goo.gl/maps/T6Qh8Wwdu9C2
From CCI, walk one block west on 8th Avenue to Sherman St and cross to the south; 789
Sherman is at the southwest corner of 8th and Sherman. If you have a vehicle that you would
like to move closer to the building, please see the parking instructions below.
Megan and I are planning to arrive at the interview location about 4pm. Boulder County will
be providing dinner for you after a long day at CCI, we figure you will need some
sustenance to make it through another couple hours of work! Im sorry to report that we will
not be serving donuts or meatloafjust something tasty and healthy!
Our requests of you:

1. Please RSVP if you are attending the interviews. This will help us for ordering dinner,
preparing materials, and arranging the meeting space.
2. It would be great if you could arrive about 4:30; this will provide us with time to get
settled, pick a master of ceremonies to facilitate the interviews, go over ground rules and a
game plan for the interviews, etc.
3. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let me know.
Thank you for wading through this lengthy email. If you have any questions about
Thursdays interviews or suggestions for the interviews or deliberation, please do share them
with us.
As always, thank you for your commitment to CCAT and for your engagement with this
important work!
Best,
Mark
CCAT Interview Questions
1. Given that CCAT is a new organization, how would you approach advocating on behalf of
the coalition at the General Assembly? Would your approach differ from how you lobby for
your established clients? In what ways?
2. One opportunity afforded to CCAT, in relation to other local government organizations, is

an ability to be nimble to quickly make a decision on a bill position or lobbying strategy,
for example, and then act on that decision. Do you have experience with this kind of
grassroots advocacy? What approaches might you use to help CCAT capitalize on this
potential strength?
3. The scope of work as outlined in the RFP is further clarified here. Please come to the
interview prepared to tell us how this additional clarity changes your cost to provide the
services described in the RFP, if at all.
- In respect to administration, CCAT will need strong coordination oversight to keep

members informed and able to effectively make decisions together and provide direction to
the contractor (approx. 50% of contract time);
- In respect to legislative lobbying, CCAT expects to focus on building its name and
reputation, reacting to legislation and the positions of other stakeholders, but not leading any
legislative initiatives (approx. 35% of contract time);
- In respect to budget lobbying, CCAT expects to provide very targeted and limited lobbying
support in collaboration with key partners (approx. 10% of contract time); and
- In respect to federal lobbying, CCAT expects to communicate to the Colorado

Congressional delegation on a very limited number of key priorities (approx. 5% of contract
time).
Parking for 789 Sherman St:
There is a visitors parking lot at the southeast corner of 8th Ave and Sherman; access from
8th Ave. The visitor spots are in the first row nearest Sherman, and there is a two-hour limit
for visitor parking.
There is unmetered street parking south on Sherman with no time limit after 6:00 pm.
There are 5 1-hour metered parking spots directly in front of 789 Sherman, which are free
after 6pm.
mobile: (720) 413-1145

From: Dan Gibbs
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Ben Tisdel; Rachel Richards; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; Ben Tisdel; Joan May; Timothy Corrigan;
jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb;
tim@timmauck.com; Dan Gibbs; Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: Re: ICC/CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Interviews Information
Mark and all,

Im planning on attending the early portion of the meeting and interviews. However,
my sister and her family are flying in later tonight so I will have to leave early to
pick them up from the airport but am happy to provide you all with my thoughts
before the interviews start since Ive had experience working with the folks that
have applied.
Truly, Dan
Dan Gibbs
P.O. Box 5635
Breckenridge, CO. 80424
Cell 970-333-4707
gibbsdan@yahoo.com
On Jan 26, 2017, at 9:37 AM, Ruzzin, Mark

<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Commissioner Tisdel, thank you for the heads upwe certainly understand!

There is teleconferencing capability in the room we are meeting in this afternoonlet
me get the details for how that works and get back to you.

As of this morning, I have the following RSVPs:Tim Corrigan, Jonathan Houck, Lynn
Padgett, Rich Cimino, Elise Jones, Deb Gardner, Rachel Richards, and Tim Mauck. We
hope to see you about 4:30pm, to provide enough time for dinner and finalizing
logistics before the interviews begin promptly at 5pm.

Im copying the location details below so you have them at hand.

Looking forward to seeing you all later this afternoon!

Mark

Link to map:https://goo.gl/maps/T6Qh8Wwdu9C2
From CCI, walk one block west on 8th Avenue to Sherman St and cross to the
south; 789 Sherman is at the southwest corner of 8th and Sherman. If you have a
vehicle that you would like to move closer to the building, please see the parking
instructions below.
There is a visitors parking lot at the southeast corner of 8th Ave and Sherman;
access from 8th Ave. The visitor spots are in the first row nearest Sherman, and
there is a two-hour limit for visitor parking.
There is unmetered street parking south on Sherman with no time limit after 6:00
pm.
There are 5 1-hour metered parking spots directly in front of 789 Sherman,
which are free after 6pm.
Mark Ruzzin| Boulder County Commissioners Office

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From:Ben Tisdel [mailto:tisdel@gmail.com]

Sent:Thursday, January 26, 2017 9:13 AM
To:Ruzzin, Mark; 'Rachel Richards'; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; 'Ben Tisdel';
'Joan May'; 'Timothy Corrigan'; jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com;
richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb; tim@timmauck.com; 'Dan Gibbs';
gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Cc:Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject:RE: ICC/CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Interviews Information
Hi Mark,
I decided that travelling today would be sort of an assisted suicide the roads are a
mess. I am trying to attend todays meetings by phone / go to meeting. Apologies, I
wont be there in person. If there is an option to participate remotely in this evenings
discussions, I would welcome it.
Ben
From:Ruzzin, Mark [mailto:mruzzin@bouldercounty.org]

Sent:Tuesday, January 24, 2017 10:37 PM
To:Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>;
kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; Ben Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>;
tisdel@gmail.com; Joan May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Timothy Corrigan
<timco2@mac.com>;jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org;rnngls@gmail.com;
richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Gardner, Deb
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>;tim@timmauck.com; Dan Gibbs
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>;gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Cc:Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Krezek, Michelle
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Irwin,
Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>
Subject:ICC/CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Interviews Information
Importance:High
Commissioners Gardner and Jones and Megan and I are excited to see you this
Thursday, January 26, in Denver to interview the four finalists for the CCAT
legislative advocacy coordinator role. We expect the interviews and subsequent
deliberation to be the near final steps to secure legislative advocacy coordination
for CCAT it is exciting to be at this point, and we sincerely hope that all of you
will join us on Thursday!
Since I last wrote, all four firms (RFP responses attached) have confirmed that
they will attend the interviews, in the following order:
As we discussed on the January 13 conference call, we crafted three questions
that we have asked the firms to come prepared to answer at the interview (please
see questions below). I have informed the firms that the interviews are an
opportunity for you to learn more about them and their proposals, and that we
hope to include some time for the firms to ask you questions. We will create a
score sheet to help you rate the firms, and will bring several hard copies of the
proposals themselves for reference. After the final interview, we will be prepared
to lead you through a deliberation to make a final choice.
As a separate point of information for your deliberation, we are working to
determine how much money CCAT can raise to pay for advocacy services. We
will share what we learn with you on Thursday.
With Commissioner Gardners help, we have secured a meeting location a mere
block from CCI:
Link to map:https://goo.gl/maps/T6Qh8Wwdu9C2
instructions below.
Megan and I are planning to arrive at the interview location about 4pm. Boulder
County will be providing dinner for you after a long day at CCI, we figure you
will need some sustenance to make it through another couple hours of work! Im
sorry to report that we will not be serving donuts or meatloafjust something
tasty and healthy!
1. 1. Please RSVP if you are attending the interviews. This will help us for ordering
dinner, preparing materials, and arranging the meeting space.
2. 2. It would be great if you could arrive about 4:30; this will provide us with time
to get settled, pick a master of ceremonies to facilitate the interviews, go over
ground rules and a game plan for the interviews, etc.
3.3. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let me know.

Thank you for wading through this lengthy email. If you have any questions
about Thursdays interviews or suggestions for the interviews or deliberation,
please do share them with us.
As always, thank you for your commitment to CCAT and for your engagement
with this important work!
Best,
Mark

1. Given that CCAT is a new organization, how would you approach advocating
on behalf of the coalition at the General Assembly? Would your approach differ
from how you lobby for your established clients? In what ways?
2. One opportunity afforded to CCAT, in relation to other local government
organizations, is an ability to be nimble to quickly make a decision on a bill
position or lobbying strategy, for example, and then act on that decision. Do you
have experience with this kind of grassroots advocacy? What approaches might
you use to help CCAT capitalize on this potential strength?
3. The scope of work as outlined in the RFP is further clarified here. Please come
to the interview prepared to tell us how this additional clarity changes your cost
to provide the services described in the RFP, if at all.
- In respect to administration, CCAT will need strong coordination oversight to
keep members informed and able to effectively make decisions together and
provide direction to the contractor (approx. 50% of contract time);
- In respect to legislative lobbying, CCAT expects to focus on building its name

and reputation, reacting to legislation and the positions of other stakeholders, but
not leading any legislative initiatives (approx. 35% of contract time);
- In respect to budget lobbying, CCAT expects to provide very targeted and

limited lobbying support in collaboration with key partners (approx. 10% of
contract time); and

Congressional delegation on a very limited number of key priorities (approx. 5%
of contract time).

pm.
There are 5 1-hour metered parking spots directly in front of 789 Sherman,
which are free after 6pm.

mobile: (720) 413-1145
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Ben Tisdel; "Rachel Richards"; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; "Ben Tisdel"; "Joan May"; "Timothy
Corrigan"; jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb;
tim@timmauck.com; "Dan Gibbs"; gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Cc: Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Commissioner Tisdel, thank you for the heads upwe certainly understand!
There is teleconferencing capability in the room we are meeting in this afternoonlet me get the
details for how that works and get back to you.
As of this morning, I have the following RSVPs: Tim Corrigan, Jonathan Houck, Lynn Padgett, Rich
Cimino, Elise Jones, Deb Gardner, Rachel Richards, and Tim Mauck. We hope to see you about
4:30pm, to provide enough time for dinner and finalizing logistics before the interviews begin
promptly at 5pm.
Im copying the location details below so you have them at hand.
Looking forward to seeing you all later this afternoon!
Mark

after 6pm.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark; 'Rachel Richards'; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May';
'Timothy Corrigan'; jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones,
Elise; Gardner, Deb; tim@timmauck.com; 'Dan Gibbs'; gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Hi Mark,
I decided that travelling today would be sort of an assisted suicide the roads are a mess. I am
trying to attend todays meetings by phone / go to meeting. Apologies, I wont be there in person.
If there is an option to participate remotely in this evenings discussions, I would welcome it.
Ben

To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; Ben
Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; tisdel@gmail.com; Joan May
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; tim@timmauck.com;
Dan Gibbs <dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Importance: High
you on Thursday.
CCI:

with us.
important work!
Best,
Mark

potential strength?

time).

after 6pm.

mobile: (720) 413-1145
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: FW: ICC/CCAT Legislative Advocacy Coordinator Interviews Information
Well, until this morning, I had a bit better news to report about the number of commissioners we
will have participating in tonights ICC/CCAT interviews. I had 10 as of last night, but now we are
down to 8 (in addition to Ben, Ron Engels of Gilpin first RSVP-ed, but then realized he has a conflict
with a public meeting tonight):
Tim Corrigan
Jonathan Houck
Lynn Padgett
Rich Cimino (hes the Grand County R)
Elise Jones
Deb Gardener
Rachel Richards
Tim Mauck
Tim is working hard to get Dan Gibbs to the interviews, and I havent heard anything back from
Eagle County. And Megan and I will be there as well.
I am preparing interview materials this morning, and well have food and drinks available for
everyone.
If you have any questions about tonight, please let me know!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark; 'Rachel Richards'; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May';
'Timothy Corrigan'; jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones,
Elise; Gardner, Deb; tim@timmauck.com; 'Dan Gibbs'; gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Hi Mark,
Ben

Importance: High
you on Thursday.
CCI:

with us.
important work!
Best,
Mark

potential strength?

time).
after 6pm.

mobile: (720) 413-1145
From: Ben Tisdel
To: Ruzzin, Mark; "Rachel Richards"; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; "Ben Tisdel"; "Joan May"; "Timothy
Corrigan"; jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb;
tim@timmauck.com; "Dan Gibbs"; gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Hi Mark,
Ben

Importance: High
you on Thursday.
CCI:

with us.
important work!
Best,
Mark

potential strength?

time).

after 6pm.

mobile: (720) 413-1145
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Rachel Richards; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; Ben Tisdel; tisdel@gmail.com; Joan May; Timothy
Corrigan; jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; rnngls@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise; Gardner, Deb;
tim@timmauck.com; Dan Gibbs; gibbsdan@yahoo.com
Frontline.pdf
Schultz.pdf
Siegel.pdf
Importance: High
Commissioners Gardner and Jones and Megan and I are excited to see you this
Thursday, January 26, in Denver to interview the four finalists for the CCAT
legislative advocacy coordinator role. We expect the interviews and subsequent
deliberation to be the near final steps to secure legislative advocacy coordination for
CCAT it is exciting to be at this point, and we sincerely hope that all of you will
join us on Thursday!
Since I last wrote, all four firms (RFP responses attached) have confirmed that they
will attend the interviews, in the following order:
As we discussed on the January 13 conference call, we crafted three questions that

we have asked the firms to come prepared to answer at the interview (please see
questions below). I have informed the firms that the interviews are an opportunity
for you to learn more about them and their proposals, and that we hope to include
some time for the firms to ask you questions. We will create a score sheet to help
you rate the firms, and will bring several hard copies of the proposals themselves for
reference. After the final interview, we will be prepared to lead you through a
deliberation to make a final choice.
As a separate point of information for your deliberation, we are working to

determine how much money CCAT can raise to pay for advocacy services. We will
share what we learn with you on Thursday.
With Commissioner Gardners help, we have secured a meeting location a mere

block from CCI:
instructions below.
Megan and I are planning to arrive at the interview location about 4pm. Boulder
County will be providing dinner for you after a long day at CCI, we figure you will
need some sustenance to make it through another couple hours of work! Im sorry
to report that we will not be serving donuts or meatloafjust something tasty and
healthy!
1. Please RSVP if you are attending the interviews. This will help us for ordering
dinner, preparing materials, and arranging the meeting space.
2. It would be great if you could arrive about 4:30; this will provide us with time to
get settled, pick a master of ceremonies to facilitate the interviews, go over ground
rules and a game plan for the interviews, etc.
Thursdays interviews or suggestions for the interviews or deliberation, please do
share them with us.
As always, thank you for your commitment to CCAT and for your engagement with
this important work!
Best,
Mark
1. Given that CCAT is a new organization, how would you approach advocating on
behalf of the coalition at the General Assembly? Would your approach differ from
how you lobby for your established clients? In what ways?
2. One opportunity afforded to CCAT, in relation to other local government

organizations, is an ability to be nimble to quickly make a decision on a bill
position or lobbying strategy, for example, and then act on that decision. Do you
have experience with this kind of grassroots advocacy? What approaches might you
use to help CCAT capitalize on this potential strength?
3. The scope of work as outlined in the RFP is further clarified here. Please come to
the interview prepared to tell us how this additional clarity changes your cost to
provide the services described in the RFP, if at all.

members informed and able to effectively make decisions together and provide
direction to the contractor (approx. 50% of contract time);
reputation, reacting to legislation and the positions of other stakeholders, but not
leading any legislative initiatives (approx. 35% of contract time);
- In respect to budget lobbying, CCAT expects to provide very targeted and limited
lobbying support in collaboration with key partners (approx. 10% of contract time);
and

Congressional delegation on a very limited number of key priorities (approx. 5% of
contract time).
pm.
There are 5 1-hour metered parking spots directly in front of 789 Sherman, which
are free after 6pm.

mobile: (720) 413-1145

To: Jones, Elise; Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: Interested Persons List for Initiative #22 Blue Book Analysis
Attachments: 2017 Participant Process Memo.pdf
Elise and Mark,

Thanks so much for all your great support of CCAT, I thought the past two days went well.
My main message below is pretty much FYI
You may already have gotten this email, but I wanted to be sure. Solicitation for comments for the
Blue Book for the Fix our Damn Roads without any new money or transit support ballot measure.
I have already forwarded to Tim Mauck and Dan Gibbs to consider sending in individual county
comments, and perhaps see if they can get I-70 coalition or CAST to add value/comments, and will
work with my own county to as well.
I dont see adding this to CCAT work load, but once again, something we should try to influence for
the good of our communities.
Best, Rachel
From: Dan Blankenship [mailto:dblankenship@rfta.com]

To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Cc: Kelley Collier <kcollier@rfta.com>
Subject: FW: Interested Persons List for Initiative #22 Blue Book Analysis
Rachel:
I havent heard anything about initiative 22 previously. Have you?
Thanks,
Dan
Dan Blankenship
Chief Executive Officer
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority
2307 Wulfsohn Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
dblankenship@rfta.com
970-384-4981 (work)
970-319-8560 (cell)
From: Greg Sobetski [mailto:greg.sobetski@state.co.us] On Behalf Of LCS Authorize Bonds for

Transportation Projects 2017
Cc: Greg Sobetski <greg.sobetski@state.co.us>; Erin Reynolds <erin.reynolds@state.co.us>; Caitlin
Del Collo <caitlin.delcollo@state.co.us>; Ryan Long <ryanc.long@state.co.us>
Subject: Interested Persons List for Initiative #22 Blue Book Analysis
Greetings:
Colorado Legislative Council Staff, the nonpartisan research staff of the state legislature, is responsible
for publishing the annual state ballot information booklet, or "Blue Book." We are beginning work on
this year's Blue Book and assembling a list of interested persons for a measure that may appear on
the 2017 ballot.
You are receiving this email because we think you may be interested in Initiative #22. If approved, this
initiative would require the state to issue transportation revenue anticipation notes (TRANs) up to $3.5
billion in FY 2017-18. The initiative specifies 65 transportation projects that may receive funding from
the borrowed money and directs the state legislature to identify a source of repayment money during
the 2018 legislative session. Initiative #22 may or may not appear on the November ballot in 2017.
Any person may file written comments for Legislative Council Staff to consider during the preparation of
our analysis. We consider all comments and/or proposed changes to our analysis submitted on or
before the established deadlines. Recommendations may be incorporated into the Blue Book at our
discretion.
The attached memorandum contains instructions for participating in this year's process. Please read
the memo carefully and forward it to other individuals and organizations that may wish to participate.
Individuals and organizations must request to be included on the interested persons mailing list. To be
included, please either:
respond to this email in the affirmative at transrevenuenotes2017.ga@state.co.us;

call the Legislative Council Staff main office at 303-866-3521; or
contact a member of the writing team directly.
Legislative Council Staff is also available to meet with you or your organization to discuss our analysis.
Please contact a member of the writing team if you would like to arrange an interview with our staff.
Please direct all other inquiries related to Initiative #22 to: transrevenuenotes2017.ga@state.co.us.
Sincerely, the Initiative #22 writing team:
Greg Sobetski
303-866-4105
greg.sobetski@state.co.us
Erin Reynolds
303-866-4146
erin.reynolds@state.co.us
Caitlin Del Collo

303-866-3687
caitlin.delcollo@state.co.us
Ryan Long
303-866-2066
ryanc.long@state.co.us
The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and
confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client
communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential. If the reader
of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and
that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.
If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail,
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affirmative. Individuals may also ask to be included on the mailing list by calling the office at
303-866-3521, contacting a member of the staff team that is assigned to a particular analysis, or
e-mailing the office at lcs.ga@state.co.us
Everyone electing to remain on or be added to the mailing list for a particular ballot measure
receives a copy of subsequent drafts of the analysis and has the opportunity to comment on
these drafts throughout the process. Once a draft is complete, it is e-mailed and placed on the
Internet, allowing comments by any interested person. By law, all comments submitted to
Legislative Council Staff must include the name of the person(s) submitting the comment and
the name of the organization the person(s) represents or is affiliated with for purposes of making
the comments. Legislative Council Staff also requires a phone number, and, if available, an
e-mail address. The mailing lists and all comments become public information upon release of
the next draft.
Process for Writing an Analysis
Preparation of an analysis involves a number of drafts. Up to three drafts of each

analysis are prepared over the course of the summer. The number of drafts depends on the
complexity of the measure and the time available. Each draft has a deadline for submitting
comments.1 These deadlines are contained in a document that accompanies the first and
subsequent drafts, and are posted on the Internet. Anyone may file written comments for
consideration by the Legislative Council Staff during any of the draft analysis preparation.
Please note, the written comments become part of the public record.
For the first draft, a staff writing team interviews a limited number of individuals who are
knowledgeable about the measure, including the proponents and organized opposition. Based
on these interviews and on their own research, staff members develop a first draft of an
analysis. This draft is posted on the Internet and e-mailed to anyone who has indicated an
interest in reviewing the draft. Individuals generally have about seven or eight calendar days to
comment on the first draft. The staff reviews the public feedback to determine whether it can be
incorporated into the next draft. The staff considers all comments and/or proposed changes
submitted on or before the established deadlines, but uses its discretion when incorporating
changes to an analysis.
Generally within two weeks after receiving comments on a draft, staff sends out a
second draft, after considering the suggestions received on the prior draft. This draft follows
the same process as the first draft. On most occasions a third draft is also sent out. Please
note that comments on each draft are reviewed independently of comments received on prior
drafts. Thus, any unresolved issues must be resubmitted for additional consideration. All
comments must be submitted in writing. A final draft is prepared for the Legislative Council
meeting in late August or early September.
Staff follows some general criteria when writing analyses and when reviewing
comments to drafts. Because voters have varying levels of familiarity with the issues on the
statewide ballot, the goal in developing the voter information booklet is to present issues in a
factually correct manner while also keeping the booklet concise and readable. To that end, staff
focuses on the most important points of a measure and presents these points in language a lay
person can understand, limiting the use of technical terms and jargon associated with programs
and maintaining balance in the arguments for and against. Staff also avoids using slogan-type
language that triggers a favorable or negative response to a measure but does not contribute to
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Rule XIV of the Rules of the Legislative Council.
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voter understanding of the underlying issue. Other criteria used in evaluating comments from
proponents and opponents include:
Can the proposed language be verified? Is it a statement of fact or an interpretation or

opinion of the results of the measure? Does the proposed language or fact directly
apply to the measure? Does it have the potential to mislead the reader?
Does the language add or detract from an argument? Is it weakening the opposition's
argument? Does it repeat language already contained in the analysis?
Does the language detract from the balance of the explanation?
Is the suggested language best left to the campaign to be conducted by the opposing
parties?
These are some of the issues considered when determining whether to incorporate
proposed changes, where to place suggested changes (e.g., in the background section or in an
argument), and the type of language to use. It is helpful to have the context for proposed
changesthe concern with existing language or the reason for proposing additional language,
for exampleso that the rationale for the change can be considered when evaluating the
language. A member of the staff will call or meet with an individual if there is any question
about what is being suggested to clarify issues and to see if there is any way to accommodate
the suggestion.
Fiscal impact statements are also prepared by staff. By law, the Legislative Council
Staff is also responsible for preparing a fiscal impact statement for measures on the statewide
ballot, taking into consideration fiscal impact information submitted by various state and/or local
agencies and any proponent or other interested person. Individuals are invited to submit fiscal
information for consideration by contacting the Legislative Council Staff at 303-866-3521 or
lcs.fiscalnotes@state.co.us. When completed, the fiscal impact statement for each measure is
available on the website for the ballot information booklet. A summary of each measure's fiscal
assessment is included in its analysis, following the arguments for and against. At a minimum,
the summary must include:
(1) an estimate of the effect of the measure on state and local government revenues,
expenditures, taxes, and fiscal liabilities;
(2) an estimate of the amount of any state and local government recurring expenditures or
fiscal liabilities; and
(3) for any measure that modifies the state tax laws, an estimate of the impact to the
average taxpayer, if feasible.
Questions or concerns about the process. Each writing team is supervised by a team
leader, whose name is posted on the website for the ballot information booklet. Please contact
the team leader with any questions or concerns about the process for a particular analysis.
Todd Herreid, deputy director, supervises the writing of fiscal impact statements and can be
contacted with concerns regarding that process. Anyone who believes that his or her concerns
are not being addressed is welcome to call the staff director, Mike Mauer. All staff members
can be reached at 303-866-3521.
Information available for public inspection. The ballot analysis drafts that are publicly
distributed and any written comments received are available for public inspection under the
open public records law. All written comments received by Legislative Council Staff and open
for public inspection under the public records law will include identifying information noting the
individual(s) submitting any written comments. Open records requests must be made to the
custodian of records in writing either by mail, e-mail, fax, or hand delivery. The request must
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include the applicant's name, street address, if any, and telephone number. The records will be
made available electronically or for inspection in the Legislative Council Staff offices. Open
records requests are not accepted from a group or website. The custodian of records for
Legislative Council Staff is Mike Mauer, the staff director. Information received to write fiscal
impact statements is also available for public inspection once the fiscal impact statement is
completed.2 3
State law requires the Director of Research of the Legislative Council to conduct a
public meeting before the draft of the ballot information booklet is finalized. The purpose
of this meeting is to provide the director and other members of the legislative staff the
opportunity to ask questions that arise in response to the written comments received. Because
staff members contact individuals directly throughout the process with their questions, this
meeting is essentially a formality. To date, the staff has not asked any questions at this
meeting, and this meeting is not an opportunity for the public to comment on the draft of the
booklet.4
Finalization/Public Hearing on the Ballot Information Booklet
A final draft of each analysis is submitted to the Legislative Council Committee. The final
draft is the last draft that was distributed for public commentthe second or third draft,
whichever is applicableincorporating any staff clean-up changes or corrections.
Public Hearing on the Booklet
The Legislative Council Committee meets to approve the language of all ballot
analyses. State law requires the 18-member Legislative Council Committee to review each
ballot analysis. To that end, the Legislative Council holds a public hearing, scheduled for late
August or early September. Anyone who is interested in testifying on the accuracy or fairness
of an analysis may do so at this public hearing. The Legislative Council may modify the draft of
the booklet upon a two-thirds affirmative vote of the council members. The 2017 hearing has
not yet been scheduled.
An information packet is compiled for the hearing. The information packet provided to
members of the Legislative Council and posted on the website generally includes the following
documents: (1) the final draft of each analysis; (2) comments submitted by interested
individuals to the last draft; (3) a list of all individuals who were given an opportunity to comment
of the last draft; and (4) the text of the measure.
Distribution of the Ballot Information Booklet
The ballot information booklet is mailed to every registered voter household. After the
Legislative Council hearing, the ballot information booklet is printed and mailed to active
registered voter households in Colorado at least 30 days before the election. In 2017, this date
is October 6.
2
The open public records law can be found in Section 24-72-201, et seq., C.R.S.
3
For the General Assembly's policy, please see General Legislative Information at: www.leg.colorado.gov/open-records-requests.
4
The statutory language for this requirement can be found in Section 1-40-124.5 (1.7), C.R.S.
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To: N Jackson
Subject: Automatic reply: Invitation: CCAT Summer Retreat @ Wed Jun 7 - Thu Jun 8, 2017 (MDT) (Cindy Domenico)
Thanks for your message. I will be away from the office in May 19-26 with infrequent
(mkrezek@bouldercounty.org) for assistance.
Thanks, Cindy
From: N Jackson
To: John Messner; Jonathan Ho c ; Dan Gi s; Kris Holstrom; Joan May; Ron Engels; Ben T sde ; Kreze Michelle; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Michael Whit ng; Jeanne McQ eeney; Jones Elise; Karn Stiegelmeier; Da is Megan; Rachel R chards; Linda Isenhart; Gail Watson; Ir n Leslie;
H lary Coo er; Tim Ma c ; Ste e Child; Randy Whee oc ; Amy Redfern; Kara Sil ernagel; Gardner De ; Ji l Ryan; Jason Anderson; Keith Ba er; Ste e O Dorisio; J ie Westendorff; R zzin Mar ; Thomas Da idson; R th A onte; Lynn Padgett; Domenico Cindy; Peter McKay; Casey
Tighe (commish2@jeffco s); Richard C mino; Tim Corrigan; E a Henry; G en Lachelt; Sara Odendahl
Subject: Invitation: CCAT Summer Retreat @ Wed Jun 7 - Thu Jun 8 2017 (MDT) (El se Jones)
Attachments: inv te.ics
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He lo CCAT members
Mark Your Calendars - CCAT Summer Retreat June 7-8!
Based on the CCAT member poll we landed on June 7th 8th to fol ow the CCI Conference at the Keystone Lodge.
Your nvolvement s very important for us to shape and direct our newly formed organization.
June 7th 1:30 -5pm meet ng time. 6-8pm group dinner/networking (location TBD)
June 8th - 8-12pm- l ght breakfast and meeting time
A meeting not ce will fo low this announcement. Additional details com ng soon on room reservations agenda etc.
Thank you
Ruth Sara & Amy
WhenWed Jun 7 Thu Jun 8 2017

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Dan Gibbs
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Jeanne McQueeney
Elise Jones
Karn Stiegelmeier
Megan Davis
Rachel Richards
Linda Isenhart
Gail Watson
Leslie Irw n
H lary Cooper
Tim Mauck
Steve Ch ld
Randy Wheelock
Amy Redfern
Kara Silbernagel
Deb Gardner
Ji l Ryan
Jason Anderson
Keith Baker
Steve O'Dorisio
Julie Westendorff
Mark Ruzz n (mruzz n@bou dercounty.org)
Thomas Dav dson
Ruth Aponte
Lynn Padgett
Cindy Domenico
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Casey Tighe (comm sh2@jeffco.us)
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From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruth Aponte
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Sara Odendahl; Amy Redfern
Subject: RE: Jeffco
Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 11:05:27 AM
Casey Tighe: commish2@jeffco.us
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 11:02 AM
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Jeffco
Thanks for update Elise. For now we will put him on email list. Can you send his contact info?
Thx!
R
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 24, 2017, at 10:43 AM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
FYI, I talked with Casey Tighe from Jeffco. He is interested in joining

CCAT as an individual but wants a chance to tell his fellow
commissioners first before we go public with his name (and they are
out of town next week). So, it will be a week from next Tuesday
before we can use his name. I told him to email the group when he
was ready for his name to be listed.

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Ruth Aponte
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Jeffco
Thanks for update Elise. For now we will put him on email list. Can you send his
contact info?
Thx!
R
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 24, 2017, at 10:43 AM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
FYI, I talked with Casey Tighe from Jeffco. He is interested in joining

CCAT as an individual but wants a chance to tell his fellow
commissioners first before we go public with his name (and they are
out of town next week). So, it will be a week from next Tuesday
before we can use his name. I told him to email the group when he
was ready for his name to be listed.

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: raponte@aponte-busam.com
Subject: Jeffco
FYI, I talked with Casey Tighe from Jeffco. He is interested in joining CCAT as an
individual but wants a chance to tell his fellow commissioners first before we
go public with his name (and they are out of town next week). So, it will be a
week from next Tuesday before we can use his name. I told him to email the
group when he was ready for his name to be listed.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: Keith Baker
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: Re: Legislative Advocacy Next Steps - Conference call on Monday, Feb 13
Thanks, Keith, for the prompt. I'll put in my calls!
Sent from my iPad
On Feb 10, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org> wrote:
Hello everyone - Im a lone scout member or auditing the course or

something - PLEASE, if you havent already, phone Michael Bennet and
Cory Gardner and tell them to fight overturning BLMs Planning 2.0. It
passed the House last week as HJR 44.
Planning 2.0 was specifically designed to get as much public input as

possible early in the planning process. I can tell you, as a county
commissioner and former executive director of Friends of Browns Canyon,
the characterization that it is designed to shut local government out is
total rubbish. The only motives I can conceive of for overturning it are all
sinister.
More information available here:
http://www.trcp.org
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/07/blm-planning-20-rule-public-
lands-colorado/
http://legal-planet.org/2017/02/07/public-lands-watch-hjr-44/
The Senate is scheduled to take this bill up next week, so please phone
today.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Keith Baker
Commissioner
On 6Feb2017, at 16:19, Ruzzin, Mark

<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Hello CCAT Commissioners:

Im writing this afternoon to provide a brief update on the status of your
effort to obtain representation at the General Assembly this session.

Again, big thanks to all the commissioners who participated in drafting
the Legislative Advocacy RFP, reviewing the 8 responses, and interviewing
the 4 finalists. As a result of that process, the interview team chose
Aponte & Busam (http://www.aponte-busam.com/) to represent CCAT.
Last Wednesday I met with Ruth Aponte and Amy Redfern, two of the
firms four principals, to provide them with some additional information
and to hand off administration of CCAT to the firm. I can assure you all
that they are extremely excited by the opportunity (a fact that was clear
during their interview) and are anxious to bring your voice into the State
Capitol!

To that end, A&B is looking to schedule a call for some time on
Monday, February 13, as an opportunity to introduce you to the firm;
confirm some administrative logistics such as communication and
decision-making protocols, etc.; and plan for the CCI Steering Committee
meetings that will be held later that week on February 16 and 17. In
addition, they will be looking for opportunities on those two days to bring
CCAT commissioners to the Capitol as first steps to introducing the group
to the legislators and other stakeholders.

Somore to come on those fronts! In the meantime, should you have any
questions about next steps and getting things moving with CCAT, please
send them my way.

