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Candidates speak on the Superhighway
Jefferson County Candidate Forum on Transportation
Monday, September 25, 2006
Colorado Mountain Center, Golden, CO

The following are questions asked by Rob Medina, president of CINQ, about CDOT's proposed super highway and answers by the 2006 candidates.

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7th US Congressional District of Colorado - Ed Perlmutter and Rick O'Donnell

Question from Rob Medina - Mr. O'Donnell, in a transportation survey done by the City of Golden you responded that you will "fight for appropriate federal funding and involvement." To some people this could mean you might provide special earmarks for a beltway and circumvent DRCOG and local decision making. If elected would you agree not to circumvent the local decision on the beltway, or would keep earmarks as an option? (334KB)
	Rick O'Donnell (481KB)
	Ed Perlmutter (404KB)

Question from Rob Medina - It is highly likely that CDOT will propose a toll road as part of the beltway. Is it responsible and sound fiscal judgment to support a toll road in Jeffco in light of the financial failure of the Northwest Parkway toll road? (211KB)
	Ed Perlmutter (480KB)
	Rick O'Donnell (575KB)

Audio for the entire Congressional Candidate forum

Jefferson County Commissioner - Kathy Hartman and Dave Auburn

Question from Rob Medina - It's highly likely that CDOT will propose a toll road as part of the beltway. Is it responsible and sound fiscal judgment on your parts to support another toll road in Jeffco in light of the financial shortcoming of the Northwest Parkway toll road? (289KB)
	Dave Auburn (328KB)
	Kathy Hartman (130KB)

Question from Rob Medina - Mr. Auburn, you made a promise as commissioner that you would listen to citizen's concerns. Regarding the beltway the Modified Combined Alternative plan was published by CDOT last June. It is highly likely that this document that this the precursor for the Draft EIS. Considering the significance and the availability of this document to you, and you promise to listen to citizens, why have you declined and avoided meeting with CINQ a citizens group that opposes the beltway?(313KB)
	Dave Auburn (593KB)
	Kathy Hartman (474KB)

Question from Rob Medina - Some people believe there is no economic justification or demonstrated need to complete the beltway. Do you support completion of the beltway? Why or why not? (319KB)
	Dave Auburn (423KB)
	Kathy Hartman (400KB)

Audio for the entire Commissioner Candidate forum

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The following organizations endorse CINQ’s position: Colorado Environmental Coalition, Plan Jeffco, Friends of the Foothills, Canyon Area Residents for the Environment (CARE), Blue Mountain Land & Homeowners Association, Apple Meadows Homeowners Association, Village at Mountain Ridge Homeowners Association, Meadow Run Homeowners Association, and Harmony Village Community Association.