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As the representative body for over 37,000 students at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, CU Student Government's Legislative Council plays a critical role in shaping the policies and decisions that directly impact your student experience. From drafting important legislation to approving and allocating the $35 million+ collected annually in student fees, the Legislative Council ensures that student voices are heard and reflected in campus policies and initiatives.

Nine representatives-at-large sit on Representative Council, with five being elected during the fall elections and four being elected during the spring elections. The Council of Colleges and Schools consists of eighteen school senators who are appointed or elected by their individual colleges; each ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ local school is represented by two school senators.

We encourage you to stay informed and get involved! You can:

  • Contact your representatives listed below to share your concerns, ideas, or questions.
  • Review current legislation being introduced on our , so you can stay up to date on the issues that matter most to you.
  • Explore past legislation in the to see how previous decisions have shaped our campus.
  • Share your voice! at public open hearing and join us Thursdays at 7PM in UMC 247Ìý

Executive Committee

Tara Trabucco

President
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Alfredo Bitsoi

Vice President
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Suho Jaeger

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Petra Deffenbaugh

Treasurer
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Trinity Johnston

Press Secretary
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Nico Ross

Council of Colleges and Schools Chair
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Samuel Veta

Representative Council Speaker
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Representatives-at-Large

Suvan Das

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Jeb Brown

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Suho Jaeger

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Samuel Veta

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Anthony Caruso
Sophie Hoffmann

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Zach Lugenbill

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Morgan Mcdonough
Tara Trabucco

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Senators

Preeti Suvarna

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GPSG Co-Senator
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Nitharshan Coimbatore Venkatesan

GPSG Co-Senator

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Joe Lingold

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CMCI Co-Senator
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Oliver McKinney

Council of Colleges and Schools Vice Chair

CMCI Co-Senator

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Petra Deffenbaugh

Arts and Sciences Co-Senator
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Alfredo Bitsoi

Arts and Sciences Co-Senator

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Michelle Om

Leeds School of Business Co-Senator
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Sakari Mackey

Leeds School of Business Co-Senator

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Trinity Johnston

Engineering Co-Senator
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Ekin Apaydin

Engineering Co-Senator
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Mason Zastrow

Law Senator
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Mac Villagomez-Tapia

Law Co-Senator
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Vacant

Music Senator
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Lau Marial

Music Co-Senator

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Lauren Levey

Education Co-Senator
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Julia Needleman

Education Co-Senator
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Rachel Runk

ENVD Co-Senator

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Nico Ross

ENVD Co-Senator

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