Governor Polis Elected Vice-Chair of the Bipartisan National Governors Association

ATLANTIC CITY — Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis was elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Bipartisan National Governors Association (NGA) by his gubernatorial peers from across the country and political spectrum. 

“I am proud to be elected the  Vice-Chair of the National Governors Association  for the upcoming year by my colleagues from both sides of the aisle. National Governors Association is a unique and valued forum for governors to offer their unique perspectives, share policies, and develop bipartisan solutions. I am committed to elevating the issues impacting Colorado and, through the bipartisan input from National Governors Association, creating real solutions to improve our state, create jobs and continue to grow our thriving economy" said Governor Jared Polis. "I look forward to working with the other governors to address the challenges facing our nation, Colorado, and the opportunity to serve as Vice-Chair." 

The Governor is attending the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey — Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey served as Chair of NGA. Governor Polis served as the Chair of the Western Governors Association this past year, focusing on bipartisanship, economic development and geothermal energy. 

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