North Jefferson County News

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, who serves Colorado's 7th district, recently shared personal and political updates through a series of tweets. Pettersen, who has been in Congress since 2023 after replacing Ed Perlmutter, expressed joy over a new addition to her family and voiced concerns over recent federal policy changes.

On January 27, 2025, Pettersen announced the birth of her son with enthusiasm: "We are overjoyed to welcome our healthy baby boy, Sam, to our family. Davis couldn’t be more excited to be his big brother." She extended gratitude for the support received from others and introduced her newborn as Sam Lee Silverii.

The following day, on January 28, 2025, Pettersen criticized former President Donald Trump's funding freeze: "Donald Trump's funding freeze is not only illegal - it's reckless." She highlighted the potential impact on essential services like food and housing assistance and mental health services that millions depend on.

Later that same day, she addressed further concerns about the freeze's implications on federal loan and grant programs: "Trump’s freeze on federal loan & grant programs is reckless and could hurt thousands of Colorado families." Pettersen invited constituents affected by these measures to share their experiences as part of an effort to seek more information.