Emma Pinter
Democratic · CO · Adams County Commissioner, District 3
Attorney with two terms on Westminster City Council and county government experience. Her priorities include affordable housing and jobs that support working families.
Where Emma Pinter stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Environment and Public Health (6 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (9 records)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
Voted for up to $417,285 in food assistance and Medicaid enrollment outreach. The board approved it 5–0.
October 25, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Published a column advocating prescription drug rebates paid directly to patients to lower their costs.
October 11, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: coloradopolitics.com
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 6 support
Testified for SB26-141, expanding state funding authority for wildlife crossings through an optional vehicle registration fee.
April 20, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Testified for SB24-166, strengthening state and local enforcement of air quality rules.
April 23, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Signed a letter urging Colorado to prioritize pollution reductions in communities most harmed by climate change.
August 17, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com
Testified in support of HB20-1265, requiring state regulation of toxic air pollution from stationary sources.
March 9, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Moved to approve open space grant awards and agreements. Voted for the motion, which passed 4–0.
May 14, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: adcogov.legistar1.com
Joined a coal delivery protest against Colorado's challenge to federal carbon pollution limits. Represented Colorado Moms Know Best.
December 16, 2015Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: durangoherald.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 9 oppose
Testified for SB26-141, expanding state funding authority for wildlife crossings through an optional vehicle registration fee.
April 20, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Voted to adopt and fund Adams County's 2026 budget. Both resolutions passed 5–0.
November 18, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Voted for road project amendments: $5,447,880.71 on 62nd Avenue and $3,452,402.28 on York Street. Both passed 5–0.
November 18, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Voted for $550,000 to repair joints in the Huron Street drainage pipe. The board approved it 5–0.
October 25, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Voted for up to $417,285 in food assistance and Medicaid enrollment outreach. The board approved it 5–0.
October 25, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Moved to approve open space grant awards and agreements. Voted for the motion, which passed 4–0.
May 14, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: adcogov.legistar1.com
Voted to fund drug trafficking enforcement with a $347,478 grant. The council approved it 6–0.
December 10, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofwestminster.primegov.com
Voted for $698,066 in downtown Westminster infrastructure work, including contingency funds. The council approved it 6–0.
December 10, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofwestminster.primegov.com
Voted to reduce Holly Park redevelopment loans by $565,000 and initially approve funding that reduction. Both passed 6–0.
December 10, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofwestminster.primegov.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Voted to fund drug trafficking enforcement with a $347,478 grant. The council approved it 6–0.
December 10, 2018Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: cityofwestminster.primegov.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Voted for a $1,194,839.65 contract amendment for housing and homelessness prevention services. The board approved it 5–0.
October 11, 2022Supports Housing Affordability
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Voted to reduce Holly Park redevelopment loans by $565,000 and initially approve funding that reduction. Both passed 6–0.
December 10, 2018Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cityofwestminster.primegov.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Voted for up to $417,285 in food assistance and Medicaid enrollment outreach. The board approved it 5–0.
October 25, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Voted for a $1,194,839.65 contract amendment for housing and homelessness prevention services. The board approved it 5–0.
October 11, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 4 support
Testified for SB26-141, expanding state funding authority for wildlife crossings through an optional vehicle registration fee.
April 20, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Voted for road project amendments: $5,447,880.71 on 62nd Avenue and $3,452,402.28 on York Street. Both passed 5–0.
November 18, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Voted for $550,000 to repair joints in the Huron Street drainage pipe. The board approved it 5–0.
October 25, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Voted for $698,066 in downtown Westminster infrastructure work, including contingency funds. The council approved it 6–0.
December 10, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofwestminster.primegov.com
Track record — General
General · 11 records
Received Earthworks Action Fund's endorsement for the June 2026 Adams County commissioner primary.
May 20, 2026
Source: ewafund.org
Received the Denver Metro Association of Realtors' endorsement for the June 2026 Adams County commissioner primary.
May 13, 2026
Source: dmarealtors.com
Received the Denver Area Labor Federation's endorsement for Adams County commissioner in the 2026 election.
April 24, 2026
Source: denverlabor.org
Received the Colorado Working Families Party's endorsement for the 2026 Adams County commissioner primary.
February 11, 2026
Source: workingfamilies.org
Voted to opt out of state electric vehicle charging standards and permit rules, keeping county rules. Passed 5–0.
November 18, 2025
Source: adamscounty.primegov.com
Testified in support of HB25-1312, concerning legal protections for transgender people.
April 30, 2025
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Testified for amendments to SB23-213, a state land use bill. Represented Counties and Commissioners Acting Together.
May 2, 2023
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Received Sentinel Colorado's endorsement for Adams County commissioner in the 2022 general election.
October 18, 2022
Source: sentinelcolorado.com
Testified for SB21-070, permitting counties to require business registration in unincorporated areas.
February 16, 2021
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Was elected vice chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners by a unanimous vote.
January 15, 2019
Source: adams.granicus.com
Received Yellow Scene Magazine's endorsement for Westminster City Council.
October 31, 2013
Source: yellowscene.com
Past race Emma Pinter ran in:
- County Commissioner - District 3 · November 3, 2026 · Adams County, Colorado · incumbent