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Colorado diesel has reached a record $6.04/gallon, up from $3.58 a year ago. Regular gasoline is $4.37, up from $3.24. In just one year: 🚛 Diesel: up nearly 69% ⛽ Regular gas: up about 35% The Iran war and disruption to global oil supplies have contributed to sharply higher fuel prices. Crude oil is around $100/barrel, and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is keeping pressure on energy markets. And $6 diesel affects far more than truck drivers. Diesel powers m

This endorsement is especially meaningful. Congressman Joe Neguse grew up in Highlands Ranch and attended ThunderRidge High School in the Douglas County School District. He knows our schools, our neighborhoods, and our community firsthand. I’m honored to have his endorsement for Colorado State Senate District 30. But endorsements alone won’t win this election. People will—and I need your help. 🚪 Join Me Canvassing This Saturday! 📅 Saturday, September 19 • 10:00 AM 📍 Highla

This morning, Rep. Robert C. Marshall, Rep. Eliza Hamrick, Rep. Tammy Story, and I joined South Metro Professional Firefighters, first responders, fellow board members, and members of our community for South Metro Fire Rescue’s annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Standing beside the piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center was a powerful reminder of the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001—and of the extraordinary courage of the firefighters, police officers, firs

Colorado has a proud labor history. Generations of working people helped build our state and fought for safer workplaces, fair pay, reasonable hours, and the dignity that comes from an honest day’s work. Today, I’m grateful to spend time listening to and learning from South Metro Professional Firefighters, Douglas County Teachers, and working people across Colorado, including members of the Colorado AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 105, and Colorado Professional Fire Fighters. Here in #Do

#HappyLaborDay! I’m proud to represent South Metro Fire Rescue District 6, and I stopped by today to support our firefighters collecting for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). If you’re out this #LaborDay weekend, come say hello and drop a few dollars in the boot! 📍 District 6 locations: • King Soopers — Highlands Ranch Pkwy/University • King Soopers — Quebec/C-470 or County Line & Chester/Park Meadows • King Soopers — Castle Pines Pkwy/Lagae • American Furniture Ware

Honored to join Douglas County School District Board President Susan Meek, Director Brad Geiger, educators, families, and community members for today’s Topping Out & Beam Signing Ceremony for Elementary School 51. Funded by the voter-approved 2024 DCSD Bond, the new school will have capacity for up to 750 students and is scheduled to open for the 2027–28 school year. This school will give Sterling Ranch families a neighborhood option close to home, helping students spend less

See whether your license plate appears in publicly released Flock search records: https://haveibeenflocked.com/ ⚠️ A match does NOT mean you were under investigation or suspected of a crime. It means your plate appears in available Flock audit records showing a search of the system. Flock’s license plate readers are facing growing scrutiny over privacy, data sharing and surveillance. The Guardian reports that at least 56 cities have rejected or canceled Flock contracts in 202

Conversation with Lisa and Christine I had a valuable conversation with Lisa and Christine from the SEIU Local 105 about challenges facing home care workers and the families who depend on them in Colorado. Our discussion highlighted three areas that deserve closer attention: navigating #Colorado’s home care system and caregiver screening requirements, worker misclassification, and barriers facing family caregivers. Home Care Worker Screening and Consumer Protection We discuss

📍 Upcoming Petition Signing Events Thursday • 5:00–7:00 PM – Parker Discovery Park Concert • 5:30–8:30 PM – Highlands Ranch Heritage Park Concert Saturday • 4:30–6:30 PM – Castle Pines Concert at the Canyons More signing locations and events: ⁠3to5DougCo event schedule ⏳ Don’t miss your chance! The deadline to sign is July 22. 💙 Already signed? Thank you! ✍️ Haven’t signed yet? Please don’t wait. We’ll make it easy. ⚠️ Only registered Douglas County residents are eligible

What a wonderful morning celebrating the Fourth of July at the Highlands Rancho Parade alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. Today marks an extraordinary milestone—250 years since the birth of our nation. As we celebrate America's founding, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision of our Founders, whose enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government continue to inspire us. Their declaration that 'all men are created equal' remains one of the most powe

If the air looks hazy or smells smoky, you’re not imagining it. Smoke from multiple wildfires, combined with elevated ozone levels, has significantly reduced air quality across the Front Range. Colorado is currently managing about half a dozen major active wildfires that have burned more than 161,000 acres. On Monday, Denver ranked as the most polluted major city in the U.S. in IQAir’s rankings. On July 6, Denver’s AQI peaked at 129 (Code Orange). The forecast for July 7 rema

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. Like many families across Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Sterling Ranch, Roxborough Park, and the rest of Senate District 30, I look forward to celebrating our nation’s independence with friends, family, and community traditions. Fireworks have long been part of those celebrations. They bring people together and remind us of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. This year, however, I believe our community faces an im

If you live in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Sterling Ranch, Roxborough Park, or the Village at Castle Pines, your State Senate District 30 ballot should be arriving this week. The latest economic data is concerning. Inflation has risen to 4.2%, energy prices are up 23.5%, food prices continue to climb, and housing costs remain a challenge for many families. These aren’t just numbers. They affect the cost of groceries, gas, healthcare, housing, and retirement. As

As my service on the STEM School Highlands Ranch (STEM) Board comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began long before I joined the Board. My connection to STEM dates back to 2008, when I served on the Douglas County School District Accountability Committee. I was part of the team that reviewed and recommended approval of STEM’s original application. Years later, as a Douglas County School Board Director, I also had the opportunity to participate in revie

As Douglas County leaders weigh public safety decisions ahead of the July 4 holiday, including whether professional fireworks displays are appropriate under current conditions, another important drought-related issue is coming before local government. Colorado is experiencing one of its driest starts to the year in recent memory. Historically low snowpack, worsening drought conditions, dry vegetation, and elevated wildfire risk have prompted state and local agencies to take a

Most of us love celebrating the 4th of July. Fireworks are part of a long American tradition that brings families and communities together. But Douglas County also knows firsthand how quickly conditions can turn dangerous during drought season. Less than a year ago, a fireworks-related fire near Stonegate showed how rapidly dry vegetation can ignite after a fireworks malfunction: https://youtu.be/JWp5F1jrMu8?si=tRPYpwMvibtjgI4B Douglas County currently remains under Stage 1 F

The latest report shows United States inflation climbed to 3.8% in April 2026, the highest level in nearly 3 years. Rising gasoline and energy costs tied to the Iran conflict are major drivers. As of May 2026, national average gas prices have climbed to about $4.55/gallon — up from roughly $3.12 on Inauguration Day in January 2025. Today, the average Colorado household is estimated to spend more than $20,000 more per year on necessities compared to pre-COVID levels. Colorado

🇺🇸 Today, Sunday, May 3, 2026, we fly the United States Flag at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We pause to remember and honor the 204 fallen firefighters whose names are being added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial during this 45th Annual National Tribute. This includes 97 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2025 and 107 from previous years. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (May

The Colorado legislature has finalized the 2026–27 state budget — a plan that affects schools, health care, and services right here in Senate District 30 (Highland's Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Sterling Ranch, Roxborough Park, and surrounding areas). 💰 The basics: * ~$46–48 billion total budget * Closes about a $1.5 billion shortfall * Goes into effect July 1, 2026 🗳️ Final votes (after negotiations): * House: 40–21 on April 28, 2026 * Senate: 23–11 on April 28, 2026 ✍️

The next Douglas County School Board meeting is Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 PM , and several important topics will be discussed that could impact students, families, and educators across our community. Agenda highlights include: • School safety and security update • A presentation from the Douglas County Federation • Next steps on a possible Mill Levy Override (MLO) • Discussion of a student cell phone policy 📊 About the potential MLO (November 2026): The district is in the ea