The Legacy of Faith Winter: A Life Defined by Advocacy, Resilience, and Complex Human Truths
Winter’s impact on Colorado’s political culture cannot be overstated. In 2017, then-Representative Winter sparked a monumental shift in the state’s #MeToo movement when she publicly accused a colleague of sexual harassment. Her courage led to the first expulsion of a lawmaker in modern Colorado history and forced a total overhaul of the Capitol’s workplace harassment policies.
Legislative Landmarks
As Chair of the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee, Winter was the primary architect of SB21-260, a landmark $5 billion transportation package that modernized how Colorado funds its roads and bridges while prioritizing environmental sustainability and transit access. She also championed:
- Paid Family and Medical Leave: A program she helped build from the ground up to ensure no Coloradan has to choose between their job and their family.
- Environmental Protection: Using her background in Environmental Management to push for cleaner air and renewable energy transition.
- Youth Engagement: One of her final legislative efforts was creating paths for youth representation on environmental boards. Continue reading…
