Healthcare

We have a moral obligation to make sure all Coloradans have access to quality healthcare.
Similar to how we view police and fire protection, healthcare is not a commodity but rather a public good that needs to be afforded to all residents.

During the next legislative session, I will advocate for new laws and policies to:

• Adopt a definitive plan to provide quality, affordable healthcare for all Coloradans, regardless of income or employment status;
• Increase transparency in medical and insurance billing; and
• Improve coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatments, autism and other issues

Jobs and the economy

I work each day with people struggling to survive amid our current economy. Colorado’s working families need a strong, functional government today more than ever.

People need us to balance the budget, create jobs, support local businesses and begin to invest in our futures- all without compromise at the expense of hardworking Coloradans and kids.

I will work to:

• Promote new job creation and to attract new Green Economy businesses who focus on employing Coloradans to expand in Colorado;
• Address the housing and healthcare crisis confronting many Coloradans;
• Promote workers’ rights and strengthen workers’ protections; and
• Expand vocational programs for students and adults who need new skills or training to be competitive in today’s job market.