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Building a better Colorado for today and the future |
| History | Decision Making Building Public Trust |
Who are we? What are we going to do? |
Message from Board Chairman |
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University of Denver |
In 2004, under the leadership of Chancellor Emeritus Dan Ritchie, the University of Denver convened the Colorado Economic Futures Panel. Its purpose was to analyze the state's difficult fiscal situation and provide a platform for informed discussion and possible solutions.
The panel produced a report entitled Principles for Progress: Shaping the Economic Future of Colorado that contained important recommendations for our state's future. Decision Making and The foundation of Colorado's government, the State Constitution, is bogged down by conflicting fiscal amendments that are not allowing the state to adapt to today's changing needs. Colorado's economic future is at risk. Our Constitution limits fiscal policy decision to short term "band aid" fixes and crisis management. The Panel's report states that to "create a sound economic future, and thus a favorable quality of life, four conditions are desirable. These are, in effect, principles for the progress of Colorado. They are:
Mission Our mission is to build public trust and improve the processes of public policy decision-making in a way that will build a better Colorado. Who are we and What is Colorado's Future going to do? Simply put, Colorado's Future is a group of individuals committed to Colorado and its future. We are here for the long haul: to listen, learn, and work with citizens to provide a map and vision that our community leaders and elected officials can refer to when making important decisions about the state. It is our hope that we provide the opportunity for public servants and citizens to work together for positive change on issues that rise above partisan politics, election cycles, narrow interests, and short-term thinking. Colorado's Future Leadership Team
Executive Director Steve Burkholder worked in the private sector for over 40 years. He is a past mayor of the City of Lakewood and a past president of the Colorado Municipal League. Associate Director Brenda Morrison has over 20 years of experience in public policy, leadership development, and public outreach. She was formerly the Associate Director of the Bighorn Center for Public Policy. Message from Colorado has been good to me. I've raised my family, educated my children in Colorado's schools, and have been fortunate to enjoy a fulfilling career. right now, I believe that Colorado is at a crossroads. The citizens of this state can choose one of two paths:
If we fail to make these investments, Colorado's citizens will not be able to fully realize their potential and our quality of life will be impaired. I know that most Coloradans have a great deal of common sense and will make good decisions if given solid, unbiased information. That is the mission of Colorado's Future/ We intend to make the case to our fellow citizens that knowledge is power. We need to understand our state's fiscal affairs and give our elected officials the tools they need to make sound decisions for the future of our state. I would not be doing this if I didn't believe that it is critically important for Colorado at this time. Bob Tointon You can reach us using phone, email, or standard mail: Steve Burkholder Brenda Morrison Colorado's Future |
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