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Shannon Bird
Why Running
"After building a career in law and public service, she became a strong advocate for equitable education and community empowerment. As a member of the Colorado State House, she has fought for job creation, small businesses, reproductive rights, and climate action.
Now, Shannon is running for Congress in Colorado’s Eighth Congressional District to stop Donald Trump’s assault on our democracy and way of life, and to make sure Colorado remains a place where everyone can achieve their dreams."
Education
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, University of Colorado Denver
Master of Science (MS), Finance, University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics, University of Colorado Boulder
Professional Experience
State Representative, Colorado House of Representatives, District 29, 2023 - January 2026 and District 35, 2019 - 2023
Served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Joint Budget Committee, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chair of House Finance Committee, and House Business Affairs and Labor Committee
Board Chair, Five Star Education Foundation, Colorado, October 2016 - February 2019
Vice Chair Board of Commissioners, Adams County Housing Authority, Colorado, March 2017 - January 2019
City Council Member, City of Westminster, Colorado, November 2015 - January 2019
Executive Board, Colorado Municipal League, June 2017 - December 2018
City Councilor, City of Westminster, Colorado, November 2015 - December 2018
Board Secretary, RMC Health, June 2017 - August 2018
Campaign Chairperson, Citizens for Adams 12 Schools, August 2014 - November 2014
Attorney, Peck Shaffer & Williams, April 2005 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Holme Roberts & Owen, LLP, October 2000 - April 2005
Associate Attorney, Kutak Rock, August 1999 - October 2000
Policy Positions
Economic Growth & Job Creation: Champion policies that support small businesses, strengthen the middle class, and build a resilient local economy.
Housing & Development: Advance market‑based, affordable housing solutions and fix construction‑defect barriers so more homes can be built.
Education & Youth: Ensure fully funded public schools—including all‑day kindergarten, preschool, and school‑based mental health services—so every child has a strong start.
Reproductive Freedom: Protect reproductive rights and access to care, including through support for the Reproductive Health Equity Act.
Public Safety: Back measures that keep dangerous weapons out of criminal hands and promote sensible, bipartisan, pragmatic crime‑reduction strategies.
Climate & Infrastructure: Drive action on climate change and invest in infrastructure improvements, including major transportation upgrades.
Endorsements
Organizations:
Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
International Association of Fire Fighters
Plumbers Local 3
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 28
Amalgamated Transit Union International
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001
National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 642
SMART Sheetmetal Workers Local 9
SMART Transportation Division Local 202
Pipefitters Local 208
Elect Democratic Women
EMILYs List
American Academy of Family Physicians PAC
Welcome PAC
The Bench
Individuals:
For a complete list of the dozens of electred officials and leaders endorsing Shannon Bird, please visit: https://shannonbird.com/https://shannonbird.com/endorsements/endorsements/