My name is Mike Weissman and I’m a resident of Aurora. I was elected to represent House District 36 in November, 2016 and re-elected in November, 2018 and 2020 and am currently serving my 3rd term as our state representative. It has been a great honor to go to work for the people of our district these past several years.I am proud to call Aurora my home because as Colorado’s most diverse city, Aurora reflects America as a whole. And I love living in Colorado because our state’s combination of outdoor beauty and cultural vibrancy is unmatched by any other. Like many Coloradans, I love spending time outside: working in the garden, running, hiking a new trail or mountain, or riding a bike along Arapahoe County’s trails and paths.
Colorado’s state constitution requires a balanced budget every year. Unlike Washington, D.C. and like most people and families, Colorado may only spend what it takes in a given year. I support using Colorado’s limited budget dollars to benefit our community’s and our state’s residents as broadly as possible – through things like investments in K-12 and higher education and basic healthcare services. I will oppose attempts by influential special interests to win large public subsidies or favorable tax treatment. Responsible individuals pay their fair share of taxes without special exemptions and it’s only fair that Colorado’s businesses do so as well.