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VOLUME 127 | ISSUE 26

Kids show rabbits at county fair

New leader at helm in Elizabeth schools

4-H event highlights 58 entries in 13 categories BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Dr. William Dallas shares goals as new academic year begins

he Elbert County Fair hosted its annual 4-H Rabbit Show in association with Colorado State University Extension. The event was held on Aug. 2 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall.

BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

SEE RABBITS, P2

The Elizabeth School District will kick off the 2022-2023 school year with a new superintendent at the helm. Dr. William Dallas stepped into the district’s top job in early July, taking the post formerly held by Douglas Bissonette, who officially resigned on June 8. Originally from Michigan, Dallas holds an undergraduate degree in biology from Lake Superior State University, a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and a Ph.D. in leadership, policy, and research also from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Dallas has a background in wildlife biology and genetics, and prior to administrative work he taught biology. One of his special interests is patterns and genetic variation in migratory bird populations. He decided to pursue a career in the field of education to share his love of science with students. Though he began his career as a teacher in Illinois, the majority of his biology teaching took place at Manitou Springs High School in Colorado, where he taught for five years prior to pursuing educational administration.

Dayton Tervort took Grand Champion for Purebred Rabbit at this year’s Elbert County Fair. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELBERT 4-H RABBIT PROJECT

A Mini Rex Broken Chinchilla rabbit at the Elbert County Fair.

Faelynn Reinschmidt with her rabbit, Apples, at this year’s Elbert County Fair.

PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON

INSIDE: CALENDAR: PAGE 7 | VOICES: PAGE 8 | LIFE: PAGE 10

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There’s plenty of sculpture to see in parks and public places P10

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RABBITS FROM PAGE 1

There were 58 entries that competed in 13 categories (Meat Exhibit, Single Fryer, Companion, English Spot, Polish, Mini Rex, Mini Lop, Californian, Satin, Mini Satin, New Zealand, Netherland Dwarf and Champagne D’Argent). Though only 10 rabbit breeds were shown at the competition, the American Rabbit Breeders Association recognizes 50 rabbit breeds.

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THE SHOW’S WINNERS WERE: I. CATEGORY: COMPANION RABBIT

II. CATEGORY: MEAT EXHIBIT

III. CATEGORY: PUREBRED RABBIT

Grand Champion — Faelynn Reinschmidt Reserve Grand Champion — Brooke Tartaglia

Grand Champion — Dayton Tervort Reserve Grand Champion — Alexa Duricy

Grand Champion — Dayton Tervort Reserve Grand Champion — Lexi Grad

IV. CATEGORY: SHOWMANSHIP Novice Grand Champion — Brooke Tartaglia Novice Reserve Champion — Faelynn Reinschmidt Junior Grand Champion — Cade Tervort Junior Reserve Champion — Lexi Grad Intermediate Grand Champion — Bailey Barnhart Intermediate Reserve Champion — Randi Carson Senior Grand Champion — Dayton Tervort Senior Reserve Champion — Alexa Duricy

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Dayton Tervort was Meat Rabbit Grand Champion at the Elbert County Fair.

Lexi Grad was honored for Purebred Reserve Grand Champion.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELBERT 4-H RABBIT PROJECT

Faelynn Reinschmidt won Companion Rabbit Grand Champion at the Elbert County Fair in Kiowa. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELBERT 4-H RABBIT PROJECT

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Scott Wiebensohn of Colorado State University served as the judge for the rabbit show. Wiebensohn has served as a licensed rabbit judge for 18 years and has raised rabbits for nearly 40 years. The 4-H Rabbit Show has undergone several hurdles over the past few years. During 2020, the competition took place digitally due to COVID-19. This year, the public fundraiser was canceled due to the increase of rabbit hemorrhagic virus. In the past, members of the public could show their rabbits to raise money for the Elbert County 4-H Rabbit Project. SEE RABBITS, P4

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In an email correspondence soon after the event, Kim Tervort, rabbit superintendent, expressed why she feels 4-H and FFA are important to the kids of the Elbert County community. “4-H and FFA are important to the kids and the Elbert community or kids in general as it teaches kids responsibility, how to be self-sufficient by raising animals farm to table, or how to simply do a trade like woodworking, leather craft, cooking and sewing, etc.,” said Tervort. “Rabbits are often an entry animal as they don’t take much space to take care of. It’s not as large SEE RABBITS, P5

Twins Brooke, left, and Brielle Tartaglia with their rabbits Alexander and Jason, respectively.

