Dem Senator Killed In Motor Vehicle Accident Over Thanksgiving

Winter is survived by her two  children, Tobin and Sienna, and her

fiancé, former state Rep. Matt Gray.

She was known as a strong advocate on transportation and environmental issues. At the time of her death, she chaired the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee and served on the Business, Labor

& Technology and Local Government & Housing committees, according to her official Senate biography.

Winter held a degree in environmental management and biology from the University of Redlands, The Post noted.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) also responded to the lawmaker’s untimely death. “Our state is shaken by the loss of Senator Faith Winter,

and I send my deepest condolences to her  children, loved ones, friends, and colleagues across our state,” Polis said. “Faith was a fierce advocate for hardworking Coloradans, women, and families, and our climate. I’ve known Faith for nearly twenty years, first as an organizer for environmental causes and then expanding women’s representation and leadership,continue reading …

and finally, as a state senator.

“I have had the honor of working with her on many issues to improve the lives of every person and family in our great state, and tackling climate change. I am deeply saddened for her family, her friends and colleagues, and her community. Faith’s work and advocacy made Colorado a better state,” Polis added.

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