Letter: Polis calls energy industry struggles ‘silly’

Dear Editor:

On Aug. 28, Governor Polis spoke at the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s annual conference. While at the conference Governor Polis dismissed the struggle of the oil and gas industry by labeling their concerns “silly.” Not only did he undermine a keystone industry that is vital to Colorado’s economy, he insulted the families and communities who rely on the oil and gas industry for a living. While this was the first-time many Coloradans…