Town of Estes Park Formally Opposes Dem Redistricting Map

DENVER—The City of Estes Park passed a resolution earlier this week, formally opposing any redistricting map that splits Larimer County.

The resolution was adopted as Democrats quit the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Redistricting and introduced their own redistricting map that splits several communities, including Larimer County.

“It is vital that we keep Larimer County whole,” said State Rep. B.J. Nikkel, R-Loveland, who represents Estes Park.  “By splitting Larimer County, and other communities, Senate Democrats are ignoring state law and the will of the people.” 

The resolution, which was adopted by the Board of Trustees of Estes Park on Monday, April 26, says in part:

“Congressional redistricting that splits Larimer County in half and removes the Town of Estes Park from the rest of Larimer County would impact contiguity of efforts, delivery of services, and historical community interests currently shared and enjoyed by the towns and cities within Larimer County.”

While the proposed Democrat map splits Larimer County, the Western Slope and Eastern Plains, El Paso County, Douglas County and several other communities, the Republican maps strive to keep Colorado’s communities of interest together. 

“Colorado’s communities deserve to have a voice in Washington,” added Nikkel.  “Republicans will fight to ensure Colorado has fair maps that respect each of Colorado’s important communities.”   

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