Colorado


John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat
Raymon Doane, Libertarian

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper will rely on evidence-based policy making in Washington to tackle the greatest challenges of our time including COVID-19, climate change, and health care.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
No specific priorities. I will legislate based on the what is economically feasible and socially acceptable.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
As a former geologist, Hickenlooper recognizes the essential value of scientific advice to inform matters of public policy and consults a wide range of scientific advisors. As Senator, Hickenlooper would welcome the input of March for Science leaders and participants in helping craft and inform his legislation and policy positions.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
No. I am open to all individuals. As a US Senator I will reach out to various scientific organizations as it pertains to legislation that appears during the session and for inquiries made by the general public so there will be no biases.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper supports ample funding for scientific research to help create evidence-based policy to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, including addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, gun violence, inequity, and more.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Yes. Hickenlooper believes strongly in protecting the integrity of scientific research, including the accuracy and transparency in its communication; and as a former geologist in the U.S. Senate, he will be a strong and knowledgeable voice in support.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
I do not believe legislation is necessary to protect the integrity of scientists. If their studies are accurate and maintain separation from political agenda biases, then I will support those scientists.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
As a former geologist, Hickenlooper has based his plan on the best available science of today. Hickenlooper is calling for a transition to a 100% renewable energy economy with net-zero emissions by 2050, with an interim goal of a 43% reduction below 2005 levels in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 — exactly where many of the world’s leading scientists tell us we need to go. To achieve this, Hickenlooper will work to transition to a green economy through a large scale investment in government-funded climate technology research, development, and demonstration, reinvent America’s transportation system through a transition to electric vehicles, and develop a workforce focused on transitioning people out of the fossil fuel industry into green jobs.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
Minimal. It should encourage private enterprise to take up the mantle to help combat problems we as a society have created.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Yes. Hickenlooper would support legislation to build a stronger, more inclusive, and cleaner economy.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper will work to transition to a green economy through a large scale investment in government-funded climate technology research, development, and demonstration, reinvent America’s transportation system through a transition to electric vehicles, and develop a workforce focused on transitioning people out of the fossil fuel industry into green jobs.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
Nuclear energy.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper has been a strong advocate for job-training program and would work to develop workforce with a focus on training young people and people transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry into green jobs. Hickenlooper will bring together the business community, labor unions, and educational institutions to create apprenticeships and skills training programs that create pathways to good-paying, stable jobs and careers.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper believes public health and safety need to be government’s top priority. He will work to improve the nation’s ability to get universal testing capacity and deliver relief to small businesses and workers so that people can get back to work and get the economy moving.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
This would depend on the pandemic. There could be a variety of strategies used but they may not be accurate. Promoting awareness will be the ultimate key to reducing the impacts the pandemic(s) could create.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
When a vaccine is developed, Hickenlooper will advocate for a vaccine to be delivered and accessible for the most vulnerable populations and ultimately universally available so people can safely get back to work and feel confident and safe in the economy.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
If a vaccine is offered, I would suggest people conduct their own research and acquire it if they feel safe.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper believes in following the science and recognizes the importance of vaccinations. He supports CDC recommendations and has publicly urged every family to ensure their children are given their vaccinations.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
No. I do support waivers. However, if the school requires that a vaccine needs to be administered before said child may attend their institution then I support their decision as well. I promote alternative education methods for all families (Public, Private, Home school, etc…).

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper will expand mental health and substance misuse recovery services. He will fight every day to improve access to quality care and fight to cut the cost of prescription drugs. He will strengthen vital social safety net programs including CHIP, Medicare, and Medicaid. Fears are emerging of a mental health crisis in patients, first responders, and people whose lives have been disrupted by this pandemic. Hickenlooper will work to establish a national effort to study both the chronic impacts of COVID-19, as well as to coordinate federal resources to strengthen the capacity of our healthcare system in the face of increased demand.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
As Governor, Hickenlooper worked with stakeholders and the public to introduce Colorado’s first ever Statewide Water Plan. In the Senate, Hickenlooper will work to pass the CORE Act, which will protect over 400,000 acres of public lands and create new wilderness while protecting existing water rights.

Raymon Doane, Libertarian:
Promote desalination and z scaping. These methods would allow us to conserve water and possibly encourage negotiations with our water pacts.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
COVID-19 has thrown the consequences of systemic inequality, deprioritization, and neglect of education into stark relief, with an entire generation of learners at risk of falling far behind due to the pandemic. Hickenlooper commits to making education a priority to be able to recover in the short-term and rebuild a more resilient system in the long-term. As senator, he will work to ensure every student can benefit from the foundation for future success that education provides.

John W. Hickenlooper , Democrat:
Hickenlooper is interested in learning more about all of the priorities outlined in NASA’s 2020- 2024 plan and has a particular interest in NASA’s Earth Science program, with potential to inform solutions to climate crisis.


Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1
Gary Swing, Unity, District 2
Charles Winn, Republican, District 2
Critter Milton, Unity, District 3
Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5
Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5
Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5
Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6
Steve House, Republican, District 6
Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6
Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Health is crucial to our existence: As is our WATER. Drought is causing so many problems that lead to wildfires, human suffering and catastrophic climate change in our Oceans; That in effect, affects us ALL. Environmental hope has three components AIR, WATER, and LAN ALL NEED A sustainable, clean energy FUTURE.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
My top three science priorities are:
Improving the health status of all Americans
Developing energy solutions for the 21st century
Research on solutions to provide water and food for the world population that will soon exceed 8B.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
My top three campaign issues all tie into science policy:
1) Education
2) Climate
3) Legalization

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
1. Reduce the government oversight of research into medical advancements. The private sector is capable of amazing things if government regulations only address the most critical of safeguards.
2. Expand the use of nuclear energy.
3. Expand the private industry’s ability, with certain incentives such as massive tax breaks, to explore other planets and increase the discovery of new technology that can benefit mankind.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
Climate change is a crisis that must be addressed through a comprehensive plan to end dependence on fossil fuels, improve the efficiency and longevity of utility scale batteries, improve building envelopes and standards for new construction, expand access to public transportation and rapid-charging stations for electric vehicles, educate consumers about reducing their carbon footprint, and explore clean sources of energy. This is also an opportunity to create millions of jobs to rebuild our economy. We must refocus our healthcare system to utilize evidence to determine standards of care. Too many providers are restricted from adjusting protocols in response to new evidence because insurance companies maintain lower standards of care in order to protect their profits. We must reassess funding for our education system; the data doesn’t bear out the practice of tying school funding to test scores as a method of improving performance. Additionally, broadband must be designated a utility in order to provide an equitable education to every student.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
Transitioning our economy to rely on renewable energy, improving our nation’s biodefense infrastructure, and investing in our public health workforce are some of my top science policy priorities. Growing our green economy will create thousands of good-paying jobs for Coloradans and leave a safe and healthy planet for generations to come. COVID-19 has highlighted a number of structural changes that must be made in this administration’s science policy, and foremost among them is the need to employ and invest in a robust public health workforce. The pandemic has also highlighted the need to modernize our national biodefense strategy--I introduced the RASPP Act to address several shortcomings in the strategy identified by independent watchdogs.

Broadly, I believe that the scientific functions of numerous federal agencies--from the CDC to the EPA and many others--have been politicized under the Trump administration, resulting in poorly informed public policies. More importantly, these policies lead to negative policy outcomes for our health, environment, and economy. I will support fully funding the science mission of the federal government, from agency-based science to the primary research institutions that make American scientific research the envy of the world, such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Improve bandwidth availability to areas that need it most across the state and US.
2. Research and development in the transplantation of Islet cells to cure diabetes.
3. A longer-term project such as the Advanced Light Source Project or Mars project

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
You’re making a very big assumption that COVID is going to be my top priority. My top priority is to end an endless cycle of federal politicians exploiting all our deepest fears through crisis projection in order to win elections. COVID is a symptom of a deeply ingrained cycle we have been destructively repeating since the founding of our country. I don’t treat symptoms. I go to the root cause, which is leadership’s fear of change and losing.

Other than ending an endless cycle of exploitation and crisis projection, I have no other agenda/priorities for 2021. My main role as a US Rep is to listen to my constituents regarding what policy priorities are important to them, and then their collective voice will guide my actions in Washington. I intend to walk the talk of the Declaration of Independence that states, “the government shall derive its power from the consent of the governed”. So to answer the question, I have one overall leadership priority for 2021 and will wait and hear what my constituents want regarding science priorities.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
In the past, I have always wanted more money to go to space flight. Today, we have private launch companies who are more than capable of putting objects into orbit, or beyond, at a much lower price.

This same approach should be taken for all other scientific endeavors. The private sector can do it much faster, better and for a much lower price.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
I have researched and wrote about Colorado’s first 1859er Conservationist who is the Father of Fish Culture in Colorado. Wilson. E. Sisty is still feeding us today with the Food Fish he brought from the Eastern States i.e. Brook Trout from Plymouth Mass., Bass from Ohio, etc. See Report SISTY’S BROOKVALE or the W.E. SISTY STORY. He brought Science to Colorado.

