Grassroots Democracy

November 9, 2016

The cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy

WCC’s job just became all the more important Politicians and parties come and go; principles endure. Western Colorado Congress is built on the principles of grassroots […]
September 12, 2016

Seizing the political moment

WCC steps up as the Western Slope’s voice for social and environmental justice We’re living in historic times. Times of great frustration, anger, hope, optimism, divisiveness. […]
July 26, 2016

Minimum wage heading to the Nov ballot

We met our first goal – and now we’re in for the WIN to raise the minimum wage in November Congrats and thanks to WCC members […]
June 23, 2016

Finding inspiration in a grueling political season

by Dave Reed, WCC Executive Director Who’s not fed up with party politics these days? The 2016 election season has been grueling, and we’re barely out […]
June 4, 2016

2016 Legislative Session Wrap Up

2016 Legislative Wrap-up   Good News for Farmers, Eaters, Bakers and Home Canners In one fell swoop, Senate Bill 58 changed two Colorado laws and made […]
April 19, 2016

Wins for local agriculture & rain barrels; air quality funding restored in state budget

With only four weeks left in this year’s legislative session, the pace at the state Capitol is fast and furious and WCC is hard at work defending […]
April 5, 2016

Local control over oil and gas bill dies in the Colorado House

Two of three oil and gas related bills have been voted down. WCC legislative and oil and gas leaders react to the vote:  On April 4,  the […]
March 22, 2016

Support House Bill 1355 – Local Control over Oil and Gas Activities

This bill would reaffirm the ability of local governments to exercise land use authority over oil and gas development within their jurisdiction. This common-sense idea is […]
February 29, 2016

State bill would level the oil & gas playing field

Email your senator to ensure the COGCC works for people, not industry It’s not often a good oil and gas bill gets introduced in the Colorado […]