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Shannon’s love of public service led her to run first for the Westminster City Council and eventually for the State House, where she serves today.

In the legislature, Shannon has fought to create and protect jobs, support our small businesses, protect abortion rights, get dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals, combat climate change, lower the cost of housing, and help make sure retirees get the benefits they’ve earned.

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I went on to graduate with a Master’s in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a law degree from Yale Law School. After law school, I became an environmental attorney to protect our air, land, and water. I now represent the good people of Adams County in the Colorado State House, fighting for our hardworking families and defending the rights and freedoms of every Coloradan.

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Economy
Our country is spending money we don’t have, leading to inflation and the always-growing national debt. Reducing, and eventually eliminating, the budget deficit is critical to long term prosperity. We can achieve that by reducing spending on frivolous government projects, such as so-called Green New Deal initiatives and DEI programs.

Immigration
As the grandson of Mexican immigrants, I feel strongly about the issue of immigration. It is an issue that hits close to home because Colorado’s sanctuary state policies have led to the presence of cartels and illegal criminals gangs like Tren de Aragua. Our hospitals and school systems are struggling, Colorado is leading the nation in all the wrong categories like auto theft, and our state’s fentanyl crisis has taken thousands of lives. There’s no question the status quo is unsustainable.

As a Colorado police officer for over a decade, I know we can do better. There are many aspects of the immigration system that need fixing, but my priorities are: secure the physical border, streamline the system for legal immigration, and deport illegal immigrants who commit crimes.

Education
As a second-generation homeschooler and father, I know kids deserve to thrive in the environment that best fits their unique needs. School choice is one of the most important civil rights issues of our day. No child should be trapped in an underperforming school simply because he or she lives in the wrong zip code. I will fight to empower families by breaking down barriers and improving transparency to protect parental rights. Parents have a right to insight into their child’s education and curriculum.

Healthcare
Prescription drug prices have risen to astronomical costs in America while other countries have accessibility to the same medication for a fraction of the cost. We can fix this by cutting out the middle man and putting patients and doctors back in charge. Consumers should have price transparency and be able to take their health plan from one job to the next. This is also why I support free market policies, which will allow good competition and bring down costs. Finally, I have supported policies that increase rural healthcare access by giving physician assistants greater flexibility to treat patients.

Housing
Currently, national inflation and the high cost of living in Colorado makes it difficult for families to make ends meet, let alone afford to buy a home. I am working to make homeownership an attainable dream for every Coloradan by reducing regulations that inhibit affordable housing. Two of the biggest barriers are excessive construction defect liability and expensive building codes based on climate alarmism. I worked to solve these issues in the state legislature, and I aim to continue to do that in Congress.

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