Eagle County and Routt County: Thank You!
Election Day has come and gone, results are in, and I am pleased to announce that I will be serving District 26 in the Colorado House of Representatives for a second term. Thank you to everyone who worked to make this election a success. To the county clerks, volunteer election judges and poll workers, our postal workers, campaign volunteers, and so many more -- thank you.
I am honored to serve this great district again, and humbled to receive bipartisan support from my constituents across the Yampa Valley, the Eagle River Valley, the Roaring Fork Valley and everywhere in between. I am so proud to represent Eagle and Routt Counties in the legislature - the best district in the state!
Since I became your State Representative, we have accomplished a great deal—including reductions in health care prices, protecting our environment, helping small businesses and working families, and lowering the cost of living in our communities. Looking ahead, we have so much more work to do to safely get through and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, to get our economy moving again, and to protect our Colorado way of life.
While I did not have an opponent this year, please know that I do not take the duty of representing you for granted. I look forward to continuing my commitment to hard work, accessibility, and results for every resident of this district—whether you voted for me or not. Colorado has immense challenges ahead, but by working together I am confident we can achieve meaningful results for the future of our state.
What's Next?
The new General Assembly is slated to begin on January 13, 2021. However, on Tuesday, Governor Polis announced that he is calling the legislature in early for a special session to pass COVID relief legislation so we are going back to the Capitol early. See more information below.
Stay up to date!
I will begin sending legislative newsletters more regularly when we are back at the Capitol, but for frequent updates make sure you are following me on Facebook and Twitter where I share news and information regularly:
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SPECIAL SESSION NEXT WEEK
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This past week, Governor Polis announced that he is calling the legislature in early for a special session. We will convene at the Capitol in Denver on Monday, November 30th and expect to be in session for 3-4 days. This special session is being called because our US Congress in Washington DC has failed to act on passing COVID relief, so we are going to do what we can at the state level to provide relief to individuals, families, and small businesses that cannot wait any longer. Here is what the Governor has asked us to consider and pass legislation about:
- Small business relief
- Child care support
- Housing and rental assistance
- Increasing broadband access
- Food insecurity
- Utilities assistance
- Public health response funding
This is the first special session called since 2017 (they are very rare) and we are hopeful that we can do our part at the state level to support businesses, individuals, families, and medical workers during this trying time while we wait for Congress to step up. Read more about the special session here.
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VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETINGS - Join Us!
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Please join me and my fellow Western Slope legislators as we discuss the upcoming special session, the 2021 regular session, and answer your questions.
Three Town Hall Meetings Coming Up: Tuesday, November 24th, Tuesday, December 1st, and Tuesday, December 8th. All at 4:30pm.
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81682705612. We will also stream live on my Facebook page.
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CSG 20 Under 40 Award
It was an honor to be named to the Council of State Governments inaugural class of the 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. I share this honor with my Colorado colleague, Rep. James Coleman, and 18 other young leaders from across the country. The CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recognizes the outstanding work of 20 up-and-coming elected and appointed officials from across the country who not only exemplify strong leadership skills but also demonstrate a true commitment to serving the citizens of their state/territory. Read more here.
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Just in time for the 2021 session, I'm proud to announce that I am launching a new and improved website!
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Click here to explore the website's new features. Visit the website to read about my legislative work and more!
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Earlier this year at the legislature, we passed a relief package to help Coloradans get back to work safely and make ends meet, enacting legislation to offer direct assistance to Coloradans, guarantee paid sick leave, and protect workers from retaliation when they report health concerns.
We provided $20 million to create a small businesses grant program and established a $250 million small business loan fund; channeled $20 million in federal funds for direct housing assistance; and provided $4.8 million for utility assistance. We allocated $500,000 to food pantries to help them meet the increased needs of their communities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU CAN GET ASSISTANCE, CLICK HERE
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How To Stay In Touch
Follow me on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates!
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Thank you for the privilege to serve this great district and the State of Colorado. I hope you and your family have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
My best,
Dylan
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