DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the election of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President-elect JD Vance.
“Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump. Colorado remains strongly committed to protecting freedom, choice, and the opportunity for everyone to build the life they want in our great state. That is true no matter who is serving in the White House and I will work with the President-elect however I can to save people money, create more good-paying jobs, increase access to housing Coloradans can afford, protect our water and air quality, and improve our roads and bridges. I hope President-elect Trump and Vice-President-Elect Vance take this opportunity to try to unite our country and set aside the campaign's divisive rhetoric. No matter what, the Free State of Colorado will remain a beacon that reflects the values of economic liberty and personal liberty that this country was built on, and we will do everything in our power to protect all Coloradans and our freedoms,” said Governor Jared Polis.
“We also thank Vice-President Kamala Harris for running a strong, historic and issues-based campaign and appreciate her service to our country,” added Governor Polis.
Under Governor Jared Polis, Colorado has led the nation on the issues that mattered most in this election. By saving families thousands of dollars every year through Colorado’s free preschool and kindergarten, building more housing people can afford near transit options, ushering Colorado into a 100% renewable future, saving Coloradans money every year on health care, and firmly protecting individual freedom and choice, Colorado continues to solve tough challenges head-on, saving Coloradans money, and leading the way for other states.
As Chair of the bipartisan National Governors Association, Colorado Governor Jared Polis leads the nation’s Governors, focusing on solving problems through bipartisan cooperation and results-based solutions. Governor Polis’s Chair’s Initiative “Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans For Success” focuses on real solutions to ensure that students gain the skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
"Felicitaciones al Presidente electo Donald Trump. Colorado sigue firmemente comprometido a proteger la libertad, la preferencia personal y la oportunidad para que todos construyan la vida que desean en nuestro gran estado. Eso es cierto sin importar quién esté sirviendo en la Casa Blanca, y yo lo haré. Trabajar con el Presidente electo como pueda para ahorrarle dinero a la gente, crear más empleos bien remunerados, aumentar el acceso a viviendas que los habitantes de Colorado puedan pagar, proteger nuestra calidad del agua y del aire y mejorar nuestras carreteras y puentes, espero que el presidente electo Trump y el Vicepresidente electo Vance utilicen esta oportunidad para intentar unir a nuestro país y dejar a un lado la retórica divisiva de la campaña. Pase lo que pase, el Estado Libre de Colorado seguirá siendo un faro que refleja los valores de libertad económica y libertad personal en la cual este país fue construido, y haremos todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance para proteger a todos los habitantes de Colorado y nuestras libertades.
También agradecemos a la Vicepresidenta Kamala Harris por llevar a cabo una campaña sólida, histórica y basada en temas concretos, y apreciamos su servicio a nuestro país", said Governor Polis.
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