Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives - District 33 in 2018 Colorado 2018 General Election.
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We need to revisit the trade school and the junior colleges. Learn more
I believe parents are just as responsible as teachers and professional educators when it comes to educating our children and developing young adults so they can succeed in life and the workplace. Learn more
We need to address this by giving our public-school teachers a pay raise and make affordable housing an option for them Learn more
We should make sure every family can get quality preschool education. Learn more
We should be doing everything possible to be able to provide access to lifelong education for anyone who wants it. Learn more
I firmly believe the path to a prosperous middle class starts with a strong public education system. Learn more
We need to make sure that our schools and families are safe from energy exploration and extraction. Learn more
I believe energy development and the issue of hydraulic fracking is one of the most important issues impacting the communities of House District 33. Learn more
Unfortunately, acts of random gun violence in Colorado, committed by people with mental health problems have become too common. That is why I supported the “Red Flag” proposal that was considered in the state legislature. Learn more
For Native Americans and the Military, we have the British model: Free Learn more
I think pharmaceutical companies must be more transparent about what their costs and profit margins are. I support legislation that would require prescription drug corporations to disclose how they come up with prices for their drugs, including how much they spend on manufacturing, production, research and development, advertising and what their profit margins are. Learn more
For people under 65 that work we have the German model: Employer and employee share premiums. Learn more
For those over 65 we are Canada: Medicare. Learn more
Healthcare providers should be able to sell plans across state lines. Learn more
I oppose many parts of Obamacare. I think it has driven up costs and inserted too much government regulation into the system. Learn more
Healthcare should be affordable and accessible to all Coloradans. Learn more
We need affordable housing to encourage our first responders and teachers to live in the communities that they work in. Learn more
We need to encourage residential home builders and developers to build new homes that are more affordable. Learn more
We need to bring back incentives for first time home buyers. Learn more
I think it is totally unacceptable that our Governor and legislature has been unable to compromise and get this problem solved. The bottom line is more people are moving here and our time sitting in traffic has grown. Learn more
In addition, as an elected official it is my responsibility to see what future developments in transportation can affect our infrastructure. Learn more
The bottom line is if our communities don’t have a road and transportation system that can handle our growing population, and move us around is a timely manner, our quality of life will suffer immensely. Learn more
Addressing our road and transportation problems is a top priority for the people in my district, and it would be a top priority for me. Learn more
We have congested roads and a transportation system that cannot meet the demands of a growing population. Learn more
I believe that the way we use energy and travel, though effective today will change in the future. Focusing on today's issues of course is critical but we have to also look towards the future and anticipate what it will bring. Learn more
I would fight for a transportation funding solution that would not raise taxes and would require the legislature to live within their means and get the money from our $29 billion-dollar budget. Learn more
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