Thank you!
Mark

Mark RuzzinSenior Policy Analyst

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax


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From: Keith Baker
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: rachelrichards@comcast.net; evets.child@juno.com; Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us;
JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org; tim@timmauck.com; rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us;
Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov; tcdavidson400@yahoo.com; dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov;
jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us;
tisdel@gmail.com; joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov; krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov;
hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov; jacksoncc4@gmail.com; staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org; Domenico, Cindy;
Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; CTedesco@adcogov.org; SODorisio@adcogov.org; EHenry@adcogov.org;
mwhiting@archuletacounty.org; timco2@mac.com; tahart11@msn.com; pace@co.pueblo.co.us;
commckay@hotmail.com; gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us; rnngls@gmail.com; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
richcimino@gmail.com; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie; Krezek, Michelle; lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov
Subject: Re: Legislative Advocacy Next Steps - Conference call on Monday, Feb 13
Importance: High
Hello everyone - Im a lone scout member or auditing the course or something -

PLEASE, if you havent already, phone Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner and tell
them to fight overturning BLMs Planning 2.0. It passed the House last week as HJR
44.
Planning 2.0 was specifically designed to get as much public input as possible early
in the planning process. I can tell you, as a county commissioner and former
executive director of Friends of Browns Canyon, the characterization that it is
designed to shut local government out is total rubbish. The only motives I can
conceive of for overturning it are all sinister.
More information available here:
http://www.trcp.org
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/07/blm-planning-20-rule-public-lands-colorado/
http://legal-planet.org/2017/02/07/public-lands-watch-hjr-44/
The Senate is scheduled to take this bill up next week, so please phone today.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Keith Baker
Commissioner
On 6Feb2017, at 16:19, Ruzzin, Mark <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:

Im writing this afternoon to provide a brief update on the status of your effort to
obtain representation at the General Assembly this session.

Again, big thanks to all the commissioners who participated in drafting the Legislative
Advocacy RFP, reviewing the 8 responses, and interviewing the 4 finalists. As a result of
that process, the interview team chose Aponte & Busam (http://www.aponte-
busam.com/) to represent CCAT. Last Wednesday I met with Ruth Aponte and Amy
Redfern, two of the firms four principals, to provide them with some additional
information and to hand off administration of CCAT to the firm. I can assure you all
that they are extremely excited by the opportunity (a fact that was clear during their
interview) and are anxious to bring your voice into the State Capitol!

To that end, A&B is looking to schedule a call for some time on Monday, February
13, as an opportunity to introduce you to the firm; confirm some administrative
logistics such as communication and decision-making protocols, etc.; and plan for the
CCI Steering Committee meetings that will be held later that week on February 16 and
17. In addition, they will be looking for opportunities on those two days to bring CCAT
commissioners to the Capitol as first steps to introducing the group to the legislators
and other stakeholders.

Somore to come on those fronts! In the meantime, should you have any questions
about next steps and getting things moving with CCAT, please send them my way.

Thank you!
Mark

Mark RuzzinSenior Policy Analyst

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax


--
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From: Jones, Elise
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: Legislative Advocacy Next Steps - Conference call on Monday, Feb 13
Importance: High
These are going to Julie. Let us know if you want them to also go to you.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 4:20 PM
To: rachelrichards@comcast.net; evets.child@juno.com; Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us;
JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org; tim@timmauck.com; rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us;
Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov; tcdavidson400@yahoo.com; dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov;
jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us; kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us;
tisdel@gmail.com; joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov; krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov;
hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov; jacksoncc4@gmail.com; staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org;
kbaker@chaffeecounty.org; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; CTedesco@adcogov.org;
SODorisio@adcogov.org; EHenry@adcogov.org; mwhiting@archuletacounty.org; timco2@mac.com;
tahart11@msn.com; pace@co.pueblo.co.us; commckay@hotmail.com; gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us;
rnngls@gmail.com; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; richcimino@gmail.com
Cc: Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie; Krezek, Michelle; Ruzzin, Mark; lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov
Subject: Legislative Advocacy Next Steps - Conference call on Monday, Feb 13
Importance: High
Im writing this afternoon to provide a brief update on the status of your effort to obtain
representation at the General Assembly this session.
Again, big thanks to all the commissioners who participated in drafting the Legislative Advocacy RFP,
reviewing the 8 responses, and interviewing the 4 finalists. As a result of that process, the interview
team chose Aponte & Busam (http://www.aponte-busam.com/) to represent CCAT. Last
Wednesday I met with Ruth Aponte and Amy Redfern, two of the firms four principals, to provide
them with some additional information and to hand off administration of CCAT to the firm. I can
assure you all that they are extremely excited by the opportunity (a fact that was clear during their
interview) and are anxious to bring your voice into the State Capitol!
To that end, A&B is looking to schedule a call for some time on Monday, February 13, as an
opportunity to introduce you to the firm; confirm some administrative logistics such as
communication and decision-making protocols, etc.; and plan for the CCI Steering Committee
meetings that will be held later that week on February 16 and 17. In addition, they will be looking for
opportunities on those two days to bring CCAT commissioners to the Capitol as first steps to
introducing the group to the legislators and other stakeholders.

Somore to come on those fronts! In the meantime, should you have any questions about next
steps and getting things moving with CCAT, please send them my way.
Thank you!
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: FW: Letter of support for BLM Planning 2.0
Attachments: 3 3 17 BLM 2.0 Letter to Senators.pdf
Do you want me to forward this to Catlin or do you want to?

Thanks!
M

Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: RE: Letter of support for BLM Planning 2.0

This letter has been sent to both Senators.

From: Jones, Elise
To: Krezek, Michelle; Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb
Subject: Fwd: Letter of support for BLM Planning 2.0

Based on this email, timing is of the essence. I would suggest that we go ahead and
immediately send this letter to our Senators from the three of us. Michelle, could
you make that happen? We could also provide a copy to CCAT if they want to do the
same, or if individual counties or commissioners want to send a letter. (It may be too
fast of a turnaround time for CCAT to do a sign-on letter.)
Sent from my iPad
From: Caitlin Cattelino <CCattelino@defenders.org>

Date: March 2, 2017 at 12:26:11 PM EST
To: "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: Re: Letter of support for BLM Planning 2.0
Hi Elise -- Sorry for the multiple emails from me, but I wanted to let you
know that folks in the community have heard thatthe CRA on Planning
2.0 might benext on the Senate floor, perhaps with votes on Monday.

If there is any chance you can get the letter off to Bennet and Gardner
before Monday morning, that would be excellent.

I'm at a conference through Saturday, but I'll try to check email often
and will be happy to help in any way.

Thanks!
Caitlin
On Mar 1, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Caitlin Cattelino

<CCattelino@defenders.org> wrote:
Hi Elise,

Im sorry for the delay responding to your email. When
I was back in the office on Monday, I asked two of my
DC colleagues to help draft a letter for you to send to
our senators. Attached is that draft. Please feel free to
edit it as you see fit and make any necessary tweaks to
better reflect Boulder County. And of course, if you
have questions about the draft, please let me know.

Just a bit of background on our ask since Senator
Gardner is a cosponsor of the Senate version of the
resolution to invalidate Planning 2.0, asking him to urge
Leadership to not take up the resolution seemed more
effective than asking him to oppose the CRA, which we
already know he supports.

We do not have any intel on timing at this point.
Because the resolution passed the House, it has
privileged status in the Senate, which means Senator
McConnell can bring it to the floor at any time without
notice. However, it does seem that confirmations are
taking priority this week. If I hear more, Ill let you
know.

Also, would it be possible to send me a copy of the
letter you submit to the offices? (And if you need email
addresses of who to send the letter to, I can also help
with that.)

Thanks again, Elise! Boulder Countys voice will be so
helpful in this fight.

Best,
Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino
National Outreach Representative

Defenders of Wildlife
535 16 th Street, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80202
Tel: 720-943-0452
ccattelino@defenders.org|www.defenders.org

To: Caitlin Cattelino <CCattelino@defenders.org>
Truthfully, it would be awesome if you could provide a

draft. Im just swamped right now and that would help
ensure that it happens in a timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Caitlin Cattelino [mailto:CCattelino@defenders.org]

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise No apologies necessary! I know you and your

Commissioners are very busy. Im thrilled to hear that
you would be interested in writing a letter in support of
BLM 2.0. Boulder County's perspective will be a
wonderful addition to the conservation. Is there anything
Defenders can help with in regards to the letter? Wed be
happy to provide talking points, resources, or even help
with the drafting. Just let me know!
Thanks!
Caitlin
On Feb 21, 2017, at 7:19 PM, Jones, Elise

Caitlin
I thought Id replied to you but I think I got
this letter confused with the one we already
signed regarding the methane rule. Oops,
lots going on right now. My apologies!
Would it still be timely to send a letter? If so,
happy to do so. I can check with Deb and
Cindy regarding whether theyd like to sign
on.
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Caitlin Cattelino

[mailto:CCattelino@defenders.org]
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Letter of support for BLM Planning
2.0
Hello Elise I hope all is well with you

and your family as we start 2017!
As you are likely aware, Congress is

currently targeting the Bureau of Land
Managements (BLM) new land use
planning rule, Planning 2.0, through the
Congressional Review Act (CRA). This
rule, which has been supported in
Colorado by a diverse group of
stakeholders including conservationists,
sportsmen, outfitters, and Park County
Commissioners, outlines a common-sense
process to respond to management
challenges on our public lands using sound
science and increased public input. (The
Denver Post had a great article on this rule if
youd like more information on its impacts
to Colorado.)
A resolution nullifying the Planning 2.0

rule, H.J. Res. 44, was passed by the House
of Representatives earlier this week and is
headed to the Senate (timeline uncertain,
but we could see movement in the next
week). Im emailing to see if you and your
commissioners would be willing to write a
letter to Senators Bennet and Gardner and
to Governor Hickenlooper highlighting
your opposition to H.J. Res. 44.
Critically, the National Association of

Counties has publicly opposed the
Planning 2.0 rule and is in favor of the
CRA. Defenders is working with other
groups to ensure that our Colorado
senators hear from as many counties as
possible that support Planning 2.0 and
oppose this extreme and dangerous use of
the CRA.

Please let me know if you are interested in
providing a letter. If it would be helpful,
my colleagues at Defenders would be
happy to draft a letter for you, giving you a
starting place to review and edit.

And of course, if you have any other
questions, please let me know. I look
forward to hearing from you!

Many thanks for your consideration, Elise,
Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

<BLM 2.0 Boulder County letter DRAFT.docx>
To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise Apologies for yet another email on this Planning 2.0 letter J
I was wondering if your letter is located on your website somewhere (or housed somewhere
online). One of my colleagues in DC suggested that, if you were interested, you could have your
letter added to the Rules at Risk website on the Planning 2.0 CRA: http://rulesatrisk.org/land-
use-planning-rule/. If you have a link to it and youd like it posted, feel free to send it to me and
Ill pass it along to my DC colleague to have it added.
Thanks again!
Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 6:29 PM
To: Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Awesome! Thank you, thank you, Elise. We are so grateful for your county's advocacy work on
Planning 2.0. Let's hope our Senators vote the right way!
Best,
Caitlin
Caitlin--
FYI, this letter from the Boulder County Commission was emailed to our two Senators
yesterday.
I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Elise
Sent from my iPad

<BLM 2.0 Boulder County letter
DRAFT.docx>
<3_3_17 BLM 2.0 Letter to Senators.pdf>
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Krezek, Michelle
Attachments: BLM 2.0 Boulder County letter.docx

To: Jones, Elise; Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb
Can you forward me the draft that was attached to the earlier e-mail? I will get it ready to send it.
We will just have Deb sign.
From: Jones, Elise


immediately send this letter to our Senators from the three of us. Michelle, could you make
that happen? We could also provide a copy to CCAT if they want to do the same, or if
individual counties or commissioners want to send a letter. (It may be too fast of a
turnaround time for CCAT to do a sign-on letter.)
Sent from my iPad

Hi Elise -- Sorry for the multiple emails from me, but I wanted to let you know
that folks in the community have heard thatthe CRA on Planning 2.0 might
benext on the Senate floor, perhaps with votes on Monday.

If there is any chance you can get the letter off to Bennet and Gardner before
Monday morning, that would be excellent.

I'm at a conference through Saturday, but I'll try to check email often and will
be happy to help in any way.

Thanks!
Caitlin
On Mar 1, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Caitlin Cattelino <CCattelino@defenders.org>

wrote:
Hi Elise,

Im sorry for the delay responding to your email. When I was
back in the office on Monday, I asked two of my DC
colleagues to help draft a letter for you to send to our senators.
Attached is that draft. Please feel free to edit it as you see fit
and make any necessary tweaks to better reflect Boulder
County. And of course, if you have questions about the draft,
please let me know.

Just a bit of background on our ask since Senator Gardner is
a cosponsor of the Senate version of the resolution to
invalidate Planning 2.0, asking him to urge Leadership to not
take up the resolution seemed more effective than asking him
to oppose the CRA, which we already know he supports.

We do not have any intel on timing at this point. Because the
resolution passed the House, it has privileged status in the
Senate, which means Senator McConnell can bring it to the
floor at any time without notice. However, it does seem that
confirmations are taking priority this week. If I hear more, Ill
let you know.

Also, would it be possible to send me a copy of the letter you
submit to the offices? (And if you need email addresses of who
to send the letter to, I can also help with that.)

Thanks again, Elise! Boulder Countys voice will be so helpful
in this fight.

Best,
Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Truthfully, it would be awesome if you could provide a draft. Im

just swamped right now and that would help ensure that it
happens in a timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

Commissioners are very busy. Im thrilled to hear that you
would be interested in writing a letter in support of BLM 2.0.
Boulder County's perspective will be a wonderful addition to the
conservation. Is there anything Defenders can help with in
regards to the letter? Wed be happy to provide talking points,
resources, or even help with the drafting. Just let me know!
Thanks!
Caitlin

Caitlin
I thought Id replied to you but I think I got this letter
confused with the one we already signed regarding
the methane rule. Oops, lots going on right now. My
apologies! Would it still be timely to send a letter? If
so, happy to do so. I can check with Deb and Cindy
regarding whether theyd like to sign on.
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Letter of support for BLM Planning 2.0
Hello Elise I hope all is well with you and your

family as we start 2017!
As you are likely aware, Congress is currently

targeting the Bureau of Land Managements
(BLM) new land use planning rule, Planning 2.0,
through the Congressional Review Act (CRA).
This rule, which has been supported in Colorado
by a diverse group of stakeholders including
conservationists, sportsmen, outfitters, and Park
County Commissioners, outlines a common-sense
process to respond to management challenges on
our public lands using sound science and increased
public input. (The Denver Post had a great article on
this rule if youd like more information on its
impacts to Colorado.)
A resolution nullifying the Planning 2.0 rule, H.J.

Res. 44, was passed by the House of
Representatives earlier this week and is headed to
the Senate (timeline uncertain, but we could see
movement in the next week). Im emailing to see if
you and your commissioners would be willing to
write a letter to Senators Bennet and Gardner and
to Governor Hickenlooper highlighting your
opposition to H.J. Res. 44.
Critically, the National Association of Counties

has publicly opposed the Planning 2.0 rule and is
in favor of the CRA. Defenders is working with
other groups to ensure that our Colorado senators
hear from as many counties as possible that
support Planning 2.0 and oppose this extreme and
dangerous use of the CRA.

providing a letter. If it would be helpful, my
colleagues at Defenders would be happy to draft a
letter for you, giving you a starting place to review
and edit.
And of course, if you have any other questions,

please let me know. I look forward to hearing from
you!

Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

March 3, 2017
Dear Senator Gardner and Senator Bennet:
Im writing to ask you to urge Senate leadership and your colleagues to refrain from considering any
Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would revoke the new Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) land and resource planning rule, known as Planning 2.0. This long overdue
rule includes many updates to BLM planning that our county supports. In addition, the use of a
CRA resolution to invalidate the rule is not only extreme and unnecessary, but would also
prematurely tie the hands of the new Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, to manage natural
resources and multiple use on our nations public lands.
Residents in Boulder County and throughout Colorado care deeply for our public lands. The BLM
manages 8.3 million acres of public land in the state, including areas in north, central and southern
Boulder County. We cherish the wildlife, open space and recreation opportunities that these lands
provide to not just our residents, but all Americans. BLM lands and resources affected by this
planning rule support both imperiled and common game species, from greater and Gunnison sage-
grouse to native trout, mule deer, elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep. They also support unparalleled
recreational opportunities, including whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping, birding,
hunting and fishingto name just a few. Moreover, public lands also play an important role
conserving water in our state, and Boulder County is keenly interested in ensuring these publicly
owned watersheds are well-managed.
We are concerned that invalidating BLM Planning 2.0 through a CRA would set BLM planning back
30 years by forcing the agency to rely on a planning process that was last updated in 1983. It would
also eliminate new and improved opportunities for counties like ours, and all other stakeholders, to
provide input earlier in the public lands planning process. The early and frequent public engagement
provided in the new rule will not only allow for better understanding of stakeholder interests, but
can also allow the agency to avoid conflicts as it develops multiple use management plans.
Additionally, the new rule emphasizes science-based planning and forward-thinking, landscape-scale
management that we support as critical to addressing the needs of wildlife, water and other
resources in our state. We would regret losing these important gains made in public planning
processes to a short-sighted CRA resolution.
Planning 2.0 has been years in the making and incorporates input from thousands of stakeholders.
However, if there are significant concerns about specific aspects of the rule, those can be addressed
administratively. Completely invalidating the rule under the CRA and then prohibiting adoption of
any substantially similar rule in the future is an extreme and unnecessary response. It significantly
curtails the options of any Secretary of the Interior to address stakeholder concerns in BLM
planning processes.
BLM planning 2.0 is a good rule that provides improved opportunities for counties like ours to
engage in important planning decisions that impact BLM lands that Coloradans use and love. A
CRA resolution to invalidate this rule and block all similar rules in the future is extreme given that
the regulation underwent a robust public process and makes needed updates and improvements to
an outdated planning system. It is also unnecessary given administrative avenues to address any
concerns with the rule. We urge you to ask Leader McConnell to not bring a CRA against Planning
2.0 to the floor of the Senate.
Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jones, Elise
Will do
From: Jones, Elise

To: Gardner, Deb
I didn't (don't have my computer with me on the Hill) so if you could that would be great. Thanks!
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 2, 2017, at 4:29 PM, Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
I can do it now. Elise, did you make any of my changes or should I do that and send?

From: Jones, Elise

immediately send this letter to our Senators from the three of us. Michelle, could you
make that happen? We could also provide a copy to CCAT if they want to do the same,
or if individual counties or commissioners want to send a letter. (It may be too fast of a
Sent from my iPad

I'm at a conference through Saturday, but I'll try to check email often and
will be happy to help in any way.
Thanks!
Caitlin

Hi Elise,

Im sorry for the delay responding to your email. When I
was back in the office on Monday, I asked two of my DC
colleagues to help draft a letter for you to send to our
senators. Attached is that draft. Please feel free to edit it as
you see fit and make any necessary tweaks to better reflect
Boulder County. And of course, if you have questions
about the draft, please let me know.


We do not have any intel on timing at this point. Because
the resolution passed the House, it has privileged status in
the Senate, which means Senator McConnell can bring it
to the floor at any time without notice. However, it does
seem that confirmations are taking priority this week. If I
hear more, Ill let you know.

Also, would it be possible to send me a copy of the letter
you submit to the offices? (And if you need email
addresses of who to send the letter to, I can also help with
that.)


Best,
Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Truthfully, it would be awesome if you could provide a draft.

Im just swamped right now and that would help ensure that
it happens in a timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

would be interested in writing a letter in support of BLM
2.0. Boulder County's perspective will be a wonderful
addition to the conservation. Is there anything Defenders
can help with in regards to the letter? Wed be happy to
provide talking points, resources, or even help with the
drafting. Just let me know!
Thanks!
Caitlin

Caitlin
I thought Id replied to you but I think I got this
letter confused with the one we already signed
regarding the methane rule. Oops, lots going
on right now. My apologies! Would it still be
timely to send a letter? If so, happy to do so. I
can check with Deb and Cindy regarding
whether theyd like to sign on.
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hello Elise I hope all is well with you and

your family as we start 2017!

(BLM) new land use planning rule, Planning
2.0, through the Congressional Review Act
(CRA). This rule, which has been supported
in Colorado by a diverse group of
process to respond to management challenges
on our public lands using sound science and
increased public input. (The Denver Post had a
great article on this rule if youd like more
information on its impacts to Colorado.)
A resolution nullifying the Planning 2.0 rule,

H.J. Res. 44, was passed by the House of
Representatives earlier this week and is
headed to the Senate (timeline uncertain, but
we could see movement in the next week).
Im emailing to see if you and your
letter to Senators Bennet and Gardner and to
Governor Hickenlooper highlighting your

Counties has publicly opposed the Planning
2.0 rule and is in favor of the CRA.
Defenders is working with other groups to
ensure that our Colorado senators hear from
as many counties as possible that support
Planning 2.0 and oppose this extreme and

colleagues at Defenders would be happy to
draft a letter for you, giving you a starting
place to review and edit.

questions, please let me know. I look forward
to hearing from you!

Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

From: Jones, Elise
To: Gardner, Deb
I didn't (don't have my computer with me on the Hill) so if you could that would be
great. Thanks!
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 2, 2017, at 4:29 PM, Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org> wrote:

From: Jones, Elise

make that happen? We could also provide a copy to CCAT if they want to do the same,
or if individual counties or commissioners want to send a letter. (It may be too fast of a
Sent from my iPad

I'm at a conference through Saturday, but I'll try to check email often and
will be happy to help in any way.
Thanks!
Caitlin

Hi Elise,

Im sorry for the delay responding to your email. When I
was back in the office on Monday, I asked two of my DC
colleagues to help draft a letter for you to send to our
senators. Attached is that draft. Please feel free to edit it as
you see fit and make any necessary tweaks to better reflect
Boulder County. And of course, if you have questions
about the draft, please let me know.


We do not have any intel on timing at this point. Because
the resolution passed the House, it has privileged status in
the Senate, which means Senator McConnell can bring it
to the floor at any time without notice. However, it does
seem that confirmations are taking priority this week. If I

Also, would it be possible to send me a copy of the letter
you submit to the offices? (And if you need email
addresses of who to send the letter to, I can also help with
that.)


Best,
Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Truthfully, it would be awesome if you could provide a draft.

Im just swamped right now and that would help ensure that
it happens in a timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

would be interested in writing a letter in support of BLM
2.0. Boulder County's perspective will be a wonderful
addition to the conservation. Is there anything Defenders
can help with in regards to the letter? Wed be happy to
provide talking points, resources, or even help with the
drafting. Just let me know!
Thanks!
Caitlin

Caitlin
I thought Id replied to you but I think I got this
letter confused with the one we already signed
regarding the methane rule. Oops, lots going
on right now. My apologies! Would it still be
timely to send a letter? If so, happy to do so. I
can check with Deb and Cindy regarding
whether theyd like to sign on.
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hello Elise I hope all is well with you and

your family as we start 2017!

(BLM) new land use planning rule, Planning
2.0, through the Congressional Review Act
(CRA). This rule, which has been supported
in Colorado by a diverse group of
process to respond to management challenges
on our public lands using sound science and
increased public input. (The Denver Post had a
great article on this rule if youd like more
A resolution nullifying the Planning 2.0 rule,

H.J. Res. 44, was passed by the House of
Representatives earlier this week and is
headed to the Senate (timeline uncertain, but
we could see movement in the next week).
Im emailing to see if you and your
letter to Senators Bennet and Gardner and to
Governor Hickenlooper highlighting your

Counties has publicly opposed the Planning
2.0 rule and is in favor of the CRA.
Defenders is working with other groups to
ensure that our Colorado senators hear from
as many counties as possible that support
Planning 2.0 and oppose this extreme and

colleagues at Defenders would be happy to
draft a letter for you, giving you a starting
place to review and edit.

questions, please let me know. I look forward

Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle; Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy
Mark, do you have email addresses for the Senators?
From: Jones, Elise

Based on this email, timing is of the essence. I would suggest that we go ahead and immediately
send this letter to our Senators from the three of us. Michelle, could you make that happen? We
could also provide a copy to CCAT if they want to do the same, or if individual counties or
commissioners want to send a letter. (It may be too fast of a turnaround time for CCAT to do a sign-
on letter.)
Sent from my iPad

Hi Elise -- Sorry for the multiple emails from me, but I wanted to let you know that folks
in the community have heard thatthe CRA on Planning 2.0 might benext on the
Senate floor, perhaps with votes on Monday.
If there is any chance you can get the letter off to Bennet and Gardner before Monday
morning, that would be excellent.
I'm at a conference through Saturday, but I'll try to check email often and will be happy
to help in any way.
Thanks!
Caitlin
On Mar 1, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Caitlin Cattelino <CCattelino@defenders.org> wrote:
Hi Elise,

Im sorry for the delay responding to your email. When I was back in
the office on Monday, I asked two of my DC colleagues to help draft a
letter for you to send to our senators. Attached is that draft. Please feel
free to edit it as you see fit and make any necessary tweaks to better
reflect Boulder County. And of course, if you have questions about the
draft, please let me know.
Just a bit of background on our ask since Senator Gardner is a

cosponsor of the Senate version of the resolution to invalidate
Planning 2.0, asking him to urge Leadership to not take up the
resolution seemed more effective than asking him to oppose the CRA,
which we already know he supports.

resolution passed the House, it has privileged status in the Senate,
which means Senator McConnell can bring it to the floor at any time
without notice. However, it does seem that confirmations are taking
priority this week. If I hear more, Ill let you know.
Also, would it be possible to send me a copy of the letter you submit

to the offices? (And if you need email addresses of who to send the
letter to, I can also help with that.)
Thanks again, Elise! Boulder Countys voice will be so helpful in this

fight.
Best,
Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Truthfully, it would be awesome if you could provide a draft. Im just

swamped right now and that would help ensure that it happens in a
timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise No apologies necessary! I know you and your Commissioners

are very busy. Im thrilled to hear that you would be interested in
writing a letter in support of BLM 2.0. Boulder County's perspective will
be a wonderful addition to the conservation. Is there anything Defenders
can help with in regards to the letter? Wed be happy to provide talking
points, resources, or even help with the drafting. Just let me know!
Thanks!
Caitlin
On Feb 21, 2017, at 7:19 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>

wrote:
Caitlin
confused with the one we already signed regarding the
methane rule. Oops, lots going on right now. My apologies!
Would it still be timely to send a letter? If so, happy to do
so. I can check with Deb and Cindy regarding whether theyd
like to sign on.
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

Hello Elise I hope all is well with you and your family as
we start 2017!

As you are likely aware, Congress is currently targeting the
Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) new land use
planning rule, Planning 2.0, through the Congressional
Review Act (CRA). This rule, which has been supported in
Colorado by a diverse group of stakeholders including
conservationists, sportsmen, outfitters, and Park County
Commissioners, outlines a common-sense process to
respond to management challenges on our public lands
using sound science and increased public input. (The
Denver Post had a great article on this rule if youd like
more information on its impacts to Colorado.)

A resolution nullifying the Planning 2.0 rule, H.J. Res. 44,
was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this
week and is headed to the Senate (timeline uncertain, but
we could see movement in the next week). Im emailing to
see if you and your commissioners would be willing to
write a letter to Senators Bennet and Gardner and to
Governor Hickenlooper highlighting your opposition to
H.J. Res. 44.

Critically, the National Association of Counties has
publicly opposed the Planning 2.0 rule and is in favor of
the CRA. Defenders is working with other groups to
ensure that our Colorado senators hear from as many
counties as possible that support Planning 2.0 and oppose
this extreme and dangerous use of the CRA.

Please let me know if you are interested in providing a
letter. If it would be helpful, my colleagues at Defenders
would be happy to draft a letter for you, giving you a

And of course, if you have any other questions, please let
me know. I look forward to hearing from you!

Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle; Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy
From: Jones, Elise

Based on this email, timing is of the essence. I would suggest that we go ahead and immediately
send this letter to our Senators from the three of us. Michelle, could you make that happen? We
could also provide a copy to CCAT if they want to do the same, or if individual counties or
commissioners want to send a letter. (It may be too fast of a turnaround time for CCAT to do a sign-
on letter.)
Sent from my iPad

Hi Elise -- Sorry for the multiple emails from me, but I wanted to let you know that folks
in the community have heard thatthe CRA on Planning 2.0 might benext on the
Senate floor, perhaps with votes on Monday.
If there is any chance you can get the letter off to Bennet and Gardner before Monday
morning, that would be excellent.
I'm at a conference through Saturday, but I'll try to check email often and will be happy
to help in any way.
Thanks!
Caitlin
On Mar 1, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Caitlin Cattelino <CCattelino@defenders.org> wrote:
Hi Elise,





fight.
Best,
Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452


timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise No apologies necessary! I know you and your Commissioners

are very busy. Im thrilled to hear that you would be interested in
writing a letter in support of BLM 2.0. Boulder County's perspective will
be a wonderful addition to the conservation. Is there anything Defenders
can help with in regards to the letter? Wed be happy to provide talking
Thanks!
Caitlin

wrote:
Caitlin
like to sign on.
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

we start 2017!


H.J. Res. 44.




Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

From: Jones, Elise
make that happen? We could also provide a copy to CCAT if they want to do the
same, or if individual counties or commissioners want to send a letter. (It may be
too fast of a turnaround time for CCAT to do a sign-on letter.)
Sent from my iPad

I'm at a conference through Saturday, but I'll try to check email often
and will be happy to help in any way.
Thanks!
Caitlin

Hi Elise,





fight.
Best,
Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452


timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

Commissioners are very busy. Im thrilled to hear that you would
be interested in writing a letter in support of BLM 2.0. Boulder
County's perspective will be a wonderful addition to the
conservation. Is there anything Defenders can help with in regards
to the letter? Wed be happy to provide talking points, resources,
or even help with the drafting. Just let me know!
Thanks!
Caitlin

wrote:
Caitlin
like to sign on.
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

we start 2017!


H.J. Res. 44.




Caitlin

Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452


To: Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise
Cc: Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan
Yes, we should sign, with Debs noted changes, and glad CCAT is signing, too.
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy
Yes, I think we should sign. I think CCAT decided to write a letter as well.
A couple of possible typos:
- Last line in the first paragraph looks like multiple use wants a hyphen but doesnt
seem to later on when it is followed by plans dah grammar!
- In the second paragraph, about half way down if we are going to capitalize Gunnison
sage-grouse we should probably capitalize greater.
Might send this to Ruth Aponte if she hasnt already drafted a letter for CCAT.
Thanks Elise!
Deb
From: Jones, Elise
Deb & Cindy
Weve been asked by fellow county commissioners in Chafee and San Miguel counties and the
Defenders of Wildlife to express our support for BLMs planning 2.0 rule, which Congress is
considering nullifying through the Congressional Review Act process.
I asked Defenders to draft us a letter to consider (attached), which I added a few tweaks to. Let me
know if you would be interested in having the three of us sign and send a letter on this and, if so, if
you have any proposed edits to the attached letter.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Im sorry for the delay responding to your email. When I was back in the office on Monday, I
asked two of my DC colleagues to help draft a letter for you to send to our senators. Attached is
that draft. Please feel free to edit it as you see fit and make any necessary tweaks to better reflect
Boulder County. And of course, if you have questions about the draft, please let me know.
Just a bit of background on our ask since Senator Gardner is a cosponsor of the Senate
version of the resolution to invalidate Planning 2.0, asking him to urge Leadership to not take up
the resolution seemed more effective than asking him to oppose the CRA, which we already
know he supports.
We do not have any intel on timing at this point. Because the resolution passed the House, it has
privileged status in the Senate, which means Senator McConnell can bring it to the floor at any
time without notice. However, it does seem that confirmations are taking priority this week. If I
Also, would it be possible to send me a copy of the letter you submit to the offices? (And if you
need email addresses of who to send the letter to, I can also help with that.)
Thanks again, Elise! Boulder Countys voice will be so helpful in this fight.
Best,
Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Truthfully, it would be awesome if you could provide a draft. Im just swamped right now and that
would help ensure that it happens in a timely fashion.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise No apologies necessary! I know you and your Commissioners are very busy. Im
thrilled to hear that you would be interested in writing a letter in support of BLM 2.0. Boulder
County's perspective will be a wonderful addition to the conservation. Is there anything Defenders
can help with in regards to the letter? Wed be happy to provide talking points, resources, or even
help with the drafting. Just let me know!
Thanks!
Caitlin
On Feb 21, 2017, at 7:19 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Caitlin
I thought Id replied to you but I think I got this letter confused with the one we
already signed regarding the methane rule. Oops, lots going on right now. My
apologies! Would it still be timely to send a letter? If so, happy to do so. I can check
with Deb and Cindy regarding whether theyd like to sign on.
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

Hello Elise I hope all is well with you and your family as we start 2017!

As you are likely aware, Congress is currently targeting the Bureau of Land
Managements (BLM) new land use planning rule, Planning 2.0, through the
Congressional Review Act (CRA). This rule, which has been supported in Colorado
by a diverse group of stakeholders including conservationists, sportsmen, outfitters,
and Park County Commissioners, outlines a common-sense process to respond to
management challenges on our public lands using sound science and increased
public input. (The Denver Post had a great article on this rule if youd like more
A resolution nullifying the Planning 2.0 rule, H.J. Res. 44, was passed by the House
of Representatives earlier this week and is headed to the Senate (timeline uncertain,
but we could see movement in the next week). Im emailing to see if you and your
commissioners would be willing to write a letter to Senators Bennet and Gardner
and to Governor Hickenlooper highlighting your opposition to H.J. Res. 44.
Critically, the National Association of Counties has publicly opposed the Planning
2.0 rule and is in favor of the CRA. Defenders is working with other groups to
ensure that our Colorado senators hear from as many counties as possible that
support Planning 2.0 and oppose this extreme and dangerous use of the CRA.
Please let me know if you are interested in providing a letter. If it would be helpful,
my colleagues at Defenders would be happy to draft a letter for you, giving you a
And of course, if you have any other questions, please let me know. I look forward

Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy
Yes, I think we should sign. I think CCAT decided to write a letter as well.
A couple of possible typos:
- Last line in the first paragraph looks like multiple use wants a hyphen but doesnt
seem to later on when it is followed by plans dah grammar!
- In the second paragraph, about half way down if we are going to capitalize Gunnison
sage-grouse we should probably capitalize greater.
Might send this to Ruth Aponte if she hasnt already drafted a letter for CCAT.
Thanks Elise!
Deb
From: Jones, Elise
Deb & Cindy
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

Hi Elise,
know he supports.
Best,
Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Thanks!
Caitlin
Caitlin
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise





Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452
From: Jones, Elise

Attachments: BLM 2.0 Boulder County letter DRAFT.docx
Deb & Cindy
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
know he supports.

