We’re proud to share an important campaign update: South Metro Professional Firefighters Local 2086 has endorsed Kevin Leung for State Senate District 30 which include Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, The Village at Castle Pines, Castle Pines, Sterling Ranch, and Roxborough Park. This endorsement is especially meaningful to Kevin. Since being elected to the South Metro Fire Rescue Board of Directors in 2022, Kevin has worked alongside the firefighters and first responders who serv

Thank you to the Douglas County Federation of Retirees for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at your gathering! I truly enjoyed spending time with retired Douglas County educators and talking about protecting retirement security and the future of public education. You spent your careers educating our children and building the public schools our community depends on. Retirement security isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet—it’s a promise to people who devoted their careers

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

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

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

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

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 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

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