Press Room

Sen. Whitehead Wants to Modernize CO Government

Wednesday, May 5 2010

Whitehead saves taxpayers $223,000 a year

DENVER—Senator Bruce Whitehead (D - Hersperus) has been working tirelessly to eliminate unnecessary state spending and ensure state government is working efficiently for the people of Colorado.  With this goal, Sen. Whitehead is sponsoring House Bill 1403 modernize the way the Colorado Secretary of State’s office communicates with businesses and individuals in the state. One significant change will be to allow the Secretary of State’s office to use email as an official form of communication.

"Email is faster, cheaper and more efficient," Sen. Whitehead said.  "This bill is one of many steps we are taking to modernize government and improve the way we serve Colorado citizens. It's time for the government to move into the 21st Century."
 
Whitehead appeared at the State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee to present a bill which will save approximately $223,000 each year by allowing the Secretary of State to send certain government notifications by email, rather than by traditional mail.  This will save taxpayers the cost of printing and postage for 745,000 postcards that will no longer need to be sent.