Best,
Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Thanks!
Caitlin
Caitlin
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise

Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452
March 3, 2017
Dear Senator Gardner and Senator Bennet:
Im writing to ask you to urge Senate leadership and your colleagues to refrain from considering any
Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would revoke the new Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) land and resource planning rule, known as Planning 2.0. This long overdue
rule includes many updates to BLM planning that our county supports. In addition, the use of a
CRA resolution to invalidate the rule is not only extreme and unnecessary, but would also
prematurely tie the hands of the new Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, to manage natural
resources and multiple use on our nations public lands.
Residents in Boulder County and throughout Colorado care deeply for our public lands. The BLM
manages 8.3 million acres of public land in the state, including areas in north, central and southern
Boulder County. We cherish the wildlife, open space and recreation opportunities that these lands
provide to not just our residents, but all Americans. BLM lands and resources affected by this
planning rule support both imperiled and common game species, from greater and Gunnison sage-
grouse to native trout, mule deer, elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep. They also support unparalleled
recreational opportunities, including whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping, birding,
hunting and fishingto name just a few. Moreover, public lands also play an important role
conserving water in our state, and Boulder County is keenly interested in ensuring these publicly
owned watersheds are well-managed.
We are concerned that invalidating BLM Planning 2.0 through a CRA would set BLM planning back
30 years by forcing the agency to rely on a planning process that was last updated in 1983. It would
also eliminate new and improved opportunities for counties like ours, and all other stakeholders, to
provide input earlier in the public lands planning process. The early and frequent public engagement
provided in the new rule will not only allow for better understanding of stakeholder interests, but
can also allow the agency to avoid conflicts as it develops multiple use management plans.
Additionally, the new rule emphasizes science-based planning and forward-thinking, landscape-scale
management that we support as critical to addressing the needs of wildlife, water and other
resources in our state. We would regret losing these important gains made in public planning
processes to a short-sighted CRA resolution.
Planning 2.0 has been years in the making and incorporates input from thousands of stakeholders.
However, if there are significant concerns about specific aspects of the rule, those can be addressed
administratively. Completely invalidating the rule under the CRA and then prohibiting adoption of
any substantially similar rule in the future is an extreme and unnecessary response. It significantly
curtails the options of any Secretary of the Interior to address stakeholder concerns in BLM
planning processes.
BLM planning 2.0 is a good rule that provides improved opportunities for counties like ours to
engage in important planning decisions that impact BLM lands that Coloradans use and love. A
CRA resolution to invalidate this rule and block all similar rules in the future is extreme given that
the regulation underwent a robust public process and makes needed updates and improvements to
an outdated planning system. It is also unnecessary given administrative avenues to address any
concerns with the rule. We urge you to ask Leader McConnell to not bring a CRA against Planning
2.0 to the floor of the Senate.
Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
From: Jones, Elise
To: Caitlin Cattelino
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Thanks!
Caitlin
Caitlin
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise



Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

To: Jones, Elise
thrilled to hear that you would be interested in writing a letter in support of BLM 2.0.
Boulder County's perspective will be a wonderful addition to the conservation. Is there
anything Defenders can help with in regards to the letter? Wed be happy to provide talking
Thanks!
Caitlin
Caitlin
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise




Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452

To: Jones, Elise
As you are likely aware, Congress is currently targeting the Bureau of Land Managements (BLM)
new land use planning rule, Planning 2.0, through the Congressional Review Act (CRA). This
rule, which has been supported in Colorado by a diverse group of stakeholders including
conservationists, sportsmen, outfitters, and Park County Commissioners, outlines a common-
sense process to respond to management challenges on our public lands using sound science and
increased public input. (The Denver Post had a great article on this rule if youd like more
A resolution nullifying the Planning 2.0 rule, H.J. Res. 44, was passed by the House of
Representatives earlier this week and is headed to the Senate (timeline uncertain, but we could
see movement in the next week). Im emailing to see if you and your commissioners would be
willing to write a letter to Senators Bennet and Gardner and to Governor Hickenlooper
highlighting your opposition to H.J. Res. 44.
Critically, the National Association of Counties has publicly opposed the Planning 2.0 rule and is
in favor of the CRA. Defenders is working with other groups to ensure that our Colorado
senators hear from as many counties as possible that support Planning 2.0 and oppose this
extreme and dangerous use of the CRA.
Please let me know if you are interested in providing a letter. If it would be helpful, my
colleagues at Defenders would be happy to draft a letter for you, giving you a starting place to
review and edit.
And of course, if you have any other questions, please let me know. I look forward to hearing
from you!

Caitlin
Caitlin Cattelino

Tel: 720-943-0452
From: Jones, Elise

To: Gardner, Deb
Subject: FW: Longmont Invite for Commissioners
Whats your preference CCAT or Longmont transportation? (Cindy has an extension conference
thingy.)
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ryder, Mike

Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 2:39 PM
Cc: Stroud, Sheree; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: RE: Longmont Invite for Commissioners
Deb not at Agenda PMI but Elise said she and Deb would arm wrestle
to see who goes to what on April 20.
Cindy has prior engagement.
***mike
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 10:24 AM
To: Ryder, Mike
Cc: Stroud, Sheree
Mike, can you add an item to the Agenda PMI list to discuss two events on April 20 the CCAT
Meeting in Denver and the Longmont multimodal celebration in Longmont. We need to keep the
BOCC busy that afternoon so they arent tempted to go up to CU at 4:20
Thanks!
Michelle
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Cc: Stroud, Sheree
Subject: RE: Longmont Invite for Commissioners

Michelle, CCAT is hoping to have a late afternoon gathering on 4/20 (NOT on the
CU campus!), in advance of the last CCI steering committee meetings the next day.
While not critical, it would be great to have a commisioner at the gathering if
possible, as this will be the last in-person CCAT meeting until the summer. Megan
and I will be attending, so Boulder County will be represented.

Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

From: "Krezek, Michelle" <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>
Date: 3/28/17 9:24 AM (GMT-07:00)
Cc: "Stroud, Sheree" <sstroud@bouldercounty.org>
I have a CCAT gathering in Denver on my calendar for 4/20, but it wasnt on the
Commissioners calendars. Do you think we will need a commissioner in Denver that
evening?
Thanks!
Michelle
From: Halpin, Barbara

To: Stroud, Sheree; Krezek, Michelle; Boerkircher, Gabi
Cc: Barth, Andrew

Too bad this didn't arrive in time for the agenda PMI today. Please see invite below for
the BOCC.

Thursday, April 20, 6 PM

From: Holly Milne [Holly.Milne@longmontcolorado.gov]

To: Halpin, Barbara
Cc: Barth, Andrew; Rigo Leal
Subject: Longmont Invite for Commissioners
Hi Barb,

I hope youre having a fabulous spring! Were getting organized to have a fun event
in Longmont that we would like to invite the Commissioners to attend. Please see
the invite I sent to our folks, highlighted below

Many of the details are still coming together. The date is tentative, but I wanted to
go ahead and get it on calendars as a place holder. Since the underpass is a partner
project between the City and County, we would love to have one or more of the
Commissioners on hand to say a few words I also believe that Boulder County is a
sponsor for the Zagster Bike Share. So much exciting work happening to further
regional and local alternative transportation!
When Andrew is back, I plan to reach out to him to further discuss details, too. J
Warm regards,
Holly
Holly Milne | Communications & Marketing
City of Longmont | Public Works & Natural Resources

1100 South Sherman Street, Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-4387 | longmontcolorado.gov

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------
Thursday, April 20, 6 PM

Oscar Blues Liquids & Solids - 1555 Hover St,
Longmont, CO 80501
Please save the date for a special event celebrating two great additions to
Longmonts multimodal transportation system:
Launch of Zagster Community Bike Share in Longmont

Grand Opening of SH 119 Pedestrian Underpass at Hover Street
This event will involve Zagster, City of Longmont, Boulder County and other
community partners, including Oscar Blues. Plans are still in the works, but ribbon
cutting, bike riding, and beer toasting are all on the very likely to happen list! J
More details will be coming in the next few weeks. In the meantime, please use the
following contacts for questions:
Zagster coming to Longmont Phil Greenwald, (303) 651-8335

SH 119 Ped Underpass Micah Zogorski, (303) 651-8594
Event Planning Holly Milne, (303) 774-4387 and Rigo Leal, (303) 651-8840
From: Ruth Aponte

Subject: Material for tonight"s CCAT meeting, 6-7:30pm
Attachments: CCAT Meeting Agenda 4.20.doc
CCAT housing committee letter DRAFT.docx
CCI bills of interest to CCAT.docx
Importance: High

We have a terrific turnout for tonights member meeting both in person and on the phone.
Attached please find documents for our discussion. We will have copies for those coming to the
office.
Priority bills matrix

Sample letter of support for Housing and Homelessness interim Committee
Bills of interest at CCI meeting of 4/21
Finally, Commissioner Richards requested the group discuss and take a position on HB 17-1273, Real
Estate Development Demonstrate Water Conservation. This measure has passed the House with
amendments and is pending a hearing in Senate State Affairs Committee. This is also on the CCI list
of bills.
Here again are details for the meeting:
Location
Offices of Aponte & Busam
1580 Logan St., Suite 510
Denver, CO 80203
Conference call information

Passcode: 634176
Agenda
1. Update on CCAT Legislative Agenda

a. Summary of Activities to date
b. Remaining Issues (overview of priority issues matrix)

2. Preparation for CCI meeting
CCI is holding an in person meeting on Friday, April 21. Many issues remain to be settled in
the last month of the legislature and we want to ensure CCATs positions on important
legislation are heard. Please see the attachment on CCI bills of interest to CCAT. Also find
CCI steering committee meetings and agendas at the bottom of the page at this link.
3. Discussion and planning of CCAT summer retreat

a. Date and Location
b. Agenda items
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
CCI bills of interest to CCAT

Listed by CCI Steering Committee as of 4/19/2017
Health & Human Services
HB 17-1292 - Child Welfare Provider Rate Fees - CCI support/amend. CCAT no position
Rep. Young, Sen. Lundberg JBC bill
Medicaid Accountable Care Collaborative Authorization

JBC bill giving statutory authority to continue Medicaid reform efforts with legislative oversight
and transparency. Not on CCI agenda.
CCCAP slot allocation bill

Not on CCI agenda. Update from Rep. Young
General Government
HB 17-1293 - Clarify Local Government Officials on Nonprofit Boards

Rep. Melton & Sen. Todd
Land Use &Water Conservation
HB 17-1273 Water Conservation by Developer CCAT deliberating

Reps. Hansen & McKean, Sens. Coram & Jones
Public Lands
HB 17-1321 Parks & Wildlife Financial Sustainability

Reps. Wilson & Arndt
Public Safety
SB 17-281 - Colorado Government Accountable for Sanctuary Jurisdictions

Sen. Neville & Rep. D. Williams
Taxation & Finance
SB 17-267 - Sustainability of Rural Colorado CCI no position, CCAT Support w amendments

Sens. Sonnenberg & Guzman, Reps. KC Becker & J Becker
Tourism, Resorts & Economic Development
HB 17-1309 - Documentary Fee for Affordable Housing Fund - CCI no position, CCAT Support
Reps. Jackson & Winter, Sens. Coram & Guzman
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; "Ben Tisdale"; "Hilary Cooper"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Kara Silbernagel"; "Karn
Stiegelmeier"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Keith Baker" ; "Lynn Padgett"; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; "Rachel
Richards"; "Rich Cimino"; "Ruth Aponte"; "Sara Odendahl"; "Tim Corrigan"
Cc: "Ruth Aponte"; "Sara Odendahl"
Subject: RE: Meeting with
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 3:11:24 PM
Thanks Tim for organizing. I couldnt go then. If not enough people are able to attend might be
good to schedule another meeting, either instead or in addition.
Deb

To: 'Ben Tisdale'; Gardner, Deb; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Kara Silbernagel'; 'Karn
Stiegelmeier'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Keith Baker'; 'Lynn Padgett'; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; 'Rachel
Richards'; 'Rich Cimino'; 'Ruth Aponte'; 'Sara Odendahl'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Tim Mauck'
Cc: 'Ruth Aponte'; 'Sara Odendahl'
Subject: Meeting with
Importance: High
CCAT Steering/Legislative Team,
The Department of Health Care, Policy and Financing is interested in meeting with representatives
from Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) to establish a working partnership and
better understand CCATs mission, vision and goals. We have an offer to meet with HCPF on
Monday, April 17 th sometime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The meeting will include Tom Massey,
Deputy Executive Director; Crestina Martinez and Joshua Montoya, County Relations Team; and,
Zach Lynkiewicz and Katie Crozier, Legislative Relations Team.
We tried to see if we could get something scheduled for the 20 th /21st , when more of us may be in
the Denver area, but that is not possible with HCPF. If we would rather try and schedule a meeting
later in the future around some time when more of us are in Denver we can do so.
Im looking for availability and interest to decide if we want to go ahead with the 17 th , or look for
something into the future.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks,
Tim
From: Joan May

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Eva Henry (P); sodorisio@adcogov.org; Nancy Jackson; Gardner, Deb; kbaker@chaffeecounty.org;
tim@timmauck.com; "Randy Wheelock" (rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us);
kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us; Jill Ryan; lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us; gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us;
jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org; John Messner; gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us; btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov;
evets.child@juno.com; patti.clapper@pitkincounty.com; rachel.richards@pitkincounty.com;
greg.poschman@pitkincounty.com; george.newman@pitkincounty.com; Tim Corrigan (Timco2@mac.com);
Jason Anderson; Hilary Cooper (Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov); Kris Holstrom
(krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov); Thomas Davidson (tcdavidson400@yahoo.com); Dan Gibbs;
Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov; Ruzzin, Mark; Jessica Pace (jess@westernleaders.org)
Subject: MLRB candidate ideas?
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 6:48:43 PM
Hi CCAT friends...
Anyone have any ideas for an environmentalist for the state mining board? See request below from Jennifer
Thurston of INFORM.
Sorry I will miss you all next week!
Joan
Howdy Joan,
We need help with recruiting candidates for our state mining board. Perhaps you may know of someone who would be
interested in sitting on the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB) to represent the conservation community and
fill a vacancy. The appointment is very important to environmental groups and community members who are involved in
hardrock mining issues and we need a strong voice that is looking out for the environment and impacted communities. The
seat is appointed by the governor and candidates must have substantial experience in conservation (CRS 34-32-105(2)).
The governors office is looking to make an appointment as soon as possible during the legislative recess. The board
member would be subject to state Senate confirmation when they come back into session next year.
http://mining.state.co.us/Board/mlrb/Pages/default.aspx
The MLRB approves the rules and regulations that govern hardrock and construction materials mining and its agenda is
chiefly concerned with enforcing those rules. The meetings are in Denver, usually in the last week of the month, so all the
current members are from Denver. Jill Van Noord is the other conservation representative on the board and is a Denver
attorney.
There is essentially a very good board now and it is conservation-minded overall; the upcoming year is a very important one
with a rulemaking ahead and important hearings that involve environmental priorities. We need to find candidates for this
board who will represent the conservation communitys interests, vote without reservation, and who are free of influence
from the mining industry, either through employment or politics. Any suggestions you might have are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jennifer Thurston
Information Network forResponsible Mining
Office:970-859-7456
Email:jennifer@informcolorado.org
Web:www.informcolorado.org
Twitter:https://twitter.com/INFORMining
From: Jones, Elise
To: Jessica Pace (jess@westernleaders.org); Gwen Lachelt (gwenlachelt@gmail.com)
Subject: FW: Monuments letter
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 3:24:47 PM
Attachments: monument note 2017.docx
Monuments letter.docx
I was going to forward the letter to the CCAT list since thats the target group of signers (progressive
CO county commissioners), unless you all had something else in mind. Let me know!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jason Anderson [mailto:jasonanderson1008@gmail.com]

To: Jessica Pace; Jones, Elise
Cc: Gwen Lachelt; Jim Ramey; Lynn Padgett; John Messner
Subject: Re: Monuments letter
Thank you all for your help:

Please distribute to you lists if possible.
Jason
On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:42 AM, Jessica Pace <jess@westernleaders.org> wrote:
Jason,
A couple questions - have you distributed this already, and how many signatures so far?
Do you want Western Leaders to distribute this letter and make a pitch to our contacts, or
would you just like us to refer all our contacts to you and say this is an effort led by
Saguache/Gunnison counties?
Finally, I've reattached the draft with some suggested revisions for the sake of clarity.
Thanks!
On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 3:37 PM, Jason Anderson <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>

wrote:
Jess:
Thank you for your help. I have included jim Ramey at TWS, John Messner Gunnison county commissioner and
Lynn Padgett, San Miguel Administrator for the purpose of the assistance they can provide. We have a fairly
extensive network of Commissioners that are invested in public lands however if WL has more that is fine, my
guess is we both know who those Commissioners are.
My main concerns at this point are:
-Putting it into a format that allows for the efficient gathering of names.
- Including copies to our Senators and Congressmen.

-Moving it into the hands of those that should receive it as well as making it public property buy the end of this
coming week.
Any assistance in this goal would be appreciated.
Best
Jason Anderson, Saguache county
--
Jason Anderson
719.285.5878
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Jessica Pace
Program Coordinator
PO Box 4433
Durango CO 81301
615-294-2049
--
Jason Anderson
719.285.5878
DATE
The Honorable Ryan Zinke

Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Dear Secretary Zinke:
We the undersigned County Commissioners, representing the arm of Government

closest to the people of Colorado and the American west, write to formally state our
opposition to the present administrations scrutiny of the protections afforded our
National Monuments. These monuments are our heritage, our future and our
template for preservation has been replicated throughout the world. It is clear that
this action is both illegal and in opposition to the wishes of those we represent.
Colorado is blessed with spectacular public lands across our state. Some of
Colorados most cherished public lands are National Monuments: Colorado National
Monument, Browns Canyon National Monument, Canyons of the Ancient National
Monument, Chimney Rock National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument, Dinosaur National Monument, Hovenweep National Monument, and
Yucca House National Monument. These treasures must be protected and preserved
for future generations to enjoy.
Public lands, and National Monuments in particular, are drivers behind our robust
outdoor recreation economy. Outdoor recreation nationally creates $887 billion in
direct spending each year and creates over 7.5 million American jobs. As it trickles
through the economy it creates $2.1 trillion in economic impact and 14.1 million
jobs. The outdoor recreation economy generates $80 billion in national, state and
local tax revenues each year, money that is used to fund schools, healthcare, police/
fire and transportation infrastructure, a priority of the current administration.
These are real numbers to the people we represent, keeping alive the economies of
communities throughout our regions.
In Colorado, we have done the hard work involved with the long range planning,
community outreach and development of partnerships that are necessary to create
protections for unique areas such as our National Monuments. To assume that this
work can be discarded in 45 days is an insult to those who live in the areas where
these national treasures exist. The willingness to compromise the Antiquities Act,
that has been serving this nation well since 1906, leads us to question if any public
land is safe from the threat of destruction under the present administration. We
believe that Congress, through the legislative process, is the only proper venue to
consider changing boundaries or management of our National Monuments.
National Monuments, like all public lands, are arguably Americas greatest idea and
our greatest treasures. They are the property of the American people and it is clear
to us that a strong majority of citizens, our constituents, support the creation and
preservation of National Monuments. To take from them what has already been
entrusted in their care will only breed a larger environment of mistrust and
threaten any positive working relationship between the Federal government and
those on the local level. We urge you consider the consequences of these actions not
only for the impacts of today, but for the precedent it sets for both the future of our
nation and generations to come.
Sincerely,
May 17, 2017
Commissioners:
As most of you know the comment time in response to the administrations review
of the legitimacy of our National monuments is happening at this time. The window
for comment is very small so myself and John Messner of Gunnison county authored
a group letter. We would ask that you review it and if it meets with your views on
the subject send me a confirmation to add individual names and titles to this letter.
It would be my hope to get this to Secretary Zinke, and or federal representatives by
early next week.
Than you for your time and attention to this important issue
Jason Anderson, Commissioner, Saguache County Colorado

Jasonanderson1008@gmail.com
From: Jones, Elise
To: Jessica Pace (jess@westernleaders.org); Gwen Lachelt
Subject: FW: monuments resolution
FYI
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 6:25 AM
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: RSVP needed for June 7-8 CCAT Retreat
Hi Elise,
THX for sending the Boulder County resolution on Monuments. San Juan County passed the
same wordagelast night at our BOCC.
Pete McKay
Silvertown

Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:01 PM
To: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy;
Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson;
Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith
Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan;
Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock;
Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim
Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: RE: RSVP needed for June 7-8 CCAT Retreat
Ill be there! Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Mauck
Subject: RSVP needed for June 7-8 CCAT Retreat
Importance: High
Good afternoon Commissioner and Counties Acting Together members
The CCAT Summer Retreat is just two weeks away the afternoon of June 7 through the morning of
June 8th at Keystone Lodge (it will directly follow the CCI meeting). The retreat is a time review
CCAT activity during the 2017 legislative session and reflect and plan next steps to strengthen the
organization.
We would like to get a final count of who is attending for planning purposes and to ensure as broad
membership involvement as possible. Copied below is the responses we have received to date. If
you are not on the confirmed list, please let us know by end of business Monday, May 29, 2017 if
you can make it. Lodging information is provided at the end of this email.
If you cannot attend please extend this invite to other Commissioners or staff from your county. We
want to hear all voices!
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara
Tim Mauck, Clear Creek

Rachel Richards, Pitkin
Cindy Domenico, Boulder
Deb Gardner, Boulder
Mark Ruzzin, Boulder
Elise Jones, Boulder
Megan Davidson, Boulder
John Messner, Gunnison
Dan Gibbs, Summit
Hillary Cooper, San Miguel
Lynn Padgett, San Miguel
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:
Hilary Cooper, San Miguel
No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Karn Stiegelmeier, Summit
Eva Henry, Adams
Jeanne McQueeney, Eagle
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Casey Tighe, Jefferson
Gwen Lachelt, La Plata
Steve Child, Pitkin
Lodging Info for CCAT Retreat, June 7-8th

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Gwen Lachelt; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-
Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor;
Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis, Megan; Tim Corrigan;
Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O"Dorisio; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child;
Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson;
"jasonanderson1008@gmail.com"; "tahart11@msn.com"; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov); Davis, Megan;
Subject: need your input on proposed bill for a new CCCAP allocation committee
Attachments: CDHS Bldr Cty allocation committee letter.pdf
All,
One other issue wed like to get your input on. We have learned that a few Commissioners (Weld,
Arapahoe and Prowers County) are proposing a bill for a new CCCAP allocation committee. All three
of these Commissioners sit on the Child Welfare Allocation Committee. As you may recall, when this
issue came up at CCI last summer Boulder County expressed strong concerns about this idea to the
Department (see attached letter). We have not been satisfied with the representation or leadership
on the CWAC, and do not support creating another allocation committee that politicizes the
allocations of our federal funding. In fact, were hearing positive feedback about the current process,
which allows for subject matter experts from all counties to be involved in the development of the
proposed allocation.
We have a meeting with the potential sponsor on Monday, and it would be helpful to hear if this is
an issue that concerns other counties, and/or an issue that ICC/CCAT would like to work on. Please
let me know your thoughts prior to Monday, or you can let Megan know this afternoon where you
stand on this issue.
Thanks,
Cindy, Deb and Elise
From: Jones, Elise

Subject: FW: NEXT STEPS with ICC RFP responses
Frontline Public Affairs RFP # 6556-16 Response.pdf
Michael Best Strategies Schultz Public Affairs - January 2017.pdf
Siegel Public Affairs proposal RFP #6556-16.pdf
Importance: High
FYI

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Rachel Richards; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Jonathan Houck';
rnngls@gmail.com; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; tim@timmauck.com;
Dan Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov)
Subject: NEXT STEPS with ICC RFP responses
Importance: High
Thanks to everyone for your participation in the ICC legislative advocacy coordinator RFP process.
We had a very productive phone call conversation last Friday afternoon, during which you whittled
the list of 8 respondents down to a short list of 4. You agreed to meet next Thursday, January 26,
beginning in the late afternoon to interview the 4 finalist firms in person, in Denver (please see
the attached proposals of the 4 finalists). It is our hope that many of you will be in Denver at the end
of next week for the CCI steering committee meetings that will be held on Thursday and Friday.
Thursdays steering committee meetings should end about 3:30pm. Megan and I made the
executive decision to begin scheduling the interviews at 5pm, with interviews also at 5:30, 6, and
6:30pm. You will then want to spend some time after the final interview deliberating on the results
and, ideally, making a final decision on which firm to move forward with.
We are exploring our options for a meeting location, and have a couple ideas that are within blocks
of CCI, so hopefully one of them will work out.
I have informed the 4 finalist firms of their status, and will get them scheduled for their interviews as
soon as possible.
In respect to preparing for the interviews, Ive informed the firms that early next week they will
receive some additional information from you to guide the interviews, most likely in the form of
questions that they should come to the interview prepared to answer. In particular, for all the
proposals but Frontline, you will need to learn how much the firms can offer for a cost closer to
$60,000, rather than the $90-100,000 that they proposed.
I will send you additional information on Friday. In the meantime, please give some thought to the
interview questions you would like to ask the firms.
Thanks very much, everyone, for your contributions to this process!
Mark
PS: I have already scheduled 3 of the 4 firms, and all reiterated their excitement to be chosen to
interview and to represent CCAT.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Final RFP.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Third set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Importance: High
details below.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell


Best, Rachel

Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
2
2. S-Corporation

3

electric utilities.
connectivity.
State Budget
Federal Advocacy
4
email address.
5



advocacy groups.


Approach
located on page 7):
6

Cost: $35,000
appropriate.
Cost: $30,000
Cost: $30,000
Cost: $5,000
References
7
SCOPE of SERVICES
Advocacy Services
makers.
media.
8
CLIENT PORTFOLIO

Chapter Nonprofit
Services
9
follows:
CCAT.
10
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Colorado at Denver.

11



12
Client References
RFP # 6556-16
Submitted by:
1410 Grant St., C-107
Denver, CO 80203
303.710.2856
Project Schedule
December 2017
Total cost: $95,000

Carolyn Siegel
clients.
Becky Long
our clients.
Katie Dunn
Client References

1536 Wynkoop #510
Denver, CO 80202
303.257.0414

Denver, CO 80203
720.379.3019 Ext.221

Denver, CO 80203
303.394.1973
Firm Qualifications


responsibilities.

Our Approach
address them.


amendments
staff

CCAT
priorities




Total $95,000
Current Client List

America Votes
City of Westminster
McKenzie Rhody LLP
Potential Conflicts

303.359.9236

303.519.2183

720.475.6461
Attachments

CAROLYN SIEGEL
Legislative Work
Electoral Work
Issue Advocacy Work

RTD negotiations.


compensation.



members.

Education
Becky Long
Work Experience

Senior Associate
reports.


Campaign Consulting
tools.
Education


Spanish Minor

Associate of Arts
Boards
Katie Dunn
Education & Honors


August 2005May 2009
Proven Skills
trafficking.
Page 1 of 2
volunteer
Communication
members.
community meetings.
Work Experience
Page 2 of 2
ACORD TM
01/05/2017
PRODUCER

INSURER E:
COVERAGES


POLICY PROJECT LOC

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)

AUTO ONLY: AGG

DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION $

A 4127553 11/01/2016 11/01/2017
TORY LIMITS
OTHER

REPRESENTATIVES.
Jennifer Schmitz

2025 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
IMPORTANT
endorsement(s).
DISCLAIMER
RFP # 6556-16

2025 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Eliza Schultz
T. 720.732.0217
eliza@schultzpa.com
Jenise L. May
T. 970.213.1709
January 10, 2017

January 10, 2017

2025 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Sincerely,
Table of Contents
Phase 1 .................................................................................................................................. 1
Phase 2 .................................................................................................................................. 1
Phase 3 .................................................................................................................................. 2
Key Personnel............................................................................................................................ 2
References ................................................................................................................................ 4
C. Our Approach ........................................................................................................................ 6
F. References ...........................................................................................................................10
Signature Page .........................................................................................................................11
Appendix 4: W-9 .......................................................................................................................28
8633 E 55th Avenue T. 720.732.0217

1410 Grant Street T. 303.653.5563
Denver, CO 80203
T. 970.213.1709
Project Schedule
Phase 1
Phase 2
CCAT.
priorities.
1
Phase 3
future priorities.

Key Personnel
capital.

2


3
Hickenlooper.
Team Capabilities
References

Strategic Planning
4
Utilize resources
Lobby Services
Develop coalitions
Count votes
5
C. Our Approach
CCAT
members
activities.

CCAT priorities
6
format.
as necessary.
progress
7



8
Colorado BUILDS
The Womens Lobby
9
F. References
T. 720.258.5115 T. 303.999.6553

Denver, CO 80202 T. 303.668.0264
Amie Mayhew
Aurora, CO 80014 T. 303.204.5824
10
explanation.
12
Appendix 1: Resumes
ELIZA SCHULTZ


prioritization.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
and hearings.
process
13
Legislative Liaison
regulatory process.
priorities.
organizations.

Associate


Deputy Director
EDUCATION
Scuba
14
T. 720.745.4879
engagement.
ballot measures.

15
T. 970.630.0852

League

Involvement
16
T. 970.213.1709

legislature.
17
18
T. 720.240.9516

strategy.
briefings.

Involvement Present

19
[Date]
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
[Client Address]
contact me.
20
and disbursements.
Sincerely,
Theodore J. Kanavas
[CLIENT NAME]
By: Dated:
21
advisory services;


in advance.
3. Term.
agreement.
4. Termination.


consent.
22

7. Duties.

Agreement.
engaged by Schultz.
By: ________________________________ By: __________________________

Date: _______________________________ Date: _______________________
23
EXHIBIT A
Schultz will:
Compensation
24
25
26
27
January 10, 2017
Sincerely,

Along with:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Denver, CO 80209
and
2716 Geneva St.
Denver, CO 80238
Total Cost: $60,000
6023 or (303) 866-2578
2

3

budget process.
4
(c) APPROACH


5


6
Total Cost: $60,000

Colorado Chapter
ASA/AST
Health Officials
Assistants
Association
CC4CA www.cc4ca.org
Action
CCMU www.ccmu.org
Underserved
Organization
(substance abuse)
Police
County
7

NASW www.naswco.org
Colorado Chapter
PHNAC www.phnac.org
Colorado

Conflicts
(f) REFERENCES
6023 or (303) 866-2578
Signature Page
W-9
8
Jennifer Miles
EXPERIENCE:






Diana Protopapa
to office
Education
REBECCA MEYERS

EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE


commitments
Adeline E. Hodge


EDUCATION
IMPORTANT
DISCLAIMER
ACORD 25 (2009/01)
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: RE: NEXT STEPS with ICC RFP responses
I sent an email to the CDP Exec Dir. We shall see.
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Rachel Richards; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Jonathan Houck';
rnngls@gmail.com; 'Richard Cimino'; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; tim@timmauck.com;
Dan Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov)
Importance: High
soon as possible.
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Final RFP.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Third set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Importance: High
details below.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell


Best, Rachel
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark
rnngls@gmail.com; "Richard Cimino"; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; tim@timmauck.com; Dan
Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov)
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 5:07:04 PM
Frontline Public Affairs RFP # 6556-16 Response.pdf
Michael Best Strategies Schultz Public Affairs - January 2017.pdf
Siegel Public Affairs proposal RFP #6556-16.pdf
Importance: High
soon as possible.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Final RFP.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Third set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Second set of RFPs.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ryan
Importance: High

details below.
Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell


Best, Rachel

Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
RFP # 6556-16
Submitted by:
1410 Grant St., C-107
Denver, CO 80203
303.710.2856
Project Schedule
December 2017
Total cost: $95,000

Carolyn Siegel
clients.
Becky Long
our clients.
Katie Dunn
Client References

1536 Wynkoop #510
Denver, CO 80202
303.257.0414

Denver, CO 80203
720.379.3019 Ext.221

Denver, CO 80203
303.394.1973
Firm Qualifications


responsibilities.

Our Approach
address them.


amendments
staff

CCAT
priorities




Total $95,000
Current Client List

America Votes
City of Westminster
McKenzie Rhody LLP
Potential Conflicts

303.359.9236

303.519.2183

720.475.6461
Attachments

CAROLYN SIEGEL
Legislative Work
Electoral Work
Issue Advocacy Work

RTD negotiations.


compensation.



members.

Education
Becky Long
Work Experience

Senior Associate
reports.


Campaign Consulting
tools.
Education


Spanish Minor

Associate of Arts
Boards
Katie Dunn
Education & Honors


August 2005May 2009
Proven Skills
trafficking.
Page 1 of 2
volunteer
Communication
members.
community meetings.
Work Experience
Page 2 of 2
ACORD TM
01/05/2017
PRODUCER

INSURER E:
COVERAGES


POLICY PROJECT LOC

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)

AUTO ONLY: AGG

DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION $

A 4127553 11/01/2016 11/01/2017
TORY LIMITS
OTHER

REPRESENTATIVES.
Jennifer Schmitz

2025 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
IMPORTANT
endorsement(s).
DISCLAIMER
RFP # 6556-16

2025 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Eliza Schultz
T. 720.732.0217
eliza@schultzpa.com
Jenise L. May
T. 970.213.1709
January 10, 2017

January 10, 2017

2025 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Sincerely,
Table of Contents
Phase 1 .................................................................................................................................. 1
Phase 2 .................................................................................................................................. 1
Phase 3 .................................................................................................................................. 2
Key Personnel............................................................................................................................ 2
References ................................................................................................................................ 4
C. Our Approach ........................................................................................................................ 6
F. References ...........................................................................................................................10
Signature Page .........................................................................................................................11
Appendix 4: W-9 .......................................................................................................................28
8633 E 55th Avenue T. 720.732.0217

1410 Grant Street T. 303.653.5563
Denver, CO 80203
T. 970.213.1709
Project Schedule
Phase 1
Phase 2
CCAT.
priorities.
1
Phase 3
future priorities.

