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?

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?

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.?

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?

The First Amendment gives citizens the right to peacefully air their grievances.  It does not give persons the right to engage in activity that violates the law or threatens those who do not agree with them. Peaceful protest yes. Unlawful protest no.

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 Constitution protects religious freedom.  The government may not promote or prohibit the practice of religion. The role of government is to attend to the common good of its citizens, not to favor one belief over another. Citizens should be allowed to worship according to their beliefs.

The social unrest that is taking place is related to a lack of understanding of history and the complexity of the situation giving rise to the unrest. There is a lack of respect and understanding for the beliefs of those of different faiths. A belief should not be the basis for controversy and disagreement. Meaningful dialogue among those of differing religions might help to address the current unrest.

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?

This is a capitalistic nation. Persons who are interested in participating in the local economy should be allowed to do so, depending on zoning regulations and other  business regulations within a particular community. Knowing that resources such as water and energy are valuable and limited commodities, and that their utilization has an impact on the the environment, business entities should be encouraged to act in such a way as to preserve these resources for future generations.

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.?

I believe in a strong educational system. Children need to be exposed to a large body of knowledge and taught skills that will prepare them for the future. Curriculums should be left for experts in the educational fields, such as teachers and principals. Parental support of their child’s education is welcomed and beneficial and should be encouraged.

We need an immigration policy that allows for legal immigration. This nation needs workers. There are workers interested in coming to America to improve their economic situation. They should be allowed entry, but only in an orderly, legal manner. Businesses who need workers should be enlisted to address this problem along with the government. Workers must not be exploited, nor must the jobs of Americans be impacted.

There must be a system implemented for admittance of asylum seekers that allows them to remain in their country of origin while applying for admittance. Consulates should be established in various nations to facilitate the process. Asylum seekers who are in imminent danger should be allowed supervised entry while documents are being processed.

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?

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?

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 commit to protecting capitalism and the free market. Legislative and regulatory assaults on Colorado’s lifeblood industries of Oil & Gas/Mining, Agriculture, and Outdoor Recreation are unrelenting. The first two have been under sustained attack for years leading to a flight of investment capital and producers. This isn’t sustainable and must be reversed. We must support those remaining who are willing to operate in our state and eliminate existing legislative barriers. These primary industries support the medium and small businesses that employ most Colorado workers, and they struggle too – harming communities and families. Rather than strangle the drivers of our economy, we need to unleash them. The revenue gained will allow us to address long-term water and infrastructure issues.

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.?