Governor Polis wants Colorado to be a ‘beacon of hope and freedom for all’

Governor Jared Polis gave his state of the state address Tuesday. 

The governor began his speech by acknowledging hardships—ranging from Covid-19 to extreme wildfires to mass shootings—that impacted Colorado over the past four years.  

Polis outlined several goals he hopes the state can achieve by 2026, Colorado’s 150th birthday. 

He started with housing and the struggle statewide for residents to find a place they can afford to call home. Polis added that he hopes to reduce property taxes in Colorado. He said that in 2022, Coloradans saved about $700 million through property relief for homeowners and businesses all while protecting school funding.

The Governor then addressed the issue of water in Colorado. Polis said he wants the state to have the resources for farms, communities and industries to not only survive, but thrive. To do this, the state must continue investing in water projects.  

At the end of his speech, Polis said he wants Colorado to be a “beacon of hope and freedom for all.” He added, “No matter your gender, ethnicity, age, race, ability, who you love or who you are, a Colorado for all.”