Key Personnel
capital.

2


3
Hickenlooper.
Team Capabilities
References

Strategic Planning
4
Utilize resources
Lobby Services
Develop coalitions
Count votes
5
C. Our Approach
CCAT
members
activities.

CCAT priorities
6
format.
as necessary.
progress
7



8
Colorado BUILDS
The Womens Lobby
9
F. References
T. 720.258.5115 T. 303.999.6553

Denver, CO 80202 T. 303.668.0264
Amie Mayhew
Aurora, CO 80014 T. 303.204.5824
10
explanation.
12
Appendix 1: Resumes
ELIZA SCHULTZ


prioritization.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
and hearings.
process
13
Legislative Liaison
regulatory process.
priorities.
organizations.

Associate


Deputy Director
EDUCATION
Scuba
14
T. 720.745.4879
engagement.
ballot measures.

15
T. 970.630.0852

League

Involvement
16
T. 970.213.1709

legislature.
17
18
T. 720.240.9516

strategy.
briefings.

Involvement Present

19
[Date]
[Client Name]
[Client Address]
[Client Address]
contact me.
20
and disbursements.
Sincerely,
Theodore J. Kanavas
[CLIENT NAME]
By: Dated:
21
advisory services;


in advance.
3. Term.
agreement.
4. Termination.


consent.
22

7. Duties.

Agreement.
engaged by Schultz.
By: ________________________________ By: __________________________

Date: _______________________________ Date: _______________________
23
EXHIBIT A
Schultz will:
Compensation
24
25
26
27
January 10, 2017
Sincerely,

Along with:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Denver, CO 80209
and
2716 Geneva St.
Denver, CO 80238
Total Cost: $60,000
6023 or (303) 866-2578
2

3

budget process.
4
(c) APPROACH


5


6
Total Cost: $60,000

Colorado Chapter
ASA/AST
Health Officials
Assistants
Association
CC4CA www.cc4ca.org
Action
CCMU www.ccmu.org
Underserved
Organization
(substance abuse)
Police
County
7

NASW www.naswco.org
Colorado Chapter
PHNAC www.phnac.org
Colorado

Conflicts
(f) REFERENCES
6023 or (303) 866-2578
Signature Page
W-9
8
Jennifer Miles
EXPERIENCE:






Diana Protopapa
to office
Education
REBECCA MEYERS

EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE


commitments
Adeline E. Hodge


EDUCATION
IMPORTANT
DISCLAIMER
ACORD 25 (2009/01)
2
2. S-Corporation

3

electric utilities.
connectivity.
State Budget
Federal Advocacy
4
email address.
5



advocacy groups.


Approach
located on page 7):
6

Cost: $35,000
appropriate.
Cost: $30,000
Cost: $30,000
Cost: $5,000
References
7
SCOPE of SERVICES
Advocacy Services
makers.
media.
8
CLIENT PORTFOLIO

Chapter Nonprofit
Services
9
follows:
CCAT.
10
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Colorado at Denver.

11



12
Client References
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: RE: okay to list you now?
Great, if you could send him the latest.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Jones, Elise; raponte@aponte-busam.com
For sure! But would it be helpful to send Casey the CCAT one-pager or other information to help him
have the conversation? Id be happy to do that
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Jones, Elise

Subject: FW: okay to list you now?
I wont hold my breath about Don and Libby joining but at least we have Casey!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: commish2 [mailto:commish2@co.jefferson.co.us]

To: Jones, Elise
Elise
Yes you can add my name. Also, I asked my fellow board members if Jefferson County had any
interest in joining.
They said maybe and they would like more information.
Casey

To: commish2 <commish2@co.jefferson.co.us>
Just checking in on this again. We want to make sure the CCAT lobbyist, Ruth Aponte, knows exactly
who is on the list.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Subject: okay to list you now?
Casey
Just double checking that you were able to talk to your fellow commissioners re your involvement in
CCAT and were able to list you as a member. Let me know!
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Tim Mauck; Rachel Richards; Jones, Elise
Great work Elise! Thank you

I know you also talked with Pueblo and they are declining involvement for the time being. Who else
is outstanding in terms of our commissioner involvement outreach? I recall we needed to close the
loop with Adams County?
Thanks!
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Jones, Elise
Elise
Casey

who is on the list.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Casey
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

I wont hold my breath about Don and Libby joining but at least we have Casey!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Elise
Casey

who is on the list.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Casey
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

who is on the list.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Casey
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

Casey
Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: Fwd: PLEASE RESPOND: Deadline extended (again!) for Methane Waste sign-on letter
Date: Friday, April 07, 2017 6:46:09 PM
Attachments: Congress+Letter+-+Western+Leaders++02-28-2017.pdf
ATT00001.htm
I forget where we ended up with ccat. Did we send senator Gardner a letter? If
not, maybe we should.
Sent from my iPad
From: Gwen Lachelt <gwen@westernleaders.org>

Date: April 7, 2017 at 6:22:19 PM MDT
To: Gwen Lachelt <gwen@westernleaders.org>
Subject: PLEASE RESPOND: Deadline extended (again!) for
Methane Waste sign-on letter
Dear Colleagues -
I'm writing to update you on the BLM Methane Rule and to ask you to
share the attached letter with your fellow local and tribal elected
officials!
As you may know, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn

the BLM Methane Rule earlier this year using the Congressional
Review Act - but continued pressure has discouraged the Senate from
taking the issue up so far.
Let's keep the pressure on and get more local and tribal elected
officials from the Interior West states on this letter! You and sixty
other local elected officials signed onto the attached letter to the U.S.
Senate in February; Western Leaders Network is now looking to add
another 60 signatures from local officials to this letter by COB on
April 17th.
The Methane Waste Rule helps prevent methane from leaking from
pipelines, and it limits flaring and venting of gas in oil and gas
operations on federal lands. Natural gas that stays in the pipeline is
money in the bank. All this means more money in the U.S. Treasury
and cleaner air for those of us who live with oil and gas development.
Thanks!
Gwen
Here's a link to an article referencing our 2/28/17 letter:
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/324860-repeal-of-obama-
drilling-rule-stalls-in-the-senate
For additional news articles on the Western Leaders Network letter

visit: https://www.westernleaders.org/news/
--
Gwen Lachelt
Executive Director La Plata County Commissioner
1309 East 3rd Avenue Suite 22
P.O. Box 4433
Durango, Colorado 81302
505-469-0380
https://www.westernleaders.org/
P.O. Box 4433, Durango, CO 81302
February 28, 2017
Dear Senator:
We are writing to express our opposition to a proposal to use the Congressional Review Act
(CRA) to block rules issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to limit natural gas
waste from the oil and gas sector. As elected officials from local governments across the Interior
West, we strongly support this recently adopted rule on venting and flaring methane because it
will cut natural gas waste on federal and tribal lands, will help ensure a fair return to local
governments and the taxpaying public, will put our energy resources to good use, and will clean
up our air.
The CRA is a blunt tool that, if successful, would prevent any substantially similar rule from
being issued, allowing the oil and natural gas industry to continue to waste hundreds of millions
of dollars-worth of taxpayer owned resources every year, and use outdated, wasteful
technologies.
The BLMs rule to reduce methane waste from venting and flaring protects the interests of our
western communities and constituents in a number of important ways:
The rule cuts the waste of American energy resources. On federal and tribal lands, the
rule would save more than $330 million worth of natural gas annually that could be used
to heat homes, power vehicles, or generate electricity. In fact, enough natural gas is being
wasted on these lands to supply 760,000 households each year.
The rule ensures a fair return to taxpayers. States, tribes and federal taxpayers lose
royalty revenues when natural gas is wasted as much as $23 million annually in royalty
revenue for the Federal Government and the States that share it, according to a 2010
Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. Federal royalties are split about evenly
between the federal government and the states, and then used to help fund education,
infrastructure projects, such as road and bridges, and mitigation projects to address the
impacts of energy development to western communities.
The rule helps clean up our air. The same leaks that lead to natural gas waste also
release toxic and smog-forming pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, benzene,
toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene. The same technologies that reduce natural gas waste
also limit these other harmful pollutants and prevent asthma attacks and other smog-
induced respiratory problems.
The rule helps create American jobs. Efforts to cut methane waste has put American
entrepreneurs to work creating innovative, cutting-edge technologies to make it
economically feasible for the oil and gas companies achieve reductions. A national rule to
cut methane waste on public and tribal lands helps to deepen investment and create more
jobs in this industry.
westernleaders.org ! (505) 469-0380 ! info@westernleaders.org

Leading oil and natural gas companies and several states, including Colorado, Wyoming, Ohio
and Pennsylvania, have successfully adopted programs to reduce methane the primary
component of natural gasand other air pollution from the oil and gas industry. After Colorado
adopted the nations first-ever rule to cut methane waste and pollution with support from both
environmental advocates and oil and gas operators two years ago, the states oil and gas industry
has continued to grow. Colorados natural gas production increased about 10 percent, oil
production is up 58 percent, and the number of oil and gas wells also increased by more than
three percent.
This common sense rule has strong bipartisan support among the public. A bipartisan poll by
Colorado College found that 80 percent of Westerners support action to cut natural gas waste on
public lands, and a broad and diverse array of western stakeholders supported the BLM natural
gas waste rule.
We urge your opposition to using the Congressional Review Act to eliminate BLMs rule to
reduce natural gas waste because of the rules benefit to our local governments, constituents, and
taxpayers.
Sincerely yours,
Colorado County Commissioners
Gwen Lachelt Karn Stiegelmeier

La Plata County Commissioner Summit County Commissioner
Julie Westendorff Mike Brazell

La Plata County Commissioner Park County Commissioner
Jason Anderson Nancy Jackson

Saguache County Commissioner Arapahoe County Commissioner
Jill Ryan Eva Henry

Eagle County Commissioner Adams County Commissioner
Kathy Chandler-Henry Steve Child

Eagle County Commissioner Pitkin County Commissioner
Michael Whiting Hilary Cooper

Archuleta County Commissioner San Miguel County Commissioner
Keith Baker Joan May

Chaffee County Commissioner San Miguel County Commissioner
Ben Tisdel Kris Holstrom

Ouray County Commissioner San Miguel County Commissioner

Cindy Domenico Suzanne Jones
Boulder County Commissioner Mayor, City of Boulder
Deb Gardner Sam Weaver

Boulder County Commissioner Council Member, City of Boulder
Elise Jones Aaron Brockett

Colorado Local Officials Liza Morzel

Council Member, City of Boulder
Christina Rinderle
Mayor, City of Durango Mary Dolores Young
Anita "Sweetie" Marbury
Councilor, City of Durango John Clark
Mayor, Town of Ridgway
Richard White
Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Durango Erick Johnson
Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Ridgway
Christine Berg
Mayor, City of Lafayette Ellen Hunter
Councilor, Town of Ridgway
Gustavo Reyna
Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Lafayette Robb Austin
Merrily Mazza
Council Member, City of Lafayette Britt Bassett
Board Member, La Plata Electric Association
Shakti
Council Member, City of Lakewood Jeff Berman
Polly Christensen
Council Member, City of Longmont Jack Turner
Connie Sullivan
Mayor, Town of Lyons Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Kristopher Larsen Regina Lopez Whiteskunk

Mayor, Town of Nederland Former Tribal Council Member
Robin L. Kniech
Council Member, City of Denver

New Mexico Elected Officials Nevada Elected Officials
Debbie OMalley David Bobzien

Bernalillo County Commissioner Council Member At-large, City of Reno
Maggie Hart Stebbins Jenny Brekhus

Bernalillo County Commissioner Council Member, Ward 1, City of Reno
Paula Garcia Chris Giunchigliani

Mora County Commissioner Clark County Commissioner
George Trujillo Utah Elected Officials

Mora County Commissioner
Rani Derasary
Anna Hansen Moab City Council Member
Santa Fe County Commissioner
Kalen Jones
Javier Gonzales Moab City Council Member
Mayor, City of Santa Fe
Joseph Maestas
Santa Fe City Council Member
Pat Davis
Albuquerque City Council Member
Katee McClure
Aztec City Commissioner
Senator Linda Lopez

Albuquerque
Senator Bill O'Neill

Albuquerque
Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino

Albuquerque
Senator Jeff Steinborn

Las Cruces
Representative Cheryl Williams Stapleton

Albuquerque

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: PLEASE RESPOND: Deadline extended for Methane Waste Sign on letter
Sounds like you two Achievers!
From: Jones, Elise

To: Domenico, Cindy
I had to arm wrestle her for it but she won J
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Thanks. Good to hear there is lift off. I would have guessed Deb would be on the steering
committee.
From: Jones, Elise

To: Domenico, Cindy
Subject: Fwd: PLEASE RESPOND: Deadline extended for Methane Waste Sign on letter
Cindy--
Just wanted to flag this for you in case you hadn't seen it. Seems like something you might be
interested in (both Deb and I signed on along with lots of the CCAT crowd).
Happy Friday -- we survived this intense week and have a 3-day weekend on the horizon!
Elise
P.S. Had a great CCAT breakfast meeting. Feels like we finally have achieved lift off! Deb
signed up to be on the Steering Committee.
Sent from my iPhone
From: Gwen Lachelt <gwenlachelt@gmail.com>

Date: February 16, 2017 at 4:24:17 PM MST
To: Gwen Lachelt <gwenlachelt@gmail.com>
Cc: Mark Pearson <mpearson@frontier.net>, Don Schreiber
<vivarioarriba@gmail.com>
Subject: PLEASE RESPOND: Deadline extended for Methane Waste Sign
on letter
(Apologies for the second post - due to a glitch, our new email addresses won't be up and running for up to 48 hours. If
you tried to reply to the previous email, please reply again using this email address).
Dear Colleagues -
I want to thank all those who have signed on so far to the letter to U.S. Senators supporting the BLM's Methane Waste
Rule (see attached).
The pressure on the Senate to preserve this important rule is paying off as Republican Senators Portman, Collins and
Gardner are currently undecided about whether they will back a Congressional Review Act resolution nullifying the
BLM rule which is aimed at limiting methane emissions from oil and gas drilling on public lands. The vote is now
expected the week of February 27.
Let's keep the pressure on and get more pro-conservation local elected officials from the states in
the Interior West on this letter! If your pro-conservation colleagues aren't yet signed on, please consider asking
them to do so.
Congress will be in recess next week for the President's Day holiday. To sign on, please reply to this email by
the end of the workday next Thursday - February 23, 2017.
The Methane Waste Rule helps prevent methane from leaking from pipelines, and it limits flaring and venting of gas in
oil and gas operations on federal lands. Natural gas that stays in the pipeline is money in the bank. All this means more
money in the U.S. Treasury and cleaner air for those of us who live with oil and gas development.
Over the last few weeks I've been working with my longtime colleague, Mark Pearson, to form the Western Leaders
Network. The idea is to bring together pro-conservation local and tribal elected leaders in the Interior West to protect
western lands and build healthy, sustainable and resilient communities.
Local elected officials include: county commissioners, tribal, city and town council members, mayors, electric
cooperative directors, school board members, etc.
The goal is to form a lasting and effective network of current and former local elected officials to: stand up for western
values; support one another; share information; and cultivate a new generation of leaders for the West. Our current
focus is: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
I'm happy to share additional information about the network. In the meantime, please consider signing on to the
letter.
Don't hesitate to reach out to me or Mark Pearson at mpearson@frontier.net, if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Gwen Lachelt
P.O. Box 4433
From: Jones, Elise
To: Domenico, Cindy
I had to arm wrestle her for it but she won J
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
committee.
From: Jones, Elise

To: Domenico, Cindy
Cindy--
Elise
Sent from my iPhone

on letter
Dear Colleagues -
them to do so.
letter.
Thanks!
Gwen Lachelt
P.O. Box 4433
To: Jones, Elise
committee.
From: Jones, Elise

To: Domenico, Cindy
Cindy--
Elise
Sent from my iPhone

on letter
Dear Colleagues -
them to do so.
letter.
Thanks!
Gwen Lachelt
P.O. Box 4433
From: Jones, Elise
To: Domenico, Cindy
Attachments: Current Congress Letter - Western Leaders 02-16-2017.pdf
ATT00001.htm
Cindy--
Just wanted to flag this for you in case you hadn't seen it. Seems like something you
might be interested in (both Deb and I signed on along with lots of the CCAT
crowd).
Happy Friday -- we survived this intense week and have a 3-day weekend on the
horizon!
Elise
P.S. Had a great CCAT breakfast meeting. Feels like we finally have achieved lift off!
Deb signed up to be on the Steering Committee.
Sent from my iPhone

Subject: PLEASE RESPOND: Deadline extended for Methane
Waste Sign on letter
Dear Colleagues -
them to do so.
letter.
Thanks!
Gwen Lachelt
P.O. Box 4433
P.O. Box 4433, Durango, CO 81302
February 28, 2017
Dear Senator:
We are writing to express our opposition to a proposal to use the Congressional Review Act
(CRA) to block rules issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to limit natural gas
waste from the oil and gas sector. As elected officials from local governments across the Interior
West, we strongly support this recently adopted rule on venting and flaring methane because it
will cut natural gas waste on federal and tribal lands, will help ensure a fair return to local
governments and the taxpaying public, will put our energy resources to good use, and will clean
up our air.
The CRA is a blunt tool that, if successful, would prevent any substantially similar rule from
being issued, allowing the oil and natural gas industry to continue to waste hundreds of millions
of dollars-worth of taxpayer owned resources every year, and use outdated, wasteful
technologies.
The BLMs rule to reduce methane waste from venting and flaring protects the interests of our
western communities and constituents in a number of important ways:
The rule cuts the waste of American energy resources. On federal and tribal lands, the
rule would save more than $330 million worth of natural gas annually that could be used
to heat homes, power vehicles, or generate electricity. In fact, enough natural gas is being
wasted on these lands to supply 760,000 households each year.
The rule ensures a fair return to taxpayers. States, tribes and federal taxpayers lose
royalty revenues when natural gas is wasted as much as $23 million annually in royalty
revenue for the Federal Government and the States that share it, according to a 2010
Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. Federal royalties are split about evenly
between the federal government and the states, and then used to help fund education,
infrastructure projects, such as road and bridges, and mitigation projects to address the
impacts of energy development to western communities.
The rule helps clean up our air. The same leaks that lead to natural gas waste also
release toxic and smog-forming pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, benzene,
toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene. The same technologies that reduce natural gas waste
also limit these other harmful pollutants and prevent asthma attacks and other smog-
induced respiratory problems.
The rule helps create American jobs. Efforts to cut methane waste has put American
entrepreneurs to work creating innovative, cutting-edge technologies to make it
economically feasible for the oil and gas companies achieve reductions. A national rule to
cut methane waste on public and tribal lands helps to deepen investment and create more
jobs in this industry.

Leading oil and natural gas companies and several states, including Colorado, Wyoming, Ohio
and Pennsylvania, have successfully adopted programs to reduce methane the primary
component of natural gasand other air pollution from the oil and gas industry. After Colorado
adopted the nations first-ever rule to cut methane waste and pollution with support from both
environmental advocates and oil and gas operators two years ago, the states oil and gas industry
has continued to grow. Colorados natural gas production increased about 10 percent, oil
production is up 58 percent, and the number of oil and gas wells also increased by more than
three percent.
This common sense rule has strong bipartisan support among the public. A bipartisan poll by
Colorado College found that 80 percent of Westerners support action to cut natural gas waste on
public lands, and a broad and diverse array of western stakeholders supported the BLM natural
gas waste rule.
We urge your opposition to using the Congressional Review Act to eliminate BLMs rule to
reduce natural gas waste because of the rules benefit to our local governments, constituents, and
taxpayers.
Sincerely yours,
Colorado County Commissioners
Gwen Lachelt Karn Stiegelmeier

La Plata County Commissioner Summit County Commissioner
Julie Westendorff Mike Brazell

La Plata County Commissioner Park County Commissioner
Jason Anderson Nancy Jackson

Saguache County Commissioner Arapahoe County Commissioner
Jill Ryan Eva Henry

Eagle County Commissioner Adams County Commissioner
Kathy Chandler-Henry Steve Child

Eagle County Commissioner Pitkin County Commissioner
Michael Whiting Hilary Cooper

Archuleta County Commissioner San Miguel County Commissioner
Keith Baker Joan May

Chaffee County Commissioner San Miguel County Commissioner
Ben Tisdel Kris Holstrom

Ouray County Commissioner San Miguel County Commissioner

Cindy Domenico Suzanne Jones
Boulder County Commissioner Mayor, City of Boulder
Deb Gardner Sam Weaver

Elise Jones Aaron Brockett

Colorado Local Officials Liza Morzel

Christina Rinderle
Mayor, City of Durango Mary Dolores Young
Anita "Sweetie" Marbury
Councilor, City of Durango John Clark
Mayor, Town of Ridgway
Richard White
Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Durango Erick Johnson
Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Ridgway
Christine Berg
Mayor, City of Lafayette Ellen Hunter
Gustavo Reyna
Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Lafayette Robb Austin
Merrily Mazza
Council Member, City of Lafayette Britt Bassett
Shakti
Council Member, City of Lakewood Jeff Berman
Polly Christensen
Council Member, City of Longmont Jack Turner
Connie Sullivan
Mayor, Town of Lyons Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Kristopher Larsen Regina Lopez Whiteskunk

Mayor, Town of Nederland Former Tribal Council Member
Robin L. Kniech
Council Member, City of Denver

New Mexico Elected Officials Nevada Elected Officials
Debbie OMalley David Bobzien

Bernalillo County Commissioner Council Member At-large, City of Reno
Maggie Hart Stebbins Jenny Brekhus

Bernalillo County Commissioner Council Member, Ward 1, City of Reno
Paula Garcia Chris Giunchigliani

Mora County Commissioner Clark County Commissioner
George Trujillo Utah Elected Officials

Mora County Commissioner
Rani Derasary
Anna Hansen Moab City Council Member
Santa Fe County Commissioner
Kalen Jones
Javier Gonzales Moab City Council Member
Mayor, City of Santa Fe
Joseph Maestas
Santa Fe City Council Member
Pat Davis
Albuquerque City Council Member
Katee McClure
Aztec City Commissioner
Senator Linda Lopez

Albuquerque
Senator Bill O'Neill

Albuquerque
Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino

Albuquerque
Senator Jeff Steinborn

Las Cruces
Representative Cheryl Williams Stapleton

Albuquerque

From: Jones, Elise
To: raponte@aponte-busam.com; Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: Pls fill out doodle poll for CCAT Summer Retreat!
FYI
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: Pls fill out doodle poll for CCAT Summer Retreat!
Hi Elise,
Can't get Doddle to work on my end for some unknown reason, but I can make 6/7 date.
Would you mind passing that along? THX MW

To: Michael Whiting
Subject: Pls fill out doodle poll for CCAT Summer Retreat!
Michael
Would love to have you at the summer CCAT retreat! Can you fill out the doodle poll below before
COB tomorrow so we can choose a date that maximizes the number of folks who can attend?
Thanks and hope to see you this summer!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Marlene Tiffany; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy;
Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason
Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff;
Kara Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith
Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael
Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino;
Ron Engels; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
You bet!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Can't get Doddle to work on my end for some unknown reason, but I can make 6/7 date.
Would you mind passing that along? THX MW

To: Michael Whiting
Michael
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Michael Whiting
Subject: Automatic reply: Pls fill out doodle poll for CCAT Summer Retreat!
Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 3:53:11 PM
I am out of the office and will not be checking or responding to emails until I return on Monday, May 1.
If you need assistance during this period, please call the main line at 303-441-3500.
From: Jones, Elise
To: Gwen Lachelt
Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 9:29:11 AM
From: Hilary Cooper
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Pls fill out doodle poll for CCAT Summer Retreat!
I did. I can only make June 7th. Maia's commencement is June 8th and Max and I
are going to a wedding in Barcelona the later June dates.
I really want to make it too. June is tough.
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office
On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 2:20 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Hilary
Would love to have you at the summer CCAT retreat! Can you fill out the doodle
poll below before COB tomorrow so we can choose a date that maximizes the
number of folks who can attend?
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck; Julie
Westendorff; Kara Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy
Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin,
Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle; Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel
Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio;
Importance: High
One final reminder that, if you have not already, please respond to the Doodle Poll
on the best times for you to attend the CCAT Summer Retreat. Your involvement
is critical as we plan the exciting next steps in CCATs focus and growth.
We will close the Poll by end of business tomorrow, 4/28, and then work with the
dates that are best for the majority.
Here again is the link for your convenience. Please note that each date listed is
from mid-afternoon that day until mid-afternoon the following day (24 hour
span).
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
I have created a Doodle Poll to see which dates work best for everyone to attend
the CCAT Summer Retreat.
Please note that each date listed is from mid-afternoon that day until mid-
afternoon the following day (24 hour span).
If you would respond to the poll with your availability, we will hopefully have a
date that the majority can attend.
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office

(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Hilary Cooper
From: Jones, Elise
To: Joan May
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Joan May [mailto:joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov]

To: Jones, Elise
Ha! Just did it a few minutes ago!
Joan
Would love to have you at the summer CCAT retreat! Can you fill out the doodle poll below
before COB tomorrow so we can choose a date that maximizes the number of folks who can
attend?
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

One final reminder that, if you have not already, please respond to the Doodle Poll on the
best times for you to attend the CCAT Summer Retreat. Your involvement is critical as we
plan the exciting next steps in CCATs focus and growth.
We will close the Poll by end of business tomorrow, 4/28, and then work with the dates that
are best for the majority.
Here again is the link for your convenience. Please note that each date listed is from mid-
afternoon that day until mid-afternoon the following day (24 hour span).
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
I have created a Doodle Poll to see which dates work best for everyone to attend the CCAT
Summer Retreat.
Please note that each date listed is from mid-afternoon that day until mid-afternoon the
following day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise
To: Michael Whiting
Importance: High
Michael
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Gwen Lachelt (gwenlachelt@gmail.com)
Importance: High
Gwen
Thanks and hope things are going well in DC!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Jason Anderson
Importance: High
Jason
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Dan Gibbs
From: Jones, Elise
Terry
attend?
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Summer Retreat.
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: sodorisio@adcogov.org
Subject: FW: Pls fill out doodle poll for CCAT Summer Retreat!
Steve
attend?
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Summer Retreat.
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Dan Gibbs
Oops! Youre one step ahead of me!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise

To: Dan Gibbs
Importance: High
Dan
COB tomorrow so we can maximize the number of folks who can attend?
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Joan May
Yahoo!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Joan May [mailto:joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov]

To: Jones, Elise
Ha! Just did it a few minutes ago!
Joan
attend?
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Summer Retreat.
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise
To: Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov
Importance: High
Hilary
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Joan May
From: Jones, Elise
To: "Joan May (joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov)"
Importance: High
Joan
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Thomas Davidson (tcdavidson400@yahoo.com)
Importance: High
Thomas
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Dan Gibbs
Importance: High
Dan
COB tomorrow so we can maximize the number of folks who can attend?
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Importance: High

for the majority.
Thank you!
Best,
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To:
Good afternoon all,
Retreat.
day (24 hour span).
Marlene Tiffany
Office Manager
Aponte & Busam
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1472 Office
(303) 356-1027 - Mobile
From: Jones, Elise

To: Hilary Cooper
Subject: RE: Pls sign on commissioner letter supporting CO"s Natl Monuments!
Sounds like a plan!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Hilary Cooper [mailto:hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov]

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Pls sign on commissioner letter supporting CO's Natl Monuments!
Dang.
We are going to Barcelona for a wedding this year during Bluegrass.
Big year for Zoe moving into 1st grade - scary year (for me) with Maia moving into 8th!
I'll see you on the 7th at least and we'll have to drink some whiskey at another drinking
hole...
Hilary
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office
On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Thanks!
Since Boulder County isnt in CCI, I wont be attending any of the CCI conference, but will roll in just
in time for CCAT. That having been said, I am coming out for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival will
you be around that weekend?
Congrats on the kindergarten graduation! Wow, does time fly. I cant believe my 12 year old is going
to be going to 7th grade this fall!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
working on the language and will send it Wednesday after we approve the final version.
I tried to keep it as close as possible to the version the State passed.
http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_HR1011_en2.pdf
Are you going to any of CCI or will you be there before CCAT?
I have to leave Wed after CCAT to get back from Commencement, my Kindergartener is
commending to 1st grade!!
Hilary
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office
Hilary
Can you share the resolution that San Miguel is sending? Both Pete McKay and I would love to do a
similar effort in our counties.
Thanks and hope all is well with you!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 8:07 PM
To: Jason Anderson; Jones, Elise
Subject: Fwd: Pls sign on commissioner letter supporting CO's Natl Monuments!
Thanks for doing this and please sign me on!
SMC drafted a resolution similar to the one the State leg passed last week. We will have the
final version Wednesday to share.
Hilary
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office

Date: Thu, May 18, 2017 at 12:28 PM
Subject: Pls sign on commissioner letter supporting CO's Natl Monuments!
To: Ben Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>, "Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us)"
<commish2@jeffco.us>, "Domenico, Cindy" <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, Dan Gibbs
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>, "Gardner, Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, Eva
Henry <ehenry@adcogov.org>, Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>, Gwen Lachelt
<gwen.lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>, Hilary Cooper <Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
Jeanne McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>, Jill Ryan
<Jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>, Joan May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, John Messner
<jmessner@gunnisoncounty.org>, Jonathan Houck <JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>, Julie
Westendorff <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>, "Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com)" <kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>, Karn
Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>, Kathy Chandler-Henry
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>, Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>, Kris
Holstrom <krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Linda Isenhart <lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>,
Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Michael Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>, Nancy Jackson <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>, Peter McKay
<commckay@hotmail.com>, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Randy
Wheelock <rwheelock@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Rich Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>, Ron
Engels <rnngls@gmail.com>, Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>, Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>, Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>, Tim Corrigan
<Timco2@mac.com>, Tim Mauck <Tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: Jason Anderson <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>
Dear fellow Commissioners--
Our colleagues -- Jason Anderson of Saguache County and John Messner of

Gunnison County -- drafted the attached county commissioner sign-on letter to
Sec. Zinke to express our collective support for our national monuments (and I
volunteered to help drum up support). As you know, the administration is
doing a review of the legitimacy of our national monuments and the
opportunity to provide public comments ends soon. Please review the letter
and consider signing on (which Im doing). If youre willing to sign on, please
email Jason at Jasonanderson1008@gmail.com. THE DEADLINE IS COB
ON MONDAY.
Thank you for your time and attention to this important issue!
Elise,
On behalf of Jason Anderson, Saguache County Commissioner
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise
To: Hilary Cooper
Subject: RE: Pls sign on commissioner letter supporting CO"s Natl Monuments!
Thanks!
Since Boulder County isnt in CCI, I wont be attending any of the CCI conference, but will roll in just
in time for CCAT. That having been said, I am coming out for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival will
you be around that weekend?
Congrats on the kindergarten graduation! Wow, does time fly. I cant believe my 12 year old is going
to be going to 7th grade this fall!
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hilary
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office
Hilary
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Hilary
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office


ON MONDAY.
Elise,
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Jones, Elise
Subject: FW: Pls sign on commissioner letter supporting CO"s Natl Monuments!
FYI
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hilary
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office
Hilary
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Hilary
Hilary Cooper
970-728-3844 Office


ON MONDAY.
Elise,
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Fwd: Progressive county commissioners
CCAT One Pager 3.13.17 (2).docx

From: Elise Jones <elise@elisejones.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 14, 2017 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: Progressive county commissioners
To: Mark Pearson <mark@westernleaders.org>
Mark--
CCAT (Counties and Commissioners Acting Together) is still in start-up governance
mode so I'm not sure whether or not it's the best model or not. It has been
operating quite successfully at the legislature this session but again, it's still new.
I've attached the governance document and the one-pager that describes the
mission and membership. Participating counties contributed to hire a lobbyist for the
session and she communicates with members via email, and regular conference calls
of a legislative steering committee. At this point there is no web site. We are
planning an in-face meeting sometime in June.
Based on the outcome of the session and the in-face meeting, we may develop more
permanent structure for next year. Most counties are still also members of CCI so it's
an open question whether going forward they would give up on CCI and just be
members of CCAT, whether they'd continue to be members of both, or if CCI would
change it's ways such that CCAT wouldn't be needed (unlikely).
Holler if you have more questions!

Elise
On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Mark Pearson <mark@westernleaders.org>

wrote:
Hi Elise,
What is the structure for the Colorado progressive county commissioners group? Is
there a website, listserve, meetings, etc? We were thinking that might be a useful
model to upsize for WLN.
Mark
--
303.579.8789
--
303.579.8789
WHO WE ARE

PG. 1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
PG. 2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

PG. 3
Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

PG. 4

corner of Colorado.
> Ben Tisdel, Ouray
> Dan Gibbs, Summit
To: Rachel Richards
Cc: Julie Westendorff; Jonathan Houck; Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Ruzzin, Mark; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Art
Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Ben Tisdel; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas
Davidson; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis, Megan; Tim Corrigan;
Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O"Dorisio; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones,
Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson; Dan Gibbs; richcimino@gmail.com; Randy Wheelock
Subject: Re: Public lands- traveling committee
Thanks Rachel!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 27, 2017, at 11:15 AM, Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>

wrote:
Please vote for Kathy, and consider bullet voting for just one person- dont want yolur
3rd choice knocking out your first choice

To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Jonathan Houck'
<JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek' <tim@timmauck.com>;
'Ruzzin, Mark' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Krezek, Michelle' <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>;
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Domenico, Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>;
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>;
'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>;
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Irwin, Leslie' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child'
<kholstrom@gmail.com>; 'Hilary Cooper' <hilary@mountainfreak.com>; 'Keith Baker'
<kbaker6474@me.com>; 'Gail Watson' <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>;
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter
Monson' <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; 'Dan Gibbs'
Hi friends,
While La Plata is on a financial time out from CCI right now, we are still
members of NACo.

A very high priority for La Plata County, in addition to public lands, is increasing
airport passenger facility charges which Congress currently has set at
$4.50/ticket. Commercial airports like ours (and probably all the ones in your
jurisdictions) play a large role in our ability to maintain airport infrastructure.
The current minimal charge has existed for many years, and every time airports
and local governments seek increases, the airlines push back hard, resulting in
the status quo continuing. There is hope that this year may be different with talk
of an infrastructure bill. Our Durango-La Plata County airport is Colorados
fifth busiest and it is a huge economic for us.
We have expressed this as a priority to Bennets and Tiptons offices. I will be

contacting Gardners local aide as well.
Broadband, especially middle mile, infrastructure is another priority for La Plata
County important for economic development.

Our VA health resources are not adequately funded to meet SW Colorado vets
needs. One challenge is that, while we have an overworked and overloaded local
clinic, any specialists or testing has to be done in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Are PFCs, Broadband infrastructure or VA health services a federal priority

for any other ICC members?
Thanks.
Julie Westendorff

To: 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'; 'Ruzzin, Mark'; Gwen Lachelt; 'Karn
Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben
Tisdel'; Julie Westendorff; 'Joan May'; 'Krezek, Michelle'; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam
Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Domenico, Cindy'; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne
McQueeney'; 'Davis, Megan'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Gardner, Deb'; 'Sal Pace';
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Irwin, Leslie'; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; 'Jones,
jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson';
'Dan Gibbs'; richcimino@gmail.com; 'Randy Wheelock'
Importance: High
All, Please be sure to turn in your Federal Issues survey TODAY! One per commissioner,
not one per county. So be sure to get three in. Also consider adding a bullet point- to
oppose the wholesale transfer of Public Lands to the States.
I just handed mine in and has Paul look up whether my other commissioners had
gotten theirs in yet.onluy looked like 25 or so had been turned in- We have a real
chance to influence this- So please send in your forms And get your feloow
commissioners to as well!
Thanks Rachel

<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Gwen Lachelt' <Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>;
'Karn Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Jill Ryan'
<jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Rachel Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Art
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Julie
Westendorff' <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Joan May'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Krezek, Michelle' <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>;
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Domenico, Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>;
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>;
'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>;
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Irwin, Leslie' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve Child'
<kholstrom@gmail.com>; 'Hilary Cooper' <hilary@mountainfreak.com>; 'Keith Baker'
<kbaker6474@me.com>; 'Gail Watson' <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>;
Thanks, I will be adding opposing the transfer of Public Lands to my list as well.
Additionally, Gunnison County is drafting and will be approving a resolution opposing any
transfer as well.
Jonathan
Jonathan D. Houck

Cell 970.275.9625

To: 'Ruzzin, Mark'; 'Gwen Lachelt'; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Rachel Richards'; 'Art
Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Julie Westendorff'; 'Joan
May'; 'Krezek, Michelle'; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson';
'Domenico, Cindy'; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; 'Davis, Megan'; 'Tim
Corrigan'; 'Gardner, Deb'; 'Sal Pace'; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve
O'Dorisio'; 'Irwin, Leslie'; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; 'Jones, Elise'; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris
Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; 'Dan Gibbs'; 'Davis, Megan';
Thanks Rachel
I agree about adding the transfer of public lands. Obviously, there seems to be no
shortage of issues at heart that are on the chopping block. The dismantling of EPA
regs, has me exceptionally worried, too.
Tim

<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>;
Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Art Goodtimes
<artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Lynn Black <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Kathy
Chandler-Henry <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; Ben Tisdel
<tisdel@gmail.com>; Julie Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; Joan
May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Krezek, Michelle
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Lynn Padgett <lynn@mtngeogeek.com>; N Jackson
<jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; Sam Taylor <staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; Thomas
Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Mauck <tim@timmauck.com>;
Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Chaz Tedesco
<CTedesco@adcogov.org>; M Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Jeanne
McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; Davis, Megan
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Tim Corrigan <timco2@mac.com>; Gardner, Deb
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; Jonathan Houck
<jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Steve Child
'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com' <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>;
'tahart11@msn.com' <tahart11@msn.com>; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us) <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>; Dan Gibbs
Please see the email below from Commissioner Richards regarding the CCI federal
issues form.
Regarding the work of hiring a Legislative Advocacy Coordinator for the ICC/CCAT,
thanks to the leadership of your subcommittee, the RFP process has been moving
forward productively. Tonight most of the subcommittee members will be interviewing
the 4 lobbying firms that they have chosen as finalists for the position, and deliberating
afterwards on which firm to hire. We will be communicating back with you shortly
about outcomes from tonights interviews and next steps. Should you have any
questions about the process, please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Mark Ruzzin
All,
The annual survey of CCCI of their members for which issues we should lobby
on when in DC in February, due to be turned into CCI by Friday Jan 27th .
I would like to suggest ICC counties and commissioners ADD a NEW Issue to
their ballots; that is opposing the Transfer of Federal Public Lands to the States-
and all of their commissioners vote for that as one of their 6 choices of top issues
for Colorado counties.
Frankly, I am not sure how the bullet-points issues that we get to choose from
are formulated; but I am wondering if think we should add this one and see if it
can be a top vote getter.
Due by this Friday,

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Gwen Lachelt'; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Rachel Richards'; 'Art Goodtimes';
'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Julie Westendorff'; 'Joan May'; Krezek,
Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Tim Mauck';
Domenico, Cindy; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim
Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb; 'Sal Pace'; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'gibbsdan@yahoo.com'; 'Steve
O'Dorisio'; 'Liane McFayden'; Irwin, Leslie; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; Jones, Elise; 'Eva
Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson';
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs (dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov); Davis,
Megan (mdavis@bouldercounty.org); 'richcimino@gmail.com'
On behalf of the Boulder County Commissioners, Id like to thank all of you who were
able to attend the ICC gathering Tuesday night in Colorado Springs. The turnout was
fantastic and the conversation important and substantive. We greatly appreciate the
thoughtfulness of the dialogue and the willingness of you all to continue moving
forward as a group, not in competition to CCI, but to collectively advance your values
and priorities.
To that end, ten of you volunteered to serve on a subcommittee to work with Megan
Davis and me to develop an RFP for the scope of services that are defined in the
attached Legislative Coordination and Advocacy proposal. I will be reaching out to you
ten later today with some suggested dates and times for a conference call so that we
can move that work forward in a timely fashion. Should other commissioners be
interested in assisting with this work, please feel free to send me an email.
As always, thank you for your commitment to the ICC work. We look forward to
communicating with you shortly in respect to next steps.
Best,
Mark
PS: As it came up a number of times at Tuesdays gathering, Ive copied below links to
information about CC4CA, Colorado Communities for Climate Action, a new local
government group advocating for climate change mitigation policy. Boulder, Eagle,
Pitkin, San Miguel, and Summit counties are currently members of this growing group,
in partnership with 8 municipalities. If you would like to learn more about CC4CA,
please reach out to me. Thanks!


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: "Julie Westendorff"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Jill
Wheelock"
Subject: Public lands- traveling committee
Please vote for Kathy, and consider bullet voting for just one person- dont want yolur 3rd choice
knocking out your first choice

To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Jonathan Houck'
<JHouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek' <tim@timmauck.com>; 'Ruzzin, Mark'
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Jill
Ryan' <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Art Goodtimes' <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Lynn Black'
'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Joan May' <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Krezek, Michelle'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Domenico, Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz Tedesco'
<jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan'
<timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace'
Hi friends,
While La Plata is on a financial time out from CCI right now, we are still members of NACo.

A very high priority for La Plata County, in addition to public lands, is increasing airport
passenger facility charges which Congress currently has set at $4.50/ticket. Commercial
airports like ours (and probably all the ones in your jurisdictions) play a large role in our
ability to maintain airport infrastructure. The current minimal charge has existed for many
years, and every time airports and local governments seek increases, the airlines push back
hard, resulting in the status quo continuing. There is hope that this year may be different
with talk of an infrastructure bill. Our Durango-La Plata County airport is Colorados fifth
busiest and it is a huge economic for us.
We have expressed this as a priority to Bennets and Tiptons offices. I will be contacting
Gardners local aide as well.
Broadband, especially middle mile, infrastructure is another priority for La Plata County
important for economic development.

Our VA health resources are not adequately funded to meet SW Colorado vets needs. One
challenge is that, while we have an overworked and overloaded local clinic, any specialists or
testing has to be done in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Are PFCs, Broadband infrastructure or VA health services a federal priority for any other
ICC members?
Thanks.
Julie Westendorff

To: 'Jonathan Houck'; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'; 'Ruzzin, Mark'; Gwen Lachelt; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill
Ryan'; 'Art Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; Julie Westendorff; 'Joan May';
'Krezek, Michelle'; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Domenico, Cindy';
'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; 'Davis, Megan'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Gardner, Deb'; 'Sal
Pace'; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Irwin, Leslie'; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; 'Jones, Elise';
'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson';
Importance: High
Thanks Rachel

<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Domenico, Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz
Tedesco' <CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Jeanne
McQueeney' <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan' <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>;
'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb' <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace'
Jonathan
Jonathan D. Houck

Cell 970.275.9625

Thanks Rachel
too.
Tim

Regards,
Mark Ruzzin
All,
getter.
Due by this Friday,

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark


Best,
Mark


(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Gardner, Deb
To: Ruth Aponte
Subject: RE: Reminder - meeting tomorrow for Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) - 7:30-8:45am
Ruth
Elise and I are going to come too.
See you tomorrow!
Deb

To: Joan May; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Chaz Tedesco; Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs; Gardner, Deb;
Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne
McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Jonathan Houck; Julie Westendorff; Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry;
Cimino; Ron Engels; Sal Pace; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Terry Hart; Thomas
Subject: Reminder - meeting tomorrow for Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) - 7:30-
8:45am
Reminder of CCAT Member Meeting

Friday, February 17thfrom 7:30 am to 8:45am (before CCI monthly meeting).
Free parking is available in the garage just adjacent to the restaurant - entrance on Sherman
St. Street parking is also available but often hard to find.
If you have not already, please RSVP so we have an accurate head count.
Racine's has yummy menu with a variety of options. We will order individually.
Agenda items:
1. Elect Chair & Vice Chair of Steering/Legislative Committee

2. Confirm future conference call dates
3. Review initial CCAT legislative agenda
4. Discuss legislative outreach plan
Thank you and we look forward to seeing many of you in person tomorrow!
Best,
Ruth, Amy & Sara
303-907-1980
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
To: Jones, Elise; Ruzzin, Mark; Gardner, Deb; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
Subject: RE: Request for interview with County Commissioners Acting Together for legislative advocacy services contract
My recollection is that Arapahoe County has individual commissioner spending decision authority,
so a visit with Nancy might be worthwhile. If we only want to talk to majority counties, thats fine.
From: Jones, Elise

Subject: RE: Request for interview with County Commissioners Acting Together for legislative advocacy
services contract
I thought we werent going to bother individual commissioners (since theyd have to pay out of their
own pockets) and just focus on the progressive majority counties.

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:44 AM
services contract
I would be happy to reach out to Nancy J, Tim Corrigan and Karn, and more later. Would need Tims
number.
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Subject: FW: Request for interview with County Commissioners Acting Together for legislative
advocacy services contract
All, here is the email that went out to the CCAT lobby firm finalists, which includes details for the
interviews as well as three questions to come to the interviews prepared to answer. Also, as we
discussed yesterday at the Policy Team PMI, I have pulled together a table that lists the participating
counties, the primary contact for the county, and any financial commitment they have made to the
ICC/CCAT. We all agree that it would be fantastic to go into Thursdays interviews with some idea of
how large a contract the CCAT can afford. Cindy, Deb, and Elise, if you do have time to reach out to
these commissioners to get even a ballpark idea of how much money if any that their county can
contribute to the effort, that would be great! I can also assist with outreach
Thanks!!
Mark
CCAT Membership Participation

01-24-2017
COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMMITMENT

Adams Steve ODorisio
Eva Henry
Arapahoe Nancy Jackson
Archuleta Michael Whiting
Boulder Cindy Domenico
Deb Gardner
Elise Jones
Broomfield Sam Taylor
Chaffee Keith Baker
Clear Creek Tim Mauck $8,000
Eagle Kathy Henry-Chandler
Jeanne McQueeney
Jill Ryan
Gilpin Ron Engels
Grand Rich Cimino
Gunnison Jonathan Houck
La Plata Julie Westendorff
Gwen Lachelt
Ouray Ben Tisdel Approx. $2,000
Pitkin Rachel Richards $8,000
Pueblo Terry Hart
Routt Tim Corrigan
Saguache Jason Anderson
San Juan Pete McKay
San Miguel Joan May Approx. $2,000
Summit Karn Stiegelmeier

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Ruth Aponte'
services contract
Hello Ruth,

The Counties and Commissioners Acting Together county commissioners are looking forward to
meeting you and your team on Thursday to talk about your Legislative Advocacy Coordinator
proposal. As I mentioned last week, below you will find three questions that the commissioners
would like you to come prepared to answer at the interview. We see the interview as a chance to
learn more about your firm and proposal, so it will be a typical interview format, and we will also
include some time for you to ask questions of the commissioners. We acknowledge that 30 minutes
is not much time, so I am hoping that these questions will help us all (the commissioners, most
specifically!) have a productive and informative conversation.
In respect to question 3, I would appreciate a brief opportunity before the interview to talk with you
about the scope of work and to provide a bit more detail about the goal of that question. I will be at
the Capitol later today, available after the afternoon meeting of the Senate Local Government
committee for some time, and I will also be at the Capitol for most of the day Wednesday, if it might
be possible to meet in person. If not, a phone call will certainly work, any time during those two
windows.
In respect to the interview details, here they are:
Thursday, January 26, 5:00-5:30pm

(These are the offices of the Colorado Democratic Party; they are a short walk from the CCI offices,
where our commissioners will be spending most of Thursday.)
Please let me know a good time to connect with you before Thursday, and of course, should you
have any questions about the interview itself, dont hesitate to ask.
Again, we are excited to meet you and your team and to learn more about your work and proposal!
Best,
Mark
cell: 720-413-1145
1.
Given that CCAT is a new organization, how would you approach advocating on behalf of the
coalition at the General Assembly? Would your approach differ from how you lobby for your
established clients? In what ways?
2.
One opportunity afforded to CCAT, in relation to other local government organizations, is an ability
to be nimble to quickly make a decision on a bill position or lobbying strategy, for example, and
then act on that decision. Do you have experience with this kind of grassroots advocacy? What
approaches might you use to help CCAT capitalize on this potential strength?
3.
The scope of work as outlined in the RFP is further clarified here. Please come to the interview
prepared to tell us how this additional clarity changes your cost to provide the services described in
the RFP, if at all.
In respect to administration, CCAT will need strong coordination oversight to keep members
informed and able to effectively make decisions together and provide direction to the
contractor (approx. 50% of contract time);
In respect to legislative lobbying, CCAT expects to focus on building its name and reputation,
reacting to legislation and the positions of other stakeholders, but not leading any legislative
initiatives (approx. 35% of contract time);
In respect to budget lobbying, CCAT expects to provide very targeted and limited lobbying
In respect to federal lobbying, CCAT expects to communicate to the Colorado Congressional
delegation on a very limited number of key priorities (approx. 5% of contract time).

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark
services contract
Good afternoon Mr. Ruzzin

Thank you for this outreach we are delighted to speak with the members of County Commissioners
Acting Together about the opportunity to work together!
If possible, we would like to take the earliest slot, 5:00 5:30pm, so our entire team may join the
conversation.
I look forward to receiving your email with additional questions and providing any further
background that may be helpful to the groups deliberations. Please also feel free to call me directly
at 303-907-1980 with any questions you may have.
Best Regards,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

Subject: Request for interview with County Commissioners Acting Together for legislative advocacy
services contract
Hello Ruth,
Thank you for responding to Boulder County RFP 6556-16 for Legislative Advocacy Coordinator
services for CCAT, County Commissioners Acting Together. Last Friday a number of CCAT
commissioners met to review the RFP responses. As follow-up to that first review, the
commissioners would like to interview your firm to learn more about your proposal and to talk in
detail about how your firm is best positioned to help CCAT meet its legislative advocacy goals.
We are scheduling interviews for late afternoon on Thursday, January 26, in central Denver. I am
expecting interviews to be held at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 p.m. Please let me know if there is a
specific time that works best for your schedule. I am working now on securing a location for the
interviews, and will let you know that detail as soon as I have a space confirmed.
Lastly, I will be emailing you early next week with additional information about the potential
contract and scope of work, and possibly with some questions that commissioners would like you to
be prepared to answer at the interview itself.
Thank you again for your interest in lobbying for CCAT! As mentioned, I will be reaching out with the
final logistical details for next weeks interview as soon as they come together. In the meantime,
please send me your preferred interview time when you have a moment, and please dont hesitate
to reach out to me should you have any questions about the role or next steps. Looking forward to
seeing you next week.
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Ruzzin, Mark
I do believe that is the plan...just wanted you all to have the full list of the counties
with the primary contact person/persons.
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 1/24/17 1:47 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Domenico, Cindy" <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, "Ruzzin, Mark"
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, "Gardner, Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>,
"Krezek, Michelle" <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>, "Davis, Megan"
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, "Irwin, Leslie" <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: RE: Request for interview with County Commissioners Acting Together for
legislative advocacy services contract

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

services contract
number.
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Thanks!!
Mark

01-24-2017

Eva Henry
Deb Gardner
Elise Jones
Chaffee Keith Baker
Jeanne McQueeney
Jill Ryan
Gilpin Ron Engels
Grand Rich Cimino
Gwen Lachelt
Pueblo Terry Hart
Routt Tim Corrigan
San Juan Pete McKay

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Ruth Aponte'
services contract
Hello Ruth,
windows.

Best,
Mark
cell: 720-413-1145

1.
2.
3.
the RFP, if at all.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark
services contract

conversation.
Best Regards,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

services contract
Hello Ruth,
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
From: Jones, Elise

Ill reach out to Eagle and La Plata.

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

services contract
number.
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Thanks!!
Mark

01-24-2017

Eva Henry
Deb Gardner
Elise Jones
Chaffee Keith Baker
Jeanne McQueeney
Jill Ryan
Gilpin Ron Engels
Grand Rich Cimino
Gwen Lachelt
Pueblo Terry Hart
Routt Tim Corrigan
San Juan Pete McKay

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Ruth Aponte'
services contract
Hello Ruth,

windows.

Best,
Mark
cell: 720-413-1145
1.
2.
3.
the RFP, if at all.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark
services contract

conversation.
Best Regards,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

services contract
Hello Ruth,
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
From: Jones, Elise


Elise Jones
303-441-3491

services contract
number.
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Thanks!!
Mark

01-24-2017

Eva Henry
Deb Gardner
Elise Jones
Chaffee Keith Baker
Jeanne McQueeney
Jill Ryan
Gilpin Ron Engels
Grand Rich Cimino
Gwen Lachelt
Pueblo Terry Hart
Routt Tim Corrigan
San Juan Pete McKay

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Ruth Aponte'
services contract
Hello Ruth,
windows.

Best,
Mark
cell: 720-413-1145
1.
2.
3.
the RFP, if at all.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark
services contract

conversation.
Best Regards,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

services contract
Hello Ruth,
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

number.
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Thanks!!
Mark

01-24-2017

Eva Henry
Deb Gardner
Elise Jones
Chaffee Keith Baker
Jeanne McQueeney
Jill Ryan
Gilpin Ron Engels
Grand Rich Cimino
Gwen Lachelt
Pueblo Terry Hart
Routt Tim Corrigan
San Juan Pete McKay

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Ruth Aponte'
services contract
Hello Ruth,
windows.

Best,
Mark
cell: 720-413-1145
1.
2.
3.
the RFP, if at all.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark
services contract

conversation.
Best Regards,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

services contract
Hello Ruth,
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
From: Gardner, Deb

To: Ruzzin, Mark; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Krezek, Michelle; Davis, Megan; Irwin, Leslie
I could call Steve Odorisio ( I would need his number) Sam Tayor and Jason.
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Thanks!!
Mark

01-24-2017

Eva Henry
Deb Gardner
Elise Jones
Chaffee Keith Baker
Jeanne McQueeney
Jill Ryan
Gilpin Ron Engels
Grand Rich Cimino
Gwen Lachelt
Pueblo Terry Hart
Routt Tim Corrigan
San Juan Pete McKay

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Ruth Aponte'
services contract
Hello Ruth,
windows.


Best,
Mark
cell: 720-413-1145
1.
2.
3.
the RFP, if at all.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark
services contract

conversation.
Best Regards,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

services contract
Hello Ruth,

Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Subject: FW: Request for interview with County Commissioners Acting Together for legislative advocacy services contract
Thanks!!
Mark

01-24-2017

Eva Henry
Deb Gardner
Elise Jones
Chaffee Keith Baker
Jeanne McQueeney
Jill Ryan
Gilpin Ron Engels
Grand Rich Cimino
Gwen Lachelt
Pueblo Terry Hart
Routt Tim Corrigan
San Juan Pete McKay

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Ruth Aponte'
services contract
Hello Ruth,
windows.

Best,

Mark
cell: 720-413-1145
1.
2.
3.
the RFP, if at all.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: Ruzzin, Mark
services contract

conversation.
Best Regards,
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

services contract
Hello Ruth,
Best,
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
From: Ben Tisdel

To: Jones, Elise; "Ruth Aponte"; "Amy Redfern"; "Casey Tighe"; Domenico, Cindy; "Dan Gibbs"; Gardner, Deb; "Eva
"Joan May"; "John Messner"; "Jonathan Houck"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Kara Silbernagel"; "Karn Stiegelmeier";
"Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Keith Baker" ; "Kris Holstrom"; Irwin, Leslie; "Linda Isenhart"; "Lynn Padgett";
Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; "Michael Whiting"; Krezek, Michelle; "Nancy Jackson"; "Peter McKay"; "Rachel
Richards"; "Randy Wheelock"; "Rich Cimino"; "Ron Engels"; "Sara Odendahl"; "Steve Child"; "Steve O"Dorisio";
"Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Corrigan"; "Tim Mauck"
I will be there as well. See you all again soon.
Ben Tisdel

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-busam.com>;
Ben Tisdel <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us)
<commish2@jeffco.us>; Domenico, Cindy <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; Dan Gibbs
<dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; Gardner, Deb <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Eva Henry
Westendorff <Julie.westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com) <kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>; Karn Stiegelmeier
<krish@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Irwin, Leslie <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; Linda Isenhart
<lisenhart@co.gilpin.co.us>; Lynn Padgett <lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Ruzzin, Mark
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Davis, Megan <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Michael Whiting
<mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; Krezek, Michelle <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; Nancy Jackson
<jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; Peter McKay <commckay@hotmail.com>; Rachel Richards
<richcimino@gmail.com>; Ron Engels <rnngls@gmail.com>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-
Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; Tim Corrigan <Timco2@mac.com>; Tim Mauck
<Tim@timmauck.com>

Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Mauck
Importance: High
organization.
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara

Dan Gibbs, Summit
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:
No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Eva Henry, Adams
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Steve Child, Pitkin

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruzzin, Mark
Subject: FW: RSVP needed for June 7-8 CCAT Retreat
FYI
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Pete McKay
Silvertown

Corrigan; Tim Mauck

Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Mauck
Importance: High
organization.
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara

Dan Gibbs, Summit
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:
No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Eva Henry, Adams
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Steve Child, Pitkin

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Outlook Admin2017
Wonderful! Thanks for taking the lead on this important issue.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Pete McKay
Silvertown

Corrigan; Tim Mauck

Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Mauck
Importance: High
organization.
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara

Dan Gibbs, Summit
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:
No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Eva Henry, Adams
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Steve Child, Pitkin

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Outlook Admin2017

To: Jones, Elise
Hi Elise,
Pete McKay
Silvertown

Corrigan; Tim Mauck

Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Mauck
Importance: High
organization.
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara

Dan Gibbs, Summit
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:
No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Eva Henry, Adams
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Steve Child, Pitkin

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: N Jackson
Subject: Automatic reply: RSVP needed for June 7-8 CCAT Retreat
Thanks, Cindy
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Gwen Lachelt
Yeh it will be great to see you and catch up!
From: Gwen Lachelt [mailto:Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us]

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan
Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris
Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting;
Engels; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim Corrigan; Tim Mauck
I will be there as well!
On May 24, 2017, at 1:02 PM, Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:

Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan
Gibbs; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper;
Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill Ryan; Joan May; John Messner; Jonathan Houck;
Julie Westendorff; Kara Silbernagel (kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn
Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Kris Holstrom; Irwin, Leslie; Linda
Isenhart; Lynn Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Michael Whiting; Krezek, Michelle;
Nancy Jackson; Peter McKay; Rachel Richards; Randy Wheelock; Rich Cimino; Ron Engels;
Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; Steve Child; Steve O'Dorisio; Thomas Davidson; Tim
Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Importance: High


The CCAT Summer Retreat is just two weeks away the afternoon of June 7 through the
morning of June 8th at Keystone Lodge (it will directly follow the CCI meeting). The
retreat is a time review CCAT activity during the 2017 legislative session and reflect
and plan next steps to strengthen the organization.
We would like to get a final count of who is attending for planning purposes and to
ensure as broad membership involvement as possible. Copied below is the responses
we have received to date. If you are not on the confirmed list, please let us know by
end of business Monday, May 29, 2017 if you can make it. Lodging information is
provided at the end of this email.
If you cannot attend please extend this invite to other Commissioners or staff from
your county. We want to hear all voices!
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara

Dan Gibbs, Summit
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:
No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Eva Henry, Adams
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Steve Child, Pitkin

Below, please find the lodging link for online lodging reservations conference guests,
2017 Counties and Commissioners Acting Together.
The online lodging reservations link will be available up until your contracted lodging
cut-off date (June 4, 2017). After this date, lodging reservations must be called in at
800-258-0437. They should also reference your specific group code to receive the
contracted discounted rates ($135/night).
The link pre-populates your specific group code and the room types that were
specified in your contract to help guests with ease of booking. If your attendees are
looking for an alternative accommodation option that isnt listed, or if they are looking
for an extended stay, they will need to call our Group Reservations team to secure their
lodging at 800-258-0437. They should reference group code CM0CCA to receive
discounted rates.
Complimentary Resort Transportation | Complimentary shuttle service for you

and your guests throughout the Resort. Well work with you to orchestrate
getting your guests where they need to be for all of your events.
Seamless Guest Experience | When your guests book their lodging through
Keystone Resort, the lodging management team works hand in hand with your
Conference Services Manager, making a seamless experience for your guests.
On-site Rental Management Team | Full on-site staff support, from Property
Managers to Housekeeping and Maintenance, we are ready to meet your guests
every need.
Guest Services Department | On-site around the clock, our Guest Services
center is just a phone call away. Whether youre locked out or replacing a light
bulb, every request is met in a timely fashion.
Multiple check-in locations in the Resort | Accessible 24 hours/day, 7
days/week, 365 days/year. No searching for lock boxes in the dark or driving to
an off-site location to pick up additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruth Aponte; Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdel; Casey Tighe (commish2@jeffco.us); Domenico, Cindy; Dan Gibbs;
Gardner, Deb; Eva Henry; Gail Watson; Gwen Lachelt; Hilary Cooper; Jason Anderson; Jeanne McQueeney; Jill

Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Mauck
Importance: High
organization.
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara

Dan Gibbs, Summit
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:
No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Eva Henry, Adams
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Steve Child, Pitkin

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

Thanks, Cindy
To: Richard Cimino
Thanks, Cindy
To: Ruth Aponte
Thanks, Cindy
From: Ruth Aponte
Importance: High
organization.
Thank you
Ruth, Amy & Sara

Dan Gibbs, Summit
Jill Ryan, Eagle
Tentative:

No Response:
Rich Cimino, Grand
Ben Tisdel, Ouray
Tim Corrigan, Routt
Eva Henry, Adams
Gail Watson, Gilpin
Ron Engels, Gilpin
Steve Child, Pitkin

a timely fashion.
additional keys.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

