These are my perspectives, shared formally through published op-eds and letters to the editor, testimony submitted as legislation was being considered, and informally as blogs written for this site.
Decades of Permitting Frustrations: Why Reform Can’t Wait
Co-authored with Delta County Commissioner Wendell A. Koontz. America’s energy permitting system is costing us time, money, and opportunity. The surprising part? Republicans, Democrats, industry, labor, local governments, and conservation groups agree it’s time for reform. Read why this rare bipartisan moment matters and why Congress needs to act this year.
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Clear Eyes, Strong Hearts
If you’ve been feeling unmoored lately, you’re not alone. This piece is about how we find our footing again—through honesty, courage, and everyday acts of integrity that remind us what it means to show up as citizens.
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What I’ll Tell My Granddaughter About Energy and Earth Day
I’ll meet my first granddaughter this summer. One day, I’ll tell her about 2016 — when the world made a promise on climate — and what happened next as ambition met reality and the real work of building began.
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