Navigating Colorado’s legislative landscape at the Club 20 debates
By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice
As Colorado elections draw near, the Club 20 debates offer a glimpse of the possible representation from which to choose in the state legislature.
With Democrats holding a supermajority in the House (46-19) and a near supermajority in the Senate (23-12), the Club 20 debates last week were crucial for voters who want their interests represented.
Water rights, agriculture, the housing crisis and healthcare were key issues dominating the discussion, as rural and urban Colorado face differing challenges. Where common ground can be agreed upon is a task often left to state lawmakers to tackle.
Water Rights
Water management was a central theme across all debates, with candidates recognizing the importance of securing Colorado's w...