Subject: RE: senate methane rule repeal failed 51-49!
Yay!!!
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Domenico, Cindy; Jones, Elise
Subject: FW: senate methane rule repeal failed 51-49!
From: Lynn Padgett [mailto:lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov]
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Ben Tisdel; Ruth Aponte; Ruzzin, Mark; Jonathan Houck; Sara
Odendahl; Karn Stiegelmeier; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Davis, Megan; Rich
Cimino; Gardner, Deb; Tim Corrigan; Rachel Richards; Amy Redfern; Kara Silbernagel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/05/10/senat
es-poised-to-repeal-a-final-obama-era-rule-as-soon-as-wednesday/?utm_term=
.d788ab342291
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted down a resolution on Wednesday to repeal an Obama-era rule
regulating methane emissions from drilling on public lands
- with three Republicans joining every Democrat to preserve the rule.
The 51 to 49 vote marked the first time since Trump's election that Republicans have failed in their
attempt to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn Obama-era rules.
Thirteen earlier resolutions, based on the 1996 law that allows Congress to overturn rules within 60
days of their adoption, all succeeded.
The methane emissions rule, issued by the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management in
November, addresses a potent greenhouse gas that is accelerating climate change.
The previous administration estimated the rule would prevent roughly
180,000 tons a year of methane from escaping into the atmosphere and would boost federal revenue
because firms pay only royalties on the federal resources they capture and contain.
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) unexpectedly voted no against a motion to proceed with consideration of the
resolution, along with GOP Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lindsay Graham (S.C.). Two Democrats
who had considered backing the rule's elimination - Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Joe Manchin of
West Virginia - voted against the motion as well.
In a floor speech after the vote, Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), said "the very first victory" lawmakers have
had in beating back a Congressional Review Act bill this year came from a combination of Democratic
unity and a few Republicans' willingness to buck their leadership. "Thank you so much for coming
forward and seeing the common sense nature of this issue," Udall said, referring to Collins, Graham and
McCain.
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) also remained on the fence until Monday, when he announced in a
statement that he would vote to overturn the BLM regulation. Two other wavering Republicans, Cory
Gardner (Colo.) and Dean Heller (Nev.), ultimately joined Portman in voting to proceed with the bill's
consideration.
So basically, the methane rule stands. And Cory outed his position that he was in favor of the repeal of
the methane rule.
--LP
Government Affairs / Natural Resources
San Miguel County . PO Box 1170 Telluride CO 81435 Lynn Padgett . 970-369-5441 .
lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov
To: 'Ben Tisdel' <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; 'Ruth Aponte'
<raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Mark Ruzzin' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Jonathan Houck'
<jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Sara Odendahl'
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Hilary Cooper'
<Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Keith Baker' <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; 'Lynn Padgett'
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Megan Davis'
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Rich Cimino' <richcimino@gmail.com>; 'Deb Gardner'
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan' <Timco2@mac.com>; 'Rachel Richards'
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Amy Redfern'
<aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; 'Kara Silbernagel'
<kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>
Subject: RE: Today's CCAT call CANCELED - rescheduled for May 15
Ben,
Earlier this year, Clear Creek's executive assistant expressed worry about all of our souls after reading
Dante's Inferno - says there's a place in hell for politicians and government-types. I'll have to go back
and re-read to confirm, but it may be too late for any of us anyway, let alone time in this legislative
session to muster an effort to save our federal brethren.
Tim
From: Ben Tisdel [mailto:btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov]
To: 'Ruth Aponte' <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Mark Ruzzin'
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Jonathan Houck' <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Sara Odendahl'
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; 'Tim Mauck'
<Tim@timmauck.com>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
This may not be on point with the twelve hours or less of our state legislative session.
However - there remains some time to make some sort of request to our state representatives, that our
federal representatives request a special prosecutor, in the wake of the FBI Director having been fired,
to continue investigations relating to interactions between the Trump 2016 Campaign and Russia.
I am concerned mostly for the foundations of the federal level of democracy, but also with the eternal
souls of our federal representatives, which may burn in hell for eternity, unless they also make such
requests for a special
prosecutor. I was assured this evening by our local pastor of the
macadamia revelation jubilation congregation, that such burning would occur, without the appointment
of a special prosecutor.
Ben
To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Mark Ruzzin
(mruzzin@bouldercounty.org) <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Jonathan Houck
<jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Tim Mauck
<Tim@timmauck.com>; Karn Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Hilary Cooper
<Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry <Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>;
Megan Davis <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Rich Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>; Ben Tisdale
<btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; Deb Gardner <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Tim Corrigan
<Timco2@mac.com>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern
<aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com) <kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>
Subject: Today's CCAT call CANCELED - rescheduled for May 15
Hello Everyone
Due to the hectic pace of the end of the legislative session, we are canceling today's CCAT
steering/legislative committee call. We will instead do a call next Monday, May 15 from 12:15 -1:30 as
a final wrap up.
Please look for meeting notices with these changes.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 5, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:
>
> Hi CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee Lots of action today on this
> final Friday of the 2017 legislative session! Given the late hour of
session and need for the lobby team to be at the capitol, we wanted to update you today and, unless
folks have an objection, propose canceling this coming Monday call. We would then reschedule on
Monday, May 15 for a final wrap up.
>
> Provided below is a summary of this week's legislative activity on
> CCAT
issues. Please email back ASAP if you would like to keep a call this coming Monday, 5/8.
>
> CCAT Summer Retreat - mark your calendars!
> Based on the poll we landed on June 7th - 8th to follow the CCI
> Conference
at the Keystone Lodge.
> June 7th -
> 1:30 -5pm - meeting time
> 6-8pm - group dinner/networking (location TBD)
>
> June 8th
> 8-8:30am - light breakfast
> 8:30am - 12pm - meeting time
>
> Details coming soon on room reservations, agenda, etc.
> Thank you!
> Ruth, Sara & Amy
>
> CCAT Priority Bill update:
>
> Support Level I
>
> SB 17-267, Sustaining Rural Colorado
> This bill to create the Hospital Provider Fee Enterprise in exchange
> for
other state budget adjustments. After intense negotiations between the House and Senate leadership
and the Governor's office a "grand deal" was struck. Please see attached summary from the Colorado
Hospital Association on the details.
> With this in hand the Senate Finance passed the measure this morning
> on a
5-2 vote. This morning, passed both Senate Appropriations on a 5-2 vote and then immediately on
second reading on a voice vote. The third and final vote is Monday and then it is off to the House.
Click
here<http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/201
7A
_267sapp_01.pdf> for the most recent version of the bill.
>
> Our co-chairs Commissioners Mauck and Richards feel it will be good
> for
CCAT to testify in support of the bill in the House. Their thinking is as
follows:
> While not a perfect measure, there is more to like than to not like in
> the
bill, and overall a small step in untangling the state's budget/tabor problems. Supporting gives CCAT a
little edge to later say 'hey some of that rural transportation funding needs to be spent in our areas- not
just the eastern plains'; and given the national uncertainty surrounding healthcare issues, it is important
that rural hospitals won't be facing an unnecessary shortfall.
>
> HB 17-1309, Increase Documentary Fee for Affordable Housing Fund As
> expected the measure failed in Senate State Affairs Committee on a
> party
line vote with the Republicans opposed. The only opposition to the bill was the Colorado Assn. of
Realtors. Housing Colorado has agreed to bring stakeholders together this summer to discuss how to
best tackle this issue next session. They welcome CCAT involvement.
>
>
> Support Level II
>
> HB 17-1321, Parks & Wildlife Financial Stability In a surprise turn of
> events, this measure failed in Senate Finance Committee on a party
> line
vote with the Republicans opposing. CCAT provided letter of support. In closing statements Senators
opposing the bill stated that the General Assembly's funding increase to the Department of Parks and
Wildlife in the FY 17/18 budget provided sufficient new revenue and negated the need for additional
authority to increase fees.
>
> HB 17-1355, County Block Grant Money to Child Care Quality Programs
> Passed Senate Finance Committee unanimously and heads to Senate
Appropriations. This measure allows TANF funds to be used for quality child care programs as a
compromise to the long standing debate about the use of child care funds between counties.
>
>
> Ruth Aponte
> 303-907-1980
> raponte@aponte-busam.com
> Denver, CO 80203
>
> <267 OnePager v2.pdf>
From: Gardner, Deb
Subject: FW: senate methane rule repeal failed 51-49!
From: Lynn Padgett [mailto:lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov]
To: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek; Ben Tisdel; Ruth Aponte; Ruzzin, Mark; Jonathan Houck; Sara
Odendahl; Karn Stiegelmeier; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Davis, Megan; Rich
Cimino; Gardner, Deb; Tim Corrigan; Rachel Richards; Amy Redfern; Kara Silbernagel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/05/10/senat
es-poised-to-repeal-a-final-obama-era-rule-as-soon-as-wednesday/?utm_term=
.d788ab342291
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted down a resolution on Wednesday to repeal an Obama-era rule
regulating methane emissions from drilling on public lands
- with three Republicans joining every Democrat to preserve the rule.
The 51 to 49 vote marked the first time since Trump's election that Republicans have failed in their
attempt to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn Obama-era rules.
Thirteen earlier resolutions, based on the 1996 law that allows Congress to overturn rules within 60
days of their adoption, all succeeded.
The methane emissions rule, issued by the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management in
November, addresses a potent greenhouse gas that is accelerating climate change.
The previous administration estimated the rule would prevent roughly
180,000 tons a year of methane from escaping into the atmosphere and would boost federal revenue
because firms pay only royalties on the federal resources they capture and contain.
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) unexpectedly voted no against a motion to proceed with consideration of the
resolution, along with GOP Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lindsay Graham (S.C.). Two Democrats
who had considered backing the rule's elimination - Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Joe Manchin of
West Virginia - voted against the motion as well.
In a floor speech after the vote, Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), said "the very first victory" lawmakers have
had in beating back a Congressional Review Act bill this year came from a combination of Democratic
unity and a few Republicans' willingness to buck their leadership. "Thank you so much for coming
forward and seeing the common sense nature of this issue," Udall said, referring to Collins, Graham and
McCain.
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) also remained on the fence until Monday, when he announced in a
statement that he would vote to overturn the BLM regulation. Two other wavering Republicans, Cory
Gardner (Colo.) and Dean Heller (Nev.), ultimately joined Portman in voting to proceed with the bill's
consideration.
So basically, the methane rule stands. And Cory outed his position that he was in favor of the repeal of
the methane rule.
--LP
Government Affairs / Natural Resources

San Miguel County . PO Box 1170 Telluride CO 81435 Lynn Padgett . 970-369-5441 .
lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov
To: 'Ben Tisdel' <btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; 'Ruth Aponte'
<raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Mark Ruzzin' <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Jonathan Houck'
<jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Sara Odendahl'
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
Ben,
Earlier this year, Clear Creek's executive assistant expressed worry about all of our souls after reading
Dante's Inferno - says there's a place in hell for politicians and government-types. I'll have to go back
and re-read to confirm, but it may be too late for any of us anyway, let alone time in this legislative
session to muster an effort to save our federal brethren.
Tim
From: Ben Tisdel [mailto:btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov]
To: 'Ruth Aponte' <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Mark Ruzzin'
<mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Jonathan Houck' <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; 'Sara Odendahl'
<sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; 'Tim Mauck'
<Tim@timmauck.com>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
This may not be on point with the twelve hours or less of our state legislative session.
However - there remains some time to make some sort of request to our state representatives, that our
federal representatives request a special prosecutor, in the wake of the FBI Director having been fired,
to continue investigations relating to interactions between the Trump 2016 Campaign and Russia.
I am concerned mostly for the foundations of the federal level of democracy, but also with the eternal
souls of our federal representatives, which may burn in hell for eternity, unless they also make such
requests for a special
prosecutor. I was assured this evening by our local pastor of the
macadamia revelation jubilation congregation, that such burning would occur, without the appointment
of a special prosecutor.
Ben
To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Mark Ruzzin
(mruzzin@bouldercounty.org) <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>; Jonathan Houck
<jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>; Tim Mauck
<Tim@timmauck.com>; Karn Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; Hilary Cooper
<Hilaryc@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Keith Baker <kbaker@chaffeecounty.org>; Lynn Padgett
<lynnp@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; Kathy Chandler-Henry <Kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>;
Megan Davis <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; Rich Cimino <richcimino@gmail.com>; Ben Tisdale
<btisdel@ouraycountyco.gov>; Deb Gardner <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; Tim Corrigan
<Timco2@mac.com>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>; Amy Redfern
<aredfern@aponte-busam.com>; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com) <kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com>
Subject: Today's CCAT call CANCELED - rescheduled for May 15
Hello Everyone
Due to the hectic pace of the end of the legislative session, we are canceling today's CCAT
steering/legislative committee call. We will instead do a call next Monday, May 15 from 12:15 -1:30 as
a final wrap up.
Please look for meeting notices with these changes.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 5, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

wrote:
>
> Hi CCAT Steering/Legislative Committee Lots of action today on this
> final Friday of the 2017 legislative session! Given the late hour of
session and need for the lobby team to be at the capitol, we wanted to update you today and, unless
folks have an objection, propose canceling this coming Monday call. We would then reschedule on
Monday, May 15 for a final wrap up.
>
> Provided below is a summary of this week's legislative activity on
> CCAT
issues. Please email back ASAP if you would like to keep a call this coming Monday, 5/8.
>
> CCAT Summer Retreat - mark your calendars!
> Based on the poll we landed on June 7th - 8th to follow the CCI
> Conference
at the Keystone Lodge.
> June 7th -
> 1:30 -5pm - meeting time
> 6-8pm - group dinner/networking (location TBD)
>
> June 8th
> 8-8:30am - light breakfast
> 8:30am - 12pm - meeting time
>
> Details coming soon on room reservations, agenda, etc.
> Thank you!
> Ruth, Sara & Amy
>
> CCAT Priority Bill update:
>
> Support Level I
>
> SB 17-267, Sustaining Rural Colorado
> This bill to create the Hospital Provider Fee Enterprise in exchange
> for
other state budget adjustments. After intense negotiations between the House and Senate leadership
and the Governor's office a "grand deal" was struck. Please see attached summary from the Colorado
Hospital Association on the details.
> With this in hand the Senate Finance passed the measure this morning
> on a
5-2 vote. This morning, passed both Senate Appropriations on a 5-2 vote and then immediately on
second reading on a voice vote. The third and final vote is Monday and then it is off to the House.
Click
here<http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/201
7A
_267sapp_01.pdf> for the most recent version of the bill.
>
> Our co-chairs Commissioners Mauck and Richards feel it will be good
> for
CCAT to testify in support of the bill in the House. Their thinking is as
follows:
> While not a perfect measure, there is more to like than to not like in
> the
bill, and overall a small step in untangling the state's budget/tabor problems. Supporting gives CCAT a
little edge to later say 'hey some of that rural transportation funding needs to be spent in our areas- not
just the eastern plains'; and given the national uncertainty surrounding healthcare issues, it is important
that rural hospitals won't be facing an unnecessary shortfall.
>
> HB 17-1309, Increase Documentary Fee for Affordable Housing Fund As
> expected the measure failed in Senate State Affairs Committee on a
> party
line vote with the Republicans opposed. The only opposition to the bill was the Colorado Assn. of
Realtors. Housing Colorado has agreed to bring stakeholders together this summer to discuss how to
best tackle this issue next session. They welcome CCAT involvement.
>
>
> Support Level II
>
> HB 17-1321, Parks & Wildlife Financial Stability In a surprise turn of
> events, this measure failed in Senate Finance Committee on a party
> line
vote with the Republicans opposing. CCAT provided letter of support. In closing statements Senators
opposing the bill stated that the General Assembly's funding increase to the Department of Parks and
Wildlife in the FY 17/18 budget provided sufficient new revenue and negated the need for additional
authority to increase fees.
>
> HB 17-1355, County Block Grant Money to Child Care Quality Programs
> Passed Senate Finance Committee unanimously and heads to Senate
Appropriations. This measure allows TANF funds to be used for quality child care programs as a
compromise to the long standing debate about the use of child care funds between counties.
>
>
> Ruth Aponte
> 303-907-1980
> raponte@aponte-busam.com
> Denver, CO 80203
>
> <267 OnePager v2.pdf>
To: "Rachel Richards"; "Ruth Aponte"
Cc: "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: talking points and fact sheet 1273
Im good with a letter.
Thanks,
Tim

To: 'Ruth Aponte' <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'
<tim@timmauck.com>
Cc: 'Karn Stiegelmeier' <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Jones, Elise' <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Subject: FW: talking points and fact sheet 1273
Ruth, this is just FYI/background on this issue for you, I included Karn, Elise and Kathy as they were
active members in the production of the state water plan. As I said on the phone I will be testifying
on behalf of NWCOG Water Quality and Quantity Commission.
I would like to see this be a CCAT tier II support with a letter. Thanks Rachel
From: Torie Jarvis [mailto:qqwater@nwccog.org]

To: Laura Makar <Laura.Makar@pitkincounty.com>
Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Subject: talking points and fact sheet 1273
Hi Laura,
I saw that you were going to perhaps work on incorporating some Pitkin-specific information
into Rachels Monday testimony for HB 1273. Ive attached a first start from QQs end on
why we would support the bill, as well as some introductory language on QQ. Please feel
free to add to this and let me know how else I can help.
Ive also attached the fact sheet on the bill from Western Resource Advocates, the bill
proponent.
Cheers,
Torie
To: "Ruth Aponte"; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"
Cc: "Karn Stiegelmeier"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; Jones, Elise
Subject: FW: talking points and fact sheet 1273
Attachments: HB 1273. RR talking points. March 27 2017.docx
Untitled attachment 01151.htm
HB 17-1273 Fact Sheet 3-23-17.pdf
Untitled attachment 01154.htm
Ruth, this is just FYI/background on this issue for you, I included Karn, Elise and Kathy as they were
active members in the production of the state water plan. As I said on the phone I will be testifying
on behalf of NWCOG Water Quality and Quantity Commission.
I would like to see this be a CCAT tier II support with a letter. Thanks Rachel
From: Torie Jarvis [mailto:qqwater@nwccog.org]

To: Laura Makar <Laura.Makar@pitkincounty.com>
Cc: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Subject: talking points and fact sheet 1273
Hi Laura,
I saw that you were going to perhaps work on incorporating some Pitkin-specific information
into Rachels Monday testimony for HB 1273. Ive attached a first start from QQs end on
why we would support the bill, as well as some introductory language on QQ. Please feel
free to add to this and let me know how else I can help.
Ive also attached the fact sheet on the bill from Western Resource Advocates, the bill
proponent.
Cheers,
Torie
**********************************
Torie Jarvis
NWCCOG QQ Committee
Cell: 970.596.5039
qqwater@nwccog.org
www.nwccog-qq.org
file:///C|/Users/lleroy/Desktop/attachments/Untitled%20attachment%2001154.htm[7/10/2017 4:53:53 PM]

file:///C|/Users/lleroy/Desktop/attachments/Untitled%20attachment%2001151.htm[7/10/2017 4:53:53 PM]
Talking points for Rachel Richards
In support of HB 1273, requiring adequate water supply determination to

include water conservation measures.
[Intro]
Chair of Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/ Quantity

Committee (or QQ for short). We are a member organization comprised of 47
local governments in Pitkin, Grand, Summit, Eagle, Gunnison, and Park Counties.
Steamboat Springs and Carbondale are also members. We work together on
regional and statewide water issues to protect our regional water quality,
quantity, and recreation/ tourism industries.
QQ is supportive of this legislation for a number of reasons:
1. Colorados Water Plan and the CO Basin Implementation Plan prioritize

better integrating water and land use planning. This bill is a step toward this
priority.
2. Bill obligates water developers to address water conservation during their

adequate water supply submittals, which are required before receiving a
development permit for larger subdivision developments.
The bill puts water conservation reporting requirements squarely on the

developer (and water provider if the developer chooses to use the
developers water supply plan or an ability to serve letter to meet adequate
water supply requirements).
Local governments are already required to review adequate water supply

submittals as part of a development permit review. The only new obligation
for local governments is to also review water conservation elements in the
adequate water supply submittals. There is no obligation for a local
government to conduct any analysis on the adequacy of the water
conservation elements.
Of course, a local government could go above and beyond what would the
bill would require as well.
3. Bill may encourage local governments to better utilize the adequate water
supply statutes to take a closer look at where water for development comes
from and how its used.
One of the chief issues with the adequate water supply requirements is
that many local governments do not closely analyze the documentation
showing adequate water supplies before approving development. Often
times a water provider submits a willing-to-serve letter and the inquiry
stops there. With this bill, local governments at least must make sure the
adequate water supply submittals address water conservation in some
way.
4. Water conservation efforts can help prevent or reduce over- allocation of the
States water resources protecting streamflows and, especially in the
headwaters, our water-based recreation and tourism economy.
HB 17-1273 Water Conservation for New Development
What does this bill do?
HB 17-1273 removes a legal loophole that allows new developments to waste water. The bill requires new
developments to present their water conservation and demand management plans as part of gaining
permit approval from local governments to move forward. The bill does not alter any local government
authority it does provide more data for improved decision-making.
Why is it needed?
Due to major population growth, Colorado faces an impending water supply gap where our communities
will need more water than they currently have. This gap will stifle economic development if not properly
addressed. Reducing future water needs through conservation can lessen conflict between new growth
and existing water users, decrease the pressure to transfer water from farms and ranches, and keep more
water in rivers for recreation and tourism. Building new homes water-smart from the start is one of the
easiest, cheapest, and most politically viable ways to reduce water needs yet current law does not
require new developments to even list the water-wise actions that are planned to reduce use.
How much will it cost?

The upfront planning cost for including conservation and demand management strategies in new
development is minimal. Importantly, developers using water-smart planning can save money on the cost
of water they are required to purchase from the local water provider or obtain from other sources and
residents living in water-smart homes will pay less on their water bills.
What are potential conservation and demand management strategies?

There are a multitude of common-sense and affordable conservation strategies available to new home
developers, including high-efficiency indoor fixtures like toilets and shower heads, efficient outdoor
irrigation systems, and Colorado-friendly landscaping choices. Local governments are the ones best
positioned to determine which strategies for new development are appropriate in their community.
For Additional Information - Please Contact:

Representative Hansen 720-243-2546, chris.hansen.house@state.co.us
Representative McKean 970-581-3754, hugh.mckean.house@state.co.us
Drew Beckwith 720-763-3726, drew.beckwith@westernresources.org
SUPPORTERS OF HB 17-1273
National Young Farmers Coalition
Northwest CO Council of Governments - Water

Quality/Quantity Committee
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
The Nature Conservancy
Western Resource Advocates
Updated 3/23/17
From: Will Toor
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Trans funding - HB 1242 outreach to CCI
I do not know
Will Toor
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 14, 2017, at 10:14 AM, "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org> wrote:
Do you know the answer to Rachels question re whether Internet sales will be taxed?

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: rachelrichards [mailto:rachelrichards@comcast.net]
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: Trans funding - HB 1242 outreach to CCI
Elise, will this sales tax be charged on internet sales? this is critical to oyr beick
and mortar stores
Sent on my Samsung Galaxy S 5

Date: 3/14/17 10:06 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Ruth Aponte
<raponte@aponte-busam.com>, 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>, 'Rachel
Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>, Amy Redfern
<aredfern@aponte-busam.com>
Regarding other points to make, Im attaching the 2nd letter that the MPACT64
coalition sent to the legislature, which advocates for 30% to be spent on
mobility infrastructure and services, the term given to multimodal
transportation improvements, including transit, bike/ped, safe routes to schools,
senior transit services, safety/bike shoulders on rural roadways, etc. Whats of
note is that conservative organizations from rural counties signed onto this
statement, including Club 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15. Thats because they
recognize the importance of having more funding for mobility services across the
state, recognizing that mobility looks different in different parts of the state. The
other big thing to stress is that local governments will be given maximum local
control over how they get to spend their portion of the new monies, more
flexibility than they currently have now. Ive also attached the 1st MPACT64
letter, which defines mobility infrastructure and services.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Ruth Aponte; 'Tim Mauck'; 'Rachel Richards'
Cc: Sara Odendahl; Amy Redfern; Jones, Elise
Importance: High
Hi allI am adding Elise Jones to this conversation, as I believe DRCOG will

be considering the bill on Wednesday night.
Re: CCIs Thursday consideration of the bill, Becky Long shared with me that in
a recent conversation with Eric Bergman of CCI, Eric pushed back against the
bill because of the percentage that is going to multimodal investments, concerned
that the CCI membership will see this as a benefit strictly for the urban areas.
So, there is work to do at CCI, and I agree with your suggestion below, Ruth.
Ive told Becky that we would rally CCAT members for Thursdays vote at CCI,
and have asked her for some specific local government talking points (and we
can help draft some as well). Wed want to email some kind of Action Alert out
to the CCAT membership by close of business Wednesday, I would think.
(Logistically, the CCI steering committees do not have set membership; all
commissioners can sit on all the steering committees. Thus, well need to send
the Action Alert to the full CCAT membership list and urge them to support the
bill at CCI.)
Elise or others, any other points to make?
Thanks!!
Mark
PS: Becky just got back to me and said she will get me some talking points by
the end of the day today.
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

To: 'Tim Mauck'; 'Rachel Richards'; Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Sara Odendahl; Amy Redfern
Subject: Trans funding - HB 1242 outreach to CCI
Importance: High
Hi everyone -
I talked with Mary Marchun, lobbyist for the Colorado Contractors Assn., who
the Speaker directed me to as lead lobbyist on the measure. Mary said getting
local supporting the bill is very helpful. Any and all County Boards of
Commission endorsement is welcome. She also said that they are working with
Dept. of Revenue on a county by county analysis of the funds generated by the
tax but said its YUGE. J
An immediate action for CCAT members would be to urge CCI to support the
measure. Evidently they are considering it at their upcoming Transportation
Committee meeting Thursday, 16th at 2pm. She felt many of the Republican
rural commissioners would be opposing it and so any support we could give to
counter that is helpful.
My thought was to send an Action Alert so to speak out to our entire

membership with a request to either vote in support if they sit on the Committee
or lobby other commissioners? Does anyone have a list of the Transportation
Committee membership or could obtain one?
Thanks!
Ruth, sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise
To: "Will Toor"
Subject: FW: Trans funding - HB 1242 outreach to CCI
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 10:14:55 AM
Do you know the answer to Rachels question re whether Internet sales will be taxed?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: rachelrichards [mailto:rachelrichards@comcast.net]

To: Jones, Elise
Elise, will this sales tax be charged on internet sales? this is critical to oyr beick and mortar
stores

Date: 3/14/17 10:06 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-
busam.com>, 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>, 'Rachel Richards'
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Cc: Sara Odendahl <sodendahl@aponte-busam.com>, Amy Redfern <aredfern@aponte-
busam.com>
Regarding other points to make, Im attaching the 2nd letter that the MPACT64 coalition sent
to the legislature, which advocates for 30% to be spent on mobility infrastructure and
services, the term given to multimodal transportation improvements, including transit,
bike/ped, safe routes to schools, senior transit services, safety/bike shoulders on rural
roadways, etc. Whats of note is that conservative organizations from rural counties signed
onto this statement, including Club 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15. Thats because they
recognize the importance of having more funding for mobility services across the state,
recognizing that mobility looks different in different parts of the state. The other big thing to
stress is that local governments will be given maximum local control over how they get to
spend their portion of the new monies, more flexibility than they currently have now. Ive
also attached the 1st MPACT64 letter, which defines mobility infrastructure and services.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Importance: High
Hi allI am adding Elise Jones to this conversation, as I believe DRCOG will be

considering the bill on Wednesday night.
Re: CCIs Thursday consideration of the bill, Becky Long shared with me that in a recent
conversation with Eric Bergman of CCI, Eric pushed back against the bill because of the
percentage that is going to multimodal investments, concerned that the CCI membership will
see this as a benefit strictly for the urban areas.
So, there is work to do at CCI, and I agree with your suggestion below, Ruth. Ive told Becky
that we would rally CCAT members for Thursdays vote at CCI, and have asked her for some
specific local government talking points (and we can help draft some as well). Wed want to
email some kind of Action Alert out to the CCAT membership by close of business
Wednesday, I would think.
(Logistically, the CCI steering committees do not have set membership; all commissioners
can sit on all the steering committees. Thus, well need to send the Action Alert to the full
CCAT membership list and urge them to support the bill at CCI.)
Thanks!!
Mark
PS: Becky just got back to me and said she will get me some talking points by the end of the
day today.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Importance: High
Hi everyone -
I talked with Mary Marchun, lobbyist for the Colorado Contractors Assn., who the Speaker
directed me to as lead lobbyist on the measure. Mary said getting local supporting the bill is
very helpful. Any and all County Boards of Commission endorsement is welcome. She also
said that they are working with Dept. of Revenue on a county by county analysis of the funds
generated by the tax but said its YUGE. J
An immediate action for CCAT members would be to urge CCI to support the measure.
Evidently they are considering it at their upcoming Transportation Committee meeting
Thursday, 16th at 2pm. She felt many of the Republican rural commissioners would be
opposing it and so any support we could give to counter that is helpful.
My thought was to send an Action Alert so to speak out to our entire membership with a
request to either vote in support if they sit on the Committee or lobby other commissioners?
Does anyone have a list of the Transportation Committee membership or could obtain one?
Thanks!
Ruth, sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: rachelrichards
To: Jones, Elise
Elise, will this sales tax be charged on internet sales? this is critical to oyr beick and
mortar stores

Date: 3/14/17 10:06 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-
busam.com>, 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>, 'Rachel Richards'
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>
Regarding other points to make, Im attaching the 2nd letter that the MPACT64
coalition sent to the legislature, which advocates for 30% to be spent on mobility
infrastructure and services, the term given to multimodal transportation
improvements, including transit, bike/ped, safe routes to schools, senior transit
services, safety/bike shoulders on rural roadways, etc. Whats of note is that
conservative organizations from rural counties signed onto this statement, including
Club 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15. Thats because they recognize the
importance of having more funding for mobility services across the state, recognizing
that mobility looks different in different parts of the state. The other big thing to
stress is that local governments will be given maximum local control over how they
get to spend their portion of the new monies, more flexibility than they currently
have now. Ive also attached the 1st MPACT64 letter, which defines mobility
infrastructure and services.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Importance: High
Hi allI am adding Elise Jones to this conversation, as I believe DRCOG will be

considering the bill on Wednesday night.
Re: CCIs Thursday consideration of the bill, Becky Long shared with me that in a
recent conversation with Eric Bergman of CCI, Eric pushed back against the bill
because of the percentage that is going to multimodal investments, concerned that
the CCI membership will see this as a benefit strictly for the urban areas.
So, there is work to do at CCI, and I agree with your suggestion below, Ruth. Ive
told Becky that we would rally CCAT members for Thursdays vote at CCI, and have
asked her for some specific local government talking points (and we can help draft
some as well). Wed want to email some kind of Action Alert out to the CCAT
membership by close of business Wednesday, I would think.
(Logistically, the CCI steering committees do not have set membership; all
commissioners can sit on all the steering committees. Thus, well need to send the
Action Alert to the full CCAT membership list and urge them to support the bill at
CCI.)
Thanks!!
Mark
PS: Becky just got back to me and said she will get me some talking points by the
end of the day today.
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Importance: High
Hi everyone -
I talked with Mary Marchun, lobbyist for the Colorado Contractors Assn., who the
Speaker directed me to as lead lobbyist on the measure. Mary said getting local
supporting the bill is very helpful. Any and all County Boards of Commission
endorsement is welcome. She also said that they are working with Dept. of
Revenue on a county by county analysis of the funds generated by the tax but
said its YUGE. J
An immediate action for CCAT members would be to urge CCI to support the
measure. Evidently they are considering it at their upcoming Transportation
Committee meeting Thursday, 16 th at 2pm. She felt many of the Republican rural
commissioners would be opposing it and so any support we could give to counter
that is helpful.
My thought was to send an Action Alert so to speak out to our entire membership
with a request to either vote in support if they sit on the Committee or lobby other
commissioners? Does anyone have a list of the Transportation Committee
membership or could obtain one?
Thanks!
Ruth, sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980

Denver, CO 80203
From: Jones, Elise

To: Ruzzin, Mark; Ruth Aponte; "Tim Mauck"; "Rachel Richards"
Attachments: MPACT64 Transportation MIS Statement.msg
MPACT64 Transportation Statement.msg
Regarding other points to make, Im attaching the 2nd letter that the MPACT64 coalition sent to the
legislature, which advocates for 30% to be spent on mobility infrastructure and services, the term
given to multimodal transportation improvements, including transit, bike/ped, safe routes to
schools, senior transit services, safety/bike shoulders on rural roadways, etc. Whats of note is that
conservative organizations from rural counties signed onto this statement, including Club 20, Action
22 and Progressive 15. Thats because they recognize the importance of having more funding for
mobility services across the state, recognizing that mobility looks different in different parts of the
state. The other big thing to stress is that local governments will be given maximum local control
over how they get to spend their portion of the new monies, more flexibility than they currently
have now. Ive also attached the 1st MPACT64 letter, which defines mobility infrastructure and
services.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Importance: High
Hi allI am adding Elise Jones to this conversation, as I believe DRCOG will be considering the bill on
Wednesday night.
conversation with Eric Bergman of CCI, Eric pushed back against the bill because of the percentage
that is going to multimodal investments, concerned that the CCI membership will see this as a
benefit strictly for the urban areas.
So, there is work to do at CCI, and I agree with your suggestion below, Ruth. Ive told Becky that we
would rally CCAT members for Thursdays vote at CCI, and have asked her for some specific local
government talking points (and we can help draft some as well). Wed want to email some kind of
Action Alert out to the CCAT membership by close of business Wednesday, I would think.
(Logistically, the CCI steering committees do not have set membership; all commissioners can sit on
all the steering committees. Thus, well need to send the Action Alert to the full CCAT membership
list and urge them to support the bill at CCI.)
Thanks!!
Mark
PS: Becky just got back to me and said she will get me some talking points by the end of the day
today.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Importance: High
Hi everyone -
I talked with Mary Marchun, lobbyist for the Colorado Contractors Assn., who the Speaker directed
me to as lead lobbyist on the measure. Mary said getting local supporting the bill is very helpful.
Any and all County Boards of Commission endorsement is welcome. She also said that they are
working with Dept. of Revenue on a county by county analysis of the funds generated by the tax
but said its YUGE. J
An immediate action for CCAT members would be to urge CCI to support the measure. Evidently
they are considering it at their upcoming Transportation Committee meeting Thursday, 16 th at
2pm. She felt many of the Republican rural commissioners would be opposing it and so any
support we could give to counter that is helpful.
My thought was to send an Action Alert so to speak out to our entire membership with a request to
either vote in support if they sit on the Committee or lobby other commissioners? Does anyone
have a list of the Transportation Committee membership or could obtain one?
Thanks!
Ruth, sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Ruzzin, Mark; "Tim Mauck"; "Rachel Richards"
Thank you Mark for this intel. I will forward a few emails Rachel sent to me and Tim last night on this
issue.
Do you feel that an action alert Wednesday evening will give people time to engage at CCI by
Thursday afternoon? We will be sending an update to the group today on the Friday morning
meeting and can do a heads up in that communication?
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Tim Mauck' <Tim@timmauck.com>; 'Rachel
Richards' <rachelrichards@comcast.net>
busam.com>; Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
Importance: High
Wednesday night.
Thanks!!
Mark
today.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Importance: High
Hi everyone -
Thanks!
Ruth, sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Ruth Aponte; "Tim Mauck"; "Rachel Richards"
Importance: High
Wednesday night.
Thanks!!
Mark
today.

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Importance: High
Hi everyone -
Thanks!
Ruth, sara & Amy
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Ruzzin, Mark; Rachel Richards; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; Jones, Elise
Subject: RE: Transportation questions
This sounds great I have reached out to Mary for some answers.
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>;
'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek' <tim@timmauck.com>; Jones, Elise <ejones@bouldercounty.org>
busam.com>
Hi all...thanks for the dialogue on HB 1242! I do believe we should send out an Action Alert
to the CCAT membership, per Ruth's suggestion, by tomorrow, recognizing that we may
have to trickle information out to the group as we get it. My suggestions:
Info to include:
MPACT letters Elise emailed out
List of supporters
Local government talking points from Becky Long (should have them later today)
Local government revenue numbers from Mary Marchun
Whatever project list we have
Between now and Thursday afternoon try to get an answer to Rachel's question about the
new tax applying to Internet sales (seems that the answer is yes, to the extent the state is able
to collect it's existing sales tax on Internet sales) AND understand how the project list will be
developed/refined before the blue book is finalized.
Does that sound like a good path forward?
Thanks!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145
Date: 3/14/17 9:58 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'
<tim@timmauck.com>, "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>, "Ruzzin, Mark"
busam.com>
Hi everyone looping Elise Jones and Mark Ruzzin into this conversation and will also send another
email from Rachel on the issue.
We will be on stand by for an action alert to the whole CCAT membership pending further
information from you all.
Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

To: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>; 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'
<tim@timmauck.com>
Subject: Transportation questions
Ruth and Tim, this is a forward of a few key questions I sent to CCI staff Sunday. I will forward the
response list of projects he got from Andy Karsian w/cdot just today. Feel Free to forward both
onto our full steering committee.
Best, Rachel

Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 3:11 PM
To: 'Eric Bergman' <ebergman@ccionline.org>
Eric, I imagine we will hear about the sausage-making behind a potential referred transportation
funding (and maybe bonding) measures this week and I have two questions Id like to see if we can
get answers before the meeting.
1) Would a new sales tax increase be collected on internet sales? If not- it would be increased
burden and decreased competitiveness for brick & mortar shops even as all the delivery
vehicles use the roads and dont pay any increased gasoline tax. It would be nice to have the
number of what the potential .63 cent sales tax would bring in if it included all internet
sales- and conversely what we would be giving up to Not be collecting the new
transportation sales tax on internet goods.

Given that Businesses are going to be hit with the Gallagher readjustment, and knowing
many already complain that potential customers increasingly try-it-on-in-the-shop then go
home and order-it-from-Amazon; this is a big issue for retailors already charging close to
10%....