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Alexa Duricy carries rabbits to show pens for Meat Exhibit. Rabbits are placed in show pens for the Meat Exhibit.

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of a commitment as a huge steer or pigs. The kids also learn how to give back to their communities and these programs.” Four of the event’s competitors were new to the 4-H Rabbit Project and were showing for the first time. Faelynn Reinschmidt was one of the new competitors. “I started this year. This is my first time showing her (Apples, a Jersey Wooly rabbit). I wanted to see what it was like doing a competition,” said Reinschmidt. “I was practicing showing dogs, but I switched to rabbits because they are so peaceful, and they don’t move a lot.”

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Elizabeth High School will be under the leadership of new superintendent Dr. William COURTESY OF ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT Dallas.

‘Elizabeth School District is in a great position. It’s in a great community and it has great schools.’ Dr. William Dallas, Elizabeth Schools superintendent

Elizabeth Schools Superintendent Dr. William Dallas is ready to begin the 2022-2023 PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON school year in his new role.

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“Between Illinois and Manitou, I think I taught every single science class you can imagine,” said Dallas. “From astronomy to anatomy and physiology, to physics, chemistry, biology, and botany … If there was a content in science, I’m pretty sure at some point in time I taught it.” His first dip into the pool of educational leadership was at Mani-

tou Springs High School, where he chaired the Strategic Planning Committee. He later became an assistant principal for four years in Colorado Springs District 11 Schools, then spent three years as principal of the district’s James Madison Elementary School, followed by a three-year stint as principal at Fountain Middle School. Throughout his career, Dallas has won several awards for his work in educational leadership. In 2020 he won the Colorado State Middle School and Secondary School Principal of the Year. In

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2021 he won the CASSP (Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals) Distinguished Service Award. Dallas has well-defined goals he plans to achieve during his time as Elizabeth School District superintendent: 1. Increase efficiencies and create opportunities while maintaining things that already work well. “Elizabeth School District is in a great position. It’s in a great community and it has great schools. It’s had good, strong, consistent leadership for a number of years now,” said Dallas. “My first goal is not to come in and change everything but to increase efficiencies and create opportunities (like optimizing safety and security features) while still maintaining what has been working well for so long.” 2. Work with the school district and community to prepare for growth. “How can we get to a place where we are prepared for growth in our schools and not find ourselves in a position where three years from now, we look back and say `I wish we would have …,’” Dallas said. “We have to stay ahead of the need there so that we are always in a position to where we don’t have to be reactive.” 3. Focus on the Homegrown Tal-

ent Initiative. “It is important to look at where to maintain and where to expand the district’s Homegrown Talent Initiative,” said Dallas. “I am a very big proponent of focusing in on post-secondary workforce readiness in our schools. There are professional skills that we can be supporting kids on from the elementary, middle and secondary levels. The district was already in a good place with it and the notion of the prepared graduate, which is part of what drew me to the district. My goal is to look at how to continue to support that initiative.” In addition to his educational pursuits, Dallas is a husband and a father of two daughters, ages 8 and 12. He is passionate about spending time with his family and is also an avid outdoorsman who loves to ski, mountain climb, mountain bike, and run long distances. He and his older daughter enjoy hiking 14ers together and Dallas himself has climbed more than 30. To learn more about Dr. William Dallas, visit elizabethschooldistrict.org/Page/244. For information on the Homegrown Talent Initiative, visit homegrowntalentco.org. Dallas can be reached by email at bdallas@esdk12.org.

