Rep. Jason Crow holds first-ever town hall in Englewood

Mental health, airport discussed

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A crowd of residents gathered in Englewood High School March 14 for U.S. Rep. Jason Crow’s rst-ever town hall in Englewood, discussing issues such as education funding, the Centennial Airport, water concerns and veterans’ mental health.

“I’m so excited that Congressman Crow’s team and Congressman Crow asked if they could host a town hall here,” said Englewood Schools

Superintendent Wendy Rubin, who introduced Crow.

“He takes his responsibilities and obligations to our country, and to the people that he represents very, very seriously,” Rubin said. “I just could not be more thrilled that he decided to host this town hall here to really welcome Englewood and surrounding communities into CD (Congressional District) 6, and to show how accessible he is and to really show his heart of service.”

Every 10 years, the U.S. population is counted through the national census and districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, also referred to as the congressional districts, are redrawn, according to the Congressional Research Service.

Due to Colorado’s population growth from 2010 to 2020, the state gained an eighth congressional district. Following a redistricting process, in November 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court approved the new, redrawn congressional maps, as reported by e Colorado Sun.

Crow, a Democrat who was reelected in 2022, represents Colorado’s sixth congressional district, which now includes Englewood.

“I’m really excited that this is a part of the new district,” Crow said. “ is is actually one of the most exciting parts of my job, just being here — being out, giving you an update on what I’m doing, taking your questions, taking your feedback. It helps me be a better representative and to do my job better.” ing and teaching them in school?”

During the question-and-answer portion of the event, residents spoke to a variety of issues the community faces to learn more about Crow’s opinions and plans for action.

Gould said. “Giving every child the opportunity to have a nutritious breakfast and lunch keeps them fueled for their day so that they can learn and that they can reach their highest potential.”

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