Every child should be able to read and write at grade level starting by third grade. Putting more money directly into classrooms means better pay and support for teachers, who are the foundation of student success. Strong literacy not only boosts graduation rates but also cuts down on crime, making our communities safer. Parents deserve a voice in their children’s education, and schools should be transparent and accountable to the families they serve.

As a small business owner myself, I understand the challenges of meeting payroll, navigating regulations, and keeping the doors open. Small businesses are the engine of our local economy, and I’ll work to cut red tape, fight to keep TABOR, and ensure policies encourage entrepreneurship and job creation. When small businesses thrive, families and communities thrive with them.

As a licensed insurance agent, I’ve seen firsthand how rising premiums burden families and business owners. I’ll fight to bring transparency to the industry, encourage competition, and push back against unnecessary state mandates that drive up costs. Keeping insurance affordable means protecting household budgets and helping small businesses stay strong.

Safe communities are the foundation of opportunity. I’ll support law enforcement with the resources they need to keep Aurora and Centennial safe, while also backing common-sense reforms that build trust between officers and residents. Reducing crime starts with enforcing the law and holding offenders accountable.

Families dealing with serious medical challenges, including children and adults with birth defects, often face too much red tape when trying to access care. I will work to streamline the system so families get the support they need without endless paperwork and delays. Affordable medications must be a priority, and I’ll support reforms that lower prescription drug costs through transparency and competition. Medicaid should prioritize essential care for those with the greatest medical and financial need so resources are directed to those truly in need.

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