Greetings!
We have a very important issue affecting our mountain communities that will be decided in the next couple of weeks, and I need to know what you think. As your State Representative, I sit on the House Committee on Local Government. My committee considers a wide range of issues including things like special districts, development, open space, conservation, and land use planning. I actively sought out this committee assignment because I believe we need a strong advocate for preserving and protecting the character and natural beauty of our mountain communities.
I routinely engage in matters directly affecting our mountain way of life, including issues such as wildfire risk mitigation, impacts on wildlife, pollution (including noise pollution), land use, visual impacts, public safety, and transportation. This year, I was honored to be named "Preservationist of the Year" by the Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT).
As you may be aware, the Jefferson County planning commission staff has officially recommended for approval a plan for a spot rezoning of a residential lot in a heavily forested area in Evergreen. As part of this proposal, the planning commission staff has recommended approving the construction of a 90 foot tall wind turbine that will sit well above the tree tops.
Please click on the following link to tell me what you think about this proposal:
docs.google.com/forms/d/14rKs6fT0GKsjGe9...BFNfWv5VOeg/viewform
Then, forward this message to your friends and neighbors so they can weigh in, too.
Time is of the essence, as this matter will be finally determined within a matter of weeks, and will set precedent for future similar requests.
Thank you for your input and for allowing me to serve you down at the Capitol.
Sincerely,
Representative Jon Keyser