Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives - District 47 in 2020 Colorado General Election.
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Get StartedMany of the scars that veterans bring home are not physical. When a veteran faces legal trouble special consideration must be given to them on account of factors like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Veteran trauma courts would hold veterans accountable for their actions while understanding the ordeals that they have undergone. Learn more
Veterans deserve to retire in dignity. To protect the retirements of our veterans I support a tax reduction on veteran pensions. Learn more
Small businesses are the heart and soul of District 47. From the farm stands out on Highway 50 to Squawk Coffee right by my office, we need to make it easier as a state to help local entrepreneurs get their business of the ground. Without small business, Southern Colorado would not be as vibrant and diverse as it is today. Learn more
Affordable high-quality childcare is out of reach for too many working Americans. Creating universal pre-k will help both students and working parents, while jumpstarting our student's educations, helping them succeed in the future as well. Learn more
I have seen again and again how an education system that tries to prepare every student for four years of college fails our children. The four-year option should be available to those that want it, but our schools need to prepare students for professions in the trades and other such valuable services. Studies have also shown that trade programs also benefit the outcomes of all students, not just those looking at specific industries. We must make sure that our schools prepare all students for a bright future. Learn more
The very schools that I teach in are often unsafe, students get shocked and it creates a hazardous learning environment. We must expand the Building Excellent Schools Today program and ensure that the money raised for schools is reaching the classrooms, not high priced consultants in Denver. . Learn more
Many of our best teachers in Colorado have been leaving for surrounding states because they have more resources. We must make sure that we keep our teachers here in Colorado, for the sake of our children. Learn more
Our neighbors in La Junta and Penrose all roll their eyes knowingly when we talk about the trek they have to make to access specialist care. Bri supports expanded medical residency programs in rural Colorado counties. With the best and brightest medical school graduates right around the corner, we can ensure that rural citizens have access to cutting-edge care. Learn more
For too many of our families, medical costs eat up a majority of their budget. It is because of this that I will support expanding the state's Medicaid program to ensure that families can survive and thrive. . Learn more
Prescription drug companies must be held responsible for their actions. If a drug cartel was responsible for creating a public health crisis on the scale of the opioid epidemic what would our reaction be? Additionally, I support multi-state bulk drug purchasing arrangement for other prescription medications to help keep costs of live-saving medicine down. Learn more
With recent advancements in telehealth technology, highspeed broadband is a necessity in rural Colorado. I will push for legislation that ensures that every corner of our state has quality internet connection. Furthermore, the expansion of Highway 50 gives us a great opportunity to lay fiber optic cable, boosting access for District 47 with only minimal disturbance. Learn more
Highway 50 needs to be re-paved and expanded. Four lanes from La Junta to Pueblo and out to Penrose would ensure that it meets the needs of our community for the foreseeable future. We will fight to keep Highway 50 in its current geographic footprint so as to not disrupt the lives of those who live along the route. Learn more
PERA is not a handout, it is an earned benefit. Members are required to pay in, meaning that they are owed their retirement. In many cases, they have no other option but to rely on PERA for their old age, as they do not have Social Security. We must honor their legacy by honoring our promise. Politicians have tried again and again to carve away at PERA to make room elsewhere. With me, you can trust that PERA has a champion in the statehouse. Learn more
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