What priorities and vision do you have for the office of Colorado State Representative, and how would your personal and professional experience contribute to that?

My priorities are making Colorado more affordable, improving public safety, restoring accountability and transparency in government, and protecting our constitutional rights. I believe government should live within its means, respect taxpayers, reduce unnecessary regulations, and focus on the issues that directly affect people’s lives.

I know what it takes to maintain a successful business, from managing employees and navigating regulations to balancing expenses and serving customers. My professional experience also includes working in the legal and finance side for the New York Yankees, where I learned the importance of research, contracts, and financial analysis.

My goal is to be a strong advocate for my constituents while working toward a Colorado that can afford to stay, grow, and thrive.

Colorado's Sunshine Law and Taxpayer Bill of Rights are examples of accountability measures that Colorado's electorate voted into law. What are your beliefs on ethics in government, and how would you seek to improve accountability and transparency as they relate to the office of Colorado State Representative?

Colorado’s Sunshine Law and TABOR exist because voters understood that government must remain accountable to the people. I strongly support both measures because transparency, fiscal restraint, and public oversight are essential to maintaining trust in government. Ethics in government starts with honesty, transparency, and remembering that elected officials are public servants.

As a representative, I will support stronger enforcement of open records laws, greater budget transparency, independent audits, and policies that prevent backroom deals and undisclosed lobbying influence.

Accountability also means being accessible and responsive to constituents year-round, not just during election season. I have worked to stop harmful legislation, improve bills through amendments, and will continue fighting for affordability, constitutional rights, and individual liberty.

What are your thoughts on the establishment clause; and if elected, what will you do to protect your constituents' rights to freedom of religion, speech, peaceable assembly, and petitioning the government for a redress of grievances?

The Establishment Clause is important because it prevents the government from creating an official state religion. It's important to note that the United States was founded on Judeo-Christian values that have shaped our laws, culture, and understanding of individual liberty however, Americans should be free to openly practice their faith without government interference or discrimination.

History shows that when governments merge religious authority with state power, individual freedoms can be threatened. The Constitution must remain the guiding framework for our laws. Free expression and religious liberty are foundational to a free society and the government must protect these rights equally for all Americans while applying the law fairly and consistently.

In light of recent Colorado legislation and US Supreme Court's rulings regarding our nation's historical tradition of firearms regulation, what steps would you take to protect the rights of the people while addressing gun violence?

As a licensed firearms dealer and instructor, I bring firsthand experience to these debates. In a legislature made up of 66 Democrats to 34 Republicans, I’ve worked to improve and narrow anti-gun legislation through amendments and debate to reduce unintended consequences for responsible gun owners.

I believe the Second Amendment is a God-given constitutional right, and that an object itself is not the cause of violence. I also believe that expanding gun laws on law-abiding citizens does not address the root causes of violent crime.

When legislation goes too far, I work with organizations like the Colorado State Shooting Association to challenge unconstitutional laws in court and support efforts to restore constitutional balance through both litigation and the legislative process.

There has been a rise in incidences of anti-Americanism and antisemitism in Colorado and across our nation. What do you view as the causes, and what should be done to address these issues?

Rising antisemitism and hate are being fueled by growing division, identity politics, extremism, and a culture that increasingly isolates people from faith, community, and shared values. When society loses its sense of purpose and moral foundation, hatred and division become easier to spread.

I believe we must confront antisemitism clearly and consistently, regardless of where it comes from. That means supporting free speech while enforcing laws against violence, threats, and harassment. It also means promoting civic education that reinforces equal protection under the law, individual responsibility, and respect for others. I also believe strong communities, faith, and personal values play an important role in pushing back against hatred and helping people find meaning and connection.

If elected, what initiatives would you champion to improve Colorado's economy, including policies on water, energy, and other resources, and how would you make your office more fiscally responsible?

Colorado’s government needs a serious audit. We must cut wasteful spending, eliminate outdated and unnecessary regulations, and refocus on core responsibilities like public safety, infrastructure, and education instead of continually expanding government programs.

