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Hello Republicans –
In the aftermath of COVID, and in the middle of record-setting inflation, Jared Polis and the Democrats in the legislature are now trying to pass one of the largest unfunded mandates in state history. The collective bargaining bill, SB22-230, would cost counties at least $400 million. It would take this money out of employees’ paychecks, away from emergency services, and into the campaign coffers of Democrats.
Just last July, the Colorado Sun reported that the Colorado AFL-CIO would withhold campaign donations from Democrats until after the legislative session. They promised not to resume donating to Democrat campaigns unless and until they were treated like “authentic partners.” With SB22-230, Jared Polis and the Colorado Democrats are choosing to partner with unions at the cost of bankrupting Colorado’s counties.
Rep. Daneya Esgar, sponsor of SB22-230, has historically received 30% of her campaign donations from unions. Other Democrats supporting SB22-230 are used to having unions pour in for their campaigns, including Democrats running in swing legislative seats this year like Reps. Tom Sullivan, Lisa Cutter, Kyle Mullica, and Dylan Roberts.
Statement from Colorado GOP Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown:
“Democrats are using this collective bargaining bill to betray Coloradans. While we suffer under record-high inflation and a cost of living most families can’t afford, Jared Polis and his legislative allies are asking us to pay $400 million more out of our local governments. They would rather sell out to get donations from unions than make sure our families can have fire and ambulance services. They’re sacrificing our safety in an attempt to buy their seats. Voters should be angry at this cruel betrayal.”
What you can do:
Today, the Colorado House is hearing SB22-230 in Committee. Reach out to Democrats on the Committee and ask them to support public safety instead of buying their seats.
Members of the Committee: (Click on each name to find contact info.)
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