Advocacy

AC-REP continually collaborates with members of the Colorado General Assembly to generate more economic opportunities and enhance the business environment in which our members work.

BAPP

The Business Advocacy and Public Policy Committee (BAPP) was formed by AC-REP to organize our legislative efforts. The BAPP acts as our collective voice in reviewing policies and proposals and ensures they align with our principles and priorities for the economic vitality of the Greater Adams County region — it is the source of all formal legislative policy recommendations from AC-REP.

The BAPP primarily focuses on state regulation and legislation but does engage with both federal and local issues when relevant to our mission.

Current Priorities

Our Communities

AC-REP believes that modern infrastructure is essential to a healthy economy and ensuring communities thrive. We support legislation that funds and develops sustainable programs for communications, energy, healthcare, housing, transportation, and utilities. Our goals include:

Expanding broadband availability
Ensuring a sustainable quality water supply
Increasing electrification and decreasing dependency on fossil fuels
Encouraging attainable housing
Creating access to affordable medical care
Supporting the buildout of an integrated transportation system
Defending local hospitals and medical providers against potentially harmful legislation

Our Workforce

AC-REP believes that it is vital to develop a competitive labor force that adapts to the changing workforce needs. We support legislation that helps educate our students from pre-K through post-secondary education to meet employers' needs. Our goals include:

Supporting Pre-K through Grade 12 systems to expand public schools in every neighborhood
Developing apprenticeships and other programs that create pathways to support employer needs and further economic advancement
Listening to and supporting our local school districts with new sources of funding
Espousing legislation that allows for the funding and construction of higher education institutions

Our Businesses

AC-REP supports efforts to attract and retain businesses of all sizes and industry sectors to ensure the Greater Adams County region enjoys the benefits of a diverse mix of companies and industries. Our goals include:

Supporting legislation to fund economic development programs
Capitalizing on efforts to support the region’s existing strengths in the construction, energy, logistics, and transportation industries
Building innovative programs that create opportunities for emerging industries
Ensuring public policy includes significant employer engagements, supports our business ecosystem, and welcomes a diverse community of entrepreneurs
Sensibly reducing or simplifying taxes and supporting accurate tax revenue distribution in our local communities

Impact Policy by Joining BAPP

BAPP consists of AC-REP members representing diverse industries and municipalities in the Greater Adams County region. If you're interested in more details on the BAPP Committee or would like to join, please contact us!

Advocacy

AC-REP continually collaborates with members of the Colorado General Assembly to generate more economic opportunities and enhance the business environment in which our members work.

BAPP

Current Priorities

Impact Policy by Joining BAPP

Invested in Greater Adams County