Cost of Living

The cost of living continues to rise in Colorado, and the impacts to our families are real. I will keep taxes low so that citizens can enjoy their hard-earned income. I will also ensure businesses do not struggle under the weight of overregulation. They must have the freedom to innovate and compete in a free market without costly government burdens to avoid excessive costs being passed on to

consumers. Nonsensical green energy initiatives at the state level are increasing costs and must be pushed back against.

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Fiscal Responsibility

Residents have to live within their means, and so should government. Intentional budgeting to prioritize infrastructure/roads and public safety services are my priority. The Board of County Commissioners has been working to reduce inefficiencies and keep tax burden low; I will continue this work. Limited Government - The primary role of government is to protect individual rights, including private property, and provide essential services. El Paso County has a duty to provide those core functions while also limiting its intrusion into the lives of citizens; that includes keeping taxes low! I believe Colorado is in a battle to maintain the founding principles our country was built upon. Many on the left are forcing acceptance of ideologies through policy and regulations and tirelessly working every day to increase the size of government. I feel compelled to step up and fight for freedom from big government.

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Public Safety

I am very grateful to our law enforcement for the job they perform in keeping our community a safe place to raise our families. I am honored to have received the endorsement of both our top law enforcement leaders, Sheriff Joe Roybal and D.A. Michael Allen. We must ensure law enforcement is supported and well resourced so that criminals are held accountable for their actions, and victims receive

justice. I will advocate to maintain a budget that prioritizes public safety. Roads & Infrastructure – I will prioritize funding for our roads and infrastructure. The county must be forward-thinking and anticipate the maintenance and future needs of our community. I support utilizing a quality asset management system and adapting to new technologies to identify the precise timeline for appropriate maintenance to avoid more costly total failure and reconstruction. In addition, new development will pay for its own infrastructure so that it doesn’t fall on the backs of current residents.

 

Water

Colorado Springs is the only major city in Colorado that does not reside along a river. Agreements with other states such as Kansas and those along the Colorado River require much of our snowfall to support their agriculture and communities.Understanding the challenges and stewarding this precious commodity will continue to be a priority for me. Much of the water sourced within El Paso county will come from aquifers rather than surface or renewable sources. The county has facilitated an analysis of current Denver Basin conditions to evaluate availability and reliability for El Paso County. I will dig into this research to make data informed decisions ensuring our community continues to grow and thrive.

 

Taxes

I will defend and protect TABOR - Government must be accountable and transparent to the people. TABOR prevents government from growing out of control by placing guardrails around its revenue source – taxes. TABOR and sunshine laws must be respected and protected as they help to maintain ethical stewardship of funding and responsible decision-making.

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Responsible Growth

Informed decision-making and water security are my priority. New development must pay for its own infrastructure and costs should not be placed on the backs of current residents. Mechanisms including metro districts and public improvement districts are options that have guardrails so that future homeowners in new developments are not taxed in perpetuity, but the mills on the property are capped and will sunset.

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Immigration

We live in an amazing country. It is understandable that people want to come here. That said, there are legal processes and procedures to move to the United States that must be demanded by elected officials. I do not support the concept of sanctuary cities/counties. Resources are limited and it is the role of government to provide infrastructure and public safety for its citizens who are funding these services through their taxes. Again, this county (and its elected officials) must lead on this issue and fight back against policies from Denver that are negatively impacting communities across the front range. El Paso County has been impacted by the destructive policies of nearby sanctuary cities and our state sanctuary laws and we must shed a bright light on this issue.

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Pro Life

I am Pro-Life. All life is valuable and those most vulnerable need support and protection. Programs that support strong families are critical to our community’s success. I also believe it is the role of the church to step in to assist as we are called to love our neighbor.

 

2nd Amendment

“...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

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I am a strong second amendment advocate who understands the threat we face in Colorado with a state legislature that wants to infringe upon our rights. It is incumbent upon elected leaders in El Paso County to push back on these regulations coming from

state and national influences and providing leadership that stands against theseinfringements. Commissioners have a responsibility to lead on these issues and ensure that the second amendment is defended at the local level.

 

Education

I was elected to the Board of Education for Colorado Springs District 11 in 2021. During my time I advocated for parental involvement and focusing on improving academic outcomes. A couple of examples of my efforts include developing the Parent Partnership Policy, increasing awareness to parents, and providing opt out options for surveys, as well as eliminating the use of the disturbing Healthy Kids survey which asked intrusive questions such as a child’s views on transgenderism (and then defined it because the survey was given to students as young as 6th grade). Through my work as the treasurer on the board I governed a $635+ Million dollar budget advocating for strategic and intentional use of funding to support the mission.

 

Good Governance Matters! – It’s about policy and wise use of taxpayer dollars.