Cheri Gerou - On the Issues

On the Issues

As a resident and small business owner in this district for 25 years, I have witnessed first-hand the importance of protecting our freedom of opportunity.
I have created jobs and helped grow my community.
I know from personal experience just how much government can stifle economic growth.
I believe our State Legislature needs leaders with strong business experience – my strong private sector background is an example of that leadership.
Since 2004, our State government has grown, raised taxes, increased regulations and chased jobs from Colorado.
We need to stop the increasingly anti-business agenda of our State Legislature.

The people of Colorado deserve a common-sense approach to solving our energy needs. Colorado holds the opportunity for environmentally sensitive solutions through solar, wind and mineral natural resources.
Our District is unique in its major throughfares of I-70 and 285. We welcome visitors to Colorado’s majestic mountains while protecting our outdoor way of life and our beautiful Colorado environment. This is a resource worth protecting for the benefit of our enjoyment and our local economy.

Our District is in the Red Zone – a dangerous wildfire area. While we may choose to live here for our breathtaking views, we must remain diligent in protecting our communities from wildfire.
Our volunteer and emergency service providers are critical in the protection of our homes and communities. They deserve our support in their quest to keep us safe.
The US Forest Service predicts that every large, mature lodge-pole pine forest in Colorado and southern Wyoming will be dead within three to five years.
As the infestation spreads and more trees die, it will affect tourism, water quality and the increased risk of catastrophic wildfire caused by dry, standing-dead trees

The federal government has failed to protect our borders, and we’re paying the price.
Colorado is currently spending $1 billion a year in services for illegal aliens.

Our children represent the future of our State and country, they deserve high quality in our education system.
While Colorado has among the highest per-capita rate of advanced degrees in the country, we rank near the bottom in sending our high-schoolers to college.
Of those kids who go on to college, nearly 1/3 require remedial instruction in at least one subject.
If our kids are going to complete in a 21st-century global economy, it’s time to move on from 20th-century standards.
I support choice in our educational systems
I support fully funding schools, holding schools accountable and increasing parental involvement.

We as citizens must maintain our property rights to prevent government from taking property through the abuse of eminent domain and adverse possession.

We must be forever diligent in the protection of our people and property.
Crime prevention and pursuit must continue in the areas of identity theft, child victimization and internet violations.
We must stand as a State to deter crime and enforce harsh penalties for harsh crimes.

We must work to support quality healthcare while exploring new avenues for equitable costs for insurance, prescriptions and our healthcare needs.