As the daughter of a country doctor who helped establish one of the first Planned Parenthoods in Vermont, and a mother who was a feminist and community leader, Edie was raised with the understanding that we have an obligation to serve those in need and to actively improve the quality of life in our communities. She has carried this understanding into her life’s work, in both the private and public sectors. A successful advocate for progressive candidates and causes, civic leader, and mother of two, she has focused her energy and experience on reproductive rights, climate action, affordable housing, access to quality education for all, and working to increase voter participation in the election process.
I am fighting to reverse Colorado’s education funding gap. Sadly, our investment in K-12 and higher education is currently at the bottom in the U.S. because of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). We must find creative ways to ensure that education is accessible and affordable for all, including Dreamers. In addition, I support universal full-day pre-K to ensure all of our children are getting early education support that will help them succeed in the future. Thanks to Colorado voters supporting Proposition EE in 2020, we are expecting major advances in pre-K availability in the very near future, but I know we’ve still got a lot of work ahead to make sure Coloradans have access to the education necessary for better economic opportunities and a stronger society.