Citizens in Charge

Well-known local political consultants will square off over a ballot initiative that would increase oil and gas tax revenue and create a huge college scholarship fund.

David Kenney, an influential political insider who backed Ritter and worked on John Hickenlooper’s reelection campaign, will be the campaign manager for the initiative.

He said the campaign will be called “A Smarter Colorado” and will be funded by conservation, renewable energy and education advocacy groups.