If elected, I will stand and protect the fundamental rights under the Constitution. Safeguarding our freedom of speech and ensuring that any legislation designed to combat misinformation does not curtail open and honest dialogue is essential. I will protect your First Amendment rights by; Advocating for clear and fair legislation, promote open dialogue, plus monitor and review any laws that impact our speech, press, peaceful assembly and religion. Finally, engaging with my district and community are pivotal. My commitment to you is rooted in preserving your First Amendment rights. I will ensure that your freedoms are upheld and that your government remains accountable to you.

The recent rise in anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism, especially among are youth is quite alarming and needs to be addressed. As a Christian, I value Israel as a crucial ally to the United States. There are several factors that contribute to the rise of these sociopolitical issues; Lack of education of American and Jewish history, the spread of false information and extremist ideologies on social media, and political divides that fuel scapegoating. By better educating our youth on the importance of Israel as an ally, identifying credible sources and understanding misinformation is vital. Lastly, advocating for laws addressing hate crimes and providing resources to combat hate speech and violence is key.

As an elected official, my focus will be to revitalize our state by implementing initiatives that drive economic growth and ensure sustainability of our vital resources. Small businesses are the bedrock of our economy. I will advocate for reducing regulatory burdens and provide tax incentives to help small businesses thrive in El Paso County. Water is a precious resource in Colorado. I will advocate for efficient water usage, such as investing in modern irrigation technology, enhancing water recycling programs and protecting our water sources from pollution. Natural gas, clean coal, solar and wind are some great energy providers. We need to conserve our wonderful resources for a prosperous future.

If elected, I am committed to reversing the decline in education standards and addressing the growing concerns about challenges to parents’ rights. Teachers are at the heart of our educational system. Better salaries and support systems to attract and retain talented educators is essential. I will support the development and implementation of a robust curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical skills. Parents should have the right to choose the best education for their children, whether it be public, private, charter, trade school, or homeschooling. I support policies that ensure parents are notified about important decisions and development in their child’s schooling.

The Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are essential documents that protect personal rights including freedom of religion, speech, peaceable assembly and more. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are given to us by “Nature’s God”, a quote from the Declaration. I will relentlessly protect our rights and the documents that secure our rights. Our state legislature has recently passed several laws that have infringed on those rights. While I will belong to the minority Party, when elected to the Senate I will work with all willing legislators who want people and markets to be free. The State has grown immensely in the last few years causing enormous regulatory burdens.

We need to expand school choice, re-allocate funds from administrators to teachers, remove politically motivated curricula, and properly fund schools. School choice is essential so parents can provide the best option for their children’s needs. Charter schools, trade schools, private schools, and public schools should all be available. I needed this for my own son who required an advanced academic education. He excelled at it, got a college degree, and now has a great job. We have grown administrators extensively but not teachers. For every administrator let go, we can hire two or maybe three teachers. We should remove all politically motivated coursework and focus on the key things kids need to be successful.

Illegal immigration has been a challenge across the country. My fellow Commissioners and I declared El Paso County to be a non- sanctuary County. This has helped reduce the number of illegal immigrants overtaxing our public services. This is in contrast to Denver which had declared itself to be a sanctuary City. That policy has cost Denver $100M and counting, harming other programs including public safety. The Federal government needs to close the border and deport or incarcerate those who broke our laws to enter our country. I will work to change the Colorado law that prohibits law enforcement, like our Sheriff’s office, from working with ICE to remove illegal immigrants from our communities.