Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert refused earmark requests that would have assisted the economies in her district recover from the recent setbacks via infrastructure projects that are needed throughout most of Colorado.
According to the 2020 infrastructure report card of the American Society of Civil Engineers, two categories were rated poor: at risk; and 10 others were rated mediocre: requires attention. This means that out of 14 categories, 12 received grades requiring attention or worse.
Other Colorado politicians requested over $150 million to address these issues for their constituents. Both schools and levees scored the worst. Congressional District 3 has the most levees, and the funding deficit projected could be $1 billion for the state. Earlier this year, Boebert voted against the Omnibus bill, but fraudulently claimed the bill’s passage as her success.
Sadly, Boebert ignored her district. When a politician fails to deliver funds to the constituents, the politician is a failure. Furthermore, CD 3 shares a state line with New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Some employees working on infrastructure projects live in these neighboring states. All workers support the local economy in a multitude of ways. Our borders are freely crossed and money generated in Colorado can be spent anywhere, including business opportunities outside of Colorado.
Not only has Boebert hurt her constituents, but her damage extends past the borders. Vote Adam Frisch, who has infrastructure improvements planned for the Four Corners.
Joe Hubbard
Aztec, New Mexico
