Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives - District 22 in 2024 Colorado General Election.
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Get StartedColorado needs to do all we can to support our military neighbors, including making provisions for their unique lifestyle. Military families struggle to find adequate, affordable housing, healthcare and education as they’re forced to move in and out of Colorado; we need to do more to cut red-tape for them. We need to protect our Colorado National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from losing their jobs or their homes when they’re called to duty. We also need to work closely with our installation commanders to provide the infrastructure they need – power, roads, water and more – so they can support the national security missions on their bases. The same goes to support for our homeland security and other federal agencies who work to keep us safe and secure. Learn more
Educators: Teachers are building the next generation of Coloradans; we owe them all the support we can give them to make their jobs and their lives easier. I have a teacher in my family, and I understand how difficult the job is; I marvel at our teachers’ passion and dedication. We need to do all we can to keep them safe and compensate them for the difficult, important work they do. Learn more
Alternative Education: There is a place for parochial, private and charter schools, as well as home schooling and parents should always have a choice. Parents can, and should, determine what kind of education is appropriate for their children and they should have a voice in public school curriculum. However, a well-funded public education system is vital to democracy because it makes a consistent, high-quality education available to everyone. Learn more
K-12 education is mostly a local issue, but the state can and should provide resources, support and security where it makes sense to do so. Higher education is definitely a state-wide issue, and we should do all we can to support Colorado’s community colleges, trade schools, colleges and universities. Learn more
Public Schools: A democracy, and a capitalist economy, only works if its citizens are well-educated. We must provide all of our children with an education that will allow them to become productive and positive citizens. This means teaching science, technology, math, history, civics, and art to all students in a way that allows them to learn at their own pace, in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more
At the state level, I believe we can find ways to thoughtfully encourage economic development and population growth while protecting the environment. Colorado’s education system is the perfect place to develop tomorrow’s scientists and engineers who can help us lead the nation in this area. There is also a role for nonprofit organizations, ranchers, farmers, the oil and gas industry, miners and others, which doesn’t require government oversite or funding. Learn more
Political Peace: The only way America works is if we swear off political violence of all kinds. In my military service, I saw with my own eyes, what happens when people tolerate or encourage violence in the name of their political beliefs. I saw Saddam Hussein’s torture chambers. I saw the Gestapo’s cell blocks. I saw the desperation of people in Africa and Central America who constantly faced threats from criminal gangs or even from their own Army and police forces. Learn more
Respect for Elections: We also must respect the peaceful transfer of power. When I win this race, I expect my opponent to concede and step aside. I also expect someone to gear up and run against me in the next election. That’s how democracy works. When we can no longer expect a peaceful political process, everyone is in danger. Learn more
Regulation: I believe that, as much as possible, capitalism and free markets should prevail, but that all parts of our economy have a responsibility to “do no harm” to their neighbors, their workers, or to the reputation of Colorado. I think history has shown that Colorado’s businesses are innovative, efficient, and operate in the public good. Unfortunately, there have been horrible cases of Colorado businesses that have violated the public’s trust and done real harm. The sickening case of Return to Nature Funeral Homes’ alleged abuse of our honored dead illustrates where state government must step in to regulate some businesses, professions, and trades to ensure they operate safely and honestly. Learn more
I believe health care is a human right. I believe that all of us, women and men, should have the final say on what healthcare is appropriate for our bodies. It’s a matter of freedom. The government should ensure healthcare is safe, affordable, and accessible. The government should not tell us what health care we can and cannot obtain. Life is precious and no one should suffer or die because they can’t afford to see a doctor or because the government refuses to let them get the healthcare they need. Learn more
We need to invest in a healthcare system that keeps up with Colorado’s population growth and ensures that everyone can receive the healthcare they need, when they need it, and at a cost that doesn’t bankrupt them. Healthcare companies are important to providing this care, but profit cannot be their main concern. Learn more
The US immigration system is broken. It’s overwhelmed and underfunded. We need to pressure our federal government to get its act together and find a way to give migrants their immigration hearings within weeks, not months or years. Immigration is a federal issue, but migrants are a local and state issue, as our communities host a tidal wave of newcomers. Colorado needs to care for and protect migrants and do all we can to include them in our society until they achieve citizenship or are sent back to their country of origin. Learn more
As a state, we must ensure that our seniors and their caretakers receive support and protection. That support can be provided through government programs or through charities and non-profits. The state can set rules that protect seniors from abuse and discrimination, allowing our seniors to be fully valued and productive. We should also look at ways we can honor our seniors and involve them in mentoring and teaching younger generations. Learn more
Responsible Spending: When I’m in the Colorado Legislature, I’ll question every penny someone asks for in new spending. My priority will be getting a return on our investment, not in making political statements. Learn more
Unions: Government policy must support the important role that unions play in advocating for workers. Unions ensure that workers are safe on the job, that the job is done right, and that workers receive fair pay for a fair day of work. My dad was a union worker, as were many members of my family, and I’ve seen firsthand how unions can and do benefit businesses, governments, workers and their families. Learn more
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