I have wonderful news to share. I have the opportunity to serve with a regional not-for-profit that focuses on developing future women and LGBTQ+ leaders through an International lens.
While I will no longer be a State Senator serving the people of Senate District 17, Longmont, Lafayette and Erie, it has been the honor of a lifetime. During my almost 7 years in the General Aseembly, I have worked very hard for my constituents with pride and productivity. I have passed an enormous amount of legislation and policy that hopefully benefits every citizen of Colorado and some have become national benchmarks.
As the first Pharmacist ever elected to the Legislature and serving during one of our country’s greatest health crisis, I felt like I was able to contribute uniquely to improving access to affordable health care and lowering the cost of prescription drugs.
Being recognized by the White House multiple times for my work as a leading advocate for gun violence prevention, reproductive rights, gender-affirming care, LGBTQ+, Latino, social justice issues and environmental, climate policy and my service during the Marshall fire is something I will never forget.
It’s a tough job to be in the State Legislature, emotionally, physically and financially and my family and I have made great sacrifices over the last 7 years. I have accomplished more legislative goals and helped more folks in their every day lives than I ever could have dreamed of. Allison and I are ready for some real and true time off together.
It is a challenging time in our Country and I am not going anywhere. I will be contributing in a new and different way and look forward to seeing y’all out there as we create change and work towards the greater good.
