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Amy Paschal (i) Democrat
Residence: Colorado Springs
Profession: State Legislator
Education: BA and MS, Computer Science
Experience: I’m a software engineer and project manager with 15+ years in private industry. I have served in the Colorado House of Representatives since 2025.
What are your top three priorities, if elected?
Affordability. Life has just gotten way too expensive for everyday folks in all aspects of daily life from food and gas to housing and insurance.
Responsible Growth: Sensible restrictions and standards to protect Colorado’s water, energy, infrastructure, and communities while allowing responsible growth, especially in the area of data centers.
Keeping Kids Safe Online: Stronger laws to protect children online from harmful content, unsafe digital environments, and addictive design including greater accountability for technology companies.
See my website for more information.
What specific actions would you support to improve affordability for Coloradans, whether aimed at housing costs, tax burdens or other impacts?
I support practical steps to make Colorado more affordable.
On housing, that means increasing the supply of affordable homes, streamlining development, and pursuing effective rental regulations. Prop 123 is working very well for my county. I would love to expand funding for that program if possible.
On taxes, I support the graduated income tax, a fairer tax structure where top earners pay their fair share while cutting taxes for the other 95%.
Affordability means making health care more accessible by reducing rising insurance costs and ensuring quality healthcare facilities are available across the entire state. Properly funding Medicaid means ensuring the financial viability of all our healthcare facilities which impacts us all.
Whether your party is in the majority or minority next year, where do you see actionable common ground with the opposing party?
Common ground exists on issues where practical solutions matter more than party labels. Public safety, improving transportation infrastructure, protecting children online, and making housing more affordable are areas where Democrats and Republicans can work together. Two-thirds of my bills in my first term were bipartisan. I’m endorsed by both the AFL-CIO and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce.
I believe this demonstrates my focus is on evidence-based solutions, listening to concerns from all parties, and finding workable policies that improve Coloradans’ lives.
Regardless of which party holds the majority, I will continue looking for opportunities to build bipartisan coalitions and get the best results I can for Coloradans.
A new governor will take office next year. What opportunities are there for legislation or other changes that did not gain traction under Gov. Jared Polis?
A new administration brings an opportunity for fresh ideas and new partnerships. I don’t know what our next Governor’s priorities will be but I will seek to find common ground with the new administration just like I did with the current administration in the the areas of energy, environment and technology.
Adriana Cuva did not return the questionnaire.
