2026 Primary Election
DEMOCRATIC
EPC COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES
EPC Commissioner D5 Democratic Primary Candidates
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THE TOPICS
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Candidate Information
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Experience
What experience (personal, professional, financial, other) would you bring to your role as Commissioner that will benefit our county?
County Commissioner Roles and Vision
What are the most important duties and obligations of an El Paso County Commissioner, and what is your personal vision for the Board of County Commissioners?
Land Use
To what extent and in what manner should the County be regulating land use?
County Budgets
What is your experience in regard to understanding and managing large and complex budgets? If new resources became available, what single area of County services do you believe most needs additional funding, and what do you suggest that money be used for to improve the lives of El Paso County citizens?
Accountability
Colorado’s Sunshine Law and Taxpayer Bill of Rights are examples of accountability measures that Colorado’s electorate voted into law. What are your beliefs on ethics in government, and how would you seek to improve accountability and transparency as they relate to the position you are seeking?
Government Overreach
What is your position regarding overreach by the State Government? How will you use the power of your office as County Commissioner to defend the Constitutional rights of El Paso County citizens?
Protecting the Most 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?
1st Amendment
What are your thoughts on the establishment clause; and 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?
Anti-Americanism and Antisemitism
There has been a rise in incidences of anti- Americanism and antisemitism in Colorado and across our nation. What do you view as the causes, and what should be done to address these issues?
Immigration
Do you believe that illegal entries into the United States have led to problems in Colorado, and if so, what would you do to improve the situation? Also, what is your opinion of sanctuary cities and counties?
Constitutional Compatibility
Many Christians are concerned about ideologies that place the state, the collective, or religious law above individual liberty and limited constitutional government. Do you believe socialism, communism, or political movements seeking to impose religious law — including Islamic Sharia law — are compatible with America’s constitutional representative democracy? Why or why not?
YOLANDA AVILIA
Candidate Information
Campaign Website: www.YolandaAvilia.com
Email Address: CV.YolandaAvilia@gmail.com
CHRISTIAN SEALE
Candidate Information
Campaign Website URL: www.ChristianForColorado.com
Email Address: Christian@ChristianForColorado.com
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