What are your top three priorities for the next legislative session?
In this upcoming session, I plan to continue being an advocate for domestic violence, crime victim services, and protecting working families.
The chamber may see split Democrat-Republican control next year. On what issues do you see common ground with the opposite party?
I’m a true believer that we can all find common ground on many different issues if we just talk with each other to learn what those issues are. I feel whether we are in or out of the capitol, working to find solutions together is important.
What perspective or background would you bring to the chamber that is currently missing?
Each legislator brings unique qualities and talents to the capitol as they work to improve the lives of all Coloradans. My life experience and work ethic have served me well over the last four years.
What more can the state legislature do to ease housing costs across Colorado?
As an incumbent, I was the co-sponsor on numerous different bills in the last session that worked to ease housing costs. In this upcoming session, I plan to continue to support the advancement of similar measures, as the bills last season were only just the start to helping Coloradans save money on housing. We made great advancements last year with HB22-1304, HB22-1282, SB22-159, SB22-160, and SB22-146. I plan to continue to meet with advocates in order to find the best solutions for all Coloradans.
Do you support the current law on fentanyl possession and resources for treatment?
Yes
Fred Clifford has not returned the questionnaire.
How candidate order was determined: A lot drawing was held at the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office on Aug. 3 to determine the general election ballot order for major and minor party candidates. Colorado law (1-5-404, C.R.S.) requires that candidates are ordered on the ballot in three tiers: major party candidates followed by minor party candidates followed by unaffiliated candidates. Within each tier, the candidates are ordered by a lot drawing with the exception of the office of Governor and Lt. Governor, which are ordered by the last name of the gubernatorial candidate.
