Advocacy

2023 Advocacy Scorecard

2023 Advocacy Scorecard

Every year, hundreds of policy changes are proposed that will impact the health of Arvada businesses. Through the Advocacy KAPS Council, the Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL), and consistent outreach to elected officials at all levels of government, the Arvada...

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JCBL Legislative Update | May 16, 2023

JCBL Legislative Update | May 16, 2023

By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby The 74th General Assembly came to an end with a bang, putting an exclamation point on a session full of legislation with impacts to our businesses and communities. The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) — the united...

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Colorado Land Use Bill: Opposition Statement

Colorado Land Use Bill: Opposition Statement

The Arvada Chamber Advocacy KAPS council recommends an Oppose position be taken on SB 23-213, Land Use, based on the substance of the bill as of May 5, 2023 and the process by which the bill has taken through the Colorado legislature.  The Good The Council as a...

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JCBL Legislative Update | April 28, 2023

JCBL Legislative Update | April 28, 2023

By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby The end is in sight for the 74th General Assembly at the time of year when meetings and hearings are forever changing and scheduling a calendar date is thrown out the window. The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) —...

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Colorado Land Use Bill: This Land is Whose Land? 

Colorado Land Use Bill: This Land is Whose Land? 

By Katie Winner, For The Win Communications, Ltd. and the Arvada Chamber Advocacy KAPS Council “Respectfully, get off our lawn.” That was the quote from Colorado Municipal League (CML) executive director Kevin Bommer to the package of housing bills from Governor Jared...

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