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I remember back in fourth grade I was feeling sorry for myself because no one would play with me and I was leaning up against the school building all by myself. My teacher, Mrs. James, came up and asked me what was wrong, and I choked out that no one wanted to play with me. She told me to get over myself and get out there and join in. (Teachers were tough back in those days) She was right I went out and was immediately part of the play group. This was the same teacher that put my desk in the hall for talking too much also. Fast forward to today and I am thinking those lessons need revisiting. You need to step up and join the group you are interested in and talking without a purpose puts you in the hall.

Recently we have a series of decisions that have caused some consternation to Pro 15. Our board felt it was time to speak out. We are extremely disappointed with the appointment of animal rights activist and avowed vegan Ellen Kessler to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Her comments about livestock, her championing of vegan and her disparaging remarks about 4-H and what it teaches our youth are particularly troubling. As a nonpartisan group we champion all sides of an issue. It is fine to appoint someone who is critical of an industry and dedicated to ensuring that the industry operates safely and humanely. To be opposed to the industrys existence and against legitimate educational efforts regarding the industry crosses the line. That attitude is unhelpful and has no place on the commission. Over the years we have said the same thing about other appointments.

Both Republican and Democratic governors have reached out to us about appointments over the years and we have had some success, but we know there are a lot of qualified people in our region that we might not know or dont realize they have an interest. We now need to step up this effort.

Redistricting is coming up and they are looking for Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters to apply for a commission to redefine our house and senate districts based on new population numbers.

Positions are open on boards and commissions at the state level daily and each of them generally has some criteria on geographic representation. We have great representation by our elected officials, Senator Jerry Sonnenberg, Representative Richard Holtorf and Representative Rod Pelton, but they cannot do it alone.

Pro 15 is hoping the residents of Northeast Colorado will step out on the playground and apply for redistricting commission and for various state boards and commission. Let us not get put in the hall for talking with no purpose.

To apply for the redistricting commission use this link: https://redistricting.colorado.gov/ and to review various boards and commissions use this link: https://colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/governor-appointed-boards-commissions. Both links will also be on our website at http://www.pro15.org/resources.

See the rest here:
OPINION: Step out on the playground and be a voice for the region - Fort Morgan Times

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