Together

My campaign motto, forward together, is more than just lip service. Here’s why I chose it.

Stronger Together

Human beings did not become the world’s dominant species by wandering alone. Evolution shaped us as pack animals—creatures whose survival depended on cooperation, shared vigilance, and mutual aid. Our ancestors who hunted in coordinated bands, tended each other’s wounds, and pooled knowledge about fire, shelter, and edible plants out‑competed solitary competitors. That same instinct to band together underpins everything we do today, from families gathering around a kitchen table to neighborhoods rallying after a storm.

I work in tech as a cloud solutions architect where we use Site Reliability Engineering, a methodology that emphasizes communal work to make a better, more reliable cloud infrastructure. I have seen firsthand how teamwork turns a broken system into a resilient one; the same principle guides my vision for House District 45.

Better Together

History repeatedly proves that when we unite, we lift the whole community higher.

Civil‑rights movement – Across the 1950s and ’60s, countless ordinary Americans marched, boycotted, and organized sit‑ins. By standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder, they dismantled Jim Crow laws, secured voting rights, and reshaped the nation’s moral compass. Their success was never the work of a single leader, but the collective courage of millions demanding dignity for all.

Natural‑disaster recovery – When wildfires ripped through Colorado’s Front Range in 2020, neighbors opened their homes to displaced families, volunteers cleared debris, and local businesses supplied food and water. The rapid, coordinated response saved lives and rebuilt towns faster than any top‑down plan could have imagined.

The Olympic spirit – Every four years athletes from rival nations gather in peaceful competition, showcasing that humanity can celebrate excellence while honoring shared values. The Games remind us that global progress thrives on collaboration, not conquest.

These moments echo the language of our campaign: “we’re ready to roll up our sleeves,” “people‑first solutions,” and “community‑driven change.” They illustrate that when we act as one, we create a brighter, more equitable future.

Forward Together

Looking ahead, the challenges we face—poverty, hunger, disease, and war—are too vast for any single person or party to solve alone. Yet the same collaborative spirit that powered past victories can guide our path forward, starting right here in Douglas County.

Housing affordability – By expanding low‑income housing incentives and protecting renters with a robust “Renter’s Bill of Rights,” we can keep families from being priced out of their homes, mirroring the nationwide push for economic security.

Quality education – Investing in stable K‑12 funding, smaller class sizes, and modern classroom technology equips our children to compete in a global economy, just as the post‑World‑II GI Bill lifted an entire generation.

Clean‑energy jobs – Accelerating Colorado’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 100 % clean energy by 2035 will create green‑tech jobs right here, echoing the industrial boom that lifted communities out of hardship in the early 20th century.

Healthcare access – Expanding Medicaid and safeguarding reproductive rights ensures every resident can stay healthy, a modern parallel to the public‑health advances that eradicated polio and smallpox.

Climate resilience – By managing the Colorado River with peer‑reviewed data, protecting tribal water rights, and investing in adaptive infrastructure, we safeguard our water supply for generations—just as early settlers learned to cooperate with the land to survive.

Conclusion

If we apply the same principle that made us the planet’s dominant species—working together—we can turn these ambitions into reality. My campaign is built on that conviction: Stronger, Better, Forward—together. Join me, and let’s shape a future where every Coloradan thrives because we chose unity over division. Let’s move forward, together.