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Colorado Rising
Aurora Candidates Candidate Score Card
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Will you commit to refusing campaign contributions from fossil fuel companies?
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YesQ:
Do you agree that the continued proliferation of oil and gas extraction is a major contributor to the climate crisis?A:
YesQ:
Do you pledge to support/advance policies that protect communities from the cumulative impacts of climate change?A:
YesQ:
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, how will you protect communities?A:
Increased oversight, including third party monitoring; carbon sequestration programs to combat current air quality problemsQ:
Do you support state Senate Bill 19-181 which grants local governments authority over oil & gas operations within their jurisdiction?A:
YesQ:
Do you believe that local governments should have the right to enact bans or moratoria on fracking to safeguard residents from the inherent dangers associated with oil & gas development?A:
YesA:
Most likely, but want to make sure we have clear plans for a just transitionQ:
Did you support Proposition 112, which aimed to create 2500 foot setbacks for homes, schools, hospitals, parks, playgrounds and water sources from all new oil & gas operations?A:
YesQ:
Do you agree that the COGCC should pause all new permits for oil & gas development until the new rule-making process is complete and an independent cumulative impact study has been done?A:
YesQ:
Will you advocate for state agencies and the oil and gas industry to abide by the precautionary principle in order to protect Colorado’s air, water, and public health?A:
YesQ:
What are your specific plans to reduce the threat of climate change once you get into office?A:
Pursue public enterprises for geothermal and other renewable energy options; increase multimodal transit access.Q:
What will you do to attract other environmentally friendly industries such as hemp, solar, wind, geothermal?A:
Promote public enterprises for these options and partner with them as a city.