Speakers

Caitlin McKennie, CSI’s Director of Research, will present on Colorado’s rapidly evolving electricity sector and what it means for consumers, businesses, and the state’s economy. Her remarks will highlight how proposed energy transitions, while driven by innovation and climate targets, could significantly affect the cost and reliability of Colorado’s power supply. This discussion will help community leaders and policymakers consider how to balance emissions goals with affordability and infrastructure realities.  She will also give an overview and key points of the recent report on highway maintence, "Highway Detours: The Ongoing Shift of Transportation Dollars".

Commanding Officer: CDR Justin Reeves and 3 members of the crew of the Virgina Class Nuclear Submarine, USS Colorado will talk about the submarine, the current overhaul, the crew, and operations.

Other members of the crew include:

• Chief of the Boat:  STSCM (SS/IW) Chris Goss, USN + spouse
• ITE1 Andy Fisher, USN (from Longmont, Colorado)
• MMN2 Thomas Pickett, USN (Junior Sailor of the Year 2024)

The City has a long-standing ¼ cent sales tax that is dedicated to numerous capital projects and community amenities. This tax sunsets every 10 years at which point the City creates a new package to put before the voters. This sales tax renewal will be on the November 2025 ballot. Ginny will give details on the projects being considered by the City council to be funded by the tax.