Lori Sander

Lori Sander was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She earned an associate degree from Aims Community College in 1994. She earned both a bachelor's degree in 1998 and a graduate degree in 2003 from the University of Northern Colorado. Her career experience includes working in education administration and as a bank teller and teller supervisor.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a life-long resident of Weld County and I've been a public-school administrator in Larimer and Weld counties for the past 25 years. My husband and I live in Eaton and have a year-round cabin in Red Feather Lakes. We also have 200 apple trees in our backyard orchard and my husband has a small business selling vintage auto parts.

My entire career has been spent making a difference with children – first as a schoolteacher and then as a principal and district administrator. I recently retired from education, and now I’m running for office to make a difference in Colorado state policy and to help make Colorado smarter, safer, and more affordable.

My primary objectives are to cut fees, taxes, and regulations (affordability), to assure that the taxes and fees citizens do pay are spent responsibly (accountability), and to make sure that law enforcement is given the resources they need (public safety).

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’m running because we need someone in the legislature who has actually worked in public schools for the past 25 years to help advocate for and write policies that are best for students, teachers, and families. I also support parents’ rights to school choice – including charter, private, and home-school options. I believe parents AND teachers should be brought to the table when the legislature is making laws impacting our classrooms and schools.I’m running because I’ve watched too many of my students’ families, teaching colleagues, and friends struggle to afford to live in Colorado, and we need to address the extraordinary rise in property tax rates as well as issues surrounding housing attainability and homelessness. I've seen the effects of policies that are decimating agriculture and oil & gas, two of the largest revenue-creating industries in Colorado, as well as the fallout of regulations, taxes, and fees that are choking our small businesses and our economy.I’m running because I’m concerned about increasing theft, drug, and violent crime rates in Colorado. Current policies emanating from our legislature are more focused on helping criminals get out of consequences rather than ensuring the safety of our citizens and families. While the state legislature can't secure our national border, it can affect policies that ensure Colorado taxpayers aren't paying for services and amenities of non-citizens.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, the economy, and public safety

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

I believe the following characteristics are important for an elected official: honesty, transparency, work ethic, effective communication skills, the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, having diverse life and work experiences, desire to serve others for improvement of community, being a good listener, and being a quick learner.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The most important responsibility is to listen to constituents and represent them at the state capitol.

Additionally, legislators must ensure fiscal responsibility by making sure hard-earned tax dollars are responsibly spent, and see to it that laws passed honor our federal and state constitutions

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at Dairy Queen during the summer between my junior and senior years in high school. It was then that I realized how many taxes affected my actual take-home pay.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Colorado's greatest challenges over the next decade include managing growth and scarce resources (water, land, and energy), building an economy that provides for housing attainability, and ensuring an educated workforce that is prepared for diverse industries.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

While I believe it's beneficial for state legislators to have some previous experience in government or politics simply so that they understand the process, I also think that if legislators are newly involved in the political process they can bring a new perspective of "the average voter" to the chamber.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Building relationships and coalitions is key to getting legislation done. Legislators on the opposite side are more willing to listen, hear, and consider opposing viewpoints when they have personal relationships with colleagues. Legislators often need to work with others to acquire sufficient numbers to either further policy or block passage of bad policy.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Never say never... but I don't have my eye on higher office at this time.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

One of the first bills I would introduce would support transparency in government (in opposition to SB24-157).

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Colorado Chamber of Commerce

Colorado Association of REALTORS

State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer

State Senator Byron Pelton

State Representative Ryan Armagost

State Representative Mike Lynch

Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams

Former Weld County Commissioner/Former Clerk & Recorder Steve Moreno

Weld County Commissioner Scott James

Weld County Commissioner Kevin Ross

Weld County Commissioner Mike Freeman

Eaton Mayor Scott Moser

Severance Mayor Matt Fries

Former Windsor Mayor Paul Rennemeyer

What committees interest you?

Education; Energy & Environment; Business Affairs & Labor; Transportation, Housing, & Local Government; Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are THE responsibilities of legislators. In the last session, Democrats passed and the governor signed legislation that made the lawmaking process much less transparent, (SB24-157) and I'll work to overturn that.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I support the current state ballot initiative process.