The AIA Colorado Government Affairs Committee is thrilled to announce Sen. James Coleman as the recipient of our 2024 Legislator of the Year award and Rep. William Lindstedt as 2024’s Outstanding New Legislator.
Thank you to both Sen. Coleman and Rep. Lindstedt for their continued support of the architectural profession’s interests at the Capitol as we all strive to live in a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful Colorado!
Senator Coleman helped protect architects from an attempt to increase our exposure to construction defect lawsuits and introduced this year’s attempt at construction defect litigation reform. While that bill didn’t pass in the House, his efforts brought awareness to this issue and set the stage for another effort in 2025.
Rep. Lindstedt championed our practice act renewal bill (along with 2022 legislator of the year Rep. Shannon Bird) and helped ensure there were no surprises or roadblocks along the way.
Thursday, December 5th, the AIA Colorado Government Affairs Committee (GAC) welcomed Sen. Coleman to a luncheon and Nikolaus Remus, AIA, Advocacy Engagement Director, presented him with his award. Sen. Coleman shared with the group how the time he has spent with architects has shaped his perspectives of our built environment and offered gratitude for the ongoing work of architects in Colorado.
