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    No one knows Garfield County better or loves our outdoors and agricultural heritage more.  Perry spent over 40 years serving rural and Western Colorado as a Parks and Wildlife Game Warden, and understands firsthand the importance of water preservation and good environmental stewardship because he’s also a lifelong rancher.

COSSA Solar and Storage Champion Award

Recognizes individuals or organizations advancing renewable energy and solar storage, helping promote sustainability and environmental protection.

Safari Club International Legislator of the Year Award

Acknowledges lawmakers who have supported wildlife conservation and responsible wildlife management policies, protecting Colorado’s natural environment.

AGNC Appreciation Award

Recognizes contributions to infrastructure improvements that support regional safety and environmental efforts in Northwest Colorado​.

As a lifelong rancher, I understand the importance of water conservation and responsible environmental stewardship. Preserving our water rights and strategic acquisitions, like the Shoshone, help mitigate drought and wildfires, support ranching, farming, and recreation, and protect endangered species.

Water Conservation  

Perry Will’s Proven Track Record:
  • SB24-197 – Water Conservation Measures: Promotes innovative water conservation techniques, increasing water use efficiency by an estimated 15-20%. This helps safeguard water supplies, especially for local farmers and ranchers, supporting sustainable agricultural practices​.

  • SB23-178 – Water-wise Landscaping in Homeowners' Association Communities: Allows homeowners in HOA communities to implement sustainable water-wise landscaping, reducing water consumption by 20-30%.​

  • HB21-1268 – Study Emerging Technologies for Water Management: Funds the study of emerging water conservation technologies, expected to improve water use efficiency by 15-20%, crucial for sustainable agriculture​.

Environment Preservation​

Perry Wills Proven Track Record:

  • SB24-126 – Conservation Easement Income Tax Credit: Incentivizes landowners to place property under conservation easements, protecting over 3,000 acres of land and supporting wildlife and outdoor recreation​.

  • SB22-159 – Revolving Loan Fund Invest Affordable Housing: Supports affordable housing while considering environmental sustainability by encouraging eco-friendly construction practices​.

  • SB20-003 – State Parks Improvement Appropriation: Allocates funding for improving state parks, enhancing park infrastructure and conservation efforts to protect natural resources​.

Wildlife Growth 

Perry Will’s Proven Track Record:
  • HB23-1274 – Species Conservation Trust Fund Projects: Provides funding for species conservation, enhancing biodiversity and promoting environmental health across over 400,000 acres of protected land.
  • SB22-158 – Species Conservation Trust Fund Projects: Provides additional funding for species conservation efforts, supporting wildlife preservation and enhancing environmental health.

  • SB24-171 – Restoration of Wolverines: Helps restore ecological balance and biodiversity, supporting the local eco-tourism sector and long-term environmental health.

Fighting Wild Fires

Perry Wills Proven Track Record:

  • SB23-161 – Financing to Purchase Firefighting Aircraft: Provides financing for firefighting aircraft, improving response capabilities to wildfires, protecting lives and property across Garfield County​.

  • HB24-1006 – Assist Rural Community Wildfire-Related Grant Application: Simplifies grant applications for wildfire mitigation, increasing successful applications by 50%, protecting over 20,000 acres from wildfire damage​.

  • SB22-056 – Surplus Military Vehicles Highway Use for Firefighting: Allows surplus military vehicles to be used on highways for firefighting purposes, improving wildfire response capacity by 15-20%​.

Reducing Accidents 

Perry Will’s Proven Track Record:
  • SB24-100 – Commercial Vehicle Highway Safety Measures: Introduces stricter safety regulations for commercial vehicles, reducing accidents on highways by an estimated 10-15%, improving road safety.

  • SB24-194 – Special District Emergency Services Funding: Increases funding for rural emergency services by 20-25%, enhancing response times and resource availability for fire protection and medical emergencies.​

  • HB23-1267 – Double Fines Speeding Trucks on Steep Grades: Introduces double fines for trucks speeding on steep grades, reducing accidents involving heavy trucks by 20-25%, improving road safety​.

  • SB23-069 – Requirements to Operate a Motorboat: Enhances safety on waterways by regulating motorboat operations, reducing accidents in Garfield County’s rivers and lakes.

Enhancing Emergency Service Response Times 

Perry Wills Proven Track Record:

  • SB24-056 – Out-of-State Snowmobile Permit & Search and Rescue Fee: Introduces permit fees for out-of-state snowmobilers, fully funding local search and rescue operations, improving public safety for both residents and visitors.

  • SB24-194 – Special District Emergency Services Funding: Increases funding for emergency services by 20-25%, enhancing response times and resource availability for fire protection and medical emergencies.

  • SB23-163 – Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officers Classified as State Troopers: Enhances law enforcement capacity by classifying CPW officers as state troopers, increasing enforcement efficiency and response times by up to 15%.