Issues
Angelica wants all families to have the same opportunities hers did: to work hard, get good paying jobs, and build a better life. In Routt County, Angelica will amplify her community’s voice and focus on fighting for working families, the future of our children, and for the protection of our beautiful environment.
Angelica is focused on putting our community first.
Economy and Working Families
Since moving here, Angelica has lived and worked across the county. Regardless of where she is, she hears and see the same things - a deep love and appreciation for where we live and people struggling to make it work. She is focused on creating a strong economy and advocating for families so families have the same opportunities hers did: to work hard, get good paying jobs, build a better life, and feel safe when they retire. This includes investing in community-driven economic development, supporting industry diversification, and creating quality jobs through entrepreneurship and business retention and expansion.
Protecting Environment, Open Spaces, and Water
Routt County is an incredibly beautiful place we have all chosen to call home. Angelica is committed to preserving and protecting our environment and open spaces and water. She want to help implement the vision of Routt County's Master Plan and direct growth to the future growth centers, maintain the Purchase and Development Rights program, and help implement the Climate Action Plan. Angelica advocates for a future that balances preserving our environment and community character with sustainable, thoughtful growth so our grandchildren and their children can experience the Yampa Valley as we do now.
Preserving Agriculture and Rural Heritage
Ranching and agriculture are embedded into Routt County’s history and character. Angelica will be a fierce advocate for our ranchers and producers and our natural resources that drive our rural and mountain economies. This includes ensuring our community is investing in wildfire mitigation practices and conserving wildlife habitats. Routt County is also characterized by public land - nearly 50% of Routt County is public land. Angelica will champion at the state and federal levels to keep public land public and continue its protected status.
Investing in Education & Childcare
Angelica believes it’s time to invest in our educators and in our children. Families shouldn’t have to choose between a career and having children. The average Colorado family spends more on child care than on necessities such as food, transportation, and housing. She will support First Impressions Early Childhood Council, foster partnerships with employers, municipalities, and schools, and develop county-wide initiatives to support family-friendly policies.
Housing Solutions
Angelica is dedicated to making sure everyone in Routt County has a safe, affordable place to call home. Routt County is facing a housing crisis. The housing shortage is affecting people across the county - working families, young professionals, and our elderly residents are struggling to afford housing that suits their needs. We need to dedicate resources to the type of development that we need and want - development that is concentrated inside urban growth boundaries; creates a housing supply that our workforce can afford; and improves connectivity with transportation infrastructure.
