2BA0B24C64A14FEB8725847400540B95 Hearing Summary

Representative Hansen welcomed a panel of county commissioners to the table.  Rose Pugliese, Mesa County Commissioner, discussed Mesa County's energy economy.  Don Suppes, Delta County Commissioner, discussed the importance of local control.   Mark Roeber, Delta County Commissioner, provided an overview of Delta County's energy production history and related impact on local tax revenues.

The first panel of County Commissioners responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Hansen welcomed the remaining county commissioners to the table.  Doug Monger, Routt County Commissioner, discussed Routt County's economy and the transition of the Hayden Generating Station.  Ray Beck, Moffat County Commissioner, discussed the impact of recent state legislation and his concerns about replacing tax revenue from the Craig Generating Station.  Jonathan Houck, Gunnison County Commissioner, provided an overview of energy production in Gunnison County.  The panel responded to questions from the committee.