2024 General Election
EL PASO COUNTY
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD21 CANDIDATES
EPC HD21 General Election Candidates
Listed in Ballot Order
THE TOPICS
& QUESTIONS
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Candidate Information
House District:
Campaign Website URL:
Email Address:
Occupation/Vocation:
Military Background (if any):
Years Resident of El Paso County/District Represented:
Your Experience, Priorities, and Vision
What experience (personal, professional, other), priorities, and vision do you have for the elected office that you seek that will benefit your constituency?
Ethics and Accountability
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
What is your position on gun legislation regarding topics such as mandatory gun insurance, an increased minimum age to purchase a gun, so-called “assault weapons” bans, and creating various new “sensitive spaces” (additional “gun-free zones”)?
Anti-Americanism and Anti-Semitism
Over the past year there has been a sharp rise in the expression of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism both across our nation and in Colorado, especially among youth. What do you view as the cause(s) of these sociopolitical issues, and what if anything should be done to address them?
The Economy and Resources
As an elected official, what initiatives would you champion to improve the local economy, and what are your priorities for addressing policies on water, energy, and other resources?
Education
If elected, what would you do to help improve the educational outcomes for students in our area? What is your position on parental authority in K-12 education, including school choice, parental notifications, etc.?
Protecting the Vulnerable
If elected, how will you seek to protect the lives of the most vulnerable in our community, including the unborn, victims of trafficking and abuse, senior citizens, and those experiencing mental illness?
Crime
What are your thoughts about crime in Colorado and our community? If elected, how will you work to reduce the impact of crime on your constituents?
Immigration
Do you believe that illegal entries into the U.S. have led to problems for our region? If so, what would you do if elected to improve the situation? Also, what is your view of sanctuary cities/counties?
Election Security and Confidence
Do you believe that elections in Colorado should be conducted differently? (For example, should people be required to show proof of citizenship and residency for registering to vote in Colorado, and should Government-issued identification be required to vote?) If elected, what specifically will you do to help improve Coloradans’ confidence in our elections?
LIZ ROSENBAUM
Democratic Candidate Information
House District: 21
Campaign Website URL: www.LizRosenbaum.com
Email Address: 2LizRosenbaum@gmail.com
MARY BRADFIELD
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Republican Candidate Information
House District: 21
Campaign Website URL: www.MaryBradfield.com
Email Address: Mary.Bradfield.House@coleg.gov
Occupation/Vocation: Education
Military Background: Military Spouse
Years Resident of El Paso County/District Represented: 40 years
Your Experience, Priorities, and Vision
What experience (personal, professional, other), priorities, and vision do you have for the elected office that you seek that will benefit your constituency?
I am a retired middle school teacher, member of the House Education Committee, and have sponsored bills that benefit the school districts in Colorado. As a military spouse, I understand the issues that active duty and retired military face. My district has a large population of military personnel, so my focus is always on what would benefit them. As a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, I have been able to assist in senior citizen issues, mental and behavior health, and anyone with a disability.
Ethics and Accountability
What are your beliefs on ethics, accountability, and transparency in government as they relate to the position that you are seeking? Also, what is your position on accountability measures voted into law by Colorado’s electorate, such as the Colorado Sunshine Law and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR)?
As a state representative I believe that ethical behavior is paramount. Each representative must be accountable to all others for their actions/activities/statements and behavior to others. The Colorado Sunshine Law is to bring transparency to any meeting of two or more people. This law is one that makes every one aware that all that is said, done, or planned must be open for all to observe and examine. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is being chipped away at by the opposing party. It must be preserved as it is also an accountability factor. When the citizens of Colorado pay their taxes and the state has a surplus, this surplus should be returned to the citizens.
1st Amendment
If elected, what will you do to protect your constituents’ rights to freedom of religion, speech, peaceable assembly, and petitioning the government for a redress of grievances?
In the last session and in the House Chamber, the first amendment right of freedom of speech were withheld on multiple occasions. That behavior is not right and our party were very vocal about our rights being violated. The other freedoms in the First Amendment may not have been suppressed in the session, they are very important. We must let anyone take these rights away from us.
2nd Amendment
What is your position on gun legislation regarding topics such as mandatory gun insurance, an increased minimum age to purchase a gun, so-called “assault weapons” bans, and creating various new “sensitive spaces” (additional “gun-free zones”)?
