Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives - District 18 in 2018 Colorado 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedRight now, current law prohibits Medicare from negotiating drug prices. The government needs to stand up to industries with political power, i.e., special interest groups, and negotiate on behalf of the American people. Learn more
When elected, I will also push for programs that encourage Coloradans to buy local, so our tax revenue stays in our community. Learn more
I’ll work to cut the red tape to starting and running a small business, so everyday families can have a career with the household income and security they deserve. Learn more
This has become the American Dream, and we must do everything possible to encourage this dream of innovation and motivation. I will explore every possible policy initiative to encourage this new dream. Let us, together, make Colorado the leader of the United States in small business growth. Learn more
The trades are a crucial part of economic development for a community and a pathway to success for a great many students. Also, for those who are interested, a quality college education should be accessible to all. Learn more
Addressing the factors that contribute to the shortage of teachers (and the overwork of the current teachers) is crucial to improving all aspects of Colorado’s education system. This includes low salaries, a culture that seems obsessed with testing, lack of support and professional development and the social isolation that comes with teaching in small towns that turns off young people off from teaching careers. Learn more
Action must be taken to stem the tide of rising higher education tuition costs. Corporations should not be profiting from our children's student loan debt. Learn more
This means having teachers in our schools who are committed to helping our students, smaller classroom sizes, and updated technology so our kids can learn new skills and be ready for the jobs of the future. Learn more
Despite Colorado’s booming economy, school funding still lags. TABOR, the Gallagher Amendment, and Amendment 23 have had some unintentional consequences in holding back funding for education in Colorado. Keeping this important issue a priority, and bridging the partisan divide to find practical, common-sense solutions is my pledge to my district and all residents of Colorado. Learn more
We must ensure our kids have an opportunity to go to a college, vocational, or technical school of their choice -- no matter what part of town they grew up in. Learn more
Addressing the factors that contribute to the shortage of teachers (and the overwork of the current teachers) is crucial to improving all aspects of Colorado’s education system. This includes low salaries, a culture that seems obsessed with testing, lack of support and professional development and the social isolation that comes with teaching in small towns that turns off young people off from teaching careers. Learn more
Right now, current law prohibits Medicare from negotiating drug prices. The government needs to stand up to industries with political power, i.e., special interest groups, and negotiate on behalf of the American people. Learn more
The third option, a public option, is what I support. The public option, aka “Medicare You Can Buy Into” will benefit the most people in the long run by decreasing overall healthcare costs. It can do this if the option is allowed to really compete with private plans. With the bargaining power to negotiate with drug manufactures and the large corporate hospitals/clinics/labs, the public option could drive down prices. Learn more
allot initiatives to force more healthcare billing transparency are a start. Learn more
No one should lose everything they have worked hard for their whole life, just because they get sick Learn more
Only when it is absolutely necessary will I let the legislature come to the voters to ask for money. Learn more
I support common-sense reforms that don’t raise taxes. One example of such a common-sense reform is improving the TABOR measurement from one based on consumer inflation to one based on personal income. This will give our state the ability as a state to invest when we are growing and tighten our belt when we are not. Learn more
I’ll work to cut the red tape to starting and running a small business, so everyday families can have a career with the household income and security they deserve. When elected, I will also push for programs that encourage Coloradans to buy local, so our tax revenue stays in our community. Learn more
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