Section 24-32-101 - Legislative declaration(1) The general assembly finds and declares that: (a) Strong local government has been a major factor in the political and economic development of the state;(b) The future welfare of the state depends, in large measure, on local leadership and the effectiveness of local government;(c) Population shifts and other economic and social trends have brought new problems to local government in growing metropolitan areas and throughout the state; and(d) The state has primary responsibility for strengthening local government, encouraging local initiative, and providing coordination of state services and information to assist local government in effectively meeting the needs of Colorado citizens.(2) The general assembly further finds and declares that: (a) The provision of high-speed broadband plays a critical role in enhancing local government and community development efforts;(b) Regional, multijurisdictional, and coordinated approaches to broadband planning are critical to achieving the efficient deployment of broadband infrastructure and technology; and(c) Public-private partnerships help leverage resources of both private broadband providers and local governments to achieve statewide broadband deployment.Amended by 2021 Ch. 371,§11, eff. 6/28/2021.L. 66: p. 120, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 3-22-1. For the legislative declaration in HB 21-1289, see section 1 of chapter 371, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.