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William Lindstedt (i) Dem
Residence: Broomfield
Profession: Legislator
Education: Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver
Experience: Current State Representative, former member of the Broomfield City Council, assistant bench jeweler, community organizer
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What are your top three priorities, if elected?
Some of my priorities include lowering the cost of living, building opportunities for Colorado families by improving K-12 schools, and protecting our air and water from pollution.
Recent polling has shown trust in government hovering at historically low levels and stark partisan divides in views of election integrity. What will you do to bridge those gaps?
During my first term, I have focused on being accessible and solving problems in a bipartisan manner. By working together to make Colorado a better place to live, we can restore faith in our democracy and institutions.
What specific actions would you support to improve affordability for Coloradans, whether aimed at housing costs, tax burdens or other impacts?
I am committed to building on the work from the last session to lower the cost of housing. Republicans and Democrats came together to pass HB24-1434 and HB24-1316, a pair of critically important tax credits to build more housing for middle and working-class families. These bills were supported by a broad coalition, including the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, local governments, and affordable housing advocates because they will provide millions of dollars to build housing units for the Colorado workers and families that need it most. Now, we need to ensure that units get built and families see lower prices.
What should the legislature do when it comes to addressing greenhouse gas emissions and regulating oil and gas development?
In recent years, the legislature has made great strides to protect communities’ public health and reduce pollution from the oil and gas sector. In our last session, we passed SB24-230 in partnership with industry and environmental groups to improve our air quality and provide regulatory stability to the industry. I plan to continue building on that progress next year because reaching our greenhouse gas reduction targets is critically important for our state and the climate.
Whether your party is in the majority or minority next year, where do you see actionable common ground with the opposing party?
I have prioritized bipartisan collaboration to find solutions in the legislature. Last year, I worked with GOP colleagues on multiple housing bills and to pass the country’s gold standard for consumer protections in ticketing sales, including all-in pricing and guaranteed refunds for canceled events. No party has a monopoly on good ideas, and building relationships across the political spectrum is how we progress.
Michael Martinez did not return the questionnaire.
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