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Little Raven Park Naming Celebration

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 15, 2023

The City of Arvada and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes hosted a naming celebration for Little Raven Park on Thursday July 13, 2023.

Rep. Pettersen Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 15, 2023

On July 14, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024

Reps. Pettersen and Neguse Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Care for America’s Farmers and Ranchers

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Bill would expand a highly successful Colorado program to support rural communities nationwide

Reps. Pettersen, Bonamici, and Senate Colleagues Lead New Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Legislation would protect mobile homeowners and renters by setting minimum standards for tenants in Manufactured Housing

Rep. Pettersen Announces $20 Million to Improve Lakewood Transportation

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 8, 2023

On July 7, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the City of Lakewood $20 million in federal funding to replace and improve a major interchange between US 6 and Wadsworth Boulevard

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams recipient of leadership training award

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 8, 2023

During the Colorado Municipal League’s (CML) recent 101st Annual Conference, CML recognized municipal elected officials statewide who reached milestone levels in its MUNIversity program – a leadership program for Colorado’s municipal elected officials.

Reps. Pettersen, Newhouse, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Rural Law Enforcement Prevent Overdose Deaths

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 7, 2023

U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Overdose Deaths Act alongside Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams recipient of Good Governance Award

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Colorado Municipal League (CML) announced on June 28 that Arvada Mayor Marc Williams and Lyons Town Administrator Victoria Simonsen have been named the recipients of the 2023 Sam Mamet Good Governance Award.

Rep. Pettersen and Colleagues Introduce Tax Credit to Help Families and Small Businesses Prepare for Natural Disasters

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jul 1, 2023

On June 28, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Scott Peters (D-CA), Carlos Giménez (R-FL), and Greg Steube (R-FL) alongside U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the Shelter Act

Reps. Pettersen, DeGette, and Crow Express Concern Over the Uinta Basin Railway Project in Letter To Secretary Buttigieg

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 28, 2023

This week, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Jason Crow (CO-06) in sending a letter to the Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, expressing concern over the proposed Uinta Basin Railway Project’s (UBR) potential impact on Colorado’s citizens and natural resources

4th of July Fireworks Display

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 26, 2023

The City of Arvada is hosting its annual 4th of July fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Stenger Sports Complex (W 58th Avenue and Oak Street).

Reps. Pettersen and Neguse Urge EPA to Invest in Air Quality Monitoring at Rocky Flats Superfund Site

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 23, 2023

U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) called for air monitoring equipment to be installed at the Rocky Flats Superfund Site to track air quality and potential chemical contamination

Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bill to Hold Bank Executives Accountable

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Legislation comes following recent bank failures and would limit bonuses for executives under supervision

Rep. Pettersen Announces Beginning of 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 16, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced the start of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge

Reps. Pettersen and Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Substance Use Disorder Recovery Support

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 16, 2023

This week, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery support for individuals with substance use disorders and associated mental health disorders

Reps. Pettersen, Fitzpatrick, Mace, and Moskowitz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Mental Health Impacts of School Safety Drills

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Legislation comes during Gun Violence Awareness Month and in response to record levels of gun violence in schools

Rep. Pettersen Urges EPA to Address Health and Safety Concerns in Fremont County

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan calling for improved infrastructure to protect the communities surrounding the Cotter/Lincoln Park Superfund site, located south of Cañon City

Rep. Pettersen Statement on the Bipartisan Debt Limit Agreement

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement on her vote on the bipartisan agreement to avoid default by raising the debt ceiling

Rep. Pettersen Leads Freshmen Members in Urging Speaker McCarthy Not to Adjourn Before Debt Agreement is Reached

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 26, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led a group of freshmen members of Congress in calling on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to keep the House of Representatives in session until a bipartisan agreement has been reached on the debt limit

Reps. Pettersen, Trone, Ellzey Introduce Legislation Requiring Naloxone to be Included in Airplane Emergency Medical Kits

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 25, 2023

On May 24, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), David Trone (D-MD), and Jake Ellzey (R-TX) introduced legislation directing the Federal Aviation Administration to require opioid overdose medication to be carried on all airplanes

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