Andrew Boesenecker

Education

Boesenecker earned a bachelor's degree in music performance from Western Michigan University in 2001, and a master's degree in religious studies from Iliff School of Theology in 2013.[1]

Career

At the time of his appointment, Boesenecker had served as the director for annual giving and stewardship at The Institute for Shipboard Education's Semester at Sea program since 2017. He previously served as the founding pastor and mission developer for Mustard Seed Church Houses from 2013 to 2017, the director of music for Cross Road Lutheran Church from 2003 to 2009, and a K-5th grade music teacher at the Volusia County School District from 2001 to 2003.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am your State Representative for House District 53 and I believe that together we can build a future full of hope, equity, and opportunity for each and every Coloradan.

As a former educator, progressive clergy, and a member of our community, I believe in the goodness of people. Working hard, serving our community, listening and learning from the experiences of others, standing with those who are suffering, and being unafraid to do the right thing are values that I aspire to every single day. To borrow a phrase from Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

My wife, Stacey, and I are proud to live in West Fort Collins with our three children, Liam (8th grade), Jude (6th grade) and Lila (3rd grade). All three children proudly attend school in the Poudre School District, and enjoy sports, biking, and hanging out with their cousins and friends. Stacey works for a software company located in Fort Collins. My favorite pastimes include boating and enjoying Horsetooth Reservoir, working on our next home renovation project, or enjoying a local microbrew on the back porch with friends and family.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Affordable Housing: I have been a champion for affordable housing while in office, having passed both SB22-160 and HB22-1287 in order to provide protections for mobile home park residents and to protect our state's largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing. I will continue to seek solutions that provide local governments with the tools they need in order to promote and protect affordable housing in our state.Health Care for Every Coloradan: I have long been a champion for Improved Medicare for All. Every Coloradan — regardless of age or income — should be covered by affordable comprehensive healthcare, including primary care, prescriptions, hospitalizations, reproductive health, mental and behavioral health (including inpatient treatment) services, dental, and specialty care. If re-elected, I will be bringing legislation in 2023 that seeks to provide health care coverage to every person in our state.Clean Air, Land, and Water: The realities of climate change are irrefutable. We must act now. I support measurable climate goals, protecting our rivers, and science-based policy which ensures that our water, air, and land will be preserved and protected for generations to come. I passed legislation in 2022 that will require an audit of oil and gas activity in our state - good policy comes from good data and I am committed to seeking solutions which mitigate the impacts of climate change.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

From per-pupil funding to competitive pay for our educators, it is clear that our teachers, students, and schools deserve better. From measurable climate action plan goals to protecting our air, water, and land, we must act now in order to reverse the devastating effects of climate change. From ensuring that people don’t lose their home or life savings when they get sick to protecting a woman’s right to choose, Colorado should lead the way in providing Improved Medicare for All.

These are the progressive values that I bring to the table – formed out of my years as a public school teacher and my work in the healthcare and non-profit sectors of our community.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I love the diversity of bills that we hear as a member of the Transportation and Local Government Committee. This can include bills related to broadband deployment to bills that seek to address housing issues (such as mobile home park bills/issues).

I also serve on the State, Civic, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee. This committee has passed (and also voted down) several key measures related to our elections and gun violence prevention, among other areas of focus.