Senate Democrats Announce New Caucus Leadership
DENVER, CO – Following today’s caucus elections, the Colorado Senate Democrats announced their new leadership for the 75th General Assembly.
The Senate leadership team includes:
President James Coleman, D-Denver
President Pro Tempore Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City
Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver
Assistant Majority Leader Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County
Majority Whip Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo
Majority Caucus Chair Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco
JBC Member Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County
JBC Member Judy Amabile, D-Boulder
“I am humbled to receive the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate Democrats,” said President James Coleman. “As we approach the upcoming legislative session and all of the challenges ahead, we must come together to defend our Colorado values and ensure our state is one that guarantees stability, security, and opportunity for all its residents. Senate Democrats have delivered results to lower costs for housing and health care, increase funding for schools and teachers, and defend fundamental freedoms, like voting rights and reproductive care. I’m excited to see how this caucus will build on that progress and continue to build a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
“I’m grateful to my colleagues for trusting me to help lead our caucus,” said President Pro Tempore Dafna Michaelson Jenet. “As a member of the Senate Democrats' leadership team, I will keep working every day in the Senate to make real, bold changes in Colorado and to ensure Colorado remains on the right track for generations to come. Together, we’re committed to tackling the most pressing issues facing our state and creating opportunities that will uplift every Coloradan.”
“It’s been an honor to serve as Majority Leader for the past year and I’m excited to continue in this role alongside the caucus’ new leadership team,” said Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez. “I have been proud to help lead this caucus as we fight for the Colorado we believe in – one where everyone has the opportunity to earn a good life, the freedom to make their own decisions, and the ability to afford to live and raise a family in the community they call home. I look forward to working alongside caucus members old and new in our work to protect and support our freedoms, our families, and our futures.”
“Colorado Senate Democrats have delivered results, fighting to pass legislation to make housing more affordable, reduce health care costs, advance affordable clean energy, prevent gun violence, and boost Colorado’s workforce,” said Assistant Majority Leader Lisa Cutter. “Next session, our work will be more critical than ever. We must work together to protect our progress and safeguard Colorado from any attempts to undermine our democracy or our freedoms. I am excited and ready to get to work alongside this leadership team as we continue to build a Colorado for all.”
“The Senate Democratic Caucus is broad and diverse, and I look forward to supporting each and every one of our members as we fight for legislation that will make a difference in our communities,” said Majority Whip Nick Hinrichsen. “Our caucus is strongest when we are united behind our shared goals of making Colorado communities safer, more equitable, and ripe with opportunity. I am confident that the Senate Democrats will show up next session ready to tackle the work ahead – and I’m excited to help ensure we are as effective as possible.”
“Colorado's legislature will need to remain laser-focused on the biggest challenges facing our state and that requires effective management of a geographically and politically diverse caucus,” said Majority Caucus Chair Dylan Roberts. “As the Senate does its work to support our communities and build a Colorado that works for all, I look forward to this new opportunity to help ensure our team responsibly and respectfully focuses on our work for Coloradans.”
“I’m grateful that my colleagues have renewed their trust in me to serve on the Joint Budget Committee, ensuring the Senate Democrats have a strong advocate in Colorado’s budget process,” said JBC Member Jeff Bridges. “Despite challenging budgetary constraints imposed by TABOR, I know that we can rise to meet the moment. A slimmer budget can still represent our Colorado values of opportunity and responsibility and, most importantly, we can still deliver for hardworking families.”
“I am honored to serve on the Joint Budget Committee and have a hand in crafting a responsible budget that will deliver the essential services Coloradans rely on,” said JBC Member Judy Amabile, D-Boulder. “We will undoubtedly face difficult decisions as we navigate this tight budget year, but I am committed to working alongside my colleagues on the JBC to find innovative solutions that will ensure we fulfill our commitments to our communities while keeping Colorado on sound financial footing.”