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Happy for kindness

n a recent cross-county trip to see my brother, I saw and experienced several acts of kindness that I am hoping are signs of good things changing in the country. Over the last few years, I feel like political division, a pandemic and the economy have created some bitter, angry citizens. This means seeing more fighting, FROM THE angry groups and less kindness in public. In flying recently, I was brought to tears EDITOR a few times. Or, maybe, close to tears is a better way to describe it. I was traveling with my children who are now 6, 8 and 17. No husband on this trip. I was a parent flying solo and that is tough any time. Due to a lengthy drive from my brother’s home and to save on some costs on my rental car — I had to go to the airport Thelma Grimes extremely early, meaning my 6 a.m. flight from Newark to Denver meant almost all night in the airport. I had no idea how much Newark worked to prevent sleeping in the airport. Chairs are screwed down, big metal bars prevent you from stretching out on other chairs. The floor does not have carpet. There may as well have been signs say, “Do not try to rest here.” Anyway, it was what it was. My kids and I were going to tough it out. However, after about an hour of us trying to find ways to get comfortable — just picture a 17-year trying to sit cross-legged, backwards in a chair against the wall — it was not going well. Then, a man who worked at the airport came through. He did not speak English but shook his head as he walked by me. The pessimistic side of me figured I was being judged as a not-so-good mom having my kids there. Instead, he pulled out a key, went into a storage room and came out carrying four cots. He gave each of my kids a cot, a blanket and a pillow. He got one for me and encouraged me with his hand gestures to get some rest as well. When my kids seemed overwhelmed with his gesture and thanked him with their tired voices — I was brought to tears. I am a true believer that most people are good. I just love having that belief reaffirmed in a strange place. Once on the plane, I saw another act of kindness that was not aimed at me but still mattered. An older woman who also did not speak English took her seat next to my son and myself. Come to find out, she was not in the right seat. However, my Spanish has gone way downhill since living in Arizona and the flight attendant struggled. Before long, a man in a nearby seat came over and helped translate, easing the woman’s stress and alleviating a tough situation. On the news, I have heard reports of families being separated from their children on flights. This happened to me as well. My son and daughter were put in a different row, and I sat with my 6-year-old separately. I trusted my 17-year-old to manage my 8-year-old (praying they would not argue over some nonsense). I wasn’t happy but did not raise a stink with the airline. After the flight, my daughter told me a nice woman sitting near them opened her arms and allowed my son to sleep against her, telling my daughter his comfort mattered to her. I hope this is a sign that we are getting better. I hope these instances can become regular again as we travel or go about our daily lives. Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

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Finding smoother air through the turbulence All of us who have flown have experienced turbulence. Some of us experience anxiety and fear as we drive our fingernails into the armrest or the arms of the person sitting next to us. Many regular flyers have come to know and trust in the pilots and aircraft WINNING and are confident that we WORDS are okay. While some even treat the turbulence like a thrill ride or roller coaster. On a flight from Denver to Phoenix several years ago, our plane went through incredibly intense turbulence. My seatmate was not a frequent flyer and was already anxious Michael Norton about the trip, and the choppy air had her holding onto the armrests with a white-knuckled death grip. And when the plane took a tremendous jump, her fingernails left the armrest, and she immediately dug them into my forearm. Is there turbulence in the world? Absolutely. This is not a shock to anyone. When pilots experience turbulence, they attempt to find smoother air, and most times, they seek higher altitudes to see if they can get us to less bumpy airspace so we can feel better and have a more enjoyable remainder of our flight.

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I have noticed throughout my life that when faced with turbulent or difficult times, situations, or people, looking for a higher altitude means taking the high road. And I would have to say that by finding a higher altitude in almost every turbulent and trying situation, taking the high road has made all the difference in finding that smooth air so we can move on with a more enjoyable and safer flight through life. Trying, challenging, and difficult times know no prejudice. We all eventually go through seasons of life that are incredibly hard, causing us great pain physically, mentally, and spiritually. And for so many of us, we react hastily and maybe even angrily instead of taking a moment, responding favorably as we look for the onramp to the high road. And by the way, I can share with you that when taking the high road, we never run into a traffic jam as many people would prefer to stay in the fight or keep perpetuating an argument, failing to find smoother air and peaceful resolutions. There are undoubtedly turbulent global situations that we cannot influence at all. Yet we can still find a higher ground or a higher altitude to try and maintain order and find peace. The events, arguments, and divisiveness going on right now are causing a tidal wave of differences of opinions

