Representative Marc Catlin Receives Economic Development Council’s Legislator of the Year Award 

Denver, Colorado – Today, October 15, 2024, Representative Marc Catlin receives Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) 2024 Legislator of the Year EDIE Award at the annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference in Beaver Creek, CO. Rep. Catlin was recognized for his bipartisanship and ability to work across the aisle on many issues including water, broadband, workforce, and economic development. 

The award recognizes legislators that have shown outstanding achievement in economic development in Colorado. Criteria to be considered for the award: 

• Sponsoring or being a leading voice on bills or ballot initiatives aimed at strengthening Colorado’s economy, identified in EDCC’s legislative policy statement: healthy business climate, effective well-maintained infrastructure, and well-educated workforce. 

• Building consensus across the political spectrum to successfully pass bills or ballot initiatives that strengthen Colorado’s economic outlook. 

Representative Catlin says, “To be recognized as the Legislator of the Year for the Economic Development Council is such an honor. Colorado needs to remain open for business to attract good jobs for our hometown communities. Good jobs are a part of the answer for solving our cost-of-living crisis in Colorado. Our state must continue to invest in our infrastructure for thriving communities.”