My brother and I brought the Environmental issues to then, new Mayor of Denver, John Hickenlooper, after the movement was deemed dead, in 2002. Denver had some great progress as State Parades would feature the Environmental Hope Site that promoted Recycling & Reuse. Your engagement would be to take on and promote ENVIRONMENTAL HOPE.

Brookvale, Colorado is Home to Colorado’s Environmental Hope Site, Pioneer First Responder and organizer of Denver, AND Police Department. Wilson E. Sisty was recently acknowledged on Dec. 19, 2019. He is now on a Commemorative Coin celebrating 160 years of Service.

Founder of the Wildlife Department set policies for water ways and for access with laws to fish and hunt. DOW is yet to bring him forward, but he just got to Idaho Springs to organize the town, July 6, 1860. His mining work is substantial, as was another Pioneer H.A.W. TABOR. We have some real concerns with our stagnant mines with pools of polluted toxic water.

I have contact with the foremost scientific author and Director of the Center for Environmental Policy and Distinguished Executive Residence in the School of Public Affairs at American University, Washington D.C. : DANIEL J. FIORINO he could lead the Team. FLOW

Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
I do not have a scientific advisor for my campaign. I'm not opposed to having such an advisor, but it seems unlikely at this point. If I were a member of Congress, I would have such advisors. However, I would never be elected under the existing political system. I see myself as a protest candidate. As the nominee of an alternative party in a race with at least four candidates on the ballot, I recognize the reality that I won't get more than one or two percent of the vote. This is a safe Democratic district. The incumbent will be re-elected by a landslide. I research answers to policy questions on my own in my spare time. People are welcome to write to me at theswingvote@yahoo.com with their ideas, concerns, and questions. My campaign website is www.theswingvote.wixsite.com/unity.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
Aside from being the Republican nominee, I have an undergraduate degree in physics with minors in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I am a physician with a speciality in radiology. My team also includes several physicians, physicists, and engineers with different backgrounds.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
No, my campaign is self managed on a low budget. But yes, I intend to build out a team when elected and I am data driven. I enjoy complex discussions and am happy to explore any topic. I am a strong supporter of the scientific method and I strive to empower our research community to explore any hypothesis.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
While I currently do not have a scientific advisor, I will commit to bringing an advisor on if I am elected to the 5th Congressional District.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
I do not have a scientific advisor on the campaign, but I will absolutely need the input of scientific experts when making policy decisions. Additionally, I welcome the participation of constituents and will always consider new evidence when presented.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
I have worked in and studied Environmental sciences for approximately 20 years. I consider myself and my colleagues whom I worked with to be great resources for such topics involving global environmental changes.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
We have watched this administration politicize and deprioritize science and elevate conspiracy theories. Our policies must be informed by science, not dictated by politics, and that’s why I have a number of staff in my office that help me craft science policy in tandem with committee staff. I have also engaged a variety of organizations from the scientific community to discuss legislation with them and incorporate their perspectives as stakeholders within the community into my policy-making decisions. My wife is a public policy scholar who researches environmental policy, public health policy, and disasters/resilience policy. Her policy expertise and her background in science-based policy is integral to our office’s work and our family’s values that drove us to run for Congress. She is our campaign team’s policy adviser and helped establish our official office that places a significant emphasis on evidence-based policymaking. This team of internal and external experts has provided me with invaluable advice and demonstrates the priority I place on gaining expert input in decisions I make.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
I have a scientific advisor in an informal relationship with the campaign but will make sure I have a science advisor on my team once elected. I have a passion for science so I would prefer to have regular meetings with the science community to stay informed.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
Colorado’s 6th Congressional District has 13 State House Representatives. I intend to leverage their expertise and leadership on all public policy matters. The local scientific communities within each state house district can engage with their state house reps and then the state house reps can send information my way. The political arena has an organized chain of command that everyone seems to have forgotten about.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
I have personal friends who have Doctorate Degrees in various scientific areas. They already point me to articles and research on topics we discuss. They also can point me to people who have expertise in different fields, if needed.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Environmental Protection Agency has been gutted, and the leadership cleaned house, while letting the Big Picture for impetus slip leak and vanish from Public views and affairs. Unity in Colorado issues is needed to move forward, concerning the fracturing, fluid dispensing and wasting WATER, to what is in it? RESEARCH is where our State has a leadership role; Especially in THE TRANSFORMATION FROM FOSSIL TO FLOW.........

Aerospace. Space Force. Space X. etc. are the strength of perserverance. Private/Public/ Science partnerships can continue with our many Universities and Corporations who can collaborate on the present problems here on EARTH. While looking up, let’s not let that for which We Stand go neglected. Allocation of Funds should be for clean-up of the Super Funds not updated since 1992. The Capitol of Colorado sits down stream from Leadville moly pools and Rocky Flats burials of radio activity. A time to clean up the Planet, and let’s Start at the Top. Our Representatives need to review and respond to this unheeded and dire situation that continues to haunt.

Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
I would say that funding levels are much too high for destructive purposes such as military weapons research and probably much too low for purposes that benefit humanity and ecology. I propose to cut the U.S. military budget by at least ninety percent and restrict the U.S. military to non-offensive defense of U.S. territory. I would prioritize medical research, and research on alternative energy technology, environmental sustainability, climate change, ecological overshoot, and mass extinction of animal species.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
Every scientific investigator feels that their specific area is vitally important. Determining the distribution of funding is a difficult task that requires legislators who can understand both the purpose and nature of specific research proposals. This challenge is an ongoing process with a balancing of available funding and the importance of science to our future. I remember this discussion in the 1960s and know there are no easy answers to this simple question.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Too low, we should be aggressively funding proactive research in a variety of areas. This requires ongoing evaluation, much of our governmental research funding is not publicly reported. I would look to allocate research funds where they are most effective.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
I think scientific research should be privatized as much as possible. Private industry can make greater strides more efficiently than the government can. I have over 25 years in national and local government and, in every budget year, I was asked to spend money to buy things so we could maintain the level of funding from the previous year. Those items were purchased whether they made sense or not to purchase them.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
This is quite a broad question. I have found that we have “scientific” spending in areas that make no sense such as “Duck Reproductive Systems”, “Predictable College Drinking” and a study on “Russian smokers”. Our spending is absurd and need to be curbed tremendously. There are other areas of science that would better benefit with that funding.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
During my time in Congress, I have continually advocated for robust levels of federal funding for scientific research. I have supported and helped secure increased funding for medical research at the NIH, gun violence research at the NIH and CDC, and renewable energy research at the Department of Energy. I will continue to defend these programs and ensure that other federally funded scientific research is provided with adequate resources. The cuts that this Administration has made and proposed to the federal budget for scientific research are unacceptable. The funding stream for the federal government’s science mission must be drastically increased if we are to effectively lay the groundwork for the economy of the future. From energy transitions to satellite monitoring (for security and earth system science) to pandemic preparedness, science is at the core of nearly all the major challenges we will face in the coming decades. We must invest in science to position our nation to respond to such challenges.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Scientific research is under funded and science overall should be maintained around the 1.5% of GDP level.
2. Basic science research especially in the area of energy should be better funded.
3. Scientific research in human development and clinical technologies should also be better funded.
4. Public/Private partnerships in space technology should be explored more so that the federal budget isn’t taking a huge hit but in fact there is a relationship between Universities, companies and the federal government at a larger level then there has been. SpaceX is proving why this is possible.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
I don’t know. I need more feedback from my constituency about this.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
Honestly, I think the entire process is a mess. When a grant is predicated on the results of a scientific study, that study is automatically suspect. The Government should not have an agenda in the research, except that it be done properly. Currently, we have a system where any scientific study that doesn’t agree with some political agenda, no longer gets funded.

That is not how science is done.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
YES, WE NEED INTEGRITY IN POLITICS AND THE WILL TO MAKE THE CHANGE FOR A NEW SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

H.R. 1358 / S.338 may get through the U.S. House, but will stall in the Senate if we don’t elect Representatives and Senators with Scientific Integrity. FiorinoforColorado.com.

Along with science literacy, the arts must be integrated as Steve Jobs expressed so eloquently, And I am utilizing to make my Art and answer this, right now. I believe we are missing a large segment of those who are in STEM to the full opportunity in STEAM education process and policy. Arts can and should be a base for early into secondary education systems with all they have to offer. See AmericansfortheArts.org.

