WHO WE ARE
​Action22 is a non-partisan membership driven organization which serves as a voice and leader for action on public policy for 22 Southern Colorado counties. Our membership includes business leaders, elected officials, business organizations, counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations from around the state. We enjoy strong, effective working relationships with Legislators, Colorado’s Executive Branch, regulatory agencies, and other elected officials.
WHAT WE DO
Action22 focuses on how issues relating to legislation, intersect for the economic health of our region. Specifically we work on:
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government affairs
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rural economic development
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healthcare
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education
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agriculture/natural resources
Because of our strong working relationship with public policy decision makers, Action22 is uniquely positioned to be the vehicle for regional collaboration for our members on those issues and projects most pressing for our communities.
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Sara Blackhurst, CEO
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Brian McCain, COO
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Our Board of Directors
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Rick Klein
La Junta City Manager
Action 22 Board Chair
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Tony Hass
Las Animas County Commissioner
Action 22 Vice Chair
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Ashley Valdez
Xcel Energy Community Area Manager
Action 22 Secretary
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Chad Vorthman
Colorado Farm Bureau Executive Vice President
Action 22 Out of Area Director
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Bill Canda
Custer County Commissioner
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Brian Turner
SolVista
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Carlton Croft
Huerfeno Economic Development
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Charles Bogle
Custer County Economic Development
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Chuck Steigerwalt
Greenhorn Electric
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Dr. Linda Lujan
Lamar Community College
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Garrison Ortiz
Pueblo County Commissioner
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Guillermo Lambarri
AT&T
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Ivonne Garcia
SRDA, Colorado 211
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Jim Ehrlich
Colorado Potato Adm. Committee
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John Vigil
Black Hills Energy
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Justin Grantham
Fremont County Clerk
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Kevin Grantham
Fremont County Commissioner
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Laura Getts
San Isabel Electric
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Mike Beasley
5280 Solutions
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Mike Cafasso
St. Mary Corwin, Centura Health
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Pam Bricker
Three Barrels Brewery
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Phil Rico
Mayor, Trinidad
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Sarah Carlisle
Tri-State
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Scott Tipton
US Congressman
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Stan VanderWerf
El Paso County Commissioner
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William Mutch
Mutch Government Relations
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