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Weld County commissioners back proclamation supporting egg producers, endorsing House Bill 25‑1074
Summary
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation supporting local agricultural producers and House Bill 25‑1074, which the board said would repeal confinement standards for egg‑laying hens. Commissioners cited rising egg prices and urged state action.
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 27 to adopt a proclamation supporting Weld County agricultural producers and House Bill 25‑1074, which the board said would repeal confinement standards for egg‑laying hens.
Board members said the proclamation aims to address recent increases in egg prices that, they said, have affected local families. The motion to adopt the proclamation was moved by Commissioner James and seconded by Commissioner Ross; the board’s voice vote was recorded as in favor and the proclamation was signed by all five commissioners.
Commissioner James said the price of eggs has climbed sharply and linked that rise to state regulations and disease impacts. "It's gone up 36.4% over the last year," James said during the public discussion, adding that he believes regulations passed at the state level have driven an 18% increase in production costs in the past year. Commissioner Ross described the prior state rules as "virtue signaling" and said they have made an inexpensive protein source less affordable. Commissioner Jason Rasey said social‑media reports show retail prices as high as "$810, a dozen" and contrasted that with lower prices he observed in neighboring states.
Commissioner Peppler said those not directly involved in animal care do not always know what is best for the animals and said she supports repeal of the confinement standards to help both producers and animals. Other commissioners echoed the importance of eggs as an affordable source of protein for many families.
The proclamation specifically names support for House Bill 25‑1074 and was signed by all five commissioners. The board did not take formal legislative action beyond the proclamation; the county has no authority to change state law.
Votes and motions recorded on the item list Commissioner James as mover and Commissioner Ross as seconder; the recorded voice vote was unanimous in favor.
The board proceeded to other agenda items after the proclamation vote.
