Sine Die -
Legislative Update
from Senator Schwartz
May 24, 2011
As the regular session of the General Assembly has come to a close, it is time to both look back on our work at the capitol and look forward to spending more time at home and in my district.
What stand out as successes from this session are the progress I was able to make on natural resources issues including species conservation, forest health and the threats associated with the beetle epidemic, promotion of rural economic development with tourism and jobs bills, and ensuring a bright future for our state’s higher education. It was an honor to serve as chair of the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Committee which considers important issues relative to SD5 and the State.
During the upcoming summer and fall interim, I will serve on a number of interim committees and I plan to attend conferences, numerous community events & festivals as well as host town halls throughout all of our counties of Senate District 5. The interim is a time to develop a deeper understanding of constituent concerns and become more familiar with critical issues, in particular, health care, water and energy. What I learn throughout my time in the district helps me to better serve the interests of SD-5 and build a strong future during upcoming legislative sessions. As always, I would like to hear from you in person at events or by email – make sure to keep an eye out for town halls and other announcements on my website www.gailschwartz.org or through your local newspapers!
Have a safe and wonderful Colorado summer,
