There are many reasons to vote in the November midterm elections. For those who believe the state and the country are on the wrong track, it is an opportunity to begin correcting past errors.
In Colorado, we have let outside interests gain political advantage and push their agenda on Coloradans. We, in the 59th Colorado House District, have an opportunity to help change course by electing J. Paul Brown as our representative. It’s easy to feel that, somehow, your one vote doesn’t count, but it does. And, J. Paul Brown’s one vote in the Colorado House will have significant impact on the future of our state.
J. Paul Brown is close to the land and close to the people. A lifelong rancher near Ignacio, he has served in the Colorado Legislature and in numerous leadership positions in Southwest Colorado. He understands issues that are vital to the entire state, such as stewardship of our valuable water resources, so that agriculture can continue without limiting inevitable urban growth along the Front Range.
As a businessman, J. Paul Brown understands that businesses, families and individuals cannot flourish under constantly increasing taxes.
Here are a few other qualities that J. Paul Brown will bring to the Colorado Legislature:
Strongly supports the U.S. Constitution and will defend the Bill of Rights.
Favors the wise use of our natural resources to benefit our economy.
Knows that schools are best governed locally, not from the state Capitol.
Supports multiple uses of public lands to benefit citizens through recreation, agriculture, mineral extraction and logging.
Has a plan to support the long-term viability of the Public Employees Retirement Account for the future security of hard-working public employees.
Forthrightness and honesty. He’ll do what he says he’ll do.
There are many interesting political races this year, but if real change is going to happen, it has to start at the local level. And for us in Ouray County, that means electing J. Paul Brown as the District 59 representative.
Gary L. Bennett
Montrose