Education is still Key to this engine of Commerce, Technology and Science; That is growing so rapidly, that it can get away from us; If we don’t fight for our right to PARTICIPATE IN ARTS OF SCIENCE and Integrate Civics into the mix. Regulate the big Techs and tax that service 1%. Reform Tax Base to implement more opportunity for Tax-Deductible nonprofit Increase. Amplify “The message of Science”.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
Science is not a collection of facts; instead, it is a process that requires constant questioning. My 45 years in medicine have shown me this. Up until the early 1990s, the only accepted treatment for breast cancer was the mutilating procedure called modified mastectomy. To do less was to “kill the patient.” But a few brave souls questioned this “accepted” science and changed the way we deal with breast cancer. As Galileo said, “the authority of thousands is not worth the well reasoned idea of a single individual.” Legislating truth in science is the antithesis of science.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Education is my number one priority and to provide the best education we must have accurate data. I am open to new findings as they are presented and will accept input from my advisors. Yes, the purity of the scientific method is essential to ensuring accurate results. Data should not be subject to political manipulation.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
I completely support the National Integrity Act since its main goal is to prevent censorship of information.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
I support the Scientific Integrity Act because decision-making should always be driven by the best available evidence; limiting funding for research results in ineffective policy and harm to the public. I will always use data- not ideology or a personal agenda- to make decisions.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
I do support the Scientific Integrity Act as long as it doesn’t endanger national security. All science research finding need to be presented with raw facts, data and numbers. “Integrity” should be the basis of all information disseminated to our American public.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
Scientific integrity is of the utmost importance to me when crafting policy, which is why I am a proud cosponsor of the Scientific Integrity Act. I am also proud to have voted for H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which included this critical bill. Because this legislation would prohibit the manipulation of scientific findings, we could ensure that the research we use to create policy in the future is both accurate and freely disseminated. Furthermore this administration’s attacks against top infectious disease experts are unacceptable and have no place in our government. Sadly, they come as no surprise. While many of their attacks on science began with climate science and environmental monitoring at federal agencies, they have systematically tried to dismantle federal science and observation functions. This is unacceptable and degrades public trust in government and in science itself.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. I believe that all scientific research should be above political manipulation and not subject to filtering by any entity.
2. The scientific integrity act appears to strengthen the concept of scientific integrity and information distribution and I may support it but would need to hear debate on the definition of peer review, how credentialling will not violate the spirit of scientific disclosure and freedom, and would want to review how agencies pick individuals to be covered under the law. I am not currently in Congress and have not hear the debate. The concept of scientific integrity is very important.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
It seems we are constantly in a never-ending battle of “us vs. them”. My comment to scientists is this: before laying blame on politicians for the inequity you feel, you should make sure you are united within your own community first. What I’ve seen through covid is scientists betray and compete against one another with vastly opposing presentations and projections regarding the coronavirus. This indicates infighting within your demographic. It is also very confusing and provokes anxiety in those of us who do not have science degrees and backgrounds.

There are currently over 300,000 acts/bills that have been introduced in Congress. Congress doesn’t need any more acts. It is notorious for piling acts on top of acts to quickly band aid problems on top of problems. Are we getting anywhere with this approach? No. The Scientific Integrity Act will do nothing but further clog the bottleneck that is Congress.

My office will not regulate or attempt to solve the problems happening in the science world. The people who chose to be scientists need to step up as scientific leaders, speak out, get creative, and work to resolve your pattern of being suppressed, misrepresented, and attacked by politicians.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
There are basic problems with the legislation:
1) We already have laws that cover the basic behaviors listed in the legislation. There are already laws against censorship, fraud and all the other instances specifically mentioned in the legislation.
2) Paragraph 2B states that if the review required in 2A is not done within 30 days, “the submission shall be deemed approved by the covered agency…” That’s not how peer review works. They should need to specifically approve the submission, or it would be deemed as Disapproved. Yes, it takes more work, but that is what is required.
3) Paragraph 2C: Why is the Government deciding who can or can’t hold a leadership position on scientific councils, societies, unions and other professional organizations? That should be left to those very organizations to determine for themselves. Anyone with the proper knowledge should be allowed to contribute to the peer review process and participate and engage with the scientific community. The Government should have no say in this.

There is much more wrong with this legislation, but it all boils down to the Government wanting to control the information coming out of the scientific establishment. How many scientists do you know in Congress? More laws generally equal bad laws. In this case, it’s a really bad idea.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
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Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
I support a strong international climate treaty with a carbon-neutral development path for other countries.

I support a Green New Deal to convert our energy system and economy to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030, including a complete phase-out of fossil fuels, fracked gas, and nuclear power. We should transition to cleaner energy sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, and small scale hydro-electric.

I support carbon taxes on fossil fuels, to reflect the environmental cost of their extraction and use.

Going to 100% clean energy by 2030 means reducing energy demand as much as possible. This will require energy conservation and efficiency; replacing non-essential individual means of transport with mass transit, and eliminating the use of fossil fuel-based fertilizers and pesticides. Energy use should be converted to electricity, including transportation and heating. Many current proposals for switching to renewable energy only address the existing electrical system, which accounts for only about one-third of our carbon footprint.

We should convert to local, organic food production and distribution. We can reduce methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases by phasing out confined animal feeding operations, and encouraging a reduction in meat consumption.

Mass extinction is the most serious and irreversible effect of an unsustainable human population.

Humanity has killed off 60% of the global wildlife population of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish since 1970. During that time, the human population increased from 3.7 billion to 7.7 billion. About 83% of all wildlife mammals have died off since the dawn of agriculture. Farmed poultry now accounts for 70% of birds worldwide. Mammal life is now 60% livestock, 36% people, and 4% wildlife. About two-thirds of evaluated plant species are threatened with extinction.

The Living Planet Report ecological overshoot study estimates that the Earth could not sustain a population of more than 1.5 billion people if the average person on Earth had as much environmental impact as the average person in the United States does today. The greatest impact individuals can have in fighting climate change is choosing not to reproduce.

Common-sense solutions include the empowerment of women to make their own reproductive choices, funding family planning programs worldwide, universal access to birth control, sustainable consumer choices, and the preservation of designated critical wildlife habitats under the Endangered Species Act.

Subsidies for the meat and dairy industry should be eliminated. Pollution taxes should be included in true cost pricing of animal products.

The meat and dairy industry is one of the main drivers of environmental degradation. Meat production is responsible for at least 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than all forms of transportation combined. Five hundred million tons of manure are produced annually by U.S. livestock. Animal agriculture has taken over nearly half the landmass of the lower 48 states. And it has polluted 35,000 miles of rivers in 22 states and groundwater in 17 states. In the United States, 80 percent of agricultural land is used for raising animals and feed crops.

We can reduce methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases by rapidly phasing out confined animal feeding operations, and encouraging a reduction in meat consumption.

We should decentralize agricultural production and distribution. I support urban agriculture and community farms.

We should phase-out man-made pesticides and artificial fertilizers in favor of Integrated Pest Management techniques as part of a regenerative approach to biodiversity in the rural ecosystem.

Food prices should reflect the environmental cost of soil erosion, water pollution, pesticide drift, and air pollution.

I support farm subsidies for the transition to regenerative, no-till practices using renewable energy.

We should:
Stop building logging roads in national forests at taxpayers' expense; Ban clearcutting on public land and logging of old-growth forests;
Use hemp for paper products;
Require government agencies to use post-consumer waste paper.
Revegetate grasslands with native species to prevent desertification; and
End the importation of rainforest beef.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
With the world population approaching 8 Billion, the problem becomes balancing the needs of the current generation while protecting the planet for future generations. There are many tools currently available, and undoubtedly many more to be developed. The discussion requires open and free dialog unfettered by narrow ideology and bias. The government has shown itself unable to select winners. Let the data and evidence decide. The government can only set parameters.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Aggressive investment in technology and education to enhance the symbiotic relationship with our planet. Engage the worldwide scientific community in open discussion.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
We must address what to do about the biggest planetary polluters before we begin crippling our own economy. Since China leads in this category, we must take whatever action is necessary to eliminate their pollution in concert with our efforts to reduce our own.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
The federal government must take bold action on climate change if we hope to stave off the worst impacts. I will co-sponsor legislation to make strategic investments in renewable resources, public transportation, rapid vehicle charging stations, energy efficiency improvements, and consumer education in order to transition off of fossil fuels and reduce our carbon footprint. The cost of the infrastructure improvements will provide a return on investment to taxpayers by improving our health, creating millions of jobs, providing reliable and affordable power, and increasing national security. We must also hold polluters accountable through responsible regulations and steep penalties for failure to meet standards. If we don’t act immediately, the cost of recovering from increasing extreme weather events will far outpace the cost of the investments, and it will cause massive refugee migrations due to food and water shortages and unlivable conditions. We must act decisively and quickly.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
There is no doubt that there is change in the climate of the Earth. There are many factors that impact the forms of change we see and not all of it is related to human interaction. Much of it is the ever changing Earth and that is nothing we can stop, but we can take better care of our localized areas. I believe people have a duty to be responsible stewards of our lands and oceans. We cannot treat the places we live as personal trash cans. Each country has a responsibility towards this goal. I believe a new type of pact could be established with neighboring countries to clean up our act, lessen our trash footprint and begin change to more of a biodegradable system.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
America must live up to its role as a global leader to help combat climate change. We must collaborate with other nations to work towards bold environmental solutions, including a transition to clean energy. I am a proud cosponsor of the Climate Action Now Act, which would set strong goals for reducing CO2 emissions and would re-enter the U.S. into the Paris Agreement.

