Currently holds the office of Colorado House of Representatives - District 23 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives - District 23 in 2024 Colorado General Election.
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Get StartedProtecting Women's Rights: Monica is endorsed by pro-choice organizations because she will be a champion for the rights of women. We need leaders who are willing to stand up and fight Republican efforts to restrict abortion and outlaw emergency contraception. Learn more
Monica is running to build a Colorado that works for everyone. Colorado's economy is growing - but so many are being left behind. Whether it's seniors trying to afford their property taxes, or single moms struggling to put food on the table, Monica knows firsthand what it means to struggle against the odds. Learn more
Standing up for our Public Schools: Protecting Jeffco's neighborhood public schools is one of Monica's top priorities. Her kids grew up going to Jeffco public schools. Those schools created opportunities for her sons. She will fight the privatizing our education system, and she will fight for better teacher pay. Learn more
Our schools need better support to prepare kids for the 21st century economy. For a lot of kids, college is the right path. But kids who aren't going to college deserve the same support and attention. Monica will expand vocational and technical training programs so that every student is on the right path to a good-paying job. Learn more
I will continue my work on the importance of stopping puppy mills, because the bottom line can't simply be about PROFITS! Learn more
Our state is already battling the effects of climate change. Air quality in the metro region is going to have an increasing impact on our local quality of life here in Jeffco. Protecting our environment is not only crucial to our future, it creates great opportunity for working families. There are more energy jobs being created in the renewable sector than in fossil fuels. Diversifying our economy, creating clean primary jobs and protecting Colorado’s natural beauty all go hand-in-hand. Learn more
I have and will continue to fight for gun reform and push to make sure that no more innocent lives are taken due to senseless and preventable violence. I stand with the survivors of all mass shootings and their families. Learn more
Fighting Rising Health Care Premiums: I am a strong supporter of Medicare for all. Those who are uninsured have at-least one family member working but can't afford the premiums when choosing the basic necessities for survival. Preventative care is so important early on. And we know people of color are at higher risk of chronic conditions. Learn more
You never feel more alone then when you are alone with an abuser. Monica knows that firsthand. Holding abusers accountable and getting justice for victims is critical. But she is going to do more, by leading the way in the legislature to create pathways for victims to escape abusive relationships and providing the tools needed to become financially independent. Learn more
With common sense policies, we can help Colorado seniors live securely and independently in their own homes longer. We need to protect the social safety net from D.C. Republicans, invest in preventive care programs that reduce the number of expensive hospital visits, and protect seniors from exploitation that is all too common. Learn more
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