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Since the proposed slaughterhouse ban initiative was introduced in the city and county of Denver in June 2023, the livestock industry has been working to preserve 20% of the nation’s lamb harvest capacity at Superior Farms in Globeville.

Denver voters were not fooled by this misleading initiative and defeated this egregious ban on an employee-owned business, which plays a crucial role in maintaining our food supply, protecting labor, and ensuring that our community has access to locally sourced food.

“I am thrilled with the success of defeating these initiatives by such a significant margin, sending a clear message that these harmful policies will not succeed in Colorado,” stated Zach Riley, CEO of the Colorado Livestock Association (CLA). “It has been a hard-fought battle to reach this point, and this is no small victory.”

CLA greatly appreciates the hard work and support behind this effort. We especially thank the campaign donors who entrusted CLA with their resources and provided leadership in this fight for animal agriculture.

We will continue to advocate for and promote the interests of Colorado’s farming and ranching families.

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