Comments on: Dear Mr. Governor…

By: Mani

Mani — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:42:22 +0000

Police discipline You are known for never bringing chrages against a police officer even after some of the most heinous shootings by Denver officers during your reign as DA. What should we expect from you in this area now that you hold Colorado's highest office. Why should the people of Colorado trust you with their safety now?

By: coyotegulch

coyotegulch — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:15:06 +0000

Transbasin Diversion Governor Ritter,

You were quoted by the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel on January 13th as saying, "I believe the days of the transmountain diversion are over." Do you still believe that today (March 2007)? How would this effect Aaron Million's pipeline to the Front Range?

I know, that's two questions. So shoot me.

Coyote Gulch

By: whistlingbird

whistlingbird — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:48:56 +0000

Colorado Oil & Gas Commission Governor,

I understand that you are looking to balance the membership of the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission.

This gives those of us that are seeing our life and lands directly impacted by the massive scale of methane gas wells some hope.

The commission is now dominated by members of the Oil & Gas Industry - how will you change this to better represent the homeowners, ranchers, wildlife and the environmental impact?

Thank you,

Lou Barrett

Trinidad

By: Rolf Asphaug

Rolf Asphaug — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:07:16 +0000

Rail for I-70 to the mountains Governor Ritter, a recent issue of Westword had an article quoting Bob Briggs to the effect that with the right political leadership, we could have a passenger rail line built all the way to Grand Junction from Denver by 2016. Will YOU make it a top priority to provide that leadership?

Governor, we need to start building NOW! It's actually already too late: at the rate things are going, we'll be facing total gridlock and the strangling of our mountain resorts within a few short years. And if we simply widen the highways, by the time we've finished the roads will again be just as bad as they are now. Rail is the only realistic answer.

Please tell us (1) whether you support passenger rail to the mountains and beyond and, assuming you do, (2) exactly what you intend to do to make building a rail line a REALITY during your administration.

Thank you!

By: JoeyK

JoeyK — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:45:24 +0000

Party Divisions Governor Ritter,

How do you feel about the fact that Senate Majority leader Joan Fitz-Gerald has been publicly placing the blame for the Labor Peace Act's downfall on you (instead of herself for pushing the bill so early)? Are you surprised that she would abandon her party's Governor so quickly out of the gate?

By: rae

rae — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:15:26 +0000

Higher Education Gov. Ritter, you campaigned, and won, very much on the need to improve education in this state. I've seen some results in the areas of K-12, but as a constitutionally protected cost area, I feel that the state's time is better spent focusing now on higher education. Many of our brightest students are being priced out of state universities because of sky-rocketing tuition costs. I'd like to hear actual plans, not just rhetoric, on what your administration plans to do about the state of higher education in Colorado.

By: Cara DeGette

Cara DeGette — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:12:32 +0000

Parolee voting Should parolees be allowed to vote? Why, or why not?

By: ToddHollar

ToddHollar — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:38:28 +0000

Renewable Energy Hi,

Your campaign focused on making Colorado a leader in the renewable energy industry. Can you describe the progress that you have made so far? What legislation can we expect in the future?

Thanks.

Todd Hollar

By: m

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:20:49 +0000

Question What are you doing to stem the tide of youth suicide in Colorado? Most young men kill themselves with guns found in the home. Guns are extremely efficient and allow no second chances since the majority people who attempt suicide and recover don't do so again. Have you considered supporting and passing a child access prevention law (requires proper storage of firearms in a home with kids) this session?

By: mtnpublious

mtnpublious — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:09:06 +0000

choices If you had ONLY enough to fix one of the issues, would you fix the traffic issue on I-25 from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs or traffic issues from Denver west on I-70?