For all the four years I have been a representative, I have spoken multiple times and have brought forth many amendments to counter the anti Second Amendment bills the opposing party has sponsored. I do not believe that a single one of these bills will ever make a community safer or keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. Law-abiding citizens going to “sensitive spaces” will not be safer because the criminal who sees no need to obey the law will bring their firearms.
Anti-Americanism and Anti-Semitism
Over the past year there has been a sharp rise in the expression of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism both across our nation and in Colorado, especially among youth. What do you view as the cause(s) of these sociopolitical issues, and what if anything should be done to address them?
I am personally quite disappointed in this rise of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism. While I can’t really know the cause of this behavior, I can suggest my thoughts and views. I do see a decrease in the pride of our country and an increase in tolerance of nay- sayers about the USA. To change this behavior, I think the families have to get involved. Pride of your family, community, and country begin at home. I do not believe that schools are doing a good enough job teaching about the greatness of the USA and why we are great. Back to the Basics is my advice. Focus on what is important, and What our Country is Important.
The Economy and Resources
As an elected official, what initiatives would you champion to improve the local economy, and what are your priorities for addressing policies on water, energy, and other resources?
I believe that the state government is becoming too large. I see bills that are just for a select area of the state but all the state will be affected. I see bills that assess a fee on a function of government that should have been paid for by the taxes we send to Denver. I see a concerted effort to kill the oil, gas, and coal industry because those industries create too much pollution according to some. I see too many regulations and restrictions being placed on businesses that end creating more problems than solutions and sending these businesses to other states.
I feel it is important to be a good steward of the environment.
Education
If elected, what would you do to help improve the educational outcomes for students in our area? What is your position on parental authority in K-12 education, including school choice, parental notifications, etc.?
As a retired teacher, curriculum developer, and staff development manager, I feel very strongly that education is slipping backwards. The pandemic did not help, but education was already on a downhill slide. I believe that education must focus on basics, focus on high standards of achievement, and have universal expectations of student success. I have spoken frequently against bills that take away parental rights. I believe that school choice is a way for more students to achieve their potential. Parents know their children best, and the school has no right to go behind a parent’s back to promote an idea or policy. But i can not let the parents off the hook – they are responsible for their children.
Protecting the Vulnerable
If elected, how will you seek to protect the lives of the most vulnerable in our community, including the unborn, victims of trafficking and abuse, senior citizens, and those experiencing mental illness?
I believe that vulnerable of our communities must be protected. Fortunately, I have been able to pass legislation to help this special population. Among the bills I am proud to have sponsored I have focused on senior citizens, mental illness, and students with disabilities. I plan to continue my work with this population.
Crime
What are your thoughts about crime in Colorado and our community? If elected, how will you work to reduce the impact of crime on your constituents?
Crime is on the rise and will be that way until we can change some of the recently enacted laws. Some of the laws that need to be reversed: the crime is rated at a lower level of felony, jail time is significantly reduced for any crime, no or very little consequence for not showing up to court, defunding the police, putting so many restrictions on law enforcement to do its job, and any of the recently passed firearms bills.
I would champion any of the reversals I listed above.
Immigration
Do you believe that illegal entries into the U.S. have led to problems for our region? If so, what would you do if elected to improve the situation? Also, what is your view of sanctuary cities/counties?
I am against illegal immigration. Letting in millions of people with no vetting process is a problem we will deal with for a long time. I am not in favor of sanctuary cities or counties.
I am in favor of closing the borders. I believe the HUGE task of identifying every immigrant must begin. I am not in favor of sanctuary cities taking money from services that residents have a right to expect to give to illegal immigrants.
Election Security and Confidence
Do you believe that elections in Colorado should be conducted differently? (For example, should people be required to show proof of citizenship and residency for registering to vote in Colorado, and should Government-issued identification be required to vote?) If elected, what specifically will you do to help improve Coloradans’ confidence in our elections?
For the most part I believe the election process in Colorado is good. I believe if you vote in person, a driver’s license or other photo ID is necessary. I don’t think we need 15 and 16 year old people registering to vote before they can legally vote is necessary. Since we have a mail-in ballot type election, we need to stress that the signature on the ballot envelope is critically important for voter verification.
I believe that voter rolls need to be cleaned up – remove people who have moved out of district, remove people who have deceased, and assist people who have moved but not changed their address.
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