CML supports cooperation among local, state and federal officials to provide a strong partnership with Colorado's cities and towns. CML employs a dedicated advocacy team, a reliable source of information about legislative issues and their impact on Colorado's cities and towns and their residents.
Policy Statement
Each year, at our annual business meeting, CML members adopt our policy statement that guides our CML Executive Board, committees and advocacy team during the legislative session.
In Colorado : Colorado General Assembly and state agencies
CML supports cooperation among local, state and federal officials to provide a strong partnership with Colorado's cities and towns. The main focus of these advocacy efforts occur with the Colorado General Assembly. CML employs a dedicated advocacy team, which is a reliable source of information about legislative issues and their impact on Colorado's cities and towns and their residents. At the end of each session, the advocacy team provides summaries of laws enacted.
CML has prepared lists of senators and representatives by municipality, along with a list of commitee members:
Or link to the Colorado General Assembly Web site.
In D.C.: U.S. Congress and federal agencies
In addition to representing municipal interests on state legislation, CML is active at the federal level through the National League of Cities.
In the courts: Amicus curiae
Another form of advocacy is before appellate courts. CML conducts research and files amicus curiae briefs in cases of significant statewide municipal interest.