Grand County commissioners will discuss joining 11 other Colorado counties in forming a 51st state.
The discussion is slated during regular commissioner meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. The 51st State Initiative sent a letter to commissioners explaining the movement on Aug. 14. Commissioner Merrit Linke asked for a secession discussion to be added to the agenda, saying he hopes to initiate a conversation about the measure.
To form a separate state, the counties need approval from voters, the Colorado State Legislature and the U.S. Congress. But the 51st State Initiative is also exploring two other ideas: annexing into Wyoming or restructuring the State Senate so it allows for one representative per county.
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