I will always stand up for the God-given, constitutionally protected rights of citizens. Whether it is churches ability to meet, the right of citizens to speak their mind regardless of their viewpoint (including criticizing their government) peaceful protests, or appeals to decisions and processes, I will use all of the abilities of my office to protect citizens from overreach.

During COVID I defended the right of citizens to attend worship, make their own choices about vaccines, and consistently used my office to call out those who silenced free speech that was counter to the narrative that many government agencies preferred.

I will continue to protect those rights, including against Colorado’s attempts to force citizens into the transgender pronoun charade.

DEI, CRT, and other divisive programs and theories have divided our society and undermined the truth that all men are created equal. As a christian and patriotic American I reject any ideology or policy that suggests individuals should be treated differently based on their skin color or other immutable characteristics. Rather, they should be judged by their character, as Martin Luther King Jr. suggested.

Your tax dollars fund many of these programs at all levels of government both directly and through grants the government gives to non- profits. We must demand that discriminatory, anti-American programs focused on tearing down our society stop receiving this funding.

Recently, I voted against funding an organization that supported “race-conscious” decision-making in education.

Free market policies allow freedom and fairness to flourish in business. Government can best impact the economy by reducing expensive, bureaucratic processes and regulations.

We must fight attempts to leap into green energy initiatives that are unrealistic, do not achieve their stated goals, and are counter to the needs and desires of our residents.

Water is a precious resource in Colorado. Our water laws are the most stringent in the nation, and we are unique in that we are the only state to have a court system with exclusive jurisdiction over water rights. This often means that water is complicated in Colorado, which makes it even more important to have experienced, elected leaders that understand how this system works.

As a founder and board president of a charter school that achieved the most student growth in our district last year, I am passionate about quality education and parental rights.

Education does not fall under the authority of the Board of County Commissioners, however, I recently sponsored a resolution in support of charter schools in our community and fought against an attack on school choice at the legislature.

I am always a vocal advocate for parental rights whether in education or otherwise. I refuse to empower organizations that undermine parents and families.

I am in full agreement of our first amendment. In fact, I am part of a group that has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against the unconstitutional HB24-1107 bill that was signed into law which removed the ability, equality and fairness against citizens groups petitioning the government for redress of grievances on residential land use issues.

Anti-Semitism has spread rapidly in recent years. We fought a very costly war against anti-Semitism, and our youth seem to have forgotten this history. Colleges which permit students to promote terror groups such as Hamas, vandalize and overstep the boundaries of free speech should no longer receive federal funding. As a veteran, I find Anti-Americanism to be an assault against our country. Societal permissiveness and social media have broken down the lines between right and wrong, moral character, and personal accountability. Many parents seem to lack the fortitude and wisdom to discipline their children in appropriate behavior. This is seen in schools, in stores, and in their choices. Parenting classes such as Love&Logic might help to educate new parents.

The Board of Commissioners have minimal oversight of the economy, however keeping taxes low will assist those in most need. Water is one of the most pressing resource concerns in our community and must be taken into consideration with concern for increasing development. I believe there is so much more that can be done by reclaiming storm water runoff. In addition to the need for park maintenance across the city/county, we must ensure that parkland is included with all development and not allow developers to give money in lieu of parkland. Guardianship of our open spaces needs to be preserved and protected for all citizens. Conservation should be the watch word be it water, or other materials and natural resources.

Parental rights are crucial, and notifications regarding their child are essential and must be protected by statute. Schools are not the place for “woke” policies including determining pronoun choice. All students deserve a learning environment free of political indoctrination. Being married to a retired public teacher has increased my awareness of the problems facing public schools today. Teachers are continuously asked to do more with less, attend more meetings, work with large classes, handle out of control students, etc., with expectations of higher standardized test scores. Charter schools have more flexibility in their operations, including curriculum, fiscal management, and discipline. However, I believe in parental choice in determining what educational setting best suits the needs of their own child.

Taking God out of schools was the first step. Secondly, we butchered the history books to paint America out as bad. Finally, once all the books had changed and prayer was banned, the children were indoctrinated by the left about their sexuality. The best step any parent can take is to get their child out of the public school system. Don’t let them become woke.

I want to bring more trade work to El Paso County. There needs to be more warehousing and microchip type jobs. Jobs that pay more than minimum wage to start. This will grow the local economy. I also want to see more oil production in our county. Loosening restrictions from the state will free up oil companies to drill.
I want to continue to exercise the 300 year rule the county has for water.  If the water isn’t set aside, we won’t build until water is acquired.  Also the continued effort to clean up our water supply from PFOS/ PFAS is vital.

I am all for school choice.  I would like to see more districts have vocational programs in this county. I want to work with the districts on this. College isn’t for everyone and some people work really well with their hands. I think a school district that doesn’t respect parental authority isn’t good for anyone. Parents should have the final say where their child goes to school and should always be notified of any changes to curriculum or emergency updates.

We need to look at antisemitism not in theory, but in practice. We must combat it whether it’s being propagated by a white nationalist marching with tiki-torches or by a fervent anti-Zionist harassing students on campus. More than that, we need to wake up to the generational shift happening, make clear that antisemitism is never acceptable, it was never accepted, and redouble our efforts to educate them on how the virus of antisemitism can infect an entire society, hurting not just the Jewish community, but ultimately all of us.

City and County governments can participate in community development projects, such as the revitalization of urban areas, improving public services, and investing in education and healthcare. By addressing both the business and residential aspects of the community, the economy is reinforced for sustainability and resiliency.

1. Support Local Businesses
2. Promote Tourism
3. Invest In Infrastructure
4. Offer Business Development Incentives
5. Encourage Entrepreneurship
6. Hold Career Workshops
7. Support Local Agriculture
8. Foster Collaboration
9. Revitalize Commercial Areas

As a parent of a 2024 graduate from the best charter school in the Colorado Springs Area, I believe in school choice. I have a doctoral degree in Organizational Management and support our teachers.

The rise in anti-Americanism and anti- Semitism, particularly among youth, can be attributed to a variety of factors, including misinformation, social media influence, and a lack of understanding of American history and values. To address these issues, it is essential to promote a sense of American patriotism and educate young people about the complexities of our history. We must emphasize the idea that it is the greatest country on Earth. By supporting initiatives that celebrate American values and history.

If elected would champion initiatives that focus on supporting local businesses, attracting new investments, and enhancing workforce development to improve the local economy. Priorities for addressing policies on water, energy, and other resources would include promoting sustainable water management practices, investing in renewable energy sources, and ensuring equitable access to resources for all community members. By collaboration between local leaders prioritizing sustainability, we can create a thriving economy that supports both our environment and our residents’ needs.

If elected, I would work to improve educational outcomes by increasing funding for schools, enhancing teacher training, and promoting innovative learning programs that cater to diverse student needs. I believe in the importance of parental authority in K-12 education, supporting school choice options and ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children’s education.