Fort Morgan Times: As someone who spent my teenage years growing up in rural Colorado, I understand that Jared Polis’ disregard for non-metro areas isn’t just wrong and offensive — it’s destructive.
Ask county commissioners from the Eastern Plains and they’ll tell you when Gov. Polis comes to their county, they don’t even get notified until the night before. He’s not interested in meeting with rural leaders; he just wants a photo op.
When the state’s top executive can’t be bothered to have a real conversation with the local leaders who understand real, on-the-ground needs, it’s no wonder that Colorado’s energy and agriculture industries are hurting.
Rural Colorado dads trying to provide for their families are having to take jobs that pay them $5,000 to $10,000 less just so they can save on gas. Farmers and ranchers are paying triple the cost of fertilizer. Diesel prices are astronomical, and generational family farms are at risk of shutting down if they can’t make it through the year.
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