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DRCOG board seeks stronger local role in RTD appointments, votes to pursue amendments to RTD governance bill
Summary
After debate, the DRCOG board voted to take an amended position on Senate Bill 150 (RTD governance), seeking (1) that DRCOG be able to directly appoint appointee seats rather than only recommend nominees to the governor and (2) lower signature thresholds for candidates; board staff and lobbyists will draft amendment language to convey to sponsors.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments board voted to take an amended position on Senate Bill 150, the RTD governance bill, requesting substantive changes to appointment and nomination procedures and the proposed signature threshold.
Ed Bowdich of DRCOG’s lobby team briefed the board on the legislative context and reported multiple active transportation and budget bills at the Capitol. Staff then introduced SB150, noting DRCOG was added to a provision that would have DRCOG submit…
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