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Latin American roots on display at DAM Millennial artists exhibit works in Denver until March BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Raphael Fonseca, associate curator at the Denver Art Museum in a new position underwritten by John and Sandy Fox, opened a new exhibit: “Who Tells a Tale Adds A Tail,” a collection of modern and contemporary art from Latin America, on July 31. Nineteen millennial generation artists (born 1981-1996) from around the world who identify as having Latin American roots were commissioned to create new works for the special exhibition, which runs through March 5, 2023. These works were “to be in dialogue with the unique architecture of the Denver Art Museum, with technology to ideas surrounding identity, to broader social and political issues.” Contributing artists were originally from Ecuador, Mexico, Bolivia, Guatemala, Peru, Argentina, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, Haiti and the U.S. Created in both two- and three-dimensional techniques, they are a far cry from the well-known portrait if Cortez one may think of as Latin American art. The somewhat sinister “Vigilante Extended” by Vitoria Cribb, which has been used for a promotional image for the exhibit, is a still from a video that a visitor is inclined to watch more than once — fascinating storytelling in big, bright images. Who is this person??? “U.S.A. (a spaceship)” is a large black sculptural work by Andres Pereira Paz, who lives and works between Mexico City and Berlin. The image is said to refer to decolonization, which is of high interest in Bolivia, where it is “a daily practice,” according to the artist. Almost two thirds of the population identify as indigenous and segregation is deep. Contradictions abound — the root of Cruz’s

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and creating a breeding ground for violent responses, chaos, and confusion. My encouragement is that when we find ourselves right in the middle of it, we can stop, pause, and remember to find a higher altitude and smoother air by taking the high road. There is a classic and great song by Buffalo Springfield titled “For What It’s Worth.” And some lyrics should remind us of what’s happening around us and that we can find our way to being less combative, more cooperative, less angry, and more agreeable, even if it is agreeing that we can disagree. The lyrics go like this, “There’s battle lines being drawn, nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong.” Instead of rushing to judgment

This untitled work by Tessa Mars is part of her “Praying for the Visa” series and is exhibited in the Denver Art Museum’s “Who Tells a COURTESY PHOTO Tale Adds A Tail” show.

work. Eddie Rodolfo Aparacio focuses on migrant communities in Los Angeles, where he now lives and works in the Salvadoran diaspora. His “La Telena (Olympic Blvd and Burlington Ave.)” and “Ruta de las Flores” are large textile creations, suspended from the ceiling. There are several spidery images, including “Fist Spider,” from the series “Pajama Spiders,” by Brazilian artist Yuli Yamagata and her “Rushy Spider.” They are large and a bit threatening to a wandering viewer! Alan Sierra is a Mexican artist/writer who lives and works in Basel, Switzerland and his neon images seem to be in their own little world as they glow on a gallery wall. Ana Segovia grew up in a Mexican family of filmmakers and creates images that would seem to be fragments of films, with individuals in costume at times and seeming about to speak to a visitor ... This is an exhibit very much worth visiting and one leaves with an impression of sound as well as visual image, I think. I can still hear voices and music when I look at these images ... where we feel others are wrong, we should try to navigate through the turbulence by finding a higher altitude. Stephen Covey and others have encouraged us to “Seek first to understand and then to be understood.” Many have forgotten this effective technique and only look to push their agenda, beliefs, and opinions. How about you? Have you experienced a smoother ride through the turbulence by taking the high road? Or could you use a little reminder to help you find higher altitude and smoother air? Either way, I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ xinnix.com, and when we can navigate through the turbulence, it will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave Parkway, Denver-just off Broadway. The parking garage is accessed from 12th . (Admission to museum and parking. Kids are free. Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays until 9 p.m. 720-8655000.)

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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PUBLIC SCULPTURES IN THE DENVER METRO AREA: Golden: www.cityofgolden.net/play/ recreation-attractions/public-art/

Northglenn: northglennarts.org/publicart/

Parker: parkerarts.org/art-gallery-exhibits/public-art/

Lakewood: www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Exhibitions-andPublic-Art/Public-Art

Brighton: www.brightonco.gov/1677/ Outdoor-Art

Douglas County: artencounters.douglas. co.us

Commerce City: www.c3gov.com/explore/ public-art

Highlands Ranch: hrcaonline.org/aboutus/hrca-nonprofits/cultural-affairs-association/public-art

Lone Tree: artencounters.douglas.co.us/ lone-tree/

Littleton: www.littletongov.org/my-littleton/parks-trails/public-art

Arvada: arvada.org/explore/culture-andcommunity/public-art Westminster: www.cityofwestminster.us/ ParksRecreation/ArtsCulture/PublicArt

