About Me

As a State Representative, my goal is to ensure that Colorado’s most vulnerable communities are protected. Nationally, we are facing an erosion of Medicaid and education funding. This wrongfully targets Colorado’s most vulnerable. My belief is that government is by the people and for the people. 

 Housing and rent costs are becoming out of reach for too many families. As an elected official of Colorado, my goal and vision is to allow all Coloradans the ability to live and thrive in our community. Increasing affordable housing, allowing for more housing options, and reinvesting state dollars can help us bridge this gap. As a Broomfield City Council Member, I voted on numerous projects such as The Grove a housing project that focused primarily on residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Another project I'm proud to have been part of is the Harvest Hill. 

 My goal as a State Representative is to reduce carbon emissions in Colorado and protect the pristine Rocky Mountain outdoors for generations to come. Colorado has made strides, but there are still more opportunities to invest in sustainability and work toward net-zero carbon emissions in our environment. Potential efforts include expanding electric vehicle charging stations and allowing for more wind and solar energy to power our state. 

Colorado ranks poorly on our public transportation and our infrastructure greatly needs modernization or plans to address growing needs of roads. I believe the State has a responsibility to support our growing needs. As a State Representative I would work with local, regional, and federal partners such as RTD and CDOT in finding additional measures or proposals to further expanding public transit in the north metro front range.  Passenger Rail through the Northwest Corridor FastTracks was passed by voters in 2004 and since then, for over 20 years, the people of the Northwest Corridor have not been given their promised public transportation. As a State Representative, I will be a voice and advocate to bring a passenger rail to the northwest corridor. 

 I support union and fair practices with workers. I firmly stand that people in Colorado deserve a living wage. I'm a proud union member of Colorado Wins and believe that collective bargaining is essential for wage growth, economic mobility, and a prosperous Colorado. 

 Colorado needs a universal healthcare plan. A Colorado plan. With an estimated 377,000 Coloradans potentially losing their healthcare coverage, Colorado must step in to fill this void. A state healthcare plan should be offered and expanded upon.  

 Protect free  preschool and kindergarten programs and schooling. With TABOR, budget shortfalls, and the looming shadow of the Trump administration cuts. I believe the only path forward is to protect and expand our education programs and systems in the State of Colorado. 

 Colorado should be a welcoming place for those of all races, genders, socioeconomic statuses, and sexual orientations. I promise to present a Colorado for everyone and to make sure that we are a community in which diversity is a strength. Being the son of immigrants and refugees, I completely understand that many of us come to this nation to find opportunity and a safe refuge.