This bill is a reckless escalation of Colorado’s sanctuary policies, prioritizing the protection of criminal illegal aliens over the safety of our citizens. By voting on this extreme bill with almost no notice to the public, Democrats are silencing opposition. At the same time, pro-illegal immigration advocates flood the hearing—conveniently available to testify in person. The rushed process reeks of political manipulation and undermines the will of Coloradans who demand to be heard.

The Colorado District 1 GOP calls on Mayor Johnston to provide full transparency on the city’s financial state ahead of the April 24 announcement and to outline a comprehensive plan to avert a downgrade while protecting critical services. Rather than slashing budgets indiscriminately, the administration should prioritize spending reductions in non-essential areas, renegotiate debt terms, and implement efficiencies to safeguard Denver’s fiscal future. The time for accountability and proactive solutions is now—before the city faces irreversible consequences.

The election of Brita Horn, Russ Andrews, and Darrel Lee Phelan signals an end to internal distractions and a beginning of purposeful action. We respectfully suggest that local media, no longer tethered to the soap opera of past Colorado GOP leadership struggles, join us in turning the spotlight to the issues that truly matter to our community—immigration, economic pressures, and public safety.”

“The $250 million cut is an additional blow to Colorado’s fiscal stability and the well-being of our residents and may be the tip of the iceberg. The Trump administration has made it clear that states and cities standing in the way of immigration enforcement, like Colorado and Denver with their sanctuary policies, will face consequences. Denver’s refusal to cooperate with federal authorities, alongside Colorado’s Safe and Inclusive Communities Act, is putting our state in the crosshairs for further funding reductions.”

"The Colorado District 1 GOP sees this as a clear signal: the Democratic Party’s reliance on outdated voices and failed policies no longer resonates with Colorado’s future. The Sanders-AOC appearance was a relic of a bygone era, not a vision for the vibrant, growing population shaping Denver and beyond."