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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Scott Prestidge scott.prestidge@coga.org DENVER – Colorado’s debate around energy issues has been intense over the years but in the upcoming local election, candidates share a pro-industry position. In a fairly unprecedented move, the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) endorsed all three of Windsor’s mayoral candidates. Residents Paul Rennemeyer, David Sislowski and Hunter Rivera are all vying for the open Mayor position in tomorrow’s election. “Our elected leaders face an unbelievable challenge as industries and businesses around Colorado, the country and the globe grapple with unemployment and an economic downturn,” COGA President and CEO Dan Haley said. “In Colorado’s energy landscape, our workers and business leaders need officials ready to face these challenges head on and preserve our jobs and create economic opportunities. We’re excited that all of Windsor’s mayoral candidates believe in our industry and want to see it thrive.” COGA sent the candidates a survey earlier this year and all three opposed 2018 anti-energy ballot measure Proposition 112, opposed Senate Bill 181 and oppose local governments enacting moratoria on oil and natural gas development. “The oil and natural gas industry is vital to our community from the employment it has already brought to the economic impact it has already successfully had,” replied candidate Paul Rennemeyer to the survey. “The majority of people in our community also already receive royalties from their individual mineral rights so to have the industry leave by any method would be devastating to our local economy.” Citing jobs in the region, candidate Hunter Rivera explained, “Oil and Gas is the backbone of Weld County. Oil and Gas workers call Windsor home. A temporary ban would significantly impact all the workers and companies involved, not to mention the amount of revenue Oil and Gas generates for the town of Windsor, and other government entities within and around Windsor.” All Windsor voters must return their mail ballot by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. It’s too late to mail your ballot, but residents can return their ballots to the Windsor Community Recreation Center located at 250 11th Street. About COGA Founded in 1984, the Colorado Oil & Gas Association’s (COGA) mission is to be the unified political and regulatory voice for the oil and gas industry in Colorado, and supporting our members through advocacy, partnerships, education and stakeholder engagement.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Scott Prestidge scott.prestidge@coga.org
DENVER – Colorado’s debate around energy issues has been intense over the years but in the upcoming local election, candidates share a pro-industry position. In a fairly unprecedented move, the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) endorsed all three of Windsor’s mayoral candidates. Residents Paul Rennemeyer, David Sislowski and Hunter Rivera are all vying for the open Mayor position in tomorrow’s election. “Our elected leaders face an unbelievable challenge as industries and businesses around Colorado, the country and the globe grapple with unemployment and an economic downturn,” COGA President and CEO Dan Haley said. “In Colorado’s energy landscape, our workers and business leaders need officials ready to face these challenges head on and preserve our jobs and create economic opportunities. We’re excited that all of Windsor’s mayoral candidates believe in our industry and want to see it thrive.” COGA sent the candidates a survey earlier this year and all three opposed 2018 anti-energy ballot measure Proposition 112, opposed Senate Bill 181 and oppose local governments enacting moratoria on oil and natural gas development. “The oil and natural gas industry is vital to our community from the employment it has already brought to the economic impact it has already successfully had,” replied candidate Paul Rennemeyer to the survey. “The majority of people in our community also already receive royalties from their individual mineral rights so to have the industry leave by any method would be devastating to our local economy.” Citing jobs in the region, candidate Hunter Rivera explained, “Oil and Gas is the backbone of Weld County. Oil and Gas workers call Windsor home. A temporary ban would significantly impact all the workers and companies involved, not to mention the amount of revenue Oil and Gas generates for the town of Windsor, and other government entities within and around Windsor.” All Windsor voters must return their mail ballot by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. It’s too late to mail your ballot, but residents can return their ballots to the Windsor Community Recreation Center located at 250 11th Street. About COGA Founded in 1984, the Colorado Oil & Gas Association’s (COGA) mission is to be the unified political and regulatory voice for the oil and gas industry in Colorado, and supporting our members through advocacy, partnerships, education and stakeholder engagement.