Weld County needs a Justice Center, and building it as one coordinated project without raising taxes is the responsible path.
Category - The Bully Pulpit
From Wikipedia: A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning “superb” or “wonderful”, a more common usage at that time.
It is a foundational principle of mine to not overstep my boundaries or the authority given to me by the people of Weld County. Government must stay in its own lane! However, I do understand that constituents want to hear my voice even on matters where I do not possess authority. It is the right thing to do to utilize the bully pulpit that accompanies the office I will do so in these pages.
Part Four: The Cost Question
The Weld County Justice Center cost deserves scrutiny, transparency, and discipline. But doing...
Part Three: What Section 14-8 Actually Says
Section 14-8 is tax language, not a blank project-cost cap. Weld County can honor the Charter...
Part Two: What Our Current Court Facilities Can’t Do Anymore
Weld County’s court facilities have served the county well, but capacity, safety, accessibility...
Part One: Why Weld County Must Build a Justice Center
Weld County has a legal duty to provide adequate court facilities. Growth, capacity, safety, and...
Straight Talk on the Weld County Justice Center
A plain-English series on the proposed Weld County Justice Center, with facts on legal duty, aging...
Colorado Citizen Initiatives Need Clear-Eyed Voters
Citizen initiatives give Coloradans a direct tool, but voters should read the fine print before...
Colorado River Certainty Needs More Than a 10-Year Punt
Federal water managers are floating a 10-year Colorado River framework. Weld needs durable water...
Colorado Statewide Drought Emergency Needs Local Answers
Colorado’s drought emergency raises practical questions for Weld County about water rights...
Colorado Road Safety Bill Targets Reckless Passing
Senate Bill 26-035 would raise penalties for illegal passing and repeat speeding after deadly...

