Currently holds the office of Colorado House of Representatives - District 36 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives - District 36 in 2026 Colorado Primary Election.
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Get StartedKeep reproductive freedoms intact and funded for all persons in Colorado. Learn more
Increase the use of social workers and specialists who can respond to 911 calls that are non-violent. Learn more
End the use of private prisons in Colorado. Learn more
Expand our juvenile diversion programs to prevent kids from ever starting down a path where they interact with the justice system. Learn more
Expand the use of drug courts to get people help with addiction rather than incarcerating them on a massive scale. Learn more
Work with law-enforcement to attack the supply of fentanyl and other drugs to stop the cycle of addiction. Learn more
Fund victim’s advocacy and support programs to provide help and options to victims of domestic violence before a situation turns deadly. Learn more
Evaluate our judicial retention standards to make sure they are aligned with the values and needs of Coloradans. Learn more
Fund mental health programs and provide training for providers so they are equipped to help veterans deal with the unique issues they face. Learn more
Provide veteran-owned small businesses grants and loans to give them opportunities to succeed. Learn more
Create job-training opportunities for veterans to get them ready for emerging fields in the civilian economy. Learn more
Make it easier for people to start a small business with programs to help navigate regulations and set entrepreneurs on a path to success. Learn more
Create incentives for small business to hire more qualified workers. Learn more
Protect our diverse small businesses by providing grants and loans to help them expand. Learn more
Invest in training and apprenticeship programs that give real-world skills to people so they can get good, middle-class jobs. Learn more
Create and strengthen incentives for small business to operate in more diverse communities. Learn more
Prioritize school funding in the state budget. Learn more
Increasing teacher pay to hire and retain amazing, passionate teachers in Colorado schools. Learn more
Protect our LGBTQ students from GOP attacks and make sure teachers can do their jobs to help make a safe and inclusive environment at school. Learn more
Expanding our workforce training and apprenticeship programs to give people every opportunity to gain the skills needed for a great job. Learn more
Providing teachers with the resources they need for their classroom. Learn more
Make schools safer through building security upgrades so we can keep children and teachers from enduring the trauma of active shooter drills in our places of learning. Learn more
Increase equity between school districts to make sure a student’s zip code doesn’t change the quality of their education. Learn more
Implement subsidies for individuals and businesses that switch to electric vehicles and low-emission appliances, especially for low-income families. Learn more
Push for more renewable energy sources and manufacturing here in Colorado to make us a leader in renewable production. Learn more
Create equitable statewide planning for the effects of climate change on our communities. Learn more
Investigate new types of renewable energy that are showing promise. Learn more
Expand Colorado’s Safe Storage laws to prevent tragic accidents involving our kids. Learn more
Keep guns out of the hands of criminals by enforcing higher security standards for gun stores. Learn more
Create an assault weapon ban to keep weapons of war off Colorado streets. Learn more
Protect and expand our Colorado-Option plans on the ACA marketplace to drive down costs for individuals. Learn more
Create statewide requirements to cap the price of prescription medications. Learn more
Increase access to mental health services, especially for low-income Coloradans and our black and Latino communities. Learn more
Prioritize hospital and insurance pricing transparency. Learn more
Ensure that tenants are protected from predatory practices and ensure that livability standards are enforced. Learn more
Expand programs such as the CHFA FirstStep and HomeAccess services that give state-level help to first-time homebuyers. Learn more
Work to refine and implement Gov. Polis’ zoning changes to encourage more options for property owners to expand their housing options. Learn more
Make the Senior Property Tax Exemption permanent to prevent seniors from being priced out of their homes. Learn more
End cooperation with ICE at all levels and work to remove the GEO facility here in Aurora. Learn more
Invest in infrastructure projects that provide jobs and make Colorado more competitive in markets. Learn more
Ensure community safety by expanding programs that help deal with addiction and mental health. Learn more
Increase the minimum wage to make sure every worker can afford to live in our community. Learn more
Strengthen unions and make it easier for workers to form, and join, unions. Learn more
Ensure equal pay for equal work and strengthen paid family leave programs. Learn more
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