December, 19, 2019

Dear John,

During the holiday season, it is a wonderful time to reflect with friends, family and loved ones on what we are grateful for.

This holiday season, we as Coloradans have a lot to be thankful for: our majestic outdoors, 300 days of sunshine, a forward looking state, and our freedoms. 
 

Gov. Polis applauding the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you and do not take this responsibility lightly. I am excited to work alongside you to make Colorado an even better place to live and wishing you a very joyous holiday season.



Governor Jared Polis 




 

WHAT'S NEW?

For Governor Polis’ first holiday season, Polis leaned on Coloradans’ spirit of collaboration and desire to preserve and protect our environment by focusing on reusing, upcycling and calling on the public for donations to help decorate the Boettcher residence.

The decorations were a true team effort of Cabinet members, staff, the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund (GRPF), and volunteers who all contributed their time and dedication out of pride to display the residence to their fellow Coloradans. 

This year’s theme, Colorado Through the Seasons, focused on highlighting the majestic beauty the state has to offer throughout the year. Each room on the main floor of the residence is full of colors and items that highlight Colorado’s true beauty during the seasons—from pops of pink in the Spring room to volunteer-made dried orange garland and cinnamon sticks in the Fall room—the theme resonates throughout the mansion. The two largest rooms, the Drawing Room and Palm Room represent the winter season. The Drawing Room, a winter wonderland of blues and silvers, filled with menorahs to celebrate Hanukkah, and in the Palm Room, a towering tree in beaming with red cranberry accents. 

GET INVOLVED

We are continually looking for qualified candidates to serve on almost 300 boards and commissions that affect your day-to-day lives. Often, these are part-time positions that are not very time consuming! Below are a few recent openings but check out the full list HERE

Upcoming Openings

  • Judicial Nominating Commissions
  • Dental Board
  • Physical Therapy Board
  • Radiation Advisory Committee
  • Scenic and Historic Byways Commission
  • Air Quality Control Commission
  • State Housing Board
  • Minority Business Advisory Council
  • Sickle-Cell Anemia Advisory Board
  • Urban Drainage and Flood Control Districts
  • Automobile Theft Prevention Board
  • eHealth Commission
  • StudyColorado Board of Directors
  • Water Conservation Board
  • Water Quality Control Commission
  • HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment
  • Community Corrections Advisory Council

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

The Governor's office is here to serve you, the people. So, we need your input to make sure we are focused on the right issues. Please let us know your holiday priorities for the state by taking this short survey!
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LT. GOVERNOR’S UPDATE

I grew up in a large Italian family. My childhood memories of the Holiday season include delicious Italian dinners, cookies I can still taste, and large family gatherings. 

As my life changed, the Holidays changed as well. As the mother of two wonderful daughters, we crafted our own Holiday traditions, celebrating the Season for 12-days, enjoying each other’s company, small gifts, and home cooked meals. As my daughters have grown, our Holiday Season has continued to change. My daughter Darcy provided our family the greatest gift of all, my beautiful granddaughter Kailani. Following our family tradition, I have crafted Kailani her first stocking, matching the rest of the family. 

I have been very fortunate in my life, and have always been around loved ones during the Holiday Season. It is this togetherness, with family and friends, that make the Season truly special for me.

However, I’ve learned that the Holidays are not a time of joy for all people. There are many members in our community that do not have the same access to a warm home, food on the table, and the love of family and friends. With that, I encourage you to reflect on the good fortune you have, extend an extra invite to that holiday dinner, and donate what you can to a worthy cause.

As Coloradans, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and taking care of our family, friends, and neighbors when in need. 

I hope you and your loved ones have a warm and joyous Holiday Season. 

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera

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