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2018 voter guide ¿QUÉ REPRESENTAN LOS DEMOCRATAS? WHAT DO DEMOCRATS STAND FOR? igualdad. justicia. oportunidad. equality. justice. opportunity. Queremos una sociedad sin pobreza y discriminación, un medio We want a society that is free from poverty and discrimination, an ambiente sano, una nación que es acogedora, hogares seguros para environment that is healthy, a nation that is welcoming, safe homes for familias prósperas que se mantienen con un salario digno, donde todos thriving families supported by a living wage, where everyone is son educados y capaces de buscar su propia felicidad. educated, and able to pursue their own happiness. Los Demócratas electos posibilitan esto porque les importa Elected Democrats make this possible by caring about más la comunidad que el poder del dinero. Pelean contra FLIP IT: community over big money. Fighting against forces that divide fuerzas que nos dividen. Defienden el sentido verdadero de this guide in us. Upholding the truest sense of a robust and fair Democracy, una democracia robusta y justa, y protegen el derecho que Spanish, and protecting your right to engage in it. And above all, usted tiene de participar en ella. Y sobre todo, escuchan a la other side! listening to ordinary people in all neighborhoods. Their job gente común en todos los vecindarios. Su trabajo es servir a is to serve The People they represent, because that is true La Gente que representan, porque eso es patriotismo verdadero patriotism and makes a better world. y logra un mundo mejor. H H H this voter guide also at bocodems.org Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th! voting recommendations inside! You r voice matters. And your vote is your voice. This guide is all you’ll need. Dropped off or mailed to you by a neighborhood volunteer. vote The sooner you drop off your ballot, YOUR BALLOT ARRIVES MID-OCTOBER! the sooner the election calls stop! your voter guide whole BOULDER, CO BOULDER, 2018 PERMIT 374 PERMIT ballot PAID Boulder, CO 80308 CO Boulder, U.S. POSTAGE U.S. PO Box 18793 18793 Box PO PRSRT STD PRSRT page From: Boulder County Dems County Boulder From: 1 WHAT DO THE 2018 OFFICES DO? democratic candidates GOVERNOR: Signs bills that have passed through our state legislature into law, or can veto bills they deem unlawful. Democratic Candidate for Governor: JARED POLIS Governor US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (CONGRESS): Your US representative for your Jared Polis will fight so that all Colorado families have the congressional district sponsors and drafts bills that are debated by the House and opportunity to get ahead — with good-paying jobs throughout the state, Senate, voted upon, then signed into law. Democratic Candidates for lower health care costs, and an affordable high-quality education for US House of Representatives — CD2: JOE NEGUSE CD4: KAREN McCORMICK every child. Lt Governor: Dianne Primavera. polisforcolorado.com H [email protected] SECRETARY OF STATE OF COLORADO: Collect, secure, and make accessible a wide variety of public records, ensure the integrity of elections, and enhance commerce. Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State: JENA GRISWOLD US Congress, CD2 COLORADO STATE TREASURER: Manages the Colorado State Treasury and the Joe Neguse is running for Congress to expand opportunities Colorado Department of the Treasury, a principal department of the Colorado state for all Coloradans. In Congress, he’ll champion bold and progressive government. Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer: DAVE YOUNG public policy solutions, including fighting for universal health care, ATTORNEY GENERAL: State’s chief law enforcement officer that assists district combatting climate change, and protecting our public lands. attorneys, local law enforcement, and federal and international criminal justice joeneguseforcongress.com H [email protected] agencies making sure state laws are properly interpreted and enforced. Democratic candidate for Attorney General: PHIL WEISER US Congress, CD4 STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE: Your representative for your state house district sponsors and drafts bills that are debated by the state house and senate, voted upon, Karen McCormick will be a strong voice in then signed into law. Democratic Candidates for State House Representatives — HD10: EDIE Congress for affordable healthcare, a fair economy, improving our school HOOTON H HD11: JONATHAN SINGER H HD12: SONYA JAQUEZ LEWIS system, strengthening our trade deals, helping family farms thrive, HD13: KC BECKER H HD33: MATT GRAY H and protecting our Colorado way of life. mccormickforcongress.org H 970 / 400-7362 STATE SENATOR: Your representative for your state senate district sponsors and drafts bills that are debated by the state house and senate, voted upon, then signed