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“They speak to people,” Rosenthal said. “It is fun for me to see that, and it’s pretty exciting. I’ve been to numerous places where many communities have decided this is something they want to do as part their community cultural enhancement, and people relate to the sculptures. There is something for everyone — especially with the pieces that change.” Some communities have sculptures that are displayed on a rotating basis along with their permanent collections. For Golden, which has extensive public sculptures throughout the city, the Public Art Committee believes sculptures contribute to community identity, civic pride and economic development, and allows the community to feel engaged with the city, according to Robin Fleischmann, Golden’s economic development manager. Sculptor Shohini Ghosh of Highlands Ranch agrees that public sculptures are a great and important way to introduce art into people’s lives. The sculptor, originally from India, has work displayed as close as Evergreen, Hudson Gardens and the Denver Art Museum, and as far away as Topeka, Kansas; Edina, Minnesota; and even China. “Sculpture is a mode of expression,” she explained of her art. “The whole concept of expressing a whole idea in one form excites me. It’s not a canvas where you

have a story visually developing. Sculpture is one idea, one moment, one emotion that you want to catch and make it permanent. Each sculpture has its own rapport with the public. That’s how it is supposed to be.” Different styles Public-sculpture selection and tastes vary wherever you go. In Evergreen, for example, a committee selects the sculptures that are part of the rotating Sculpture Walk. Since Evergreen is not incorporated, the nonprofit Sculpture Evergreen needs to look for sites by working with private property owners and other entities that own area parks. Evergreen’s Sculpture Walk was started 28 years ago. “For us, it’s a grassroots thing,” she explained. “Other than money from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and Colorado Creative Industries, everything is funded by donors. Also, in many ways, Evergreen is unique because of the environment we have.” The rural area makes selecting sites that enhance the sculptures more challenging, she added. In Northglenn, a committee of 50 people selects six sculptures for its rotating Art on Parade and invites the public to vote for their favorite, which is purchased by the city to add to its permanent collection of about 30. Northglenn started its collection in 2000. Stricker said Northglenn is committed to public art and putting it throughout the city, with Art on Parade located at Eleanor M. Wyatt Centennial Park to create a destination feel. The permanent

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collection is throughout the city and continues to grow. Golden’s sculpture collection is on temporary hold as the Public Art Committee evaluates its current collection and determines what sculptures should be added. Many of the 34 sculptures are along Clear Creek and Washington Avenue. Golden also has what it calls the Itty Bitty Art Project, which includes 14 tiny sculptures. The commission wants to begin diversifying its sculpture collection since a large number of the sculptures are traditional bronze donated to the city by other entities, Fleischmann said. The Museum of Outdoor Arts’ permanent sculpture garden is at Marjorie Park just outside Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, with 40 sculptures, plus more than 30 throughout Englewood. The Museum of Outdoor Arts was started in 1981. Making sculpture relevant Ghosh is excited that public sculptures have caught on in many cities in the United States and

abroad in part to help rejuvenate municipalities. Historically, a sculpture was put in town squares to help identify the town, and public sculpture is continuing that mission, she added. “I love that this art form is used as a tool to help cities as they go through the revival process of bringing a city back to life,” Ghosh said. She wants to see sculptures generate discussion among those who see them. “I’ve seen people stop and contemplate sculptures,” she explained. “Even in their hurried day, most people don’t just walk by. They give (the sculpture) a moment of thought. Art is a very strong form of communication other than writing or talking. (Sculptors) express directly from our souls — unadulterated, honest expression.” For those who help bring public art to their communities, its importance is without measure. “(Sculptures) really reach into people’s hearts,” Rosenthal said. “That’s something worth preserving.”

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Colorado has paid back 87% of the $1 billion it borrowed from the federal government to provide out-of-work Coloradans unemployment benefits during the pandemic. As of the start of August, the outstanding balance was $133.1 million. There’s still a way to go to get the depleted unemployment insurance trust fund healthy again. But with Colorado’s strong job recovery in the past year, the state is on track to pay off the loan by Nov. 10, in time to eliminate a higher federal tax that would start for employers in January, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Ryan Gedney, a senior economist at the labor department, credited federal pandemic aid that reduced the loan by more than half in recent months. But that wasn’t the only reason, he said. With more people returning to work and fewer collecting unemployment, more money is going into the unem-

