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Published on 2024-11-26 19:00:26 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • As the end of 2024 draws near and election results are finalized, state lawmakers representing Colorado's Western Slope are gearing up for an uncertain political climate come January. We asked one of them

The article from Summit Daily discusses Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts' perspective on various political issues, including his stance on former President Donald Trump and Proposition 127. Roberts, a Democrat from Avon, expresses his belief that Trump's influence on the Republican Party has been detrimental, leading to a shift away from traditional conservative values towards more extreme positions. He criticizes Trump's impact on the GOP, suggesting it has moved the party away from its roots. On Proposition 127, which aimed to mandate that large electric utilities in Colorado source 100% of their energy from renewable sources by 2040, Roberts voted against it, arguing that the transition timeline was too aggressive and could lead to increased energy costs and reliability issues. He supports a more gradual shift towards renewable energy, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that considers economic impacts and energy stability.

Read the Full Summit County Article at [ https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-dylan-roberts-trump-prop-127-questions/ ]