Screenshot of Logan County Commissioners Jerry Sonnenberg and Joe McBride talking on the phone with US Congressman Ken Buck. (Brian Porter/Fort Morgan Times)

There is one thing the federal government can do to improve the lives of many Americans.

“Get out of our way. Get out of our way and get on with our business,” he said.

His comments were shared on the phone with Buck and his staff, including county commissioners from Elbert, Logan, Phillips, and Yuma counties. Sonnenberg was a former Senator from Colorado, where he led limited government and local control.

“We have nothing to ask of the federal government,” Sonnenberg said. “We live in an area of ​​the state blessed with people who take responsibility for their actions.”

He shared his concerns about the harsh Federal Emergency Management Agency activity in Logan County. Its nature, he explains, is similar to the role his FEMA played in Blush a few years ago with respect to flooding. He shared some examples of recent FEMA activity. This involves homeowners and landlords, as well as garbage disposal companies.

“They remind me of middle school bullies,” said Sonnenberg. “If I don’t do what you say, you take my lunch money. It’s frustrating.”

Buck theorized that FEMA’s role should be limited to Logan County, which is about 4,200 feet above sea level.

“If FEMA had applied the rules evenly, the city of New Orleans wouldn’t exist,” Buck said.

Logan County Commissioner Joe McBride added: If you can fix that, that would be great. ”

Buckk’s selection of books against Big Tech’s monopoly and his first book on corruption in Washington show his view of the U.S. government.

“I’m excited to be able to talk about the limited role that government has to play,” Buck said.

Sonnenberg did not spare the conclusion of his comment.