North Jefferson County News

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Colorado's 7th district since 2023, posted a series of tweets discussing her stance on issues related to parents, representation in Congress, and her personal decision-making as a working mother. Born in 1981 and a resident of Lakewood, Colorado, Pettersen has a background in political service including a term at the Colorado House of Representatives and the Colorado Senate.

On April 4, 2025, Pettersen expressed her gratitude to journalist Kyle Clark for highlighting her efforts in Congress to support parents. She noted the unusual circumstance of having shared support from Donald Trump on their proxy voting effort, signaling the breadth of "bipartisan majority" on this issue. "There are few things Donald Trump and I agree on. But his support for our proxy voting effort is yet another example of how broad the support is for this obvious fix."

In a tweet later that day, Pettersen criticized the current composition of Congress, arguing it does not adequately reflect the life experiences of American citizens. She highlighted the need for congressional representatives who understand family struggles. She stated, "I don't think I've ever heard anyone say that Congress is working well. Part of the reason is that the people there don’t reflect the life experiences of the American people."

On April 5, 2025, Pettersen shared her experiences as a working mother in Congress. She mentioned the challenges of deciding to take her newborn to Washington, D.C., underscoring her commitment to serving her constituents effectively. In her words, "Deciding to come to Washington with my baby, Sam, during one of the most vulnerable times in his life, was an incredibly difficult decision."