Max Brooks

Max Brooks attended the University of Alabama. Brooks' career experience includes working as a marketing executive.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As the State Representative for Colorado House District 45, I am committed to practical, commonsense leadership that puts our communities first. Drawing on my experience in public safety, business operations, and legislative service, I work every day to protect taxpayers, strengthen public safety, support families and small businesses, and ensure government remains accountable to the people it serves. I believe effective leadership means listening to constituents, solving problems, and building durable solutions that improve lives. As your representative, I have focused on advancing policies that expand opportunity, protect individual freedoms, and keep Colorado a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I am seeking re-election to continue delivering results for the residents of House District 45 and to be a strong voice for our community at the State Capitol.

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?

1. Proven Conservative Leadership

As your State Representative for House District 45, I have focused on protecting constitutional freedoms, defending taxpayer dollars, and ensuring government remains accountable to the people it serves.2. Public Safety & Strong Communities

With a professional background in public safety and operations management, I bring real-world experience to the Capitol and work to support safer neighborhoods, stronger families, and thriving local communities.3. Results-Driven Problem Solver

I believe in practical solutions over politics. Whether advocating for individuals with disabilities, supporting economic opportunity, or addressing community concerns, I remain committed to delivering meaningful results for District 45.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public policies that expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and help people reach their full potential. One of my strongest areas of focus has been advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Through my work in the legislature, I have worked to improve access to housing, services, and opportunities that promote independence and dignity for some of Colorado's most vulnerable residents. I am also deeply committed to public safety, government accountability, and protecting the freedoms that allow families, businesses, and communities to thrive.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Colorado Chamber of Commerce

National Federation of Independent Business

Douglas County GOP

Colorado State Shooting Association

NRA

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a strong conservative, problem solver, and dedicated to family values. Castle Rock is my home. It is where I raised my family. I currently serve on Castle Rock’s Town Council and have been asked by my community to take my record of leadership, along with the voices of our community, to the Colorado State Capitol as a member of the State House.

As Castle Rock Town Council Member, I am dedicated to keeping my community safe, free, and prosperous. I currently serve as liaison to several Douglas County and Castle Rock boards and commissions, including the Douglas County Housing Partnership, Douglas County Homeless Initiative, and the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority. I am an alternate on the Douglas County Water Commission and serve on the Castlewood Ranch Metropolitan District Board of Directors where I spearheaded an effort to reduce mill levies on property taxes, saving homeowners from upcoming property tax assessment increases. Prior to serving on Town Council, I was Chairman of the Castle Rock Planning Commission and Vice Chair of the Design Review Board. I also served on the Town's Water Commission.

I worked for KOA-AM radio for two decades, traveling with the Colorado Rockies baseball club and, later, in sales management including Political Sales Manager for all eight Clear Channel-owned radio stations in the Denver market.

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?

Public Safety

I will work with law enforcement to make sure they have the resources they need to fight crime and keep our community safe.

As a member of Castle Rock Town Council I voted to join the busing ban ordinance passed by the Douglas County Commissioners, and joined in issuing a declaration of support for the County's lawsuit against Colorado for prohibiting law enforcement to have direct contact with federal immigration officials.Parental Rights

As a parent, I am a firm believer in the importance of parental rights. I will work to protect and empower parents in making decisions about their children's education and upbringing, as well as decisions that impact their children's health.Economy

I support the principle of small and limited government. I oppose over regulation. I will fight to defend TABOR and lower taxes while promoting individual liberty and economic freedom.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Defending liberty, parental rights, limiting government, reducing Colorado's bloated budget, protecting Colorado business owners from costly over regulation, affordability in housing and lower taxes, and defending against all infringement on our 2A rights.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

The Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan. He remains one of the great conservative leaders in our history, and was a champion of small, limited, government.

Remember his famous "nine most terrifying words in the English language". "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help".

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

To listen to our constituents. Single issue officials promoting their own agenda not in unison with their constituents do not belong in office. WE The People.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Common sense first approach, articulate, persuasive, fair but not a pushover, thoughtful, reasonable, and I have a strong sense of duty to those I serve.

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

To always remember the voters are signing the paychecks, and to remain accountable and transparent to them at all times. To commit fully to the responsibilities of the job, act with integrity and remain dedicated to those you serve.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan. I was 11 years old and on spring break from school, swimming in a pool when I heard the news.

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

At 16 years old I worked at a local Pizza Hut delivery store making pizzas for delivery to earn gas money for the summer.

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

We have lost our competitive economic edge and must regain a regional foothold. Housing costs, legislation that represents that majority of voters not majority of legislators, public safety, water, and scaling back over reaching government from interfering with parental rights and personal liberty.

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

Yes, I believe local government experience at the municipal level is very helpful. It is the form of government closest to the voters and demands transparency and actual solutions to the issues of residents. Knowing how to listen to constituents and find solutions to solve their needs is essential to good policy making and good governance at the state level. We must legislate towards solutions, not legislate on activism.

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

It is imperative. Building professional relationships with legislators to ensure the voices and needs of constituents are being heard through effective legislation is vital. Legislators have varied personal and professional backgrounds and need to rely upon one another for the creation and passage of meaningful legislation.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly

Former Castle Rock PD Commander John Anderson

