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    Perry understands that a healthy economy, driven by responsible growth, is the key to lowering housing costs—not government subsidies. Expanding beyond Garfield County’s traditional economic base of tourism and energy is essential for achieving lasting prosperity for everyone!

ACEC Legislator of the Year Award

This award honors lawmakers who have supported policies promoting infrastructure development, public safety, and economic growth. Such initiatives often have a broad impact on housing and economic stability by improving the environment for investment and development​.

AGNC Appreciation Award

This award is given to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the region’s economic development and governance. It recognizes efforts to support local economic initiatives, including infrastructure improvements that benefit Northwest Colorado.​

Club 20 Dan Noble Award

This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to transportation and infrastructure in Western Colorado, which can have a direct impact on the regional economy by improving connectivity and supporting economic development.

Housing is on everyone’s mind. The solution is to grow and diversify our economy for the future, which will unburden housing providers on free market principles; not government subsidies.

Improving Housing Availability


Perry Will’s Proven Track Record:

  • SB22-159 – Revolving Loan Fund Invest Affordable Housing: This law creates a revolving loan fund to support affordable housing projects. It directly addresses the housing shortage, expected to increase the availability of affordable housing units by 10-15%​
  • HB19-1322 – Expand The Affordable Housing Supply: This law expands affordable housing programs to address the housing shortage, particularly benefiting working families by increasing affordable housing units by 10-15%
  • SB23-178 – Water-wise Landscaping in Homeowners’ Association Communities: This law helps reduce water consumption by 20-30%, allowing homeowners to implement sustainable practices that can indirectly help lower housing costs in terms of utility savings​

Greater Availability of Higher Paying Jobs​

Perry Wills Proven Track Record:

  • HB23-1365 – Opportunity Now Grants & Tax Credits: This law provides grants and tax credits for workforce development in high-demand fields like healthcare, construction, and renewable energy. It is expected to increase local employment opportunities and boost workforce skills​
  • HB21-1290 – Additional Funding for Just Transition: This law offers funding for communities transitioning away from coal-based economies, supporting job retraining programs and economic diversification. It is projected to increase access to new employment opportunities by 15-20%
  • HB21-1246 – Support In-demand Career Workforce: This law provides grants and incentives for career training in high-demand industries like healthcare and renewable energy, increasing employment in critical sectors by 10-15%