### 2 of 3 got a thumbs down from the committee, but it still gets voted on by the full Senate, I presume next week; here's the email addresses:
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### here's what I wrote; you can copy it if you want, but you should make it your own:
As a 27 year Colorado resident, I write today to ask you to deny the appointments of three candidates for Colorado CPW; Jack Murphy, Jessica Beaulieu, and Gary Skiba.
Legislators and stakeholders must assertively communicate to the Polis administration that they will no longer tolerate the appointment of individuals with shared agendas that undermine the very purpose and mission of these commissions. Within the CPW Commission itself, intertwined connections exist that, if not addressed, may ultimately restrict the autonomy of stakeholders.
Voting against these confirmations would send a powerful message, signaling a stand against the governor's unchecked influence in appointing commission members like those at CPW who may advance agendas aligned with environmental groups. Refusing to endorse such appointments is crucial to curbing the unwarranted empowerment of special-interest groups.
There is a growing concern that criminalizing hunting on Colorado's public lands is the ultimate objective of a vocal minority. It's imperative to recognize that CPW's primary funding comes from license fees and residents such as myself, need a voice in our own State government!
Beaulieu, the manager and an attorney with the University of Denver’s Animal Law program, advocates on behalf of “non-human animals.” This doe NOT sound like someone who should be any where near the complex management decisions on populations of wild animals in our State.
Contrary to expectations, Skiba lacks recognition as a sportsman, hunter, or angler. His notoriety stems from spearheading efforts to reintroduce wolves to Colorado and his affiliation with Defenders of Wildlife. Skiba's involvement as the primary author of Colorado's wolf compensation plan, as highlighted in a 2021 lawsuit against the state of California, further emphasizes his non-traditional background.
Jack Murphy, co-founder and president of Urban Wildlife Rescue, appointed alongside Skiba and Beaulieu, raises eyebrows. Despite being named as representatives of outdoor recreation and parks utilization, both lack any discernible background in recreation or wildlife management – essential elements of CPW's core mission.
It is evident that none of these appointees harbor genuine interest in safeguarding the hunting and fishing public in Colorado. Instead, their backgrounds suggest a predisposition towards radical environmentalism. As stewards of the state's natural resources, it is imperative to scrutinize these appointments and ensure that commissions are composed of individuals who genuinely align with the overarching mission of agencies like CPW.
www.howlforwildlife.org
