Colorado: Governor Polis Announces Results of Statewide Survey for Walkway

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DENVER ~ In a recent press release, Governor Polis of Colorado announced that he will personally intervene to prevent the construction of a proposed pedestrian walkway at the State Capitol complex in Denver. The decision comes after over 80,000 Coloradans participated in a statewide survey regarding how to best celebrate the state's upcoming 150th birthday.

The survey, which was launched last week, received an overwhelming response from the public. Governor Polis expressed his gratitude for the high level of engagement and stated that it shows how much Coloradans care about their state and its upcoming anniversary.

According to the results of the survey, a strong majority of Coloradans do not want to proceed with the proposed walkway. In fact, out of 87,686 total votes, only 3.8% were in favor of it while 93.9% were against it. The results were verified by the Office of Information Technology using various methods to eliminate duplicate votes.

Governor Polis made it clear that he will take action to ensure that the public's voice is heard and respected. He stated, "If needed, I will chain myself to the Capitol plaza to prevent it from being built and will personally intervene to ensure we listen to Coloradans' feedback." He also mentioned that he looks forward to working with the 250/150 commission on finding alternative ways to celebrate both Colorado's 150th birthday and America's 250th birthday in 2026.

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The creation of the 250/150 commission was signed into legislation by Governor Polis with a bipartisan effort. Its mission is to plan and execute a statewide celebration for both anniversaries. The governor also issued an executive order directing state agencies to find opportunities for celebration.

The survey also asked participants if they would like to see any other projects or celebrations for Colorado's 150th anniversary if the walkway proposal is not pursued. Out of a total of 86,210 votes, the majority (48,082) voted for no anniversary projects at all. However, a significant number of votes (33,112) were in favor of several smaller-scale projects in different parts of the state that reflect its rich history and diverse cultural heritage.

In addition, the survey also asked participants if they would prefer to see the full walkway built as planned or scaled back to a smaller project. Out of 67,251 total votes, the majority (62,480) voted for a scaled-back version.

As 2026 approaches, Governor Polis and his office will continue to work with the community to determine the best way to celebrate both anniversaries. Colorado is the only state that will observe dual anniversaries - its 150th as a state and America's 250th. With such strong public participation and feedback, it is clear that Coloradans are passionate about celebrating their state's history and culture in a meaningful way.

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