ployment trust fund than leaving it. “A stronger-than-expected economic recovery also aided in relative improvement in the UI trust fund, mainly due to a steep decline in benefit payments,” Gedney said. The state paid weekly relief to a record number of people who lost their jobs due to pandemic disruptions that started in March 2020. More than $3.5 billion in regular unemployment benefits was paid to out-of-work Coloradans in the following two years. Colorado used $600 million from its share of the American Rescue Plan Act, which nearly two dozen states also tapped to pay off their federal unemployment loans, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Of the $600 million, Colorado used $580 million to pay down the loan, saving $20 million to pay interest later. The trust fund is only allowed to fees, like loan interest. Other states, including Ohio and Georgia, used much more of their ARPA allotment to eliminate their entire loan. Texas used $7.2 billion to

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The trust fund is supposed to be large enough to cover workers who lose their jobs during an economic t downturn. When it’s not solvent — it e hasn’t been solvent since August 2020 w — a surcharge turns on and employ- $ ers must contribute additional money c for every worker. To assist employers, the state legis- o lature passed laws in 2020 and 2022 to stop the surcharge through 2023. But p if the trust fund doesn’t get to an esti- r mated $1.2 billion by the end of the fis- r cal year, or June 30, the surcharge will$ i resume Jan. 1, 2024. — unless it’s paused again. And the following year, the trust fund needs to be at $1.3 bil- e e lion by June 30. Gedney doesn’t think Colorado will C T meet those minimums in time. f “Even based on a strong growth forecast, the trust fund balance would r be below $1.2 billion for both of those a periods, thus I anticipate the solvency f surcharge would be in effect for 2024 d and 2025,” he said. “However, it’s possible the solvency surcharge is turned d off again through future legislative N T action.” But based on assumptions about the l t economy and labor market growth and even another possible recession, F the fund could reach $2 billion any- c time from 2025 to 2028. Doing so would keep future solvency surcharges at fi bay and better prepare the state for t I another recession. r • 2023 increases for employers • No change in rates since they’re e w already at the highest level SEE DEBT, P13

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• Taxable wage base increases to $20,400 per worker. That means employers must pay insurance on a worker’s first $20,400 of pay, up from $17,000 in 2022. • No UI trust fund solvency surcharge because SB 234 stopped it for one year • No change in the Federal Unemployment Tax Act if federal loan is repaid by November 10. If it’s not repaid, employers will start paying $63 in FUTA per employee per year, instead of $42. The state stopped borrowing federal money last year because there’s enough money coming in to cover Coloradans on unemployment. That number has been in decline from last year. And based on current forecasts, there will be enough additional revenues in the trust fund to make the Nov. 10 repayment deadline. But if the state leaves even a dollar on the outstanding loan on Nov. 10, employer taxes will rise. That’s because failure to pay off the loan would cause a reduction in a tax credit known as FUTA, for the Federal Unemployment Tax Act that created it. Instead of paying 0.6% on the first $7,000 of an employee’s wage, the employer will pay 0.9% to the IRS. That increases the tax by 50%, resulting in payments of $63 per employee instead of today’s $42 per worker. “Avoiding a FUTA credit reduction would save Colorado employers around $50 million in potential additional costs,” Gedney said. States that didn’t pay off their entire loan using federal aid should

have made sure that enough of the loan was paid off to avoid losing any of the FUTA credit in November, said Holmes, with UWC Strategic Services. That tax burden, Holmes said, “should be avoided particularly when employers are recovering from a recession. Increased taxes impose increased costs of hiring and make it more difficult for employers to rehire or hire new employees.” The local chapter of NFIB, an organization representing small businesses and a client of UWC, lobbied state lawmakers last spring to use ARPA funds to pay off the loan. Businesses are already paying more on insurance premiums after another law kicked in to raise the base wage used to calculate premiums. But many companies have essentially moved on, said Tony Gagliardi, NFIB’s state director for Colorado. “My members are busy running their business,” Gagliardi said. “While this topic comes up for discussion, they’re not dwelling on it because (they’re) making sure they can keep the business staffed. I don’t know how many restaurants I’ve been into in recent months where many tables are pushed to the side because they don’t have enough servers. Or they’ve gone to takeout only. I’ve never seen anything like this in my life where there’s placards on the doors advising customers they have an employee shortage, please be patient.”

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