Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution A couple […]
The things we do for clicks
I spent over 40-years of my life behind a microphone and with the exception of 3 of those years when I did political talk, I was a good, old fashioned, flame-throwin’, fire-spittin’, hot-rockin’ dee-jay. Yes, I was also in management and, yes, I hated the term “DJ.” (Post-1995, with the advent of digital audio, there […]
Denver tells illegal immigrants, “The opportunities are over.”
So will they repeal their sanctuary city status? When their budget faces a $180 million deficit because of it, they likely should. But will they? Let me just repeat this again for the record… Weld County is not a sanctuary county. Me, for the thousandth time, already. I don’t care what you have read on some website […]
Colorado legislators use your money for an illegal migrant welcome mat
I do not care what any website or news media outlet says, Weld County is not a sanctuary county. Just in case I was unclear, Weld County is not a sanctuary county. It’s amazing the misinformation that floats around social media. No action ever taken by the Board of County Commissioners I serve on or any board […]
Remembering on Memorial Day
I write this on Sunday of the three-day Memorial Day weekend. Like most Americans, I enjoy the extra day off. I worked in the yard and went to see Top Gun: Maverick yesterday (It’s really cheesy and good!). I’ll do a little more yard work and celebrate my brother’s birthday today. More yard work tomorrow […]
Cows Build Towns
First thing, know that’s not my headline. I stole it from Rachel Gabel. It’s the title of her opinion piece that appears in Colorado Politics HERE and the Denver Gazette HERE. I’m stealing it because it’s poetic. I’m stealing it because it damn near made me cry. Please read the piece to get a perspective […]
The 80% in the Middle & the Return of Common Sense
It has been on my radar for about three years – or shortly after I took my first partisan office. “It” is the sprint to the fringe. The extremes. And the apparent loss of common sense. Nowhere was the sprint to the extremes more evident than at the recent Colorado Republican State Assembly. My thoughts […]
Collective Bargaining: A Bad Deal for Colorado Counties and Taxpayers
County governments have a proud employment tradition in Colorado, and Weld County is no different. Weld County employment is a good job, some choose to make it a career, and the employees who serve Weld County residents are dedicated public servants. Nowhere was this more on display than the recent public health emergency posed by […]