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Nossaman Partner Resigns from Colorado Rail District Amid Scrutiny

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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A partner at Nossaman LLP, Brent Butzin, was identified as a legal consultant in an inspector general’s review of California’s high-speed rail program. Butzin subsequently resigned as the designated election official for Colorado’s rail district on October 12, 2026. The board appointed Pam Anderson to replace him.

From gazette.com

Why it matters

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The resignation occurs amid scrutiny of the rail program, which includes a ballot blunder in Colorado where voters were mistakenly presented with Issue 7A. This issue sought $295 million annually in new sales taxes and up to $580 million in debt for the

Who's involved

  • NossamanProvided legal consulting services for the rail project
  • Pam AndersonAppointed to replace the resigned election official for the rail district
  • ColoradoState where the rail district operates and the ballot blunder occurred

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • NossamanSpeculative

    The financial uncertainty surrounding the rail project might introduce operational and financial uncertainty regarding Nossaman's contracts.

  • ColoradoSpeculative

    The financial scrutiny of the rail project could affect the demand for public infrastructure funding.

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