into law. Democratic Candidate for State Senate, SD16: TAMMY STORY Secretary of State STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: charged by Colorado Constitution with general will ensure that every eligible Coloradan supervision of the public schools. Democratic candidates for State Board of Education, CD2: Jena Griswold has their voice heard in our elections. She plans to expand automatic ANGELIKA SCHROEDER, CD4: TIM KRUG voter registration, bolster cyber-security, stop secret political spending, CU REGENT: Oversees the CU budget, hiring of CU President, setting tuition rates and and provide tools to first-time business owners. establishing university priorities. jenaforcolorado.com H 720 / 739-1274 Democratic candidate for CU Regent, At-Large: LESLEY SMITH BOULDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER: set policy budget for entire county, including State Treasurer regional development, health & human services, transportation corridors and access, and land, environment, and community service programs. Dave Young has written and balanced the state’s $30 Democratic candidate for Boulder County Commissioner, Dist. 3: MATT JONES billion budget for years, keeping the budget balanced while improving the quality of life for Coloradans. Dave will invest Colorado’s money safely, BOULDER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Oversees staff of prosecutors with transparently, and productively, right here in Colorado. jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor cases for the 20th Judicial District. daveyoungforcolorado.com H 970 / 573-6302 Democratic candidate for Boulder County District Attorney: MICHAEL DOUGHERTY H BOULDER COUNTY SHERIFF: Oversees administration, Boulder County Jail, Office of State Attorney General Emergency Management, Operations Division and Support Services. Democratic candidate for Boulder County Sheriff: JOE PELLE H Phil Weiser The Attorney General is the lawyer for all BOULDER COUNTY CLERK: Oversees the Elections, Motor Vehicle and Recordings Coloradans. I will defend our rights and freedoms; fight for equality; Divisions of the County Clerk’s office. ensure economic fairness; and protect our land, air, and water. I will Democratic candidate for Boulder County Clerk: MOLLY FITZPATRICK work hard to defend our democracy and equal justice under law. philforcolorado.com H [email protected] BOULDER COUNTY TREASURER: collects taxes for real property, mobile homes, and business personal property, handles banking and investment for the county. Democratic candidate for Boulder County Treasurer: PAUL WEISSMANN H State House Representative, HD10 BOULDER COUNTY ASSESSOR: Establishes property values for the county every two Edie Hooton will fight for access to affordable health care, years. Democratic candidate for Boulder County Clerk: CYNTHIA BRADDOCK criminal justice reform, support for our most vulnerable, environmental protection, renewable energy, women’s reproductive rights, affordable BOULDER COUNTY SURVEYOR: must meet rigorous qualifications to be licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Colorado. higher education, and an economy that benefits everyone. Democratic candidate for Boulder County Assessor: LEE STADELE H ediehooton.com H [email protected] H 303 / 588-7494 BOULDER COUNTY CORONER: ID of deceased, notification of death to family, autopsies, initiation of Death Certificates, testifying in civil and criminal cases. State House Representative, HD11 Democratic candidate for Boulder County Coroner: EMMA HALL H Jonathan Singer has fought tirelessly for housing and RTD DISTRICT BOARD DIRECTOR: 15 RTD board members represent the interests of healthcare affordability, increasing access to mental health and addiction their districts, oversee transit improvements and set policy for the organization. treatment, standing up to the oil and gas industry, and making sure Democratic candidate for RTD District Board Director, Dist O: LYNN GUISSINGER everyone has a fair shot. He will never stop fighting for you. page 2 H indicates incumbent, or currently serving singerforcolorado.com H [email protected] democratic candidates State House Representative, HD12 Boulder County District Attorney Sonya Jaquez Lewis will work to protect Michael Dougherty It is an honor to lead the our environment and increase affordable and accessible healthcare. District Attorney’s Office. I will work tirelessly to ensure public safety As a pharmacist, educator, and former Board of Health member, and achieve progressive criminal justice reform, including restorative Sonya is uniquely qualified to tackle the tough issues facing Colorado. justice and diversion programs. sonyaforcolorado.com H [email protected] michaelforboulderda.com H [email protected] H 720 / 470-7871 State House Representative, HD13 Boulder County Sheriff KC Becker has been standing up for Boulder’s