DENVER – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement following Mayor Michael Hancock’s announcement that the City and County of Denver would withdraw from the Regional Tourism Act application that had been submitted to the State earlier this year.  

“I am extremely pleased with Mayor Hancock’s decision to withdraw from the application to move the National Western Stock Show once the financial burden it would impose on Denver taxpayers became clear.  I maintain my commitment to keeping the Stock Show in Denver, and will continue to work with Mayor Hancock and other stakeholders to find a workable solution for this important economic driver that does not unduly burden Denver taxpayers.”

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