I also oppose mandates that drive up utility costs faster than our infrastructure can support. Consumers should have the freedom to choose the energy options that work best for their homes and businesses while keeping energy reliable and affordable.

Water is one of Colorado’s most precious resources and we cannot take it for granted. We need responsible long-term planning that protects agriculture, supports growing communities, strengthens infrastructure, and encourages practical conservation efforts to ensure Colorado’s future remains sustainable.

If elected, how would you help improve the educational outcomes for Colorado's students, and what is your position on parental authority in K-12 education, including school choice and parental notification?

My focus is to prioritize education funding so resources go where they matter most, into the classroom. Colorado students deserve a strong, standards-based education focused on reading, writing, math, science, and civics, not ideological agendas that distract from core learning or undermine parents’ role. Schools should be places of learning, not political or social experimentation.

Parents are the primary authority in their children’s education. That includes full transparency from schools, timely parental notification, and respect for a parent’s right to guide their child’s upbringing.

I also strongly support expanding school choice so families can select the educational environment that best fits their values and their child’s needs, whether public, charter, private, or homeschooling.

If elected, how will you seek to protect the lives of the most vulnerable in our community, including the unborn, victims of trafficking and abuse, senior citizens, and those experiencing mental illness?

I am staunchly pro-life and believe every unborn child is a life created in God’s image, deserving of protection and dignity. This session, I worked to oppose HB26-1335, which allows college campuses to distribute the abortion pill to students. I lost sleep over this bill. Unfortunately, it passed despite our efforts.

A safe and just society requires both moral clarity and strong laws that hold offenders accountable. To hurt the most vulnerable is the most disgusting act someone can commit. We must support law enforcement and strengthen penalties, ensuring these perpetrators won’t strike again

I co-sponsored SB26-149, which ensures criminals with mental illness will no longer be released into the communities who are incompetent to stand trial.

What are your priorities for addressing crime in Colorado, including issues such as cybercrime and the slavery of human trafficking, and how do you view the role of state policy in addressing immigration-related challenges and coordination with federal authorities? Also, what is your opinion regarding sanctuary city (or county) policies?

If we are to defend the widowed and orphaned, as the Book of James calls us to do, then we cannot allow predators and traffickers to operate freely in our communities due to sanctuary-style policies.

I support closer coordination between state and federal authorities when dealing with violent offenders who are in the country illegally, including the upcoming ballot initiative requiring Colorado law enforcement to report violent illegal immigrants to ICE.

This session, we made progress with SB26-011, strengthening tools to investigate online crimes, and SB26-015, increasing penalties for exploitation and internet luring of a minor. More must be done to protect vulnerable people and hold dangerous offenders accountable.

Do you believe that elections should be conducted differently in order to ensure integrity and confidence? Should people be required to show proof of citizenship in order to register to vote, and/or be required to show a Government-issued ID to cast their vote?

Yes, I would encourage Colorado to go back to how things were done before mail in voting, but at the very least, voters should be required to show proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo identification to prove they’re legally allowed to vote when turning in their ballot. Additionally, I support maintaining and improving safeguards such as accurate voter rolls, signature verification, post-election audits, and strong chain-of-custody procedures for ballots. These measures are essential to ensure public trust in the process.

Many Christians are concerned about ideologies that place the state, the collective, or religious law above individual liberty and limited constitutional government. Do you believe socialism, communism, or political movements seeking to impose religious law — including Islamic Sharia law — are compatible with America's constitutional representative democracy? Why or why not?

No, I do not believe socialism, communism, or any system that places ideology or religious law above the Constitution is compatible with America’s system of limited government and individual liberty. Systems that impose religious law, including Sharia-based governance, are incompatible when they replace equal rights under constitutional law with religious rule.

The United States was founded on the principle that our rights come from God, not the government. Our Constitution protects freedom of religion, speech, property rights, and equal protection under the law.

America succeeds when government remains limited, accountable, and bound by the Constitution, while allowing individuals to freely practice their faith without any belief system being imposed through law.