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State representative urges resistance to state preemption and offers assistance to Loveland
Summary
State Representative Karen Brownlee addressed the Loveland City Council, warning against state efforts to consolidate power over local levies and urging residents and council to engage with her office for advocacy and assistance.
State Representative Karen Brownlee (House District 28) addressed the Loveland City Council, urging local officials and residents to stay engaged as she works on behalf of the district at the statehouse.
Brownlee said she represents the Hamilton County portion of District 28 and described her background in community mental health. She said she works across the aisle but will "stand up and advocate when it's required."
"I am deeply concerned about the current push at the state level to consolidate power at the state level and take away local control," Brownlee said. She specifically cited a recent veto-override that removed local control over renewal and emergency levies and said the majority in the House had signaled an intent to override other vetoes affecting millage and municipal levy control.
Brownlee invited officials to contact her office for questions and advocacy on local priorities, and Mayor Bailey thanked her for meeting with city staff and for the representative's work on capital budget matters that could benefit the city.
Her remarks emphasized local engagement and representation, and she encouraged council and residents to reach out if they needed assistance with state-level issues affecting schools, public safety and local budgets.