The federal government also has a responsibility to ensure that the Department of Defense--a department highly dependent on fossil fuels and vulnerable to the effects of climate change--is improving its energy efficiency and environmental resiliency. In order to address these issues, I have taken the lead to improve DOD’s resilience, introducing and passing the MIRA Act to prepare our military installations for the threats posed by climate change. I also started the Sustainable Power Initiative, which brings together stakeholders to help develop policies that would improve energy efficiency at the Department of Defense.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. The federal government should be active in climate change to the point of understanding the issues that maybe caused by a warming planet.
2. There should be ongoing talks with other countries about strategies that would help our environment. For example, we know that moving from coal to natural gas for energy has lowered CO2 output in England and the US by 27 and 15% respectively over a decade and a half but wood burning in countries in Africa and Asia contribute greater CO2. Working together on infrastructure changes that make progress are important.
3. The federal government should also insure that information flows to the American people to give them an accurate overview of climate change and not specifically promote extinction level theories that are not based in fact.
4. There are many things the federal government can sponsor or cooperate in that promote actions that will lead to a healthier planet. Cleaning up pollution, reforesting, and eliminating biomass waste on forest floors that exacerbate forest fires are a few examples.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
I believe as a free republic, the federal government should have a minimal role for all social issues, which includes climate change. Social issues like climate change are personal. Each individual/local community should have the liberty to care for the climate in the way they think is best. More importantly, we need to quit pointing the finger with blaming and shaming of those with opposing climate change beliefs.

As long as people keep combatting each other, Mother Earth will continue to stay in war mode with erratic weather patterns and depleting natural resources. During my 20s and 30s, I lived my life guided by science and facts. At the age of 43, I now live my life guided by faith. I believe God and Mother Earth are working together and have a plan far bigger than any of us. Now more than ever, I trust in the divine plan for our ripple effect to healing.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
First, you have to realize that the climate of the planet has been changing since the beginning. 65 million years ago, the climate changed suddenly and drastically, due to a meteor impact. Climate change is continual. It never stops.

Since the Government has neither the scientific knowledge nor expertise to determine what, if any role Climate Change poses to our world, they should have no role. By funding some studies over others, the Government is effectively picking the narrative that the public is told, instead of letting Scientific Method be the determining factor.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Keeping people from driving is not real for any length of time as we love our cars. Electric is here but the political will continues to hinder progress in certain Countries and Markets. This Crisis will give us new insights to our priorities and how we approach the paradigm.

The first few weeks demonstrated cleaner air and animals returning, bluer skies and less traffic everywhere. Imagine a quieter, cleaner environment. We had it for awhile there, but then fly overs, drive overs and cranking up the engines has made it short lived. I propose elements of the Green Deal and the Paris Accord to be implemented and restored asap. We have a World Crisis that knows no boundaries or respect for person, and we are All Together Now fighting. This health battle needs all the resource we can muster, as we do in Defense of True Science.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
I have no idea why these two issues are being conflated. We’ve had pandemics throughout history. Keep the politics out of finding a solution to mitigate the next pandemic.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
No. I believe we have missed opportunities to proactively fund virus research and instead have reacted in a short sighted manner. This approach should be improved in the future by perpetuating virus research funding instead of allowing it to disappear again post- pandemic. Climate change must also be addressed proactively, but too much of the COVID-19 relief has already been routed into areas that are unrelated to the pandemic.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
No...they are two separate issues.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
Yes. In a time of record unemployment and low probability that the businesses will all recover, we must create jobs. The proven way to create jobs is through infrastructure investments, and because we have such a pressing need to address climate change it is logical to direct those dollars toward measures that end our dependence on fossil fuels.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
Absolutely not. The issue we have in our current Congress is the mixing of issues that are unrelated. COVID-19 needs to be kept separate from climate change and anything else that is not related to actual COVID-19. By attempting to mesh topics together for decisions or funding causes delay and convolutes the necessary actions or decisions, especially when it is an emergency.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
When responding to the COVID-19 crisis--which has impacted every aspect of our lives--we must take into account issues of climate change and environmental justice. Evidence suggests that COVID-19 outcomes are worse for individuals who live in polluted areas, which is a potential explanation of the inequitable outcomes among Americans of color. A clean environment means better health. Moreover, we have seen across the country--but especially in Colorado--that the ongoing pandemic has had a particularly devastating impact on the clean energy industry. Clean energy projects, like wind farms, solar arrays, and dams, require a lot of capital upfront and rely heavily on tax equity. That is why I’ve joined over a hundred of my colleagues in calling on the Speaker to bring forward more relief for the clean energy industry--including, but not limited to, extensions of the production tax credit (PTC) and the investment tax credit (ITC), an energy storage tax credit, transferability of tax equity to cash, and other critical aid to the industry. Moreover, I am pleased to have voted for the Heroes Act, which included $50 million in EPA environmental justice grants to help frontline and underserved communities mitigate the effects of climate change. I support efforts to create clean, green jobs as we invest in rebuilding our economy after the current pandemic.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. I do not see the relevance of CoVid19 economic recovery and climate change.
2. There has clearly been a reduction of CO2 emission during lock down and there is some question about the latitude infection data that suggests there is a link between drier air and the transmission of CoVid19 but there is not enough data at this point to pose a credible theory.
3. Climate change strategies need to be managed on a stand alone basis in my opinion not based on CoVid19.
4. There is a potential economic value in promoting economic development in lower socio-economic areas because developed areas generally have better immune systems among the people living in them and there if under developed areas saw greater economic performance life spans and immunity to fight a future CoronaVirus may be a relevant discussion.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
No, economic recovery measures should focus on providing financial relief for individuals and their families. When people are battling to survive, no one is thinking about how to care for the environment. It’s presented in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. People need their basic survival needs met first before they can start tending to issues outside themselves. Provide economic relief to the people, and the people will care for their environment.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
I don’t view this as a valid question. What does economic recovery have to do with “Climate Change”? They are two completely separate issues. Besides, the Government can never do anything right, so why would anyone want the Government to be involved at all?

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
TERM LIMITS, just saying that would go along way in transforming the 117th Congress to be the most forward, progressive while conserving our environment with sustainable, scientifically Accessible Policies with those who believe and have environmental hope. I would love to see the Hyper-loop come to our corridors with Federal State cooperation. A.i. will be a contender for Congress, but we need new minds and politicians that will take on the challenge of change. As I write this; Storage of chemicals comes up as we mourn with those who suffer today. Clean-Up the Planet, Care for your Country, and Love Your Neighbor, even though they Decide for Themselves what to do and believe. We are all together NOW. Let’s fix what we can with the unbelievable progress of Science, Technology, Engineering and Architecture.

Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
Reinstate and expand energy and mileage efficiency investments; Extend federal incentives and rebates for renewable energy; Restart the Clean Power Plan to protect our health and clean air, while moving away from coal; Modernize our power grids to pave the way for a dramatic increase in renewable energy sources; End all new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters; Phase-out the sales of new fossil-fuel vehicles; Accelerate the production of Electric Vehicles, invest in charging infrastructure, and continue efforts to maximize fuel efficiency until we can move away from internal combustion engines; and Require the electrification of all passenger and freight railways by 2030.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
Affordable energy is the lubricant for the economy, but we need to balance that with the need to protect the environment. We have a plethora of energy options that extend from solar and wind to geothermal heat pumps, to cleaner fossil fuels, to nuclear energy. Each option comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages that often depend on the environment and location. No one option can address all of the different needs of our country or the world. The government needs to provide a forum for open and free discussion, keeping in mind the needs of the current and future generations.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Advanced research, localization, and sustainability. All of our current energy solutions have challenges. The true solution to our long term energy needs has yet to be discovered or appropriately refined.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
Increasing the use of nuclear energy and providing non-monetary incentives for private companies to explore green energy initiatives.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
I will co-sponsor legislation to make strategic investments in renewable resources, public transportation, rapid vehicle charging stations, energy efficiency improvements, emissions reduction, utility scale batteries and microgrids, distributed generation infrastructure, and consumer education in order to transition off of fossil fuels and reduce our carbon footprint.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
I would like to see more of a focus on sun and wind power technologies. I believe we can eventually greatly reduce our dependence on natural gas.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
Creating and passing legislation that supports the development of renewable energy is an important step for Congress to take in the fight against climate change. Expanding the green economy will also help grow our economy and create good-paying jobs for Americans. And one of the best ways to do this is through clean energy tax credits. I’ve been a vocal advocate among House freshmen of extending the PTC and the ITC, incentivizing energy storage, building EV infrastructure, and incentivizing consumers to purchase fuel efficient and electric vehicles. We also must incentivize homeowners and small businesses to invest in renewable energy so they can lower their carbon footprint--which my bill, the SAVE Energy Act, would do. My bill provides homeowners with a tax credit upwards of $500 for investing in energy efficient home improvements​.

