Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am excited to announce that I am running for Boulder County Commissioner in 2020. As a social worker, progressive activist, and a legislator, I have served Boulder County on the front lines for 20 years. I hope to continue that work as your next County Commissioner.

At the State Capitol, I fought for progressive causes and won. I helped to expand healthcare and mental healthcare to thousands of Coloradans. I supported Longmont’s fracking ban and stood up to the oil and gas industry to pass historic legislation that allows local governments to fight back against polluters. I worked side by side with our immigrant community to make sure everyone has access to drivers licenses and repealed the “Show Me Your Papers” law that forced local police to act as ICE agents. I authored the Marijuana Tax which provided over one hundred million dollars for Colorado’s schools, fought against wage theft, picketed with unions, accomplished meaningful criminal justice reform, passed gun safety bills, expanded renewable energy, and protected public lands.

In 2018, after the  birth  of  my  son  William,  after living in the same apartment for 14 years I  found  out  my  landlord  was  doubling  my  rent . My family was almost forced to move out of Boulder County because we could not find an affordable place to live. Luckily we were able to find a housing situation that worked for us thanks to the generosity of our family. The problems real families in Boulder County face are personal to me.

As County commissioner, I will protect open spaces, advocate for green jobs and crack down on fracking, enforce a moratorium on evictions and ensure that everyone, regardless of income or race, is able to obtain healthcare and support during this crisis.

From  affordable health care, child care, and housing to sustainability and prioritizing our health and safety over fracking, we can do great things by working together. I would be honored to have your support.