Currently holds the office of Colorado State Senate - District 16 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for Colorado State Senate - District 16 in 2024 Colorado General Election.
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Get StartedI strongly believe that everyone is entitled to be in charge of their own reproductive health and I will passionately defend their right to do so and will not compromise on this position. Learn more
I strongly believe that everyone is entitled to be in charge of their own reproductive health and I will passionately defend their right to do so and will not compromise on this position. I will actively oppose any legislation that seeks to limit the rights of people to govern their bodies and their health. Learn more
I work to continue the efforts of others who have started the discussion on fixing our criminal justice system. Throwing someone in jail is too often looked at as the sole solution to ending crime. Commonsense punishments for non-violent offenders should not immediately require a one-size-fits-all incarceration policy. Learn more
I work with my colleagues to enact legislation that will make sure economic growth in this state is equitable and doesn’t create more economic inequality. Learn more
I believe our state must play a role in reducing economic inequality. Rapid growth across the Denver Metro area has created massive economic growth, but the gains have not been felt by everyone. Learn more
I am committed to increasing funding for our public schools and improving education services to all students in our state. Learn more
I believe the best investment we can make is in our children through our public school system. The first step in improving K-12 funding is to develop a plan using existing funds without raising taxes. Learn more
I fight against any legislation that does not continue protections of our environment and I support laws that continue to protect Colorful Colorado. I am a legislator who can listen and address environmental challenges Colorado faces today and many years from now. Learn more
I believe in the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. I also believe in commonsense gun violence prevention measures. Learn more
We must reform how we treat those with mental illness or developmental disabilities so that our jails are not a dumping ground for those without access to adequate health care. Learn more
I believe basic health care is a right. Learn more
I believe immigrants provide a fusion of culture and determination that is essential to our society across the country. In the era of the current presidential administration, our immigrant community needs to know they have an ally in their corner who will defend their basic civil rights. Learn more
I believe we need to make quality investments to fix our transportation issues. Learn more
I believe we need to make quality investments to fix our transportation issues. We need to think not only for today, but for the next 50 years. Transportation improvements and protecting our environment are interrelated in that intelligent transportation solutions will help reduce emissions and improve air quality. Learn more
I promote commonsense investments to increase access to mass transportation. We need to work with all stakeholders to be forward-thinking in addressing our transportation challenges. Learn more
I support the rights of labor unions to represent employees to create a better standard of living for all and will be a strong proponent for unions. I will fight any attempt to turn Colorado into a right to work state. Learn more
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