First and foremost, though, we must rejoin the Paris Agreement--as I voted to do when the House passed H.R. 9--and America must be a leader in the fight against climate change. Moreover, when Congress agreed to sunset the PTC and ITC in 2015, it was with the understanding that achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement would continue to drive investment in renewables. We need that commitment to lead once more in order to fully realize our nation’s transition to renewables. Paris is, however, just one step and we must not only look back towards Paris and the global cooperation it represents, but also work with our global partners to achieve a bolder agreement on reducing carbon emissions.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. CO2 Mineralization
2. Any alternative energy programs that would either reduce waste caused in the production or use of energy or programs that eliminate waste with current energy production or use.
3. Portal and sustainable energy production to meet the needs of populations that do not have access to broad scale infrastructure.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
It’s not my role to lead with a personal agenda of what I think others should focus on. Once in Congress, I intend to work with my peers rather than against them. If we all come in with silo agendas of what to focus on, we will get nowhere and will continue an endless cycle of exploiting the public’s deepest fears by projecting crisis after crisis onto them. First and foremost, crisis projection onto the public MUST STOP. Nothing gets accomplished during crises. Problems only deepen and worsen. Stopping exploitation and crisis projection must happen first, so constituents can come out of fear/panic mode and start giving their ideas for what energy-related technology and policy priorities Congress should focus on. Congress should derive its power from the consent of the governed. We focus on what the people tell us to focus on.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
None, that’s not their job. The Market will determine all the policies, and do a much better job than any human committee could.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Colorado has been moving in this direction for sometime as this Administration fights hard Drilling our shores and public lands as fast as they can, before the new sustainable future economy kicks into high gear...next year....Vote. #votefiorino

I see a need for UBI Universal Basic Income just for the matter of Bankruptcy; Personal and Corporate in an industry of fossil fuel coming to an end in Colorado. With that said; We continue to regulate new and concurring activity, again it is clean-up time too. How we do it will be the model for the Nation. I am currently collecting my UBI called Social Security and Medicare/Aid. Entering a time of unemployment in a very lucrative business will be dramatic, painful and necessary. I propose keeping families together and mortgages/rents to have accessible program and resources to stay in the home. Homelessness must be avoided; While adjustment to a new economy may take more investment from the Corporations in transition, giving workers opportunity to further education for free and a basic income based on need, to stay afloat.

I am older than my incumbent Representative, having waded through the” Social Security ” and interested to continue to get Medicare/Aid for All. The Senior Congress Woman, who has a great opportunity to be appointed to a Cabinet position or Lead the Energy Department. She is introducing many effective policies and has earned a Climate appointment.

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Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
I support the creation of a program to train workers for a new, clean energy economy.

We could establish a Renewable Energy Administration on the scale of FDR’s Rural Electrification Administration, which brought electrical power to rural areas of the United States. The Green New Deal would update this model with renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, geothermal and tidal power.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Education. We should not prop up failing industries, they are already afforded bankruptcy protections. Instead, we must empower these displaced workers to progress into other areas through access to information.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
There should be no government provided retraining of displaced workers. This is a private industry concern. However, displaced workers should have the right to sue the government for lost wages and opportunities since it was the government that displaced those workers.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
It is important not to leave behind the folks who have been working to power our communities; we must offer no-cost education for employees who wish to transition to renewable energy jobs and fully fund pensions for individuals who are within 5 years of retirement and don’t wish to retrain.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
If the direct actions of the federal government caused workers to lose their jobs then it is the responsibility of the federal government to assist and retrain these same displaced workers in reasonable amount of time.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
Thousands of Coloradans who work in the state’s mines and oil wells don’t know how much longer they’ll have a job. We must continue to invest in workforce development, apprenticeship training, and quality jobs in the green economy in order to open the door to career advancement and better opportunities for all of these workers that may soon lose their jobs. To that end, I support the Good Jobs for 21st Century Energy Act (S. 2185), which would create a clean jobs workforce hub to convene unions, employers, and industry stakeholders to train and provide direct assistance to workers in underserved communities in accessing renewable energy jobs. I believe that if we prioritize the necessary transition without considering the people affected by the transition, we will continue to see conflict and partisan politics dominate this conversation rather than making the fast progress that is needed. Working to support rural broadband, re-training efforts, and rural economic development are all necessary to ensure that people are not left behind in the coming transition.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. I don’t think it is the federal governments job to retrain workers in any professional scenario. Free markets can handle the movement of labor from one industry to another and trade schools and colleges also play an important role.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
It’s not my role to lead with a personal agenda of what I think others should focus on. Once in Congress, I intend to work with my peers rather than against them. If we all come in with silo agendas of what to focus on, we will get nowhere and will continue an endless cycle of exploiting the public’s deepest fears by projecting crisis after crisis onto them. First and foremost, crisis projection onto the public MUST STOP. Nothing gets accomplished during crises. Problems only deepen and worsen. Stopping exploitation and crisis projection must happen first, so constituents can come out of fear/panic mode and start giving their ideas for what energy-related technology and policy priorities Congress should focus on. Congress should derive its power from the consent of the governed. We focus on what the people tell us to focus on.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
Why would the Federal Government have any role? Are these displaced workers Government employees? Any retraining should be the responsibility of the energy company that is shutting down. That’s what my company did when my job went away after the company was sold.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
INDEPENDENT mostly Unaffiliated Citizens know what is best for them. Party people tend to lean on a platform. As a Unifier the new UNITY Party has an open approach; With that ; But This is about your neighbor and every family member to care that they can carry, and be A major impact on others with actions of careless PPE use or any use at all. This is an Obvious concern for Rights. Challenging as they are, the restrictions at this time show they do have an impact. Unseen enemy of illness is serious, as I myself was attacked by the paralysis of Guillian- Barre Syndrome, DenverHealth and University of Colorado Medical Center, Saved my life with the acute care, dedicated nurses, doctors and first responders getting me there on time. Timing is essential, Your vote is essential to the environment and the science.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
Change is the only constant factor in life. Addressing economic changes is the responsibility of local governments, and this will require a partnership with the federal government. An example is my study of the economic changes in Greenville, S.C., in the early ’60s. Western S.C. had two major industries: furniture and textiles. When these industries were exported overseas, the local governments sought replacement industries and brought in Michelin and BMW. A well-trained workforce was necessary, which led to the development of technical programs by local governments to address these needs working with the companies to determine the needs. Both the airport and interstate highways were expanded through partnerships that were formed with the federal government and the private sector. Today, this region is an economic success, and I think that should be a model for Colorado.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Proactive research. Historically, funding disappears as pandemics fade from the headlines, but we must ensure ongoing progress.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
Vaccines are a good thing and research into vaccines that can provide protection against broader threats should be expanded.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
The Obama administration took responsible steps when they created ​The Global Health Security and Biodefense unit​. The Trump administration’s decision to dissolve it resulted in the chaotic handling of the pandemic and the deaths of at least 170,000 Americans as of this writing. We need to have plans in place for developing, administering, and processing tests; contact tracing; manufacture and distribution of safety equipment; development of drugs and vaccines; infrastructure for remote working and learning; and an excellent spokesperson to provide evidence-based guidance to the public.

