Dear Editor,

There are changes to be aware of this election affecting the mountains of Western Boulder County. The new Colorado redistricting maps were approved in 2021 based on the 2020 Census.

The biggest change in the new maps is that the mountains of Western Boulder County will be moving from SD18 to SD15 (Colorado Senate District 15). Western Boulder County will no longer be included with the city of Boulder. Our biggest population center will now be Loveland.

Our current representative in District 18 is Stephen Fenberg. After the election in November, Western Boulder County will be represented by the winner of the SD-15 election, either the incumbent Republican, Rob Woodward, or his opponent, Democrat Janice Marchman of Loveland.

We strongly endorse Janice Marchman. She has Colorado values: protecting the mountain environment, particularly from wildfires and floods, fighting for women’s reproductive rights, honest and open government for the people, and strong public education. Visit janiceforcolorado.com for more information.

Please look at the new maps and determine which elections you will now be able to vote in before you vote this fall. And please consider voting for Janice Marchman.

Becky Martinek, Lefthand Canyon

Kathy Frey, Gold Hill

Joanne Cole, Gold Hill