Rob’s upbringing taught him the value of hard work, grit, determination, and what small businesses mean to a family and a community. Rob's great-grandfather moved to Riverton, Wyoming, in 1906 to serve as the surveyor for the town, canal, and road projects throughout Wyoming. His grandfather George was born in that same town in 1910 and drove trucks for his entire adult life. Rob’s father Bob was born in Riverton in 1947. ​When Rob was born, his family lived in a camper while his dad moved around the state on a road construction crew. When Rob was two, his dad quit in order to seek more stable opportunities for his young family. They moved into the trailer court with a single-wide.
LAST SESSION:
Last year, I witness first-hand how little effort our Legislature puts into Colorado roads and transportation. I worked hard and tirelessly to ensure we were alloting money towards our road systems in Colorado, yet there still was no change.
MOVING FORWARD:
For decades, the people of Colorado have sent billions of dollars to CDOT and the State, only for them to squander the money on pork and pet projects. Meanwhile we have some of the worst roads in the country. We all pay the cost of the bottlenecks and traffic jams. We witness the injuries and accidents happening on our crowded highways. CDOT and the Colorado Legislature need to prioritize their budgets. Spend money on core responsibilities, and if there is anything left, then can spend it on other good (but lower priority) projects. I plan on ensuring Colorado transportation is a priority moving foward.