Frequently Asked Questions

SD4 counties carry enormous federal land percentages with no tax base to match. Roads deteriorate, fire departments go underfunded, and wildfire risk to watersheds creates downstream costs for communities that depend on those water supplies. Justin worked directly with Park and Teller county governments to align National Forest fire mitigation efforts during his time at Congresswoman Pettersen's office.

He supports state investment in upstream watershed protection and post-fire mitigation to prevent sediment, debris, and ash from flowing into reservoirs and water treatment systems downstream — saving real money for everyone who depends on that water. He also supports expanded state investment in rural fire department capacity and defensible space programs to address Colorado's year-round wildfire threat.