North Jefferson County News

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, who serves Colorado's 7th district, shared a series of tweets on January 21, 2025. Pettersen succeeded Ed Perlmutter in Congress in 2023 and has been actively engaging with her constituents and colleagues through social media.

In a tweet posted at 15:35 UTC, Pettersen congratulated county commissioners Andy Kerr and @Zenzinger_AtoZ for their service to Jefferson County. She expressed her eagerness to continue collaborating with them. "Congratulations to our county commissioners Andy Kerr and @Zenzinger_AtoZ ! I look forward to continuing our work together for Jefferson County. Thank you both for your many years of service and congratulations again!"

Later that day, at 21:07 UTC, Pettersen conveyed her sorrow over the death of Cecile Richards, praising her as a pioneering advocate for women's rights and equality. Pettersen highlighted Richards' influence on herself and others. "Heartbroken by the passing of Cecile Richards, a trailblazer who dedicated her life to fighting for women: for our rights, our health, and our equality."

At 23:03 UTC, Pettersen addressed the issue of birthright citizenship in response to former President Trump's stance against it. She emphasized that the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship by birthright and described any attempts to revoke this right as unconstitutional. She also underscored the importance of immigrant communities in Colorado's workforce. "The 14th Amendment clearly states – if you are born in the US, you are a citizen of the US."