Swerdfeger Elected Chairman of CCI Advisory Board

DENVER – State Rep. Keith Swerdfeger was elected chairman to the Colorado Division of Correctional Industries advisory board this week.

The organization works to reduce inmate idleness by allowing those who are eligible to work in self-supporting and productive industries. 

“I’m proud to be named to CCI’s board and to serve as its chairman,” said Swerdfeger, R-Pueblo West.  “CCI is a self-sustaining business-like organization that reduces recidivism by training inmates in a variety of fields allowing them to obtain jobs after they are released.” 

Some of CCI’s operations include the manufacturing of furniture, garments and license plates; services such as dog adoption and training, wild land firefighting; and agri-business, working with everything from bees and flowers to fishing and wild horses. 

“People throughout the state have benefited from this valuable program.  I hope to see the board continue this trend during my tenure,” added Swerdfeger.  

For more information on CCI, you can visit their website:  http://www.coloradoci.com. 

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