U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, posted a series of updates on May 28, 2026, addressing issues from wildfire preparedness to rising consumer prices.
In her first post at 14:14 UTC, Pettersen warned of the risks posed by the upcoming wildfire season in Colorado and announced the launch of a new resource for constituents: “Experts are warning that Colorado is heading into what could be an especially severe wildfire season — which is why I launched a new Wildfire Resource Hub. So that every Coloradan in our district has one central place to access preparation information, emergency resources, and https://t.co/GGeXX8cXDx”.
Later that day at 15:00 UTC, she visited Makerspace in Wheat Ridge and highlighted its role in workforce development and entrepreneurship: “I stopped by Makerspace in Wheat Ridge, and this place is exactly what Colorado communities need. Students as young as 14 are learning hands-on skills, entrepreneurs are getting real coaching to build their businesses, and workers are training for long-term careers. That’s why https://t.co/FkawsHXuuC”.
At 16:15 UTC, Pettersen commented on rising costs faced by Americans across several sectors: “Gas prices are up. Grocery prices are up. Electricity prices are up. Clothing prices are up. Americans are paying more for just about everything, so where exactly is this ‘Golden Age’ we were promised, @POTUS? https://t.co/aSmkTsQKki”.
Brittany Pettersen has served in the U.S. House since replacing Ed Perlmutter in 2023 and previously held positions in both chambers of the Colorado legislature between 2013 and 2023. Born in Colorado in 1981 and currently residing in Lakewood, she graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a BA.
