The fight for government accountability and transparency continues…

by David K. Williams, Jr. | 12:27 pm, March 18, 2009 | Comments Off

Hearings on two government transparency bills will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2009. 

The fight is far from over. If these issues matter to you, TAKE ACTION.

Senate Bill 57 - the School District Transparency Act - public input will be heard at 1:30 p.m.

Senate Bill 87 - the Special District Accountability Act - public input will be heard "upon adjournment." Which could be as early as 9:30 a.m.

More information direct from each bill's sponsor:

From Senator Ted Harvey:

As you know, Senate Bill 57 -- the School District Transparency Act -- passed the Senate last month with bipartisan support. 

Now the bill faces its next major hurdle in the House Education committee. My co-sponsor in the House, Representative Amy Stephens, is a skilled legislator who is the best possible advocate to get this bill through the House. 

Amy will be presenting the bill in the House Education committee this Thursday at 1:30 pm. It is vital that the committee members witness the strong public support for government transparency. 

You can help Amy pass SB 57 in two ways: 

You can attend the committee hearing this Thursday to testify in favor of the bill. Your testimony does not have to be detailed - you can simply state why you support government transparency, or share any experience you have about this issue. 

The hearing will take place in House Committee Room 0112 in the basement of the capitol. If you cannot attend but would still like to listen to the debate, you can stream live audio through this link:

http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2009a/cslFrontPages.nsf/Audio?OpenForm

I also encourage you to call or e-mail the members of the House Education committee and urge them to support Senate Bill 57. I've included the names and e-mails of the committee members below.

I hope you can help pass this important piece of legislation. I'll keep you updated.

Sincerely,

Ted Harvey

House Education Committee members: 

Mike Merrifield - 303-866-2932 - Michael.merrifield.house@state.co.us

Judy Solano - 303-866-2918 - judy.solano.house@state.co.us
Randy Baumgardner - 303-866-2949 - randy.baumgardner.house@state.co.us
Debbie Benefield - 303-866-2950 - Debbie@debbiebenefield.org
Tom Massey - 303-866-2747 - tom.massey.house@state.co.us
Karen Middleton - 303-866-3911 - Karen@karenmiddleton.com
Carol Murray - 303-866-2948 - murrayhouse45@gmail.com
Cherylin Peniston - 303-866-2843 - cherylin.peniston.house@state.co.us
Kevin Priola - 303-866-2912 - kpriola@gmail.com
Christine Scanlan - 303-866-2952 - Christine.scanlan.house@state.co.us
Sue Schafer - 303-866-5522 - sue.schafer.house@state.co.us
Ken Summers - 303-866-2927 - ken.summers.house@state.co.us
Nancy Todd - 303-866-2919 - nancy.todd.house@state.co.us

 

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SB - 87 The Special District Accountability Act

 From Representative Cherylin Peniston:

 Dear all, I was given your names by Senator Carroll because you have been involved in helping pass SB 087.  I am the House sponsor and will present this bill to the House Local Government Committee on Thursday, March 19.  It meets upon recess on Thursday morning.  Recess means whenever we finish working on the floor of the House, so it is not very convenient, I'm afraid.  We could start as early as 9:30 or somewhat later.  Would any of you be available to come down and testify as to the need for this bill?  It would really help get it passed.

Thanks, 

Rep. Cherylin Peniston

 If you can't attend, please contact the members of the committee and tell them you SUPPORT SB 87 and want to reign in the abuses of Special Districts.

 Members of the House Local Government Committee

 Cherylin Peniston, Chairman - 303-866-2843 - cherylin.peniston.house@state.co.us

John Soper, Vice-Chairman - 303-866-2931 -  john.soper.house@state.co.us

Cindy Acree - 303-866-2944 - cindy.acree.house@state.co.us

Laura Bradford - 303-866-2583 - laurabradford55@gmail.com

Larry Liston - 303-866-2965 - larry.liston.house@state.co.us

Wes McKinley - 303-866-2398 - wes.mckinley.house@state.co.us

Karen Middleton -  303-866-3911 - karen@karenmiddleton.com

Sue Schafer - 303-866-5522 - sue.schafer.house@state.co.us

Scott Tipton - 303-866-2955 - COHD58@yahoo.com

Edward Vigil - 303-866-2916 edvigil1@gmail.com

Mark Waller -303-866-5525 mark.waller.house@state.co.us

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My contact information:

David K. Williams, Jr.

President, Gadsden Society of Colorado

cell 303-588-2731

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