Community Resources

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Where Can I See What Is Happening at the Capitol

Check out the link above to see all the events at the capitol. You can see both the House and Senate Schedule which explains what bills will be heard and what bills are in different committees

What Are Committees?

Before a Bill goes the the ouse or Senate, it has to go through a committee that is usually comprised of legislators from both parties. That is where public can testify on the bill and where a deep discussion of the bill occurs. Click the link above to see what different committees exist, the bills they are reviewing and who is on the committee

Jefferson County Elections Website

The official website for Jefferson County Elections is a primary source for information on voter registration, polling locations, ballot measures, and election results.

Find A Voting Location

Colorado is a mailed ballot state but you can still vote in person or drop off your ballot at a secure location. Learn more about where and how to vote.

All About House District 24

Curious about the population or boundaries of House District 24? Wondering about the term limits, salary, redistricting, or other information about this position. Learn more with the link above.

The Colorado “Blue Book”?

Every election cycle, the Colorado General Assembly publishes a “blue book” that is mailed to voters in Colorado. It talks about the pros and cons of ballot initiatives as well as fiscal impact. Learn more about the blue book and to see the most recently published one by clicking the link above.

Where can I find the Legislative schedule?

You can see the schedule of events, the link to the agendas as well as listen in on the meetings using the hyperlink above.

Civil Rights Violations
The Colorado Attorney General (AG) has authority to pursue civil actions when there is reasonable cause to believe that a governmental authority has engaged in a pattern or practice that deprives persons of their legal rights. Complaints regarding civil rights violations may be filed on the AG’s website here. In addition to this, the Civil Rights Division of the United States
Department of Justice investigates complaints filed in regard to the conduct of law enforcement agencies. Suspected violations of conduct by law enforcement can be reported on the division’s website.
Complaints regarding local police departments may be filed with the arresting police department on their website or by contacting them directly to request instructions on how to submit the complaint.
The Colorado Civil Rights Division of the Department of Regulatory Agencies is tasked with the enforcement of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). CADA prohibits discrimination based on protected class in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation. Individuals who have faced discrimination in any of these classes may visit their website to start a complaint.
Fraud Resources
Stop Fraud Colorado was developed by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Colorado
Attorney General’s Office. They offer educational and reporting tools to help individuals identify, prevent, and report fraudulent activity throughout Colorado. Complaints may be filed with the Attorney General’s office at (720) 508-6000 or using the complaint form link in the upper right-hand corner of their website here.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) may be contacted for resources pertaining to victim support for identity theft, fraud, or cyber-crimes. They can be reached at (303) 239-4242 or by email at CBI.StopIDTheft@state.co.us or CBI.VictimSupport@state.co.us.
Landlords are required to accept portable tenant screening reports from all prospective tenants, unless a landlord is exempt from the law because they accept one application fee at a time for a unit or they refund application fees. The Apartment Association of America’s Tenant Alert offers a service to tenants for a fee that creates a portable rental screening report. There are anumber of products that are landlord based, including those offered by the three credit reporting agencies, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax.
An individual may utilize any product they choose, but should be aware that not every product may meet the necessary requirements. A portable tenant screening report should include the following information prepared by a consumer reporting agency for the requester:
name; contact information; verification of employment and income; last-known address; and a rental and credit history and federal, state, and local criminal history record of convictions for each prior residence.
Colorado Housing Connects is a free service that connects Coloradans to housing resources, including legal assistance to prevent a looming eviction or financial assistance for rent.
Colorado Poverty Law Project aims to prevent homelessness through legal representation, education, and advocacy. They offer free legal assistance for low-income individuals facing a housing-related issue. Individuals may fill out their intake form to be considered for assistance.
The Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for eligible households experiencing eviction. Applications can be submitted by contacting the CARE center by calling or texting (720) 356-0174 or (888) 480-0066. The Care Center team will work with you to provide you the access to apply for the program once verification of your eviction is confirmed.