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Adrienne Benavidez (i) Democrat
Residence: Unincorporated Adams County
Profession: Attorney
Education: J.D., CU Law
Experience: I was a State Representative from 2017-2022. As an attorney I served on the Judiciary committee for 6 years. I understand community needs after serving on the Boards of more than a dozen nonprofits.
What are your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Improve affordability in all areas.
2. Workers deserve a livable wage.
3. Defend against ICE; no resident should live in fear.
What specific actions would you support to improve affordability for Coloradans, whether aimed at housing costs, tax burdens or other impacts?
Currently less than 50% of eligible children are being served by our childcare system. I will be bringing a bill to create a public childcare option that will address this need and make the education and care of our children more affordable.
Whether your party is in the majority or minority next year, where do you see actionable common ground with the opposing party?
I think the affordability issue resonates with the majority of Colorado residents. Everyone is experiencing the high cost of gas, food, housing, medical care and childcare and measures addressing these matters should garner bipartisan support.
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?
The budget and the impacts of additional Medicaid cuts that will take effect in January that may limit the new Governor’s ability to initiate new programs and may require significant cuts through several state departments. I’m hopeful the new Governor will address AI use in schools and in social media.
Frederick Alfred Jr did not return the questionnaire.
