Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2337 conveys the approximately 40- acre Forest Service Lake Hill administrative site in the White River National Forest to Summit County, Colorado. The Forest Service has established that the site has lost its national forest character and is severed from the rest of the White River National Forest. Summit County will use the site to construct workforce housing, a need identified by the county. Summit County will cover all costs associated with the conveyance, and the Forest Service will be able to use any proceeds to address regional forest management issues. H.R. 2337 is a great example of the Federal government working with local governments to identify and solve common problems. {time} 1445 Congressman Polis is to be commended for his leadership in addressing the needs of his constituents using a commonsense, practical solution. We support the legislation and urge its passage.”