2) Will we have the most current projects list available to look at for the review of the bonding
bill? (even if they call it a draft), we need to see something!) It is critical and in our policy
statement that Counties should be able to see what each of our regions may get out of it-
and still have a chance to influence that list if some areas fell short-changed) A verbal- dont
worry its the TPR listswont cut it because the question is how far down each TPRs list will
projects be funded, the first two for one area and the first 4 priorites for another? And at
what dollar amounts, is there going to be equity there?
Feel free to forward to Sean to assist in getting answers before the meeting too.
Thanks Rachel
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: Ruth Aponte; Rachel Richards; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; Jones, Elise
Hi all...thanks for the dialogue on HB 1242! I do believe we should send out an

Action Alert to the CCAT membership, per Ruth's suggestion, by tomorrow,
recognizing that we may have to trickle information out to the group as we get it.
My suggestions:
Info to include:
MPACT letters Elise emailed out
List of supporters
Local government talking points from Becky Long (should have them later today)
Local government revenue numbers from Mary Marchun
Whatever project list we have
Between now and Thursday afternoon try to get an answer to Rachel's question
about the new tax applying to Internet sales (seems that the answer is yes, to the
extent the state is able to collect it's existing sales tax on Internet sales) AND
understand how the project list will be developed/refined before the blue book is
finalized.
Does that sound like a good path forward?
Thanks!
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145
Date: 3/14/17 9:58 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, 'Tim Mauck for Clear Creek'
<tim@timmauck.com>, "Jones, Elise" <ejones@bouldercounty.org>, "Ruzzin, Mark"
Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
Best, Rachel


10%....

Thanks Rachel
From: Ruth Aponte

To: Rachel Richards; "Tim Mauck for Clear Creek"; Jones, Elise; Ruzzin, Mark
Thanks
Ruth
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

<tim@timmauck.com>
Best, Rachel


10%....

Thanks Rachel

To: Stroud, Sheree; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan
Subject: RE: travels plans to CCAT
Thanks, Sheree.
From: Stroud, Sheree
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Domenico, Cindy; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan
Okay, you are done after Ben finishes at 11 ________________________________________

From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Domenico, Cindy; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Stroud, Sheree
Subject: Re: travels plans to CCAT
I agree. Leaving at 11 ish makes sense.
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 2, 2017, at 2:03 PM, Jones, Elise

<ejones@bouldercounty.org<mailto:ejones@bouldercounty.org>> wrote:
If we need to be there by 1:30am, well need to leave by at least 11:30am, maybe earlier if we want a
little wiggle room. Which means well probably need to cancel a couple of PMIs
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
ejones@bouldercounty.org<mailto:ejones@bouldercounty.org>

To: Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan
Copying all the attendeesI am not going, but have reserved the pool car for both Wednesday and
Thursday.
From: Jones, Elise

To: Krezek, Michelle; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb
Subject: travels plans to CCAT
Are we all driving together? What are we thinking regarding departure time and return times?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark
To: Stroud, Sheree; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Domenico, Cindy; Davis, Megan
As I understand things, Megan is taking a pool car up to Keystone early on Wednesday to attend some
CHSDA events at the CCI conference. The remaining four of us can drive up together at 11, and then
we'll have 2 vehicles for the return trip on Thursday.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell
Okay, you are done after Ben finishes at 11 ________________________________________

From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jones, Elise
Sent from my iPad

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Thursday.
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
Okay, you are done after Ben finishes at 11

________________________________________
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jones, Elise
Sent from my iPad

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Thursday.
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
To: Jones, Elise; Krezek, Michelle; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan
Okay, I'll take a look at those.

________________________________________
From: Jones, Elise
To: Krezek, Michelle; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan
Cc: Stroud, Sheree
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Thursday.
From: Jones, Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Gardner, Deb
To: Jones, Elise
Sent from my iPad
If we need to be there by 1:30am, well need to leave by at least 11:30am, maybe

earlier if we want a little wiggle room. Which means well probably need to cancel a
couple of PMIs

Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Copying all the attendeesI am not going, but have reserved the pool car for both
Wednesday and Thursday.

From: Jones, Elise

Are we all driving together? What are we thinking regarding departure time
and return times?

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Jones, Elise
To: Krezek, Michelle; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan
Cc: Stroud, Sheree
If we need to be there by 1:30am, well need to leave by at least 11:30am, maybe earlier if we want
a little wiggle room. Which means well probably need to cancel a couple of PMIs
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Thursday.
From: Jones, Elise


Are we all driving together? What are we thinking regarding departure time and return
times?

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

Thursday.
From: Jones, Elise


Are we all driving together? What are we thinking regarding departure time and return
times?

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

From: Jones, Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Fwd: Update

From: Elise Jones <elise@elisejones.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: Update
Gwen--
Now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired to lobby on behalf of CCAT, we're starting
to making things officials. To that end, several of us have been tasked with
following up with all the progressive counties and commissioners to get the final list
of who's officially in CCAT and whether their county is in or just individual
commissioners. Also, if counties are able to make a contribution. Finally, if you or
Julie are interested in participating on the Steering/Legislative Committee this
session, please make that known as well.
Thanks!
Elise
On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 7:39 AM, Gwen Lachelt <gwenlachelt@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Elise -
We are going to talk about bills in the state legislature this morning and what level
of involvement we plan to have.
I'm planning to propose participating in ICC at the $2000 level this year. Are you
close to hiring a lobbyist or have you already?
Thanks -
Gwen
--
303.579.8789
--
303.579.8789
From: Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: Krezek, Michelle; Gardner, Deb
Subject: FW: Update from Aponte & Busam: Senate passes FY 17/18 budget package
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 9:51:27 AM
Cindy and Elise, here is the Friday 3/31 CCAT update, focused on the state budget.
Mark

(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell

Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 9:00 AM
To: Amy Redfern; Ben Tisdale; Gardner, Deb; Hilary Cooper; Jonathan Houck; Kara Silbernagel
(kara.silbernagel@pitkincounty.com); Karn Stiegelmeier; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Keith Baker; Lynn
Padgett; Ruzzin, Mark; Davis, Megan; Rachel Richards; Rich Cimino; Ruth Aponte; Sara Odendahl; Tim
Corrigan; Tim Mauck
Subject: Update from Aponte & Busam: Senate passes FY 17/18 budget package
Good morning CCAT Legislative and Steering Committee,

Yesterday the Senate took action to pass the FY 17/18 budget package including the Long Bill and a
series of companion bills for balancing. The final vote on the Long Bill was 30-5, with Sen. Hill (R-
Colorado Springs) joining four Democrats Sen. Aguilar (D-Denver), Sen. Donovan (D-Vail), Sen. Jones
(D-Boulder) and Sen. Kerr (D-Lakewood) in opposition. Earlier in the week, there was a lengthy
debate late into the night on a package of 46 amendments to the Long Bill. Several amendments did
succeed in passing and are now on the bill as it heads to the House. An overview of those
amendments that passed is below, as well as status of the various companion bills. Next week the
House is slated to take up debate on the budget package, and we expect another series of
amendments to the Long Bill. As is customary, the House will begin by stripping all the Senate
amendments and starting with a clean budget bill. If House members succeed in passing
amendments, then the House and Senate will meet in conference committee to reconcile the two
versions and ensure a balanced budget.
Also of note, HB 1242: Transportation Bonding passed the House on second reading yesterday and
is expected to be taken up on third reading this morning. HB 1235: High Cost Health Coverage
Subsidies also passed (6-5) the Health, Insurance and Environment Committee yesterday. Thanks to
Commissioner Richards for testifying on behalf of CCAT. Commissioners Gibbs and Ryan were also
there to testify on behalf of their counties. More on both the bills to come next week.
Senate Amendments to SB 254: Long Bill

13 Allows Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) $5.1 million reimbursement to
Connect for Health Colorado from cash and federal funds.
14 Footnote requiring HCPF to spend expected General Fund savings on rate increases for medical
transportation providers. $9.3 million from General Fund and federal funds.

19 Reduces some Judicial Department salary increases and applies $2.2 million to Colorado
Department of Transportation.
20 - Reduces some Judicial Department salary increases.
24 Adds $16.3 million from Marijuana Cash Tax Fund (MCTF) to Department of Local Affairs for
supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs. Passed on Committee of the Whole amendment
18-17.
26 Adds $300,00 General Fund to Military Affairs for county service officer payments.
31 Adds $44,041 cash funds to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for record
keeping related to Proposition 106. Passed on Committee of the Whole amendment 18-17.
40 Adds $745,124 MTCF for Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
Companion Bills
SB 255: Technology Advancement and Emergency Fund passed 35-0
SB 256: Hospital Reimbursement Rates passed 24-11
SB 257: Historical Society Community Museums Cash Fund passed 35-0
SB 258: Using Open Educations Resources in Higher Education passed 35-0
SB 259: General Fund Transfers Protect Natural Resources passed 35-0
SB 260: Severance Tax Cash Fund Transfers to General Fund passed 31-4
SB 261: 2013 Flood Recovery Account and Transfer passed 35-0
SB 262: HUTF and Capital Construction Fund Transfers 34-1
SB 263: Capital Related Transfers of Money passed 35-0
SB 264: Funding for Behavioral Mental Health Disorders passed 35-0
SB 265: State Employee Reserve Fund Transfer passed 35-0
SB 266: State General Fund Reserve Reduction for FY 16/17 passed 35-0
Let us know if you have any questions and we will send a similar update once the budget package
goes through the House next week. Have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
~Sara, Ruth & Amy
Sara Odendahl
mobile: 303-506-2348
From: Kris Holstrom

To: Lynn Padgett
Cc: Steve O"Dorisio; Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes;
Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; N Jackson; Sam
Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis,
Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Liane McFayden; Irwin,
Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson;
Subject: Re: UPDATE: ICC RFP Process
I like CCA - and am okay with the other names and acronyms.
Kris
On Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Lynn Padgett <lynn@mtngeogeek.com> wrote:
Hi folks, one more weigh-in
I prefer Alliance of Colorado Counties or Colorado Counties

Alliance.
This does not preclude collaborating with other states counties or local
governments, individuals, or non-profits. It is an alliance of those who
are friends of good county government. Also, I feel these names
absolutely do not preclude any non-elected officials, staff, individual
elected officials etc. from being part of the Alliance.
I dont want us to get bogged down on federal issues, unless there is a

nexus to County Government we will need some laser focus at the
beginning.
I think where CCI is failing, is losing its focus on advocating for REAL
(responsive/efficient/accountable/locally-designed with state/federal
partnerships) County Governmentpolicies and programs that allow us
to best provide essential, scalable county services. That is not a liberal
thing. It was a non-partisan initiative started by Rs and Ds at CCI.
But I see CCI supporting loss of local control on pet subjects and
advocating for what a certain county wants and ideals over practical
solutions. I see CCI sole sourcing appointment recommendations of
Commissioners (of the same flavor as the majority of their board) to state
commissions and committees Commissioners that get CCI a difficult and
detrimental reputation.

Having an association that offers an informed non-partisan perspective

and state and federal issues that are directly related to our ability to
provide good REAL county government, and informed, respectful,
participatory Commissioners nominated to serve on State commissions
and committees -- thats the gap I believe we have and the gap I hope
this new association will fill.
Best,
LynnP
From: Steve O'Dorisio [mailto:SODorisio@adcogov.org]

Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:03 PM
To: Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Jill Ryan; Rachel
Richards; Art Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel;
Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson;
Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz
Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis, Megan; Tim Corrigan;
Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Liane
McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva
Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson;
'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com'; 'tahart11@msn.com';
rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan
Gibbs; richcimino@gmail.com
Subject: RE: UPDATE: ICC RFP Process
I like the names below but I would recommend that the organization
(and therefore the name) focus on "county commissioners" or "local
elected officials" (as individuals) rather than "counties" (as entities). This
allows individual commissioners (and someday city councilmembers) to
join regardless of the composition of their board AND it provides a more
clear distinction between the scope of CCI and the scope of the new
proposed entity. As I stated before, I believe the new proposed entity
will not succeed if it is seen as just a "liberal alternative to CCI."
At this point, what is the answer we are expected give legislators and
colleagues when they ask "Why is there a new group?" and "What does
this group do or provide that CCI doesn't?"

From: Karn Stiegelmeier <Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>
Date: 12/27/16 2:31 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: "Ruzzin, Mark" <mruzzin@bouldercounty.org>, Gwen Lachelt
<Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>, Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>,
Rachel Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Art Goodtimes
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>, Ben Tisdel
<tisdel@gmail.com>, Julie Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.
co.us>, Joan May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, "Krezek, Michelle"
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>, Tim Mauck <tim@timmauck.com>,
"Domenico, Cindy" <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, Chaz Tedesco
<CTedesco@adcogov.org>, M Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>
, Jeanne McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>, "Davis,
Megan" <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, Tim Corrigan
<timco2@mac.com>, "Gardner, Deb" <dgardner@bouldercounty.org>,
Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>, Jonathan Houck
<jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>, gibbsdan@yahoo.com, Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>, Liane McFayden
<mcfadyen2002@hotmail.com>, "Irwin, Leslie"
<lirwin@bouldercounty.org>, Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>, Peter
McKay <commckay@hotmail.com>, "Jones, Elise"
<hilary@mountainfreak.com>, Keith Baker <kbaker6474@me.com>, Gail
Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>, "'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com'"
<jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>, "'tahart11@msn.com'"
<tahart11@msn.com>, rnngls@gmail.com, "Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us)" <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>,
Dan Gibbs <Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>, "Davis, Megan"
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>, richcimino@gmail.com, "Krezek, Michelle"
Merry after Christmas All,
I am sending you comments from our Public Affairs guru here in Summit
County, Julie Sutor, who has always steered me in the right direction.
Here are her thoughts on our naming decisions. As she states, it may
be too late, but wanted to pass this on
Her comments about the test of time for the name is important to
consider. I really like the word Allied over Action. I can easily imagine
certain individuals we often dont agree with, making jokes about Action
Hi Karn,
Im not sure if its too late, but here are my ideas:
Colorado League of Counties (CLC)
League of Colorado Counties (LCC)
Colorado Counties Association (CCA)
Association of Colorado Counties (ACC)
Colorado Association of Counties (CAC)
Colorado Counties Coalition (CCC)
Coalition of Colorado Counties (CCC)
Centennial State Counties (CSC)
Colorado Counties Alliance (CCA)
Colorado Alliance of Counties (CAC)
Alliance of Colorado Counties (ACC)
Allied Counties of Colorado (ACC)
Colorado Counties Consortium (CCC)
Consortium of Colorado Counties (CCC)
Having looked over some of the suggestions so far, I think some of the
more qualitative, value-driven, aspirational or mission-related terms
(action, progress, advocate) would be more appropriate in a tagline than
in the name itself. E.g., Association of Colorado Counties: Acting
together for progress in the Centennial State, or Colorado League
of Counties: A partnership of counties and county commissioners,
Alliance of Colorado Counties: Advocates for progressive action in
Colorado, Colorado Association of Counties: Acting on behalf of
local voices and views in the Centennial State.
The name itself should be broad enough to stand the test of time,
whereas a tagline could change as needed with the times and the
needs/goals of the organization itself. Neutral terms like league, alliance,
association also seem to be on more on equal footing with Colorado
Counties, Inc, and CML, for that matter. The organizations name doesnt
need to convey exactly what you do but it does need to be broad
enough that everything you do (today and in the future) can easily and
logically fit under it.

Karn
Karn Stiegelmeier
P.O. Box 68
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Cell: 970-471-2298
Office: 970-453-3412
Karn.Stiegelmeier@SummitCountyCO.gov
www.SummitCountyCO.gov

Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 10:02 AM
To: Gwen Lachelt; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art
Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie
Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam
Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco;
M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis, Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner,
Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve O'Dorisio;
Liane McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise;
Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson;
Gibbs; Davis, Megan; richcimino@gmail.com; Krezek, Michelle
Subject: UPDATE: ICC RFP Process
The commissioners who volunteered to develop an RFP for legislative

advocacy services for the ICC have made great progress over the last 3
weeks. The RFP has been drafted and reviewed by the subcommittee,
and they are now reviewing a second draft. We expect the RFP itself to
be released later this week, either Thursday or Friday.
As part of their discussion, the subcommittee has been brainstorming a

new name for the organization. The group is close to settling on
Counties and Commissioners Acting Together, CCAT. Ive copied
an email below from Rachel Richards, which provides rationale for an
early version of the name and other thoughts on what should go into the
name.
We are on a tight timeline to finalize the name and the RFP content, so
that it can be released later this week. The subcommittee has asked me
to email the full group to provide you with an opportunity to express an
opinion about the proposed name or suggest an alternative/s. if you
would like to do so, please reply all to this email today if at all possible,
or by 12 noon Wednesday. Also, please let me know if youd like to
review the draft RFP.
Thanks, everyone!
Mark

To: 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; Ruzzin, Mark
Cc: 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Jonathan Houck';
rnngls@gmail.com; 'Peter Monson'; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise;
Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Davis, Megan
Subject: Group Name thoughts- input requested
Friends, This is a little lengthy but please read through and give
it some thought and seem your ideas and input.
___________________________________________-
Ive been thinking about the name issue in terms of what other groups
are out there and how they try to frame themselves and explain
themselves to the world.
Its time to ditch the ICC name- frankly Independent is a somewhat cold
and distancing term- one has to ask; Independent of what? Each other?
Some other organization? It was an off-the-cuff quip of a name from an
after party years ago. We will not be the reverse of CCI and so that
name must go.
Organizations like Club 20, Action 22, Progressive 15, are associations
that claim to represent counties because they define themselves
geographically; and most have a significant amount of formal county
memberships within their regions. Putting aside the obvious differences
with what we are forming, they try to claim power via their size/number
& their names are simple and straight forward.
Then there are the names like CAST- Colorado Association of Ski Town,
and Cog subgroups like the I-70 Coalition, or NWCOG Water Quality &
Quantity Committee (Q/Q). They say what theyre about and that they
are banded together. And we all know non-profit names that are
descriptors of their missions, and political campaigns that had a winning
name/acronym.
I debated whether we needed Colorado in the name and would be stuck

with two Cs (like CCI) in our title and our acronym-all groups get short-
handed into their acronym.
I tried to channel advertising/graphic artist friends who think outside the

box. It was suggested that we avoid terms that might automatically turn
legislators off like Progressive or Advocates and other are trite & over
used like Forward or United or for the future. Im not opposed to but
didnt find much warmth or power in terms like: Associated, Association,
Coalition, Alliance, League, Partnership and so on without coming up with
long, cumbersome or fairly bland names. And so- I hope these musings
help others thinking of names. My best shot is below.
Counties Acting Together (CAT), or Counties and Affiliates Acting

Together (CAAT)
This name would clearly states that it is a county group w/o relying on
geography, or a single cause. It easily explains that we are banded
together, for action- just as so many other groups do as listed above-
and none of them are perceived as threats, or hostile, or opposition
groups to CCI-so we shouldnt either, just a group that has decided to
act together to protect and promote our common interest. For the most
part we are all members of CCI and use many of their services, and
help form their legislative stance. CAT very well may be giving the extra
push forward on some of the good bills CCI supports.
No matter how this is rolled out there will be apprehension, questions

and possibly anger at CCI- and that is where we will need to point out
that we are just doing what others already have done and are doing
through various affiliations (Impact 64, Fix Our Roads, Colorado Water
Congress, Front Range Mayors and Commissioners) as well as individual
counties hiring individual lobbyist as they do now. Weve decided to act
together-thats all- and thats what the name says
Im not saying down-play the fact that we are/will be a formal association

of counties, contributing public money and time to a new group;
Counties Acting Together. Our power comes from us describing
ourselves via our populations and contributions to the states overall
economy and character by establishing strong ties to the state Legislators
that represent our combined regions and being involved in issues that
matter.
And as much as Im pitching a name- I am open to other suggestions

and hope this missive gets others creative juices goingBest, Rachel
From: Ruzzin, Mark

To: 'Gwen Lachelt'; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'; 'Jill Ryan'; 'Rachel Richards'; 'Art
Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Julie
Westendorff'; 'Joan May'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson';
'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas Davidson'; 'Tim Mauck'; Domenico, Cindy; 'Chaz
Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim Corrigan';
Gardner, Deb; 'Sal Pace'; 'Jonathan Houck'; 'gibbsdan@yahoo.com';
'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Liane McFayden'; Irwin, Leslie; 'Steve Child'; 'Peter
McKay'; Jones, Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper'; 'Keith
Baker'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; 'rnngls@gmail.com'; Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs
(dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov); Davis, Megan
On behalf of the Boulder County Commissioners, Id like to thank all of

you who were able to attend the ICC gathering Tuesday night in
Colorado Springs. The turnout was fantastic and the conversation
important and substantive. We greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness of
the dialogue and the willingness of you all to continue moving forward as
a group, not in competition to CCI, but to collectively advance your
values and priorities.
To that end, ten of you volunteered to serve on a subcommittee to work

with Megan Davis and me to develop an RFP for the scope of services
that are defined in the attached Legislative Coordination and Advocacy
proposal. I will be reaching out to you ten later today with some
suggested dates and times for a conference call so that we can move
that work forward in a timely fashion. Should other commissioners be
interested in assisting with this work, please feel free to send me an
email.
As always, thank you for your commitment to the ICC work. We look
forward to communicating with you shortly in respect to next steps.
Best,

Mark
PS: As it came up a number of times at Tuesdays gathering, Ive copied

below links to information about CC4CA, Colorado Communities for
Climate Action, a new local government group advocating for climate
change mitigation policy. Boulder, Eagle, Pitkin, San Miguel, and Summit
counties are currently members of this growing group, in partnership with
8 municipalities. If you would like to learn more about CC4CA, please
reach out to me. Thanks!
Membership prospectus: http://cc4ca.org/images/

CC4CAprospectusOct2016.pdf
Policy statement: http://cc4ca.org/images/CC4CAPolicyAgenda2016-

2017.pdf
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax
--
Kris Holstrom
San Miguel County Commissioner Elect
970-708-0289
www.krisholstrom.com
Tomten Farm
Productive Properties
Southwest Institute for Resilience (SWIRL)
From: Ben Tisdel
To: "Lynn Padgett"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"
Cc: "Steve O"Dorisio"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Jill Ryan"; "Rachel Richards"; "Art
Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May"; Krezek, Michelle; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor";
"Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Mauck"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco"; "M Whiting"; "Jeanne McQueeney";
Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace"; "Jonathan Houck"; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; "Liane
McFayden"; Irwin, Leslie; "Steve Child"; "Peter McKay"; Jones, Elise; "Eva Henry"; "Kris Holstrom"; "Hilary
Cooper"; "Keith Baker" ; "Gail Watson"; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com;
rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com
My thoughts:
I see some direction building towards a CCA-based name (Colorado Counties

Alliance). Just as Rachel had the observation that ICC can be pronounced as ICK,
the ACC name could be pronounced as ACCCK in a bill the cat mannerism which
may be appropriate, but the CCA name cant be abuse din the same way.
I like the CCA name especially where we contemplate adding in municipalities or

cities in the near future, which would be one of the things that differentiates us
substantially from CCI and CML. When we add in Cities / Municipalities, we could
expand the name to CMCA (Colorado Municipalities and Counties Alliance) or CCCA
(Colorado Cities and Counties Alliance).
The tag line can be added and adjusted, but should include the REAL principals.
Ben Tisdel
From: Lynn Padgett [mailto:lynn@mtngeogeek.com]

To: 'Kathy Chandler-Henry' <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>
Cc: 'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Ruzzin, Mark'
'Jill Ryan' <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Rachel Richards'
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Art Goodtimes' <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>;
'Lynn Black' <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>;
'Julie Westendorff' <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Joan May'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Krezek, Michelle'
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'N Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Sam Taylor'
<staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; 'Thomas Davidson'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Tim Mauck' <tim@timmauck.com>; 'Domenico,
Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz Tedesco'
<CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Jeanne
McQueeney' <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan'
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb'
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; 'Jonathan
Houck' <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Liane McFayden'
<mcfadyen2002@hotmail.com>; 'Irwin, Leslie' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve
Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay' <commckay@hotmail.com>; 'Jones,
Elise' <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry' <EHenry@adcogov.org>; 'Kris
Holstrom' <kholstrom@gmail.com>; 'Hilary Cooper' <hilary@mountainfreak.com>;
'Keith Baker' <kbaker6474@me.com>; 'Gail Watson' <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>;
<Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; richcimino@gmail.com
Whoop whoop. All 10 fingers up. I really want to see the REAL county government
effort preserved and moved forward.

To: Lynn Padgett
Cc: Steve O'Dorisio; Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Jill Ryan;
Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan
May; Krezek, Michelle; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck;
Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis, Megan; Tim
Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Liane
McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris
Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson; Dan Gibbs;
I like the Alliance of Colorado Counties -- and a tag line of "advocating for REAL
County government"
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 5, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Lynn Padgett <lynn@mtngeogeek.com> wrote:

Alliance.


beginning.

Best,
LynnP


Date: 12/27/16 2:31 PM (GMT-07:00)
<tisdel@gmail.com>, Julie Westendorff
<Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>, Joan May
<pace@co.pueblo.co.us>, Jonathan Houck
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us)" <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Dan
Gibbs <Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>, "Davis, Megan"
Hi Karn,

Karn
Karn Stiegelmeier
P.O. Box 68
Cell: 970-471-2298
Office: 970-453-3412



name.
Thanks, everyone!
Mark

___________________________________________-
name must go.
name/acronym.



Together (CAAT)


matter.

From: Ruzzin, Mark



email.
Best,
Mark

Membership prospectus:
http://cc4ca.org/images/CC4CAprospectusOct2016.pdf
2017.pdf
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Lynn Padgett
To: "Kathy Chandler-Henry"
Cc: "Steve O"Dorisio"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Jill Ryan"; "Rachel Richards"; "Art
Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May"; Krezek, Michelle; "N Jackson"; "Sam
Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Mauck"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco"; "M Whiting"; "Jeanne
McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace"; "Jonathan Houck";
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; "Liane McFayden"; Irwin, Leslie; "Steve Child"; "Peter McKay"; Jones, Elise; "Eva
Henry"; "Kris Holstrom"; "Hilary Cooper"; "Keith Baker" ; "Gail Watson"; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; "Peter Monson"; "Dan Gibbs"; richcimino@gmail.com
Whoop whoop. All 10 fingers up. I really want to see the REAL county government
effort preserved and moved forward.

To: Lynn Padgett
Cc: Steve O'Dorisio; Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Jill Ryan;
Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan
May; Krezek, Michelle; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck;
Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Liane
McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris
Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com;
tahart11@msn.com; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter Monson; Dan Gibbs;
County government"
Sent from my iPhone

Alliance.

beginning.

Best,
LynnP


Date: 12/27/16 2:31 PM (GMT-07:00)
Hi Karn,

Karn
Karn Stiegelmeier
P.O. Box 68
Cell: 970-471-2298
Office: 970-453-3412



name.
Thanks, everyone!
Mark

___________________________________________-
name must go.
name/acronym.



Together (CAAT)


matter.

From: Ruzzin, Mark



email.
Best,
Mark


2017.pdf
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: Lynn Padgett
Cc: Steve O"Dorisio; Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes;
Lynn Black; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek, Michelle; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas
Davidson; Tim Mauck; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis, Megan; Tim
Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Liane McFayden; Irwin, Leslie;
Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson;
County government"
Sent from my iPhone

Alliance.

beginning.

Best,
LynnP


Date: 12/27/16 2:31 PM (GMT-07:00)

Hi Karn,
Karn
Karn Stiegelmeier
P.O. Box 68
Cell: 970-471-2298
Office: 970-453-3412




name.
Thanks, everyone!
Mark

___________________________________________-
name must go.
name/acronym.



Together (CAAT)


matter.

From: Ruzzin, Mark



email.
Best,
Mark


2017.pdf
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

To: "Lynn Padgett"; "Steve O"Dorisio"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Jill Ryan"; "Art
Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May"; Krezek,
Michelle; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Mauck"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco"; "M
Whiting"; "Jeanne McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace"; "Jonathan Houck";
All, for the record- I am ok with names other than my earlier suggestion- Just want
to move this forward.
Perhaps a Survey Monkey type poll needs to be done to narrow the choices down
and then make a final decision. Thanks Lynn- these are good suggestions
Best, Rachel
From: Lynn Padgett [mailto:lynn@mtngeogeek.com]

To: 'Steve O'Dorisio' <SODorisio@adcogov.org>; 'Karn Stiegelmeier'
<Karn.Stiegelmeier@summitcountyco.gov>; 'Ruzzin, Mark'
'Jill Ryan' <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>; 'Rachel Richards'
<rachelrichards@comcast.net>; 'Art Goodtimes' <artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>;
<kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>; 'Ben Tisdel' <tisdel@gmail.com>; 'Julie
Westendorff' <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>; 'Joan May'
<joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>; 'Krezek, Michelle'
<mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>; 'N Jackson' <jacksoncc4@gmail.com>; 'Sam Taylor'
<staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org>; 'Thomas Davidson'
<tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>; 'Tim Mauck' <tim@timmauck.com>; 'Domenico,
Cindy' <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>; 'Chaz Tedesco'
<CTedesco@adcogov.org>; 'M Whiting' <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>; 'Jeanne
McQueeney' <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>; 'Davis, Megan'
<mdavis@bouldercounty.org>; 'Tim Corrigan' <timco2@mac.com>; 'Gardner, Deb'
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>; 'Sal Pace' <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>; 'Jonathan
Houck' <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; 'Liane McFayden'
<mcfadyen2002@hotmail.com>; 'Irwin, Leslie' <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>; 'Steve
Child' <evets.child@juno.com>; 'Peter McKay' <commckay@hotmail.com>; 'Jones,
Elise' <ejones@bouldercounty.org>; 'Eva Henry' <EHenry@adcogov.org>; 'Kris
Holstrom' <kholstrom@gmail.com>; 'Hilary Cooper' <hilary@mountainfreak.com>;
'Keith Baker' <kbaker6474@me.com>; 'Gail Watson' <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>;
<Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>; richcimino@gmail.com

I prefer Alliance of Colorado Counties or Colorado Counties Alliance.
governments, individuals, or non-profits. It is an alliance of those who are friends of
good county government. Also, I feel these names absolutely do not preclude any
non-elected officials, staff, individual elected officials etc. from being part of the
Alliance.
I dont want us to get bogged down on federal issues, unless there is a nexus to
County Government we will need some laser focus at the beginning.
(responsive/efficient/accountable/locally-designed with state/federal partnerships)
County Governmentpolicies and programs that allow us to best provide essential,
scalable county services. That is not a liberal thing. It was a non-partisan initiative
started by Rs and Ds at CCI.
But I see CCI supporting loss of local control on pet subjects and advocating for
what a certain county wants and ideals over practical solutions. I see CCI sole
sourcing appointment recommendations of Commissioners (of the same flavor as the
majority of their board) to state commissions and committees Commissioners that
get CCI a difficult and detrimental reputation.
Having an association that offers an informed non-partisan perspective and state

and federal issues that are directly related to our ability to provide good REAL
county government, and informed, respectful, participatory Commissioners
nominated to serve on State commissions and committees -- thats the gap I believe
we have and the gap I hope this new association will fill.
Best,
LynnP

To: Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art
Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan
May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim
Mauck; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis,
Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck;
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Liane McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay;
Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson;
'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com'; 'tahart11@msn.com'; rnngls@gmail.com; Peter
Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs; richcimino@gmail.com
I like the names below but I would recommend that the organization (and therefore
the name) focus on "county commissioners" or "local elected officials" (as
individuals) rather than "counties" (as entities). This allows individual commissioners
(and someday city councilmembers) to join regardless of the composition of their
board AND it provides a more clear distinction between the scope of CCI and the
scope of the new proposed entity. As I stated before, I believe the new proposed
entity will not succeed if it is seen as just a "liberal alternative to CCI."
At this point, what is the answer we are expected give legislators and colleagues
when they ask "Why is there a new group?" and "What does this group do or
provide that CCI doesn't?"

