Right now, the biggest issue facing families in District 53 is affordability.

Housing is out of reach for first-time buyers. Rent keeps rising. Groceries, utilities, and insurance all cost more. Meanwhile, taxes and fees continue to creep up.

We need to take this seriously.

I support cutting unnecessary red tape so we can build more attainable housing, not just luxury units. I will fight for fiscal discipline in Denver, oppose unnecessary tax and fee increases, and defend TABOR so families can keep more of what they earn.

I will also work to push back on rising utility costs and hidden fees that hit working families and seniors the hardest.

Parents, not government, should be in charge of their children’s upbringing and education.

Families deserve transparency and a real voice in what’s happening in their schools. I support expanding school choice, strengthening parental involvement, and ensuring curriculum decisions respect families’ values.

This isn’t about politics—it’s about trust, accountability, and putting kids first.

What happened to Carissa should never happen to another family.

Our justice system must prioritize victims, not criminals. Right now, too many families feel ignored while cases drag on and accountability falls short.

I support commonsense reforms like the Carissa Amendment: stronger penalties for hit-and-run cases involving serious injury, guaranteed victim input in bond and sentencing decisions, and a system that treats victims with the dignity they deserve.

Public safety and justice should not come at the expense of victims.

Colorado families deserve a system that actually works.

As a caregiver for my son, I’ve seen how Medicaid and mental health services can be difficult to navigate, slow to respond, and burdened by bureaucracy. Families shouldn’t have to fight the system just to get basic care.

We need to streamline services, reduce administrative waste, and ensure resources are going directly to the people who need them. That means focusing on outcomes, accountability, and real support—not more layers of government.

Improving these systems isn’t just good policy—it’s essential to lowering stress and financial pressure on families already doing their best to get by.