While he's not a US Senator, this is what I got back from Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts;
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for reaching out and for your advocacy on this important issue. I completely agree with you that our public lands must remain in public hands. I strongly oppose any effort to sell them off through the federal budget reconciliation process. However, as a State Senator, I do not have a vote on the "Big Beautiful Bill" - that is for our US Senators.
This session in Colorado, however, I was proud to be the lead sponsor of
SJR25-009, a bipartisan resolution that clearly states Colorado’s opposition to the sale or transfer of federal public lands. It reflects the values of so many Coloradans who rely on these lands for hunting, fishing, and recreation.
We also passed two other bills this year that reinforce our commitment to land access and conservation:
- HB25-1332, which creates a working group to explore new opportunities for recreation and conservation on state trust lands.
- SB25-049, which strengthens protections for our natural resources and supports outdoor recreation.
While the reconciliation bill is a federal issue, I am happy to help connect you with members of our congressional delegation, including Congressman Neguse and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper. They have been strong voices for keeping public lands in public hands, and your input would be valuable to them. Let me know if you need the right contact information for their regional staff.
Also, on Friday, many of us recently spoke out against the US Senate plan to sell public lands. The Vail Daily wrote about that press conference:
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/colorado-republicans-senate-public-lands-for-sale/
Thank you again for taking the time to write and for your continued commitment to protecting the lands that make Colorado such a special place.
Best,
Dylan
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Dylan Roberts
State Senator - Colorado Senate District 8
cell: (970) 846-3054