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Jared Polis on Budget & Economy

 

 


Help local governments build housing infrastructure

Transit oriented and connected communities can create a better future and drive our prosperity and enjoyment with less traffic, more housing people can afford and better air quality. I'm excited about a proposal that will help local governments build housing infrastructure in more transit-oriented neighborhoods by addressing construction hurdles like access to water; aging sewer and stormwater systems; and by increasing opportunities for walking, biking, busing and all forms of transportation.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature , Jan 11, 2024

Invested billions in housing but can't just buy our way out

Since 2019 we have invested billions of dollars into housing. We created the first-ever dedicated funding source for affordable housing. Now, voters have passed Prop 123 to dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming years. But we can't just buy our way out of this, we have to break down government barriers, expand private property rights, and reduce regulations to actually construct more housing options at a lower cost so all Coloradans can thrive.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature , Jan 17, 2023

Road repair: make it easier to travel our great state

My budget request moves forward vital projects, starting with much-needed repairs on roads across Colorado--from the Eisenhower Tunnel to the rural roads that our farmers and ranchers rely on. We're going to make it easier for Coloradans and visitors to travel our great state--accessing the ski resorts and public lands that we love--while reducing traffic and improving our vibrant, beloved main streets in the process.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature , Feb 17, 2021

Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans.

Polis co-sponsored Federal Reserve Transparency Act

The Federal Reserve Transparency Act directs: