Issues

What I’m Fighting For

When all of our neighbors, especially the most vulnerable among us, have the resources and support they need to thrive, we create more resilient communities where opportunity and growth flourish. As your representative, I’ll fight for policies that make our home affordable and allow our families to not just survive but thrive. 

I am an experienced advocate who delivers results for our community, because families in our community can not afford big ideas without follow through.

Issues

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    Affordability

    For Homeowners and Renters: Too many Coloradans are struggling to afford their homes because out of state investors are pricing out families. I’ll fight for policies that expand affordable housing options, protect renters from predatory practices, and help families stay in their homes.

    For Childcare: Parents shouldn’t have to risk their jobs or paying their bills because childcare costs are out of reach. I’ll fight to make quality, affordable childcare accessible to every family.

    When Accessing Healthcare: No one should have to face bankruptcy when they need to see a doctor. I’ll fight to protect affordable health care programs, reproductive care, fight for universal coverage, address prescription drug prices, and take on corporations that harm patients.

    For Utility Bills: I’ll push for policies that protect families from skyrocketing energy bills and ensure utility companies prioritize affordability and sustainability.

    Fair Wages: Hardworking Coloradans deserve to be paid more than a living wage, they deserve a fair wage. I’ll support increasing the minimum wage and creating pathways for economic stability.

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    Safety

    From Gun Violence: Gun violence is a public health crisis. I’ll fight for reforms like universal background checks, safe storage laws, and investments in mental health services to keep our communities safe.

    Via Reproductive Justice: This includes the right to bodily autonomy, to choose how you create family, and a safe environment to raise children.

    For Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors: We must ensure seniors, people with disabilities on fixed incomes, undocumented families, and those at risk of homelessness can access resources and safe spaces. I’ll prioritize policies that protect vulnerable residents and promote safety for everyone.

    For Immigrants and Their Families: Colorado thrives because of its diverse communities. I’ll expand protections for immigrant families, increase access to legal resources, and support pathways to citizenship.

    For LGBTQIA+ Members of Our Community: Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. I’ll advocate for stronger protections against discrimination and harassment and ensure access to gender-affirming healthcare and resources.

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    Opportunity

    TABOR: Colorado’s restrictive TABOR amendment is holding us back, preventing critical investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. It’s time we put our communities first—not outdated fiscal policy.

    To Start Your Own Business: I’ll make it easier for small businesses to compete with corporate chains, and create resources to help entrepreneurs succeed.

    To Learn New Technology: In today’s fast-changing world, we need access to tech education and training. I’ll support investments in workforce development and programs that prepare Coloradans for the jobs of the future.

    To Access Higher Education Without Debt: I’ll fight for tuition-free community college, expanded scholarship programs, and student loan relief so everyone has a chance to succeed.

    To Build Wealth Through Homeownership: I’ll support policies that make sure renters and communities historically locked out of homeownership can buy home where they live and create generational wealth.

    To Unionize: Coloradans should have the freedom to form unions. Our economy and workers benefit from higher wages and safer workplaces.

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    Climate Action

    Clean Air and Water: Protecting Colorado’s natural beauty is about more than aesthetics—it’s about public health. I’ll fight to preserve our air and water now and for future generations.

    Reducing Pollution and Transitioning to Clean Energy: It’s time to move toward a renewable energy future. I support policies to cut pollution, invest in clean energy, and protect our environment.

    Stronger Controls on Oil and Coal: Fossil fuels are polluting our communities, destroying ecosystems, and posing significant health issues to residents. I’ll fight for stricter regulations on oil fracking and coal-powered plants to protect public health and our planet.

    Support for Workers in Transition: As we shift to clean energy, we must ensure no one is left behind. I’ll advocate for job training and opportunities for workers transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry.

    Indigenous Rights: To be a partner in environmental decisions that impact indigenous communities, including conservation, education and sustainability practices.

    Accessible Public Transit: Affordable, safe, and reliable public transportation should be available to everyone, reducing commuting costs and greening our communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Monica has the skills, and the grit, to make House District 9 a place where people from all walks of life can feel safe, can afford to live, and can thrive.

  • If you mean someone who has the receipts from taking on corporations and has made real progress for working families? Then yes, she has 20 years experience writing laws that make progressive values real for working families.

    These include the Colorado Option which provides free primary care, preventive care, and prenatal care. Tax Time Enrollment which proactively helps people learn their eligibility for tax credits while filing. And the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise which helped backfill the 2025 federal cuts to health insurance - which was funded because Monica’s bill charged fees to health insurance companies that Trump was going to cut.

  • In addition to going down to the capitol to publicly testify in committee 11 times over 8 years, a lot of the policy protecting working Coloradans right now has Monica's fingerprints on it. The Colorado Option. The Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise, which subsidizes coverage for people who fall through the federal cracks. OmniSalud, for non-ACA eligible residents. Standardized Health Plans, so consumers can actually compare what they are buying. Tax Time Enrollment, which proactively shares tax credit eligibility to people when they file taxes. As Chief Policy Officer at Connect for Health Colorado she oversaw a 26% increase in marketplace enrollment.

  • Ballots drop in the mail on October 12th, 2026. They are due back via mail or in a ballot drop box by 7pm on Tuesday, November 3rd, which is Election Day.

    House District 9 covers Virginia Village, Glendale, Four Mile, Goldsmith, Holly Hills, Hampden Heights, Virginia Vale, and Cook Park.

    Monica's race to be District 9’s Representative is underneath Emily Sirota’s race for the State Senate, so vote all the way down to Representative. Check your registration or find your nearest drop box at GoVoteColorado.gov.