We absolutely must have a healthcare system that covers every single person regardless of employment. People were already dying because they cannot afford or access healthcare, and now we’re in the midst of a deadly pandemic with millions of families losing their health insurance because they lost their job. We need universal healthcare now.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
Informing the public in a matter of fact, non-dramatic fashion is the best way to handle any type of pandemics or public safety matter. Facts, data and true numbers should be the top priority when disseminating this type of information. America has the most educated, intelligent people on the planet. Giving them the raw facts and allowing them to use the data given without prejudice or bias is the best measure.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I introduced a bill to create a “Health Force” that would respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergencies. This bill would enable local, county, and state public health departments to hire thousands of workers to conduct contact tracing, administer virus testing, collect data, and provide community-based and home-based services for elderly and immunocompromised individuals. With this legislation, I hope to create additional job opportunities and increase investment in our public health workforce--ensuring a robust national response to both COVID-19 and future pandemics. I have consistently fought to secure adequate PPE for our frontline workers, and have cosponsored legislation that requires the government to thoroughly study and report various demographic data that pertains to COVID-19. I also introduced the RASPP Act to improve America’s pandemic preparedness.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. The new healthcare plan I am introducing during the campaign will have important focus on health improvement and especially as we age beyond 50 years. Not all pandemics affect people based on age but most will be harder on people with preexisting conditions and declining health status. We can fix that.
2. I believe there should be a post pandemic review of the local, state, and federal governments role in a pandemic. How the 10th amendment applies and what we need to do to manager resources more effectively and insure that doctors play a much greater role then they did in this pandemic.
3. PPE will always be needed in a pandemic and rarely degrades over time so we should insure we have an ample stock on hand to meet the need should it arrive.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
COVID cannot be classified as a pandemic. We are getting healthier and more resilient as a human race. To date, 1.5% of Americans have tested positive for COVID. I question the statistics being reported, because I have read accounts of false positives and true negatives. There are so many different and conflicting sources of information floating around, that it is hard to know what to take in as fact. That said, I believe the seasonal flu impacts more Americans annually than covid ever will. As a congresswoman, I will do everything in my power to make sure another virus doesn’t get projected onto the people the way covid did. I see all federal politicians, with the exception of President Trump, as Chicken Little. Chicken Little was a story I remember from childhood. It was the story of a chicken that ran around screaming the sky was falling, only to realize later that an acorn had fallen on his head. COVID is the acorn that fell on the politician’s head. It was completely UNNECCESSARY for politicians to take control over our lives with masks and shut downs because a new virus is in town. We have lived with viruses since the dawn of time, and we will continue to live with them until the end of time. COVID being the pop star virus of 2020 has trumped all the other illnesses that American people are working hard to heal. What’s even more unfortunate is COVID has made sickness our new normal, which is NOT OK. You NEVER quarantine healthy people. You NEVER mask healthy people. Health should always be our normal, while sickness is something that comes and goes.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
What exactly, can I do? There is nothing the Government can do, that will in any way reduce any impact. The Government is not our parents, and should not act like they are.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
First Responders as the first defense will be wanting it or not. My GBS already is a major concern, as I hear warnings on drug commercials that GBS is possible; and think, what are we doing? A side effect that Gave me Quadriplegia in 1993. Something I would not want for anybody. Any Body. Vaccines have been an issue since my first run in 2006. Those that know, know that I should not be vaccinated. I know that I am very fortunate to have recovered completely, except for the smile. Work on your smile everyday. Even though you/they don’t see it under the mask.

What will you do to promote that approach? I’m NOT. The Russians say they beat us to that Punch. Once elected as the first National Unity candidate from Colorado to the 117th Congress the spotlight would be on my issues of Art, Humanities, Environment (Climate Science) Education bringing a new awareness to the transformation. Colorado has turned the corner and the new Green Horizon is inSight. Health Sciences in Colorado are the Best in the World, I will find funding as an Independent.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
The west has always struggled with the need for more fresh water. Water rights are a very contentious issue. In Colorado, 80% of the water is on the western slope, and 80% of the population is on the front range. Infrastructure projects must start immediately to address the needs in the coming decades and future generations. The other problem is the water needs of the large cities of California “downstream.” If these urban centers had their freshwater sources provided by desalination thorium reactors small modular reactors, they could reassess their water rights, and Colorado could keep more of its water to supply the needs of its citizens.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
The distribution should be prioritized according to guidance from the scientific community. I will support a data driven approach to vaccine distribution, although the vaccine should be available to the entire socioeconomic spectrum, not the highest bidder.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
Use the same method as we currently use for the flu.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
Vaccine developers have already stated an intent to sell COVID19 vaccines for profit. This is irresponsible and won’t lead to prioritizing the most vulnerable members of the public; it will mean that the people with money will be first in line. Considering these companies have been awarded billions of dollars in taxpayer funding, the vaccines must be distributed at no cost to the individual, and in the following order:

1. Healthcare providers & essential workers
2. The elderly and people with pre-existing conditions
3. The general public

I would not approve further taxpayer funding for manufacturers if they refuse to supply vaccines at cost. To further speed administration, I would fund temporary sites for vaccine administration in areas that established providers cannot meet demand.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
Since I am not an expert in this matter, I would most definitely listen to all sides of various medical advisors advice regarding steps to take for any type of vaccination. It would be reckless not to.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine should be done according to several criteria. First, the vaccine itself should be developed according to normal procedures that ensure efficacy and safety of the vaccine. My wife’s research group released a recent survey that shows willingness to get the vaccine is decreasing since earlier this summer. This may, unfortunately, be linked to the perception that the vaccine is being rushed for political purposes. We must ensure that scientists are leading as much of the communication and dissemination about the vaccine as possible. Second, at-risk populations should be prioritized to receive the vaccine first. This includes the elderly and immunocompromised, but may also include others such as front-line workers and teachers. I believe that these steps will help make people more comfortable with getting vaccinated and the integrity of the distribution process.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Once a vaccine is developed and tested it should first be given to first responders who wish to take it.
2. The second priority should be high risk patients with multiple co-morbidities at advanced ages.
3. Teachers would come next
4. The general population not already covered

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
I am for individual and local community freedom. Local communities and families can figure out how to prioritize the vaccine.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
It seems to me that the elderly are at highest risk, along with those who have a pre-existing condition, so they should probably get first dibbs on any vaccine. Though honestly, it is not the Government’s job to determine this. The Government can help by providing some resources, but they should not be in charge of anything.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Not very popular due to controversy and theories; However, Medicine needs to advance to something less evasive. I am currently suffering the dizziness from a topical creme/steroid side effect. 30-40 days to recover. Whats Up With That? Vaccinations have saved us from Polio, but now they are seen as Evasive with lurking ingredients, from FOR-Profit Corporations, has sullied the Public Opinion. * NO &** YES The Brookvale (PUBLIC) School Report Card 1942-43 graded HYGIENE. Now simply washing hands can save a life.....Yours. *Child vaccines only 45% ** Parents have that decision.

Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
I support compulsory vaccination for children to attend public schools. I oppose non-medical waivers for vaccination.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Vaccines have been shown to be beneficial, especially when implemented in high percentages across a population. Yes, to attend in person, but I believe the recent lessons from remote learning must be applied to improve access to information for everyone. Yes, I do not believe it is appropriate to force guardians to provide vaccinations. If they do not want to vaccinate, they should have remote access to curriculum so that the child can learn without compromising their religious beliefs or the safety of other children.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
Vaccines should be required to attend public schools.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
The COVID19 pandemic has demonstrated the impact of an uncontrolled disease in society at large. The generation of parents raising children right now did not see the devastation of Smallpox, Polio, Tuberculosis, Measles, and a multitude of diseases that have been virtually eradicated by vaccines, and therefore don’t truly perceive their importance and efficacy. The proliferation of false information about vaccines has further reduced the number of fully vaccinated individuals, jeopardizing herd immunity. Public schools should require vaccines for attendance, and only medical waivers should be permitted.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
I believe vaccinations proven safe should be required to attend public schools or any school that receives any state or federal funding. I do not support non-medical waivers for vaccination.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
As a parent, I believe that vaccines should be a requirement to attend public schools unless a child has an existing health condition that prevents full vaccination.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Childhood vaccinations are important to insure that we do not have the regrowth of diseases cured.
2. Parents must play a role in deciding if their children are to be vaccinated and there should be a non-medical option for them along with alternatives to manage the schooling of children who are not vaccinated.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
I believe parents should have the freedom to care for their children according to their belief systems. I believe school districts should develop their vaccination policies based on input from their parent population.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
It’s a scientific fact that childhood vaccinations save lives. Even the generation before mine had a much higher death rate due to lack of vaccines. Still, no one should be forced to vaccinate. If the Government run schools require students to be vaccinated, and the parents want their student to attend those schools, they will need to get the child vaccinated.

If the parent has any objections to vaccination, there are other ways to educate their student.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Suicide still leads to all our dismay, and the hopelessness is palpable. Colorado has made strides, yet the momentum keeps getting Interrupted. Veterans must be our first priority As they return to Civilian life. Every block or neighborhood could have an Art House for the enrichment of the people in that area. A resource center that has the ability to serve all Ages. Learning more and more about the Brain, how it reacts, and glows, depending on the human emotion, stress or calm. Our happiness is a pursuit avowed in Our Declaration. We have Therapists coming out of the wood work, TV Ads for Men and Divorce. DADs MATTER. No matter if you don’t talk a lot, at least they know you are there if they want.

Mental Health as a Science is delving into Psychology and Brain Power. How much we don’t use is phenomenal. The more we know will encourage further discovery in human behavior. Closed head injuries, PTSD, and onslaught of Dementia and Alzheimer’s among our Seniors, Are in most need for the attention. We need some one in Congress who understands head cases. FiorinoforColorado.com.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
I have lost multiple friends to mental health struggles, this is a hidden pandemic of massive proportions. Mental health is a multifaceted issue, I believe the long term solution lies in improved education so as to encourage individual strengths and interests. Short term, we should increase availability of care while reducing the burden on our emergency systems.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
Encourage private enterprise to become much more involved in developing and deploying mental health services.