Date: 12/27/16 2:31 PM (GMT-07:00)
<Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>, Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>, Rachel
Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Art Goodtimes
<artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Lynn Black <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
Kathy Chandler-Henry <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>, Ben Tisdel
<tisdel@gmail.com>, Julie Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>, Joan
May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, "Krezek, Michelle"
Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>, Tim Mauck
<tim@timmauck.com>, "Domenico, Cindy" <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, Chaz
Tedesco <CTedesco@adcogov.org>, M Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>,
Jeanne McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>, "Davis, Megan"
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>, Jonathan
Houck <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>, gibbsdan@yahoo.com, Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>, Liane McFayden <mcfadyen2002@hotmail.com>,
"Irwin, Leslie" <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>, Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>,
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>, Eva Henry <EHenry@adcogov.org>, Kris Holstrom
<kholstrom@gmail.com>, Hilary Cooper <hilary@mountainfreak.com>, Keith Baker
<kbaker6474@me.com>, Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>,
"'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com'" <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>,
"'tahart11@msn.com'" <tahart11@msn.com>, rnngls@gmail.com, "Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us)" <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Dan Gibbs
<Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>, "Davis, Megan" <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>,
richcimino@gmail.com, "Krezek, Michelle" <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>
I am sending you comments from our Public Affairs guru here in Summit County,
Julie Sutor, who has always steered me in the right direction. Here are her thoughts
on our naming decisions. As she states, it may be too late, but wanted to pass this
on
Her comments about the test of time for the name is important to consider. I
really like the word Allied over Action. I can easily imagine certain individuals we
often dont agree with, making jokes about Action
Hi Karn,

Having looked over some of the suggestions so far, I think some of the more
qualitative, value-driven, aspirational or mission-related terms (action, progress,
advocate) would be more appropriate in a tagline than in the name itself. E.g.,
Association of Colorado Counties: Acting together for progress in the
Centennial State, or Colorado League of Counties: A partnership of counties
and county commissioners, Alliance of Colorado Counties: Advocates for
progressive action in Colorado, Colorado Association of Counties: Acting on
behalf of local voices and views in the Centennial State.
The name itself should be broad enough to stand the test of time, whereas a tagline
could change as needed with the times and the needs/goals of the organization
itself. Neutral terms like league, alliance, association also seem to be on more on
equal footing with Colorado Counties, Inc, and CML, for that matter. The
organizations name doesnt need to convey exactly what you do but it does need
to be broad enough that everything you do (today and in the future) can easily and
Karn
Karn Stiegelmeier
P.O. Box 68
Cell: 970-471-2298
Office: 970-453-3412

To: Gwen Lachelt; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes;
Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek,
Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck;
Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve
O'Dorisio; Liane McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva
Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs; Davis, Megan;
richcimino@gmail.com; Krezek, Michelle
The commissioners who volunteered to develop an RFP for legislative advocacy

services for the ICC have made great progress over the last 3 weeks. The RFP has
been drafted and reviewed by the subcommittee, and they are now reviewing a
second draft. We expect the RFP itself to be released later this week, either
Thursday or Friday.
As part of their discussion, the subcommittee has been brainstorming a new name
for the organization. The group is close to settling on Counties and
Commissioners Acting Together, CCAT. Ive copied an email below from Rachel
Richards, which provides rationale for an early version of the name and other
thoughts on what should go into the name.
We are on a tight timeline to finalize the name and the RFP content, so that it can
be released later this week. The subcommittee has asked me to email the full group
to provide you with an opportunity to express an opinion about the proposed name
or suggest an alternative/s. if you would like to do so, please reply all to this email
today if at all possible, or by 12 noon Wednesday. Also, please let me know if youd
like to review the draft RFP.
Thanks, everyone!
Mark

Cc: 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Jonathan Houck'; rnngls@gmail.com;
'Peter Monson'; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner,
Deb; Davis, Megan

Friends, This is a little lengthy but please read through and give it some
thought and seem your ideas and input.
___________________________________________-
Ive been thinking about the name issue in terms of what other groups are out there
and how they try to frame themselves and explain themselves to the world.
Its time to ditch the ICC name- frankly Independent is a somewhat cold and
distancing term- one has to ask; Independent of what? Each other? Some other
organization? It was an off-the-cuff quip of a name from an after party years ago.
We will not be the reverse of CCI and so that name must go.
Organizations like Club 20, Action 22, Progressive 15, are associations that claim to
represent counties because they define themselves geographically; and most have a
significant amount of formal county memberships within their regions. Putting aside
the obvious differences with what we are forming, they try to claim power via their
size/number & their names are simple and straight forward.
Then there are the names like CAST- Colorado Association of Ski Town, and Cog
subgroups like the I-70 Coalition, or NWCOG Water Quality & Quantity Committee
(Q/Q). They say what theyre about and that they are banded together. And we all
know non-profit names that are descriptors of their missions, and political
campaigns that had a winning name/acronym.
I debated whether we needed Colorado in the name and would be stuck with two
Cs (like CCI) in our title and our acronym-all groups get short-handed into their
acronym.
I tried to channel advertising/graphic artist friends who think outside the box. It was
suggested that we avoid terms that might automatically turn legislators off like
Progressive or Advocates and other are trite & over used like Forward or United
or for the future. Im not opposed to but didnt find much warmth or power in
terms like: Associated, Association, Coalition, Alliance, League, Partnership and so on
without coming up with long, cumbersome or fairly bland names. And so- I hope
these musings help others thinking of names. My best shot is below.
Counties Acting Together (CAT), or Counties and Affiliates Acting Together

(CAAT)
This name would clearly states that it is a county group w/o relying on geography,
or a single cause. It easily explains that we are banded together, for action- just as
so many other groups do as listed above- and none of them are perceived as
threats, or hostile, or opposition groups to CCI-so we shouldnt either, just a group
that has decided to act together to protect and promote our common interest. For
the most part we are all members of CCI and use many of their services, and help
form their legislative stance. CAT very well may be giving the extra push forward on
some of the good bills CCI supports.
No matter how this is rolled out there will be apprehension, questions and possibly
anger at CCI- and that is where we will need to point out that we are just doing
what others already have done and are doing through various affiliations (Impact 64,
Fix Our Roads, Colorado Water Congress, Front Range Mayors and Commissioners)
as well as individual counties hiring individual lobbyist as they do now. Weve
decided to act together-thats all- and thats what the name says
Im not saying down-play the fact that we are/will be a formal association of

counties, contributing public money and time to a new group; Counties Acting
Together. Our power comes from us describing ourselves via our populations and
contributions to the states overall economy and character by establishing strong ties
to the state Legislators that represent our combined regions and being involved in
issues that matter.
And as much as Im pitching a name- I am open to other suggestions and hope this
missive gets others creative juices goingBest, Rachel
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Julie Westendorff';
'Joan May'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas
Davidson'; 'Tim Mauck'; Domenico, Cindy; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne
McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb; 'Sal Pace'; 'Jonathan
Houck'; 'gibbsdan@yahoo.com'; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Liane McFayden'; Irwin, Leslie;
'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; Jones, Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper';
'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com;
'rnngls@gmail.com'; Peter Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs
(dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov); Davis, Megan (mdavis@bouldercounty.org);
'richcimino@gmail.com'
On behalf of the Boulder County Commissioners, Id like to thank all of you who
were able to attend the ICC gathering Tuesday night in Colorado Springs. The
turnout was fantastic and the conversation important and substantive. We greatly
appreciate the thoughtfulness of the dialogue and the willingness of you all to
continue moving forward as a group, not in competition to CCI, but to collectively
advance your values and priorities.
To that end, ten of you volunteered to serve on a subcommittee to work with

Megan Davis and me to develop an RFP for the scope of services that are defined in
the attached Legislative Coordination and Advocacy proposal. I will be reaching out
to you ten later today with some suggested dates and times for a conference call so
that we can move that work forward in a timely fashion. Should other
commissioners be interested in assisting with this work, please feel free to send me
an email.
Best,
Mark
PS: As it came up a number of times at Tuesdays gathering, Ive copied below links
to information about CC4CA, Colorado Communities for Climate Action, a new local
Pitkin, San Miguel, and Summit counties are currently members of this growing
group, in partnership with 8 municipalities. If you would like to learn more about
CC4CA, please reach out to me. Thanks!
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Lynn Padgett
To: "Steve O"Dorisio"; "Karn Stiegelmeier"; Ruzzin, Mark; "Gwen Lachelt"; "Jill Ryan"; "Rachel Richards"; "Art
Goodtimes"; "Lynn Black"; "Kathy Chandler-Henry"; "Ben Tisdel"; "Julie Westendorff"; "Joan May"; Krezek,
Michelle; "N Jackson"; "Sam Taylor"; "Thomas Davidson"; "Tim Mauck"; Domenico, Cindy; "Chaz Tedesco"; "M
Whiting"; "Jeanne McQueeney"; Davis, Megan; "Tim Corrigan"; Gardner, Deb; "Sal Pace"; "Jonathan Houck";
I prefer Alliance of Colorado Counties or Colorado Counties Alliance.
governments, individuals, or non-profits. It is an alliance of those who are friends of
good county government. Also, I feel these names absolutely do not preclude any
non-elected officials, staff, individual elected officials etc. from being part of the
Alliance.
I dont want us to get bogged down on federal issues, unless there is a nexus to
County Government we will need some laser focus at the beginning.
(responsive/efficient/accountable/locally-designed with state/federal partnerships)
County Governmentpolicies and programs that allow us to best provide essential,
scalable county services. That is not a liberal thing. It was a non-partisan initiative
started by Rs and Ds at CCI.
But I see CCI supporting loss of local control on pet subjects and advocating for
what a certain county wants and ideals over practical solutions. I see CCI sole
sourcing appointment recommendations of Commissioners (of the same flavor as the
majority of their board) to state commissions and committees Commissioners that
get CCI a difficult and detrimental reputation.
Having an association that offers an informed non-partisan perspective and state

and federal issues that are directly related to our ability to provide good REAL
county government, and informed, respectful, participatory Commissioners
nominated to serve on State commissions and committees -- thats the gap I believe
we have and the gap I hope this new association will fill.

Best,
LynnP

To: Karn Stiegelmeier; Ruzzin, Mark; Gwen Lachelt; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art
Goodtimes; Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan
May; Krezek, Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim
Mauck; Domenico, Cindy; Chaz Tedesco; M Whiting; Jeanne McQueeney; Davis,
Megan; Tim Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck;
gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Liane McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay;
Jones, Elise; Eva Henry; Kris Holstrom; Hilary Cooper; Keith Baker; Gail Watson;
Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs; richcimino@gmail.com
I like the names below but I would recommend that the organization (and therefore
the name) focus on "county commissioners" or "local elected officials" (as
individuals) rather than "counties" (as entities). This allows individual commissioners
(and someday city councilmembers) to join regardless of the composition of their
board AND it provides a more clear distinction between the scope of CCI and the
scope of the new proposed entity. As I stated before, I believe the new proposed
entity will not succeed if it is seen as just a "liberal alternative to CCI."
At this point, what is the answer we are expected give legislators and colleagues
when they ask "Why is there a new group?" and "What does this group do or
provide that CCI doesn't?"

Date: 12/27/16 2:31 PM (GMT-07:00)
<Gwen.Lachelt@co.laplata.co.us>, Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>, Rachel
Richards <rachelrichards@comcast.net>, Art Goodtimes
<artg@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, Lynn Black <lynnb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>,
Kathy Chandler-Henry <kathy.chandlerhenry@eaglecounty.us>, Ben Tisdel
<tisdel@gmail.com>, Julie Westendorff <Julie.Westendorff@co.laplata.co.us>, Joan
May <joanm@sanmiguelcountyco.gov>, "Krezek, Michelle"
Thomas Davidson <tcdavidson400@yahoo.com>, Tim Mauck
<tim@timmauck.com>, "Domenico, Cindy" <cdomenico@bouldercounty.org>, Chaz
Tedesco <CTedesco@adcogov.org>, M Whiting <mwhiting@archuletacounty.org>,
Jeanne McQueeney <jeanne.mcqueeney@eaglecounty.us>, "Davis, Megan"
<dgardner@bouldercounty.org>, Sal Pace <pace@co.pueblo.co.us>, Jonathan
Houck <jhouck@gunnisoncounty.org>, gibbsdan@yahoo.com, Steve O'Dorisio
<SODorisio@adcogov.org>, Liane McFayden <mcfadyen2002@hotmail.com>,
"Irwin, Leslie" <lirwin@bouldercounty.org>, Steve Child <evets.child@juno.com>,
<ejones@bouldercounty.org>, Eva Henry <EHenry@adcogov.org>, Kris Holstrom
<kholstrom@gmail.com>, Hilary Cooper <hilary@mountainfreak.com>, Keith Baker
<kbaker6474@me.com>, Gail Watson <gwatson@co.gilpin.co.us>,
"'jasonanderson1008@gmail.com'" <jasonanderson1008@gmail.com>,
"'tahart11@msn.com'" <tahart11@msn.com>, rnngls@gmail.com, "Peter Monson
(pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us)" <pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us>, Dan Gibbs
<Dan.Gibbs@summitcountyco.gov>, "Davis, Megan" <mdavis@bouldercounty.org>,
richcimino@gmail.com, "Krezek, Michelle" <mkrezek@bouldercounty.org>
I am sending you comments from our Public Affairs guru here in Summit County,
Julie Sutor, who has always steered me in the right direction. Here are her thoughts
on our naming decisions. As she states, it may be too late, but wanted to pass this
on
Her comments about the test of time for the name is important to consider. I
really like the word Allied over Action. I can easily imagine certain individuals we
often dont agree with, making jokes about Action
Hi Karn,

Having looked over some of the suggestions so far, I think some of the more
qualitative, value-driven, aspirational or mission-related terms (action, progress,
advocate) would be more appropriate in a tagline than in the name itself. E.g.,
Association of Colorado Counties: Acting together for progress in the
Centennial State, or Colorado League of Counties: A partnership of counties
and county commissioners, Alliance of Colorado Counties: Advocates for
progressive action in Colorado, Colorado Association of Counties: Acting on
behalf of local voices and views in the Centennial State.
The name itself should be broad enough to stand the test of time, whereas a tagline
could change as needed with the times and the needs/goals of the organization
itself. Neutral terms like league, alliance, association also seem to be on more on
equal footing with Colorado Counties, Inc, and CML, for that matter. The
organizations name doesnt need to convey exactly what you do but it does need
to be broad enough that everything you do (today and in the future) can easily and
Karn
Karn Stiegelmeier
P.O. Box 68
Cell: 970-471-2298
Office: 970-453-3412

To: Gwen Lachelt; Karn Stiegelmeier; Jill Ryan; Rachel Richards; Art Goodtimes;
Lynn Black; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Ben Tisdel; Julie Westendorff; Joan May; Krezek,
Michelle; Lynn Padgett; N Jackson; Sam Taylor; Thomas Davidson; Tim Mauck;
Corrigan; Gardner, Deb; Sal Pace; Jonathan Houck; gibbsdan@yahoo.com; Steve
O'Dorisio; Liane McFayden; Irwin, Leslie; Steve Child; Peter McKay; Jones, Elise; Eva
Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs; Davis, Megan;
richcimino@gmail.com; Krezek, Michelle
The commissioners who volunteered to develop an RFP for legislative advocacy

services for the ICC have made great progress over the last 3 weeks. The RFP has
been drafted and reviewed by the subcommittee, and they are now reviewing a
second draft. We expect the RFP itself to be released later this week, either
Thursday or Friday.
As part of their discussion, the subcommittee has been brainstorming a new name
for the organization. The group is close to settling on Counties and
Commissioners Acting Together, CCAT. Ive copied an email below from Rachel
Richards, which provides rationale for an early version of the name and other
thoughts on what should go into the name.
We are on a tight timeline to finalize the name and the RFP content, so that it can
be released later this week. The subcommittee has asked me to email the full group
to provide you with an opportunity to express an opinion about the proposed name
or suggest an alternative/s. if you would like to do so, please reply all to this email
today if at all possible, or by 12 noon Wednesday. Also, please let me know if youd
like to review the draft RFP.
Thanks, everyone!
Mark

Cc: 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Joan May'; 'Tim Corrigan'; 'Jonathan Houck'; rnngls@gmail.com;
'Peter Monson'; richcimino@gmail.com; Jones, Elise; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner,
Deb; Davis, Megan
Friends, This is a little lengthy but please read through and give it some
thought and seem your ideas and input.
___________________________________________-
Ive been thinking about the name issue in terms of what other groups are out there
and how they try to frame themselves and explain themselves to the world.
Its time to ditch the ICC name- frankly Independent is a somewhat cold and
distancing term- one has to ask; Independent of what? Each other? Some other
organization? It was an off-the-cuff quip of a name from an after party years ago.
We will not be the reverse of CCI and so that name must go.
Organizations like Club 20, Action 22, Progressive 15, are associations that claim to
represent counties because they define themselves geographically; and most have a
significant amount of formal county memberships within their regions. Putting aside
the obvious differences with what we are forming, they try to claim power via their
size/number & their names are simple and straight forward.
Then there are the names like CAST- Colorado Association of Ski Town, and Cog
subgroups like the I-70 Coalition, or NWCOG Water Quality & Quantity Committee
(Q/Q). They say what theyre about and that they are banded together. And we all
know non-profit names that are descriptors of their missions, and political
campaigns that had a winning name/acronym.
I debated whether we needed Colorado in the name and would be stuck with two
Cs (like CCI) in our title and our acronym-all groups get short-handed into their
acronym.
I tried to channel advertising/graphic artist friends who think outside the box. It was
suggested that we avoid terms that might automatically turn legislators off like
Progressive or Advocates and other are trite & over used like Forward or United
or for the future. Im not opposed to but didnt find much warmth or power in
terms like: Associated, Association, Coalition, Alliance, League, Partnership and so on
without coming up with long, cumbersome or fairly bland names. And so- I hope
these musings help others thinking of names. My best shot is below.
Counties Acting Together (CAT), or Counties and Affiliates Acting Together

(CAAT)
This name would clearly states that it is a county group w/o relying on geography,
or a single cause. It easily explains that we are banded together, for action- just as
so many other groups do as listed above- and none of them are perceived as
threats, or hostile, or opposition groups to CCI-so we shouldnt either, just a group
that has decided to act together to protect and promote our common interest. For
the most part we are all members of CCI and use many of their services, and help
form their legislative stance. CAT very well may be giving the extra push forward on
some of the good bills CCI supports.
No matter how this is rolled out there will be apprehension, questions and possibly
anger at CCI- and that is where we will need to point out that we are just doing
what others already have done and are doing through various affiliations (Impact 64,
Fix Our Roads, Colorado Water Congress, Front Range Mayors and Commissioners)
as well as individual counties hiring individual lobbyist as they do now. Weve
decided to act together-thats all- and thats what the name says
Im not saying down-play the fact that we are/will be a formal association of

counties, contributing public money and time to a new group; Counties Acting
Together. Our power comes from us describing ourselves via our populations and
contributions to the states overall economy and character by establishing strong ties
to the state Legislators that represent our combined regions and being involved in
issues that matter.
And as much as Im pitching a name- I am open to other suggestions and hope this
missive gets others creative juices goingBest, Rachel
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Goodtimes'; 'Lynn Black'; 'Kathy Chandler-Henry'; 'Ben Tisdel'; 'Julie Westendorff';
'Joan May'; Krezek, Michelle; 'Lynn Padgett'; 'N Jackson'; 'Sam Taylor'; 'Thomas
Davidson'; 'Tim Mauck'; Domenico, Cindy; 'Chaz Tedesco'; 'M Whiting'; 'Jeanne
McQueeney'; Davis, Megan; 'Tim Corrigan'; Gardner, Deb; 'Sal Pace'; 'Jonathan
Houck'; 'gibbsdan@yahoo.com'; 'Steve O'Dorisio'; 'Liane McFayden'; Irwin, Leslie;
'Steve Child'; 'Peter McKay'; Jones, Elise; 'Eva Henry'; 'Kris Holstrom'; 'Hilary Cooper';
'Keith Baker'; 'Gail Watson'; jasonanderson1008@gmail.com; tahart11@msn.com;
'rnngls@gmail.com'; Peter Monson (pmonson@co.clear-creek.co.us); Dan Gibbs
(dan.gibbs@summitcountyco.gov); Davis, Megan (mdavis@bouldercounty.org);
'richcimino@gmail.com'
On behalf of the Boulder County Commissioners, Id like to thank all of you who
were able to attend the ICC gathering Tuesday night in Colorado Springs. The
turnout was fantastic and the conversation important and substantive. We greatly
appreciate the thoughtfulness of the dialogue and the willingness of you all to
continue moving forward as a group, not in competition to CCI, but to collectively
advance your values and priorities.
To that end, ten of you volunteered to serve on a subcommittee to work with

Megan Davis and me to develop an RFP for the scope of services that are defined in
the attached Legislative Coordination and Advocacy proposal. I will be reaching out
to you ten later today with some suggested dates and times for a conference call so
that we can move that work forward in a timely fashion. Should other
commissioners be interested in assisting with this work, please feel free to send me
an email.
Best,
Mark
PS: As it came up a number of times at Tuesdays gathering, Ive copied below links
to information about CC4CA, Colorado Communities for Climate Action, a new local
Pitkin, San Miguel, and Summit counties are currently members of this growing
group, in partnership with 8 municipalities. If you would like to learn more about
CC4CA, please reach out to me. Thanks!
(303) 441-4567 office | (720) 413-1145 cell | (303) 441-4525 fax

From: Ryder, Mike
To: Stroud, Sheree
Subject: RE: Who will attend ICC interviews
Thursday 26 th has hold for CCAT Interviews. Is that the same thing? Do
you know what ICC / CCAT stands for?

To: Krezek, Michelle; Ruzzin, Mark; Domenico, Cindy; Gardner, Deb; Jones, Elise; Ryder, Mike; Valdez,
Robin A.
Subject: Who will attend ICC interviews
Im trying to figure out whether we should notice this or not. Will more than one of you go?
Michelle and Ben, I assume this is something we would need to notice? Mike, why dont you hold
off on the agenda noticing until we have firm answers (unorws you already do). I think Michelle is
out for a few days but it could be added to next Thursdays agenda. Thanks!
From: Jones, Elise
Subject: FW: Who"s in?
FYI. Just Sam for now from Broomfield, but Ive responded to ask if there are any individual
Broomfield members hed like us to follow up with.
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Sam Taylor [mailto:staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org]

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Who's in?
Good morning Elise,
You can definitely count me in, even though I'm term limited this year. I've also forwarded it to
potentially interested council members to see if we can get them on board.
Thanks,
Sam
Sent from my iPad
Sam--
CCAT. We understand that Broomfield cant join as a county but
wed love, of course, for you and all of your independent-minded
Broomfield colleagues to be members as individual commissioners
commissioners). Let me know what you think and who we might list
as members from Broomfield.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members


these calls.

strategy.

communities


format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Jones, Elise
To: Sam Taylor
Subject: RE: Who"s in?
Great! Would it be helpful for us to follow up with anyone in particular or should we just wait to hear
from them if theyre interested?
Cant believe youll be term limited! Whats next Governor?
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Sam Taylor [mailto:staylor@broomfieldcitycouncil.org]

To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Who's in?
Good morning Elise,
You can definitely count me in, even though I'm term limited this year. I've also forwarded it to
potentially interested council members to see if we can get them on board.
Thanks,
Sam
Sent from my iPad
Sam--
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members


these calls.

strategy.

communities


format.

Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Sam Taylor
To: Jones, Elise
Subject: Re: Who"s in?
Good morning Elise,
You can definitely count me in, even though I'm term limited this year. I've also
forwarded it to potentially interested council members to see if we can get them on
board.
Thanks,
Sam
Sent from my iPad
Sam--
Thanks!
Elise

Elise Jones
303-441-3491


Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
b. Members


these calls.

strategy.

communities


format.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

From: Jones, Elise
To: sodorisio@adcogov.org
Subject: Who"s in?
Steve
Great to talk with you on Friday. I appreciate our partnership and the fact that
we can always have frank and productive communication, as well as knowing
that we share a whole lot of common ground even though our counties can be
quite different at times.
On another topic, now thatAponte & Busamhas been hired to lobby on behalf
of CCAT, we're trying to making things official. To that end, several of us
have been tasked with following up with all the independent counties and
commissioners to finalize the list of who's officially in CCAT. CCAT has
already been having a very positive impact on budget advocacy for counties at
the Capitol, which has been exciting to see. Obviously, our collective voice
has the opportunity to be even more impactful with an even broader
membership so were eager to finalize the list of counties and commissioners
who have signed on to be members of CCAT, and determine whether its the
county thats a member or if its just an individual commissioner. As you
know, we dont want cost to be a barrier to anyone so if a county cannot
contribute money this year, they still can join (and, of course, there is no
contribution expected of individual commissioners). You have a majority of
progressives on your commission so it would be great to list Adams County as
a member if that were an option; if not, listing as many interested individual
commissioners would be fine too. So, let me know who we should be
including on the list for Adams County.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Jones, Elise
To: jasonanderson1008@gmail.com
Subject: Who"s in?
Jason--
finalize the list of who's officially in CCAT. To that end, were trying to put
together the finalized list of counties and commissioners who have signed on
to be members of CCAT, and whether its the county thats a member or if
its just an individual commissioner. As you know, we dont want cost to be a
barrier to anyone so if a county cannot contribute money this year, they still
can join (and, of course, there is no contribution expected of individual
commissioners). Please let me know who we should include on the list from
Saguache you or the County -- (assuming youre still interested, of course).
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Jones, Elise
To: Sam Taylor
Subject: Who"s in?
Sam--
finalize the list of who's officially in CCAT. We understand that Broomfield cant
join as a county but wed love, of course, for you and all of your independent-
minded Broomfield colleagues to be members as individual commissioners (no
financial contributions are required for individual commissioners). Let me know
what you think and who we might list as members from Broomfield.
Thanks!
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491


is needed.
Thank you
Ruth, Sara & Amy


a. Co-Chairs
gate.
b. Members
Tisdel (Ouray).


27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22


been made:


impact.
Ruth Aponte
303-907-1980
Denver, CO 80203

WHO WE ARE

1

and growth of CCAT.
Decision Making
by.
2

as a member.
team.


Priority Issues:

3

Assign key contact
Provide testimony
Monitor Issues

Assign key contact

4
From: Jones, Elise
To: Ruzzin, Mark; Ruth Aponte
Subject: RE: Will CCI support HB1242 - the transportation funding bill?
Ive emailed the Club 20 staff and asked them to email their statement directly to Norm and Sean
when its done. (I assume theyd rather receive it from Club 20 than from me!)
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
From: Ruzzin, Mark

Ruth, adding Elise to this conversation. I worry that if we wait we'll miss an opportunity. If
the CCAT commissioners can carry the local government benefits talking points to the debate
and emphasize the broad coalition that is supporting the bill, hopefully that will carry the day.
Perhaps we can email Jill back and ask her to share what she learned from Eric, as well as
Eagle's position that the percentage should not be changed.
I'd be happy to ask her to do that if you all think it's a good idea.
Elise, I had the wrong Sean...Sean Conway is the chair of the CCI Transportation steering
committee, Norm Steen is the vice chair. I love the idea of Club 20 touching base with him
before 2:30, if that could be engineered.
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/16/17 9:36 AM (GMT-07:00)
busam.com>
Subject: Fwd: Will CCI support HB1242 - the transportation funding bill?
Should we get this out to our peeps that are attending? I'm not sure where CCAT members
would be on this. So maybe we let it lie & react after the CCI vote?
Sent from my iPhone
From: Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>

Hi Ruth, see my conversation with Eric below. There may be an issue with the
multi model percentage. I don't know where CCAT stands on this issue, but I
would vote not to change it. I think 30 percent is appropriate. I made Kathy
Chandler Henry aware as she will carry our vote today. Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
Jill Ryan
(970) 471-9682
From: Eric Bergman <ebergman@ccionline.org>

Date: March 15, 2017 at 6:14:02 PM MDT
To: Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>
Subject: Re: Will CCI support HB1242 - the transportation
funding bill?
We will take a position tomorrow afternoon in the Transportation

and Telecom Steering Committee! Should start around 2:30. Call in
- we need your vote! My "staff recommendation" would be
"Support of Amended." While multi-modal is obviously important,
we feel like 30% diversion to multi-modal is too large, especially
given the limited applicability in rural Colorado. Moffat County and
others have a bus or van that drives senior citizens around, but
getting a grant for that van every ten years will never make up for
lost dedicated revenue in the county. Having said that, this is a LOT
of new money for county transportation needs! Let's pass it and
make our case to the voters!
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 15, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>

wrote:
Hi Eric,
Please see the note below from Danny Katz. Has CCI
taken a position on the transportation bill?
Thanks my friend!
Jill Ryan
Chairman
Board of Eagle County Commissioners
PO Box 850/500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 471-9682

From: Danny Katz <danny@copirg.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 5:04 PM
Subject: Will CCI support HB1242 - the transportation
funding bill?
To: jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us
Hi Jill,
Hope you are well! Sorry I never got you the oped info
but right after we spoke the bill negotiation really got
serious and we decided to go with a sign on letter which
Conservation Colorado sent your way - thanks for
signing on.
I'm sure you know the transportation funding bill got

introduced (HB17-1242). We think it's a great bill and
have done a deep analysis that I can send you if you are
interested.
I wanted to see if you are supporting it? I hope so.
I also wanted to see if you think CCI will be supporting

it. I heard they are meeting tomorrow and I/the groups
I'm working with can make some calls to county
commissioners if there is any doubt.
We obviously would hate for CCI to oppose.
If you have any sense, we'd love to know.
Thanks,
--
Danny Katz
Director
CoPIRG and CoPIRG Foundation
1543 Wazee St Ste 330
Denver, CO 80202
303-573-7474 ex 303
danny@copirg.org
www.copirg.org www.copirgfoundation.org
From: Ruzzin, Mark
Ruth, adding Elise to this conversation. I worry that if we wait we'll miss an
opportunity. If the CCAT commissioners can carry the local government benefits
talking points to the debate and emphasize the broad coalition that is supporting the
bill, hopefully that will carry the day. Perhaps we can email Jill back and ask her to
share what she learned from Eric, as well as Eagle's position that the percentage
should not be changed.
I'd be happy to ask her to do that if you all think it's a good idea.
Elise, I had the wrong Sean...Sean Conway is the chair of the CCI Transportation
steering committee, Norm Steen is the vice chair. I love the idea of Club 20 touching
base with him before 2:30, if that could be engineered.
Mark

mobile: (720) 413-1145

Date: 3/16/17 9:36 AM (GMT-07:00)
Should we get this out to our peeps that are attending? I'm not sure where CCAT
members would be on this. So maybe we let it lie & react after the CCI vote?
Sent from my iPhone
From: Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>

Subject: Fwd: Will CCI support HB1242 - the transportation
funding bill?
Hi Ruth, see my conversation with Eric below. There may be an issue

with the multi model percentage. I don't know where CCAT stands on
this issue, but I would vote not to change it. I think 30 percent is
appropriate. I made Kathy Chandler Henry aware as she will carry our
vote today. Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
Jill Ryan
(970) 471-9682
From: Eric Bergman <ebergman@ccionline.org>

Date: March 15, 2017 at 6:14:02 PM MDT
To: Jill Ryan <jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us>
Subject: Re: Will CCI support HB1242 - the
transportation funding bill?
We will take a position tomorrow afternoon in the

Transportation and Telecom Steering Committee! Should start
around 2:30. Call in - we need your vote! My "staff
recommendation" would be "Support of Amended." While
multi-modal is obviously important, we feel like 30% diversion
to multi-modal is too large, especially given the limited
applicability in rural Colorado. Moffat County and others have
a bus or van that drives senior citizens around, but getting a
grant for that van every ten years will never make up for lost
dedicated revenue in the county. Having said that, this is a
LOT of new money for county transportation needs! Let's
pass it and make our case to the voters!
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 15, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Jill Ryan

<jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us> wrote:
Hi Eric,
Please see the note below from Danny Katz. Has
CCI taken a position on the transportation bill?
Thanks my friend!
Jill Ryan
Chairman
Board of Eagle County Commissioners
PO Box 850/500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 471-9682

From: Danny Katz <danny@copirg.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 5:04 PM
Subject: Will CCI support HB1242 - the
transportation funding bill?
To: jill.ryan@eaglecounty.us
Hi Jill,
Hope you are well! Sorry I never got you the oped
info but right after we spoke the bill negotiation
really got serious and we decided to go with a sign
on letter which Conservation Colorado sent your
way - thanks for signing on.
I'm sure you know the transportation funding bill

got introduced (HB17-1242). We think it's a great
bill and have done a deep analysis that I can send
you if you are interested.
I wanted to see if you are supporting it? I hope so.
I also wanted to see if you think CCI will be

supporting it. I heard they are meeting tomorrow
and I/the groups I'm working with can make some
calls to county commissioners if there is any
doubt.
We obviously would hate for CCI to oppose.
If you have any sense, we'd love to know.
Thanks,
--
Danny Katz
Director
CoPIRG and CoPIRG Foundation
1543 Wazee St Ste 330
Denver, CO 80202
303-573-7474 ex 303
danny@copirg.org
www.copirg.org www.copirgfoundation.org
Attorney-Client Privilege

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
Hi Elise,
Thanks,
John A. Messner
970-901-6708


wrote:

Elise Jones
303-441-3491

To: Jones, Elise
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John A. Messner
970-901-6708
From: Jones, Elise

To: John Messner
Cc: Jonathan Houck
John
purposes!

Best,
Elise
Elise Jones
303-441-3491
Cc: Stroud, Sheree
Subject: changes to the PMI calendar for Monday
Deb and Elise,

Because of the CCAT call on Monday, the Policy PMI was getting shorted time, and the team has
several items they need to cover with you. So I shifted the Policy PMI to the 2:30 p.m. time slot on
your calendars. Elise, I put the CCAT call on your calendar in case you decide you would like to join
that discussion, since Deb will be on that call.
Attorney-Client Privilege
This is a
pretty complicated issue and if this is something you want to work on for the 2018 budget, there is
probably some background work that needs to be done.
Have a good weekend!

Michelle

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From: Ruth Aponte

Good evening CCAT members

Rep. Yeulin Willet (R-Grand Junction/Mesa County): 970-242-2645 (bus) or 970-250-2518

Rep. Jon Becker (R-Fort Morgan): 303-866-3706 (office) or 970-768-6500 (cell).

Link to Legislator Contacts: http://leg.colorado.gov/legislators?session_id=10171

From: Ruth Aponte

From: Linda Isenhart

Thank you, Elise! - Linda

I'm planning on calling in.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 16, 2017, at 8:35 AM, Gail Watson

Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New

* $300 million annually to CDOT state highway fund

Reduces the FASTER Road Safety surcharge

Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20

Sent from my iPad

I'm planning on calling in.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 16, 2017, at 8:35 AM, Gail Watson

Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New

* $300 million annually to CDOT state highway fund

Reduces the FASTER Road Safety surcharge

Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20

Will be at CCI, Gunnison County is supporting.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 15, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com> wrote:

Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members

The measure contains positive elements

CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be

There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal capital projects in

<HB 17-1242 Fact Sheet 3.14.17.docx>

<HB 1242 fact sheet 031517.docx>

I'm planning on calling in.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 16, 2017, at 8:35 AM, Gail Watson

Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New

* $300 million annually to CDOT state highway fund

Reduces the FASTER Road Safety surcharge

Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20

From: Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New Transportation Infrastructure

From: Tim Mauck for Clear Creek

From: Ruth Aponte [mailto:raponte@aponte-busam.com]

Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New Transportation Infrastructure

From: Hilary Cooper

On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 5:16 PM, Ruth Aponte <raponte@aponte-busam.com>

Good afternoon Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) members

Background: The Colorado legislature is considering HB 1242, New

This is a bipartisan referred measure for Nov. 2017 statewide election to

$300 million annually to CDOT state highway fund

70% to counties and municipalities through existing statutory formula;

30% to a newly created multimodal transportation options fund (fund)

Eliminates scheduled transfers of 2% GF to HUTF in FY 18/19 & 19/20

HB 1242 builds on years of work by local governments, environmental groups,

o A dedicated multimodal fund that starts at around $100

o A local government fund, split evenly between cities and counties

CDOT will receive $300 million/year, to be used to issue $3.5 billion in

There is explicit authorization for CDOT to include multimodal capital projects

The bill generates the transportation funds through an increase in statewide