Elbert County lobbyists warn state budget shortfall could push costs onto counties
County lobbyists told commissioners on April 1 that a projected $1 billion–$1.5 billion state shortfall will dominate the legislative session, likely killing measures with fiscal notes and increasing pressure to shift costs to local governments; lobbyists also reviewed 35 bills the county is tracking, including utility, elections and wildfire-related measures.
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ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. — Elbert County commissioners on April 1 heard from the county’s lobbyists that a large state revenue shortfall is likely to shape the remainder of the legislative session and could result in more responsibilities being shifted to counties.
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