Jillian Freeland, Democrat, District 5:
Telemedicine is an immense advancement for the provision of mental healthcare. The ability to see a provider who lives in another location will increase access for areas with a low number of providers in the community. We must make broadband accessible to every single household in order to fully realize the potential for telemedicine. We can increase the number of providers by making education more affordable so that people who do not have the financial means to pay for an advanced medical degree outright don’t have to take on hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt in order to pursue the profession.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
For Colorado and in all America, the focus on mental health care has decreased tremendously in the past two to three decades. I would definitely push for policies to bring back a strong focus on mental health including the reestablishment of mental health positive facilities.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
I agree with this statement and have seen the shortage of mental healthcare in my own community. Since the shooting at the Highlands Ranch STEM School, I have been in conversation with students and families in Colorado about how Congress can help manage our nation’s mental health crisis. I introduced and successfully passed an amendment to increase federal funding for Project SERV, which provides mental health resources to students in the wake of tragedies. With my support, this program received $100 million in the CARES Act. I am also a proud cosponsor of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, which would provide coverage for mental health counselors services under Medicare. We must invest more in mental health research and services, but we must also invest in gun violence research and other forms of research that are linked to the mental health issues that communities are coping with.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Our new healthcare plan will free up money to completely rebuild the mental health programs we have in the US. I believe firmly in evidence based medicine and building programs around that.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
How did you arrive at your conclusion that demand outweighs supply? I need to hear from my constituents regarding their mental health needs before answering this question.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
I won’t. There is no such thing as an “evidence driven policy” there are only policies and they usually have a political agenda attached. The entire reason “the need for mental health services in Colorado far exceeds the availability and number of providers”, is because of Government interference. Again I ask, how many mental health professionals do you know in Government? I would work to remove these policies and regulations, so that the mental health providers are not hampered in doing their jobs.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Water is my first policy to deal with our Basins vs. Fracking Activities. Water is our Gold and serves our strong agricultural industries and tourism with our excellent skiing and fishing. Colorado first Fish Commissioner Wilson E, Sisty, Got Colorado on the right track and his organizing towns, fully involved in Statehood, invested and developed the basis for our water ways to flow freely throughout the State. His name needs to grace a Mountain for his work. Botany and Geology was among his many interests, I encourage further research and study. Colorado is one of 4 connected States with a Drought outlook and State Legislatures have asserted preeminence in determining water allocation.

The Conservation GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS Act gives $900 million, but we just entered 100% DROUGHT so that Act couldn’t have come sooner......Yes it could have. Do we keep letting our Democracy and the Rule of Law be compromised by ignorance and deceptions? Who’s asking the questions here? We all need to stay in the street and using our voice with action until solutions are developed to take us into the 21st Century and Beyond to Infinity......

Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
Securing safe drinking water should be a top priority. I oppose efforts to privatize water resources Our existing surface and groundwater must be protected from pollution by agricultural and industrial wastes as well as runoff from our homes and roadways.

I support a ban on fracking.

We need strong laws to promote conservation, reclaim polluted water systems, ban toxic and pesticide dumping, control or ban petrochemical agriculture, and regulate industries that pollute water systems. Mining and depletion of underground aquifers must be restricted.

I support public policy to:
Minimize the use of chemical pesticides on public and private lands;
Upgrade existing water infrastructure including levees, irrigation canals, and aqueducts;
Mandate that water efficient appliances and fixtures be used in all new construction, and promote retrofitting of older buildings;
Promote climate appropriate landscaping for the given region, including focusing on drought tolerant plants in the western states;
Promote the appropriate reuse of the “gray” and “black” waters we produce;
Mandate pre-treatment of industrial wastes to eliminate the presence of metals, solvents, and other toxins in sewer water; and
Eliminate water subsidies for corporate agribusiness. Higher water prices give agribusiness incentives to conserve.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
We are lucky to live in an era of running fresh water, this is likely to change within my lifetime if we do not adjust course. Many uses must be re-evaluated, such as lawn and golf course maintenance, which could be more sustainable with natural landscaping. Colorado encompasses a broad spectrum of ecosystems, a localized approach is important to limit unintended consequences. Investment in clean water technologies is essential to ongoing survival. As these forecasts evolve, we must react appropriately. Throughout history, there are examples of our understanding evolving, it is critical that we adjust our approach as needed. Our recycling system is too granular, I would aggressively fund research on recycling at the atomic level.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
Clean, abundant water is critical to the people of Colorado. Scientific evidence regarding water quality and long-range forecasts must be incorporated into any water planning effort and should be very transparent to the public.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
One of the interests I have is localized emergency weather manipulation. We already have technologies that could and should be incorporated into many drastic environments to help with drought and other emergency necessities. Cost is usually a factor. By cutting government fat, we can reutilize those funds for more practical needs such as this.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
Communities in Colorado and across the nation depend on government funding to help detect lead contamination, treat drinking water, and ensure our families are safe from pollution. I am working hard in Congress to ban the use of PFAS chemicals on military installations and limit its presence in water supplies to ensure that our communities have access to safe drinking water. I also support programs that promote water efficiency--like the WaterSMART program, which provides grants to states and municipalities to help address leaks and inefficiencies in public water supplies. With my support, the City of Thornton received a $1.5 million federal grant to update residential meters, which will save an estimated 1,665 acre feet currently lost due to inefficient customer water use and leaks.

I will always incorporate scientific evidence into my decision making on water policy, including stakeholder engagement, working with local and state officials, and heeding the guidance of relevant committees of jurisdiction. One of my first jobs in law school was working with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources as it established the Interbasin Compact Committee process across Colorado. Water is the lifeblood of the West and we must make evidence-based decisions about water use, allocation, and management. Fortunately, even in some of the most conservative water management circles, climate change is no longer a political issue. Water managers know that the climate is changing and are already making management decisions based on future scenarios. We must give them the tools and resources they need to make those decisions.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Part of the need for more basic scientific research is to find ways to use water more efficiently. Colorado has short- and long-term water issues with population growth and the needs of our agriculture base. Any scientific evidence that can give us advance warning or advanced solutions will be used to ensure Colorado remains viable and able to sustain itself with water.

Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
Federal politicians have no business being micro-managers. There are state leaders and organizations already responsible for ensuring Coloradans have access to the water we need. My job as a US Representative is to prevent crisis and pandemonium from reaching Colorado, so state leaders are empowered to make diplomacy-based decisions rather than fear-based decisions. Leading with diplomacy rather than fear will keep all social issues improving rather than worsening, this includes water quality and quantity.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
Colorado is an Alpine Desert. We don’t get moisture. There tends to be a cycle where every 10 years or so, we get a heavy Winter, and a lot of snow. Colorado has already sold all that water to others downstream. I don’t see what the Federal Government can do about that. Short-sighted politicians caused this issue, I don’t see them solving it.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
Colorado leads in Arts Participation, Yet near last in arts education. The Whole Brain needs to be addressed for a full education. Creative right and Analytical left need each other for an equitable education and functionality. Understanding the body would be enhanced by dance and the kinetics of movement that we Most need to keep moving. ChoreoCals.com is a scientific olympic exercise that serves both Sides of the Brain as it challenges coordination with creative expression of sport and art. If any one subject were to be offered it should be some form of DANCE. Moving the mechanics of Government is going to take an initiative from the voters. Civics for all Citizens with National Mail In Ballot. Save your Post Office, they may be the UBI Banks that will support STEAM + education THROUGH ESSENTIAL SERVICES we need. The Brookvale School Report Card 1942-43 graded Reading, Arithmetic, Geography, History, Spelling, Language, HYGIENE, Penmanship,Drawing and the most important MUSIC. Math and Science is the Music of the UNIVERSE, that We flow with to Our own Sound Track. Right now Appointments are being made and you need to call your Congressperson. And reach out about BLM appointments and Thirty for Thirty Resolution, OCEANS NOW. I look forward to your call in 2021 or any time for that matter.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
Science education begins in K-12. Ensuring excellent K-12 education is essential. If we don't prepare young people for higher education, then they are going to be severely hampered. Local school boards must put the children above self-interests. School choice is only necessary to hold public education accountable. Higher education will fill the need if there are young people who are excited about science.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
Investment in the next generation is the best way to encourage progress, this funding is essential to our future. The funding should be focused on strengths and interests, helping students find their inspiration rather than herding them toward a finish line. Graduation is a myth, there is no point where you have learned everything you need to know for your entire life. Every individual should learn as much as possible about whatever they are interested in, indefinitely. Remove the links between test scores and federal funding, which are perpetuating discrimination throughout the education system. The education regulations state that they will not dictate what is taught, but then the go on to dictate funding based on test scores, which is a backdoor into controlling topics. We must level the playing field by reaching everyone how to learn, not what to learn.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
STEAM is critical to our country’s future. So much so that we should allow the private sector to develop and educate our children. Government involvement always politicizes any instruction...corrupting the education children receive.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
STEAM is not enough. We need to include curriculum that help educate our high school students in unbiased matters of state, government and patriotism. All schools need to follow the same exact curriculum. To ensure funding, schools get their budget as per student attended. This can be continued.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
I believe that all young people should have access to a high quality education, no matter where they live. In Congress, I am fighting against cuts in funding and voucher proposals that would worsen the problems in our public education system for families in Colorado. As a cosponsor of the Rebuild America’s Schools Act, I also support increasing funding for long-term improvements to public school facilities to ensure that all students can attend a safe and high-quality public school.

I was pleased to support the STEM Opportunities Act, which became law, and would direct federal science agencies to collect data on grant awardees so that we can determine ways to ensure that funding opportunities are available to underrepresented communities. I have also supported the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act--which has also been signed into law--to make more STEM opportunities available to veterans. Lastly, I supported the Building Blocks of STEM Act--also now law--which would expand on NSF STEM education initiatives for young children and create new research grants to increase the participation of girls in computer science.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Current proficiencies in math, science, reading and engineering at the K-12 level are dangerously low. 52% of students taking the ACT test in the most recent 2 years were not at proficiency in any of the core categories. We will need to look at new models and methods across the board in education and they will likely include funding and flexibility changes to insure students are kept at or above proficiency levels at a every grade level. Right now that does not happen and the outcomes at graduation time are at a low point in American Education.
2. This issue is a top three priority for me in the legislature.
3. Equal funding across all districts is not the goal I would pursue because I believe it should be funding to achieve the outcomes necessary and there are areas, like Aurora Public schools that may need substantially more funding to catch up.


Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
I need to hear from my constituency first before answering this question.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
I find it interesting how every couple of years, a new acronym from the Government comes out.

I am absolutely against equity. Equity is an outcome, not a launching pad. Every student should have the same opportunities, but should not be forced beyond the basics. Let kids decide for themselves, what their interests are and teach to those interests. But what do I know? I’m a politician, not a teacher.

Oh, and learning how to be more than a simple cog in the machine, would be a far better education than they are currently getting.

Paul Noel Fiorino, Unity, District 1:
The Public Relations for NASA is bringing attention to the Private enterprises Race to Space with the International Space Station; I just watched on TV, the Astronaut is cool, and has flow.. The Jetson’s will be here when? Astronaut Kelly is running in Arizona where my 96 year old parents live. Dad is a WW ll Veteran and Mom was a Cadet Nurse I’ve thought about flight as a career, starting on a bike in the rolling hills of Parker, CO. to seeing President Kennedy “To The Moon” gave us all a dream of space travel at the May 1963 Air Force Academy graduation. Original Trekkie, and Star Wars enthusiast ’70s with a launch into a 45 year career of flying around the Stages of the World. My music has been around the world since launched from Abbey Road Crosswalk in 2012, when I visited London for the Olympics. Enjoy what Art I put out there via the YouTube/PaulNoelFiorino channel.

Help get the VOTE OUT! Disenfranchisement, political science of Voters is the Number One Concern. Colorado has the best voter turn-out via U.S. mail, but only You can prevent to Vote. Today my name is flying on a chip, welded to the Mars Rover PERSERVERANCE which To date is a great way to involve the public in the many NASA Missions to come. NASA.gov. Robotics play a very important role now and into the future. UBI anyone? Nanotech was a New thing and now it is everywhere.

Let see, Amazon which carries my Music, delivers daily to you and yours and has robotics keeping it going into SPACE. I bought a stock in the VGalactica to see how high it will go. How High will you go” Space travelers are wanted citizens. Make you envy the Youth?. So there is a Boarding Pass that I carry with my voting constituency to MARS. See Twitter #votefiorino;

One for you and The future is theirs. The other for a 2020 Graduate STEM student (Whose parents supported Arts in the Education) on his way too, with a School of Mines full scholarship. Space Science will assist us also in the Climate Research so needed here and in our OCEANS> Follow the river, the water will lead us to the Oceans of Opport-Unity.

PLEASE CHECK SOS.ORG REGISTRATION AND VOTE WITH A FRIEND OF THE EARTH. I will support all endeavors to better the Quality of life on This and other Planets. Looking at the Full Moon last night with binoculars was magnificently presented. I think I’ve discovered the Diamond of Brookvale near Plato crater @ 10 o’ clock. Another fish story? No Science is Real and so is Sisty’s Brookvale. Voyager 1 is still out there, but no more pictures.....gotta learn code. By the way, as you know My name is on the Mars Rover NASA’s PERSERVERANCE to arrive, only Science knows.

“Math and Science is the Music of the UNIVERSE; That We flow with to Our own Sound Track.” Try, try again to heal this Earth,

P.S. The Mars Rover NASA’s PERSERVERANCE will arrive just shortly after the Inauguration and my swearing into the 117th Congress of the United States of America. Thanks to You. Looking forward with you and thanks again for your vote research and education on Politics. Also Science has environmental hope and ballet is also a science of kinesiology & physiology. Thank you for your participation in this questionnaire! We know the people of Colorado will benefit from understanding your positions on these critical issues. Thanks for Voting.

Gary Swing, Unity, District 2:
I would have NASA prioritize Earth observation and environmental research.The Earth is our home. It is the only inhabitable planet available to us. Life on Earth as we know it exists within a narrow set of ecological boundaries. Human impact on the ecosystem is rapidly disrupting those boundaries. If there is any hope to prevent or mitigate near-term global environmental catastrophes on a scale that is unprecedented in human history, we must learn to live in a way that is environmentally sustainable.

Charles Winn, Republican, District 2:
In it's earlier days, America's major aerospace challenge was to go to the moon, which resulted in an economic and technological bonanza. Elon Musk has put out the challenge that we will go to Mars. Humans will go to Mars by making that commitment, and by putting the challenge to various sectors within our industrial base to do this. We will ultimately provide the excitement and opportunity for this current young generation, hence the new paradigm ought to be a rewrite of the public/private partnership.

Critter Milton, Unity, District 3:
I support ongoing exploration both here on earth and beyond. The improvements in AI and robotics make robotic exploration more reasonable, as it removes many complications involved with crewed flights. Robotic data gathering should proceed human expeditions. Recent trends toward privatization have increased cost efficiency significantly, the governmental funding should focus on advanced research.

Ed Duffett, Libertarian, District 5:
Earth observation and robotic exploration should be priorities. The key payoff from both efforts will be to improve conditions on Earth. Crewed spaceflight should be left to the private sector.

Rebecca Keltie, Unity, District 5:
I would like to see NASA grow their robotic exploration missions as it not only has a profound effect on space education and growth but has shown to have a dramatic impact on medical and other scientific technologies used here on Earth.

Jason Crow, Democrat, District 6:
In Congress, I have sought to strengthen the United States’ military and commercial capabilities in space and increase protections for space manufacturing programs and launch sites. That is why I joined Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) in co-leading the Protecting American Space Assets Act, which would support the creation of a strategy to protect our space assets from foreign threats as well as a strengthening of relations with our allies with respect to space. As a cosponsor of Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s PROSWIFT Act, I also support the establishment of a space weather interagency working group and advisory group to increase communication and knowledge transfer between government participants, the academic community, and the commercial space sector. Fundamentally, earth observation must be one of our highest priorities. Without earth-observing satellites we cannot obtain the necessary data on climate change and other earth system processes to prepare, mitigate, and respond to these monumental challenges.

Steve House, Republican, District 6:
1. Near earth observation, including environmental analysis of earth as it changes, must be improved to prevent or be aware of problems.
2. Improved communications on and across earth.
3. Mars mission because of the potential to develop new technologies and health related research in low gravity environments.
4. Space force development


Jaimie Lynn Kulikowski, Unity, District 6:
My role as a US Rep is not to direct NASA in any particular direction. My role is to listen to the constituents of Colorado’s 6th Congressional District. I intend to do this by empowering the state house reps within the district to be the leaders they are meant to be. By leveraging the leadership within the district, I will learn what my constituents want and need and take action in Washington based on their collective voice.

My answers to this survey are not typical of a federal politician. This is because I am not a typical federal politician. I say what people need to hear rather than what they want to hear. As a congresswoman, I intend to walk the talk of our free and brave nation’s founding documents in order to end an endless cycle of exploitation and crisis projection caused by leadership’s fear of change and losing.

Ken Biles, Libertarian, District 7:
NASA is now having private industry run the launching of payloads. Private industry is doing a great job. It seems to me, this should be expanded. Let private industry and profit motive decide what should be done. We already have several private companies building various launch vehicles to get to LEO and at least one company currently building a launch vehicle to get to Mars.

Let them.

The Government has no business picking winners. Every time they try, they lose. Let the Market determine what missions are important and get funded.