Chris Kolker is too extreme for colorado
Since being elected, Chris Kolker has pushed some of the most radical and damaging legislation in Colorado’s history.
As the representative for Senate District 16 in Jefferson and Arapahoe counties, covering communities like Centennial and Littleton, Chris Kolker has proven he’s out of step with the values and priorities of his constituents. His track record is full of dangerous policies that put the entire state’s safety at risk — and Coloradans are suffering because of it.
It’s crucial to vote him out to stop his radical agenda from causing permanent harm.
Voted to Release Undocumented Immigrants Who Commit Crimes
Thanks to a bill backed by Chris Kolker, local law enforcement is now barred from detaining undocumented immigrants arrested for illegal activities, allowing them to be released back into the streets with no way to track their criminal records. This policy has repeatedly let dangerous criminals slip through the cracks and threaten public safety, prioritizing bureaucratic red tape over the well-being of her community.
Chris Kolker’s actions show a clear disregard for the safety of the people he’s supposed to protect.
Sponsored Legislation to strip women and families of their right to self defense
Chris Kolker sponsored a bill to strip women and families of their right to self-defense, leaving them vulnerable to criminals who will disregard these restrictions. His vote targeted law-abiding citizens, leaving them defenseless while emboldening criminals.
This poorly thought-out legislation, disguised as public safety, only made crime easier and more likely, putting innocent people at greater risk.
* SB24-131
* Complete Colorado: “Colorado Senate Bill 131; creating safe zones for mass shooters“
* Colorado Public Radio: “Guns would be banned everywhere under new Democratic bill“
Voted to Put Dangerous Drug Injection Sites In Centennial
Chris Kolker voted for a bill that would have brought dangerous drug injection sites to Centennial, putting the safety and well-being of his community at risk. These sites, seen in places like San Francisco, are known for damaging neighborhoods, increasing crime, and exposing young people to the normalization of drug use.
Thankfully, both Democrats and Republicans rejected the bill, recognizing the serious threat it posed to the future of our communities.
* HB24-1028
* Colorado Politics: “Drug bill doomed — but still warrants discrediting“
Voted to cut your TABOR refunds by 85%
In 2022, Coloradans received “Colorado Cashback” TABOR refund checks, and in 2023 and 2024, during a time of severe inflation when taxpayers needed relief the most, they got $800 TABOR refunds at tax time.
But that vital support is now being slashed, thanks to Chris Kolker co-sponsoring legislation that cuts those refunds by over 85%. Instead of giving taxpayers the relief they need, he decided to funnel that money into his own pet projects.
* Common Sense Institute: 2024 Session: TABOR Takings Tracker
* FOX 31: TABOR checks expected to shrink over next few years
Voted to exempt himself and other lawmakers from government transparency
After the legislature was sued for violating Colorado’s Open Meeting laws, Chris Kolker voted for a bill that protects himself and other lawmakers from the very transparency laws meant to hold them accountable.
By backing this bill, Chris Kolker is openly endorsing government secrecy, blocking citizens and the media from accessing crucial information. This blatant disregard for transparency undermines public trust and hides key decisions from the people most impacted—Colorado’s citizens.
Voted to Force Private Property Owners to Sell to Government First
Chris Kolker voted for a bill that forces private property owners to give local governments the first shot at buying multi-family residential buildings statewide. This allows the government to swoop in and make offers on both affordable and market-rate housing before anyone else, pushing regular buyers to the back of the line.
His support for this bill puts government interests above hardworking people trying to own property, slamming the door on opportunities for everyday Coloradans, and pushing for areas like Centennial to be overrun by government apartments.
* HB24-1175
* Brownstein: “Colorado Enacts Local Right of First Refusal Housing Policy“
Are you in Senate District 16?
Colorado State Senate District 16 includes all or part of Centennial, Littleton, Ken Caryl, Columbine, and Columbine Valley. The district is split between Arapahoe County and Jefferson County.
Use our interactive map to find out if you are in SD16.