Date: 08/24/2015
Final
Public Testimony
WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
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01:58 PM -- Public Testimony
01:59 PM -- Jaclyn Terwey, Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR), encouraged the committee to introduce a bill that would create a wildfire mitigation tax credit that would provide an incentive for homeowners to protect their property against wildfire risk. Ms. Terwey spoke about mitigation efforts and the association costs to homeowners. Ms. Terwey also discussed efforts by CAR through its Colorado Project Wildfire to educate homeowners about the importance of mitigation and the available resources.
02:02 PM -- Dr. Brian Harvey, representing himself, indicated his availability to committee members as a resource on topics related to the committee's work. Dr. Harvey responded to questions from the committee related to the research related to the impact of pine beetles.
02:08 PM -- Richard Orf, Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC), testified to the committee regarding AGNC's support for the CoE. Mr. Orf discussed the CoE's progress thus far and responded to questions from the committee regarding the work of the CoE.
02:15 PM
The committee discussed future meetings and the timeline for the committee to request draft legislation.
02:17 PM
The committee adjourned.