I would support bills like HB14-1017.

Housing issues affect all segments of the society, from children’s ability to succeed in school, to working class families struggling to pay monthly rent, to business owners trying to retain staff, to seniors, veterans, and those with disabilities consumed with housing costs and unable to focus on their health needs.

Meanwhile however, the availability of housing options in Colorado is drastically insufficient.  Affordable housing is typically defined as paying no more than 30% of gross income for housing, including utilities; paying more than that is considered "rent burdened households” and paying more than 50% on housing is considered severely cost-burdened.  Yet in 2010, 24% of Colorado renters paid more than 50% of their income on housing and nearly 40% paid more than 30% of their income on housing.

Making Housing Affordable and Protecting Our Neighbors

Affordable housing is essential for strong families and communities. I will advocate for policies that increase affordable housing options and protect renters from unfair evictions and rising rents. We must also support programs that assist first-time homebuyers and help families build long-term stability and wealth.