Last Updated:
June 21, 2010
New Mexico Real Estate
Polis Says No Hidden Gems Legislation Imminent, Then Compromise Draft Arises
Congressman Jared Polis has been holding public town hall meetings on the Hidden Gems proposal that would expand near 400,000 acres of land in Colorado’s mountains as Wilderness areas. The meetings have been extremely contentious. Wilderness advocates have pointed out the need for more wilderness designation at lower elevations where wildlife lives, breeds and migrates. Snowmobilers and bikers have argued against the proposal, arguing that eliminating trails would reduce the snowmobiling and biking industries. Fire fighters have had access issues. And the environmental proponents of the proposal have negotiation with every segment of opponents. Last week, Jared Polis announced that legislation was not imminent because there are too many issues to be worked out. Just a couple of days later, the Hidden Gems proponents announced a new draft of the plan, touting it as a “compromise”. The proposal would balance conflicting areas of the plan.
On The Campaign Trail
We are the REALTOR® Party: An energized movement of real estate professionals fighting to keep the dream of homeownership alive for this country.
Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice about the stability a sound and dynamic real estate market brings to this country of ours. From city hall to the state house to the U.S. Capitol, our elected officials are making decisions that have a huge impact on the bottom line of REALTORS® and their customers. Through the support of people like you, the REALTOR® Party will continue to be there representing your interests.
Are You Registered To Vote In The Upcoming Elections? Chances are, you are not!
Recent numbers released by the National Association of REALTORS® show that REALTORS® in Eagle, Summit, and Routt Counties have very low voter registration. Only Garfield County has a strong REALTOR® voter registration- with 81% of the members registered to vote. In neighboring Eagle County, only 45% of REALTORS are registered to vote. In Routt County its barely above 50% at 52% registered, and in Summit County, the second most educated county in the Country, only 29% of REALTORS® are registered to vote!
This year’s elections in Colorado are pivotal with the Senate Race potential affecting the political balance in the United States Senate. In addition, the gubernatorial race is heating up. There are 3 ballot initiatives that would cut property taxes and the local towns are nervous. If you have not registered to vote, please do so! The last day to register to vote before the August 10th primary is Monday, July 12th. Be sure to register so that you can affect the outcome of this year’s elections and ballot initiatives! Call you county clerk’s office for more details on how to register to vote!
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