I believe that Colorado needs a simpler and fairer tax system. The intent of the initiative is to have the state's bloated budget replace the lost revenue to local governments. The problem is that the state already is saying it is not required to replace the revenue. For that reason, I cannot support the initiative. Competition in the private sector has long been recognized as the prevailing factor in providing the consumer the best value.
Government currently is required to take bids on some goods and services.
I would consider privatization if it can be shown conclusively that services could be provided which exceed those currently offered, at substantial savings. One older horse 1 . Transportation, which is being addressed as money, is available under an aggressive capital improvement plan. The biggest issue, not addressed, is that a large area of my district is on nonrenewable groundwater. I led the formation of the Colorado Water Partnership, a coalition of elected officials and water districts along the Front Range to seek help from the legislature in an effort to find a way to keep Colorado's share of renewable water in the state for Colorado citizens.