Running for a political office is not what I planned to do in retirement. But we’ve all seen the pressure Donald Trump and his followers have been putting on our election systems recently. We’ve seen the pressure Donald Trump has placed on Governor Polis and the results of that pressure. It’s unprecedented. So when I saw the need for a democratic candidate to run for Larimer County Clerk & Recorder, I stepped up and raised my hand. I’ve dedicated my career to public service and to helping communities thrive. I believe public service matters, local institutions matter, and Larimer County deserves leadership committed to protecting the integrity, security, and trust that our community depends on.

 

Fort Collins and Larimer County have been my home for more than three decades now. I’m running for Larimer County Clerk & Recorder because I believe this office plays a critical role in protecting one of the foundations of our democracy: public trust in our election system. County government is where elections become reality. It’s where ballots are administered, voter records are maintained, and where the work closest to voters takes place.

 

County Clerks are responsible for, among other things, election integrity and the security of voter data at the county level. I’m running to ensure that we all have a voice in our own government. I believe we must safeguard the integrity of our elections and protect voter information from outside influence while ensuring careful, consistent adherence to the laws and standards that govern our election system. Recent years have shown how important local election administration is, and how much responsibility rests at the county level.

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This campaign is about service, responsibility, and ensuring that the systems people count on continue to work for everyone.