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The Future of American Politics: the 2024 Dreier Roundtable Civility Award

Fri, October 25, 2024
Lunch Program
Governor Jared Polis and David Dreier '75

In today’s world, civil discourse is the exception rather than the rule. That's precisely why the Dreier Roundtable recognizes public servants who engage in a vigorous clash of ideas while recognizing that their political adversary is not their enemy. Through the National Governors Association, Governor Jared Polis (D-CO), partnered with Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) to create the Disagree Better Initiative. In recognition of this, join former U.S. Representative and CMC Trustee David Dreier '75 for a presentation of the Dreier Roundtable Civility Award to Governor Polis, followed by a conversation about the future of American politics. Plans are underway to have Governor Cox receive his Civility Award on November 25th. 

Note: This special luncheon begins at 11:00 AM. The program begins at 11:30 AM.

Jared Polis, the 43rd Governor of Colorado, is an entrepreneur, education leader, and public servant. After launching several successful companies, including one out of his college dorm room, Polis committed himself to making sure other Coloradans had the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Polis founded schools for at-risk students and new immigrants and started nonprofits to help veterans and entrepreneurs.

Prior to serving as Governor, Polis served on the State Board of Education where he worked to raise pay for teachers and reduce class size for students, and represented Colorado's 2nd Congressional district, where he was rated the most effective member of the Colorado delegation.

As Governor, Polis has focused on saving Coloradans money, keeping our economy strong, and preserving our Colorado way of life. Polis delivered universal free full-day kindergarten, signed a number of bills to save families money on health care, and made significant progress towards the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040, all while cutting taxes for small businesses and investing in affordable housing and transportation. His efforts to expand health care access to medically underserved communities and to ensure that equity and justice remain central to building a Colorado for All have produced impactful legislation and made progress toward his administration’s bold vision. 

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David Dreier '75 was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1980, where he served until January 2013. In Congress, he became the youngest — and the first Californian — chairman of the Rules Committee, playing a pivotal role in shaping all legislation for House debate. Dreier, a former chair of Tribune Publishing and a passionate advocate for press freedom, founded the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to build the first public memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., celebrating press freedom and honoring slain journalists. Dreier received his B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and his M.A. in American government from Claremont Graduate University the following year. He serves as a trustee at CMC.

This Civility Award and subsequent discussion is sponsored by the Dreier Roundtable at CMC.

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