Hello,

I represent Colorado’s 13th House District in the Colorado legislature. House District 13 reaches from the northeast plains of Boulder County to

Claire Levy

the continental divide in western Clear Creek, Gilpin and Boulder Counties. It is a wonderful blend of rural and urban, mountains and plains. From major research institutions to quaint mountain towns, horse farms to hard rock mines, fourteen thousand foot peaks to white water, the land and people truly reflect the diversity of Colorado.

The 2008 legislative session will convene on January 9, 2008 and last for 120 days. There is much to accomplish during that compressed period of time. We will continue to tackle global warming by fostering renewable energy and incentivizing energy efficiency. We will work to increase funding to Colorado’s schools, colleges and university, and assure that all students receive an excellent education. We will address reform of our health care system and health insurance to bring down costs, provide greater access, and improve the quality of care. You can review all the bills have been introduced at www.leg.state.co.us".

In the long term, Coloradans must unite around Constitutional reforms that will provide more flexibility in spending while retaining important accountability to the tax payers. The straight-jacket approach under which the legislature currently operates does not allow funds to be directed where they are most needed. The best solution can only be created after input from voters throughout the state.

For the first time, the proceedings on the floor of the House of Representatives will be televised, so you can tune in and watch us in action. I hope you will take advantage of that opportunity, as well as the opportunity to listen over the internet to committee hearings on bills you are interested in. We cannot do our jobs if you do not know what we are doing and give us feedback!

You can always telephone me at 303-866-2578 or send me an e-mail at Claire.Levy.House@state.co.us.

Thanks for allowing me to serve,

Claire