Polis Signs Letter Criticizing Colorado Business Climate Critics Say He Created

By Sherrie Peif | Complete Colorado

DENVER – An open letter expressing concern over the number of businesses leaving Colorado and the inability of the state to attract others was recently sent to numerous Colorado elected officials. The several hundred business, technology, and civic leaders who signed the letter are asking for consideration in easing the regulatory burden that they say is the driving factor behind Colorado’s “deteriorating” foundation.

That same letter was both sent to and signed by Gov. Jared Polis, the irony of which is not lost on State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer (R-Brighton) who points out that Polis is the man behind the pen that has caused much of the trouble the letter outlines.

“Basically, he’s a hypocrite,” Kirkmeyer told Complete Colorado. “The ironic thing is he has put his name on these bills. We are the sixth most regulated state. Who does he think he is? He signed all those bills.”

Headed in the wrong direction

The letter, titled “Ensuring Colorado’s Innovation Future” was posted to a website that appears to have been created for this one matter. Everyone who has signed and the companies they represent can be found there.

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