I am running for County Commissioner in District 3 to continue serving the Centennial community and beyond. District 3 includes eastern portions of the cities of Centennial and Aurora, the town of Foxfield, the towns of Bennett, Byers, and Deer Trail, as well as the eastern unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County.

Over the past eight years serving on the Centennial City Council, I have worked closely with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office to implement a co-responder program and a Public Safety Advisory Group, improving relations between law enforcement and community members.

I have also collaborated with the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners on budget allocation and cost-effective measures for infrastructure projects, such as repairing our roads. Additionally, I worked with the County Health and Human Services Department to address homelessness and reduce tobacco and vaping use among our youth.

The support services provided by the county are essential, and we need someone who understands the importance of keeping critical programs like foster care, senior services, food assistance, WIC, rental assistance, support for our veterans, and public libraries funded and accessible to ALL.

Families and small business owners are still recovering from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, and the increased barriers to accessing support services will only hinder their path to sustainability. I am committed to continuing work on key issues such as access to affordable housing for both future generations and those entering retirement, as well as keeping our communities safe.

With the dismantling and shutdown of federally funded programs, Arapahoe County needs leaders who are ready to work on day one. As a survivor of a violent sexual assault, I understand why these programs matter. We need compassion, understanding, innovation, and experience to guide us through these challenges and toward a brighter future.