Johnny Humphrey

Johnny Humphrey was born in Granada Hills, California. Humphrey's professional experience includes working as the director of inclusivity services at The Center on Colfax. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Governors University in 2014 and a graduate degree from Western Governors University in 2017.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a community nonprofit leader who has spent the last decade devoting my career to creating better working conditions and more inclusive environments for workers and families who live along Colorado's Front Range. As a Moderate Democrat, my approach to domestic and international issues impacting the future of Colorado, and our country, is based on pragmatic solutions that balance both fiscal and social responsibility.

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?

I have a long, successful track record of working with the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for workers and families.I'm a Moderate Democrat, which means I will support and champion policies that move our country forward without jeopardizing our country's financial wellbeing.I believe in people over politics and I prioritize American workers and families, regardless of their race, religion, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or otherwise.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about Colorado workers and families, the environment, transitioning to clean and renewable energy sources, modernizing policing and immigration, safeguarding our democracy, and improving trust in our government through transparency and civility.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe that our elected officials should be accessible, authentic, honest, compassionate, open-minded, problem solvers, patient, trust-worthy, vulnerable and demonstrate humility.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The U.S. House of Representatives have the unique opportunity to better represent their constituents within their defined district. They can be laser focused on the unique and specific needs of their constituents and represent them in Washington D.C.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

I believe our country's greatest challenges over the next decade will be climate change, increased political polarization and safeguarding our democracy from those seeking chaos and voter suppression.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe that compromise is critical for effective policymaking. Opposing views and perspectives deserve to be heard, with the ultimate goal of finding common ground. We should strive for bipartisan legislation, with respect being held, not contempt, for legislators that strive to work together for the common goal of serving our country and her people.

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