Housing Affordability: Safe, stable housing should be treated as a basic right, and Larimer County must pursue a regional, multi‑pronged strategy that pairs increased supply with strong affordability requirements, innovative housing models, and modernized land‑use policies to ensure real, lasting affordability.

Healthcare Costs: With statewide healthcare costs expected to rise under HR1, fully funding the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise is a practical step that could save families thousands each year, making it essential for state leaders to act quickly.

Funding for Human Services: With one in ten local children living in poverty and federal cuts looming, the county must safeguard core safety‑net programs, prioritize vulnerable residents in any budget scenario, and aggressively pursue new funding streams to keep these services stable and sustainable.

Natural Disasters & Resiliency: As the state’s most disaster‑prone county, Larimer must invest heavily in mitigation—an approach that saves money, protects communities, and reduces long‑term risk—while expanding successful grant programs and securing additional federal and state resources to avoid future service cuts.

Climate & Sustainability: Climate change is an existential threat, and we owe meaningful action to our children and future generations. We can’t keep postponing progress.

Diversifying County Revenue: Counties rely too heavily on property taxes, which rise and fall with the economy and create budget uncertainty. We should explore new revenue streams to fund essential services more sustainably.

Support for Small Business: Small businesses—and the creativity and innovation they bring—are a core part of what makes Larimer County such a great place to live. They deserve strong support from county leadership.

Transportation Funding: Colorado’s transportation system needs a complete overhaul. Despite having one of the strongest economies in the nation, our roads and bridges are falling behind. We must pursue new local funding tools and work with the state to secure long-term solutions.

Protecting Agricultural Land: Agriculture is the lifeblood of a resilient community. To ensure long-term food security, we must use every conservation tool available to protect farmland for future generations.

Public Lands & Outdoor Recreation: Federal moves to open public lands to development and fossil extraction threaten the very identity of Colorado. These efforts must be resisted. The county’s conservation work is vital, and I will continue to support and expand it.

Water: Larimer County is in a stronger water position than many communities, but we must remain vigilant to ensure that the Larimer County’s water stays in Larimer County.