Why are you seeking public office?
Thousands of people are still struggling with the economic toll of the Coronavirus. I’m running to build back our economy Post-COVID, funding our schools, ensuring affordable healthcare, housing, supporting vulnerable communities, those harmed by crime, and safer communities. Always a champion of human and civil rights.
What will your top three priorities be if elected?
Over the years, the heart of my priorities have not changed. To focus on health and safety, affordable health care, adequate funding for public schools, access to housing, safer communities, human and victim rights, while protecting our public lands, water, air and vulnerable communities.
Do you support some type of public option health insurance or Medicare for All at the state level? If so, which and why? If not, why not?
I am committed to protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act to ensure that we all have access to affordable healthcare. We need a create public options so people can choose to join a Medicare-like plan or keep private insurance.
Have your views on policing and racism in Colorado changed this year? If so, how?
Thousands of people in Colorado have taken part in demonstrations for racial justice, making Black Lives Matter the largest moment in U.S. history after George Floyd, Elijah McClain and others. To end police violence we must work together at the intersection of policing, gun violence and criminal justice reform.
Do you place a greater importance on addressing climate change or preserving Colorado’s oil and gas industry? What steps would you take on these issues as a lawmaker?
Every Coloradan has a right to breathe clean air, drink healthy water, and have access to our public lands for generation to come. I will always be a champion for our environment.
Should Colorado consider any new gun laws? If so, which do you support?
I will support specific gun reform policy that could make a real impact to save lives from gun violence.
Why are you seeking public office?
To work toward a smaller and less intrusive Colorado Government.
What will your top three priorities be if elected?
Healthcare – Insurance is not healthcare, it is a for profit business.
Education – Bring the education process closer to home, eliminate federal intrusion.
Justice Reform – End Qualified Immunity and Mandatory Minimums. Seek restorative measures over incarceration where possible.
Do you support some type of public option health insurance or Medicare for All at the state level? If so, which and why? If not, why not?
Health Insurance is not Healthcare. Insurance is a form of gambling, (You are betting you will get really sick, and the insurance company is betting you won’t get sick enough to use up all the money you paid them.) I would seek to eliminate all forms of forced insurance. Let the hospitals offer indigent care and keep the insurance companies out of it.
Have your views on policing and racism in Colorado changed this year? If so, how?
No. I think our local police force has been over militarized. They used to be peace keepers and now they are law enforcement. I think race relations have improved greatly over the last 50 years but we still have a long way to go. We often make it an issue by making it an issue.
Do you place a greater importance on addressing climate change or preserving Colorado’s oil and gas industry? What steps would you take on these issues as a lawmaker?
I don’t place a greater importance on either. We have a long way to go before solar and wind power can replace gas and oil, if it ever can. I don’t believe taxing or giving tax breaks helps the environment; legislation helps corporations. I think we should have strong property rights and hold corporations liable to the property owners for the damage they cause.
Should Colorado consider any new gun laws? If so, which do you support?
I strongly support the 2nd amendment. I believe the right to self-defense is essential to protect our country and should not be limited.
