Read my letter that will mail to all Republican and Unaffiliated voters.

August 2024

Amy Mitchell Commissioner District 1 Re-election Campaign.

My passion for our mountain pioneer spirit and a desire to help us retain our quality of life motivated me to run for Park County Commissioner, District 1 in 2020. My years of business experience and understanding of conservative principles prepared me to serve you. My service to Park County as the Commissioner for District 1 has been the honor of my life. I have achieved some success and have more work to do on behalf of Park County.  

I now have three years seven months experience as your county commissioner and am ready to work hard for another four years representing you. As Chair of the BOCC I conduct a civil and respectful meeting and strive for all to have a voice. We now hold an invocation at the beginning of the BOCC meetings before the pledge of allegiance, calling on the guidance from our higher power. The Colorado Legislature starts their day with an invocation, a long held tradition. (see issues for more information)

To name just a few accomplishments: I have established effective communication channels with my fellow county commissioners and legislators to work toward positive solutions for Colorado residents. I drove efforts in getting two important bills passed. SB24-058 a 2-year effort to modify the Colorado Recreational Use Statute to further protect property owners who allow recreation on their land. And starting in 2022, SB23-059, a bill that requested grant funding to replace the county roads that provide access to Eleven Mile and Spinney. The bill was turned into a study, and I am at the table pressing the state to assist in funding. Public Works is also looking for grants that will help fund our road maintenance needs.  

On March 28, 2024, I applied for a $2.2 Million Bailey Conductivity Development Planning Grant through the Congressional Designated Spending program. Applications were sent to both U.S. Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet. Both Senators submitted my request to the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee for consideration. On August 8 I was notified the grant was not funded. I contend if applications are not submitted, they cannot be granted. I will continue this effort.

I pushed for a new retaining wall and drainage control at the Shawnee Cemetery; a needed project to show respect for those interned and to preserve this historical treasure. I am Vice Chair for the Commission on Aging for our region working to expand telehealth services and help our seniors stay in their homes as long as possible. I have a seat on the Central Colorado Forest Collaborative Advisory Council working on a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan for the Pike National Forest and property within the region. I am committed to the Park County Fair and the good work of 4H and enjoy announcing 4H events at the Fair. I support all business within Park County and strive to create an environment where businesses can prosper. I participate on the Public Lands and Agriculture steering committees with Colorado Counties Inc. and work to help ranchers and stock growers remain successful.  Ranching is an important economic driver.

First and foremost, I focus on Park County and focus my efforts on how I can better the quality of life for those living here. I answer phone calls and emails and direct county staff to assist where applicable. I will continue to fight for Park County, to maintain our rural, independent quality of life. To thoroughly prepare and thoughtfully vote on land use and public hearings that potentially impact private property rights of you, the residents of Park County. I support TABOR and will strive to control the growth of government. I recognize taxes are your hard-earned money and will take no more than what is needed to run frugal services. I will continue to push back against heavy-handed local, state and federal government and work during the state legislative session to minimize the damage that can be done from bad bills that do not consider the impact on rural mountain counties. 

I passionately support our Colorado and United States Constitutions and our founding principles of less government, more freedom. These principles provide the foundation for my decision-making.

I pledge my knowledge, skills, ability, and work ethic to continue to serve you as District 1 Commissioner. I will continue to represent all corners of Park County and understand the unique challenges throughout the County. I will fight for limited, common-sense government to protect your quality of life. I am asking for your vote on November 5.

Yours in liberty and freedom,