Rep. Hamrick Hosts District Tour for C3 Lawmakers

CENTENNIAL, CO – Representative Eliza Hamrick today hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers and more than 45 business and industry leaders on a tour of House District 61. The tour was part of the Colorado Competitive Council (C3) Business Basecamp. 

“Welcoming C3 lawmakers to my district was such a treat, I greatly enjoyed showing my colleagues some of our community gems,” said Rep. Eliza Hamrick, D-Centennial. “From the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus and the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office to City Hall, HD-61 is filled with vibrant areas of growth and opportunity, especially for our youth. I’m proud to be a part of the C3 Basecamp because not only does it allow me to showcase my own community, but I can also  learn about and experience different districts across the state.” 

The Centennial portion of C3’s tour included a visit to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office where lawmakers learned about therapy K-9s, the mounted unit, and the special response team. Lawmakers also visited the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, which is a college and career preparedness facility for high school students and met with local lawmakers at Centennial City Hall.

During the 2024 legislative session, Rep. Hamrick championed a number of bills designed to uplift education opportunities and local communities. This includes legislation to boost apprenticeship programs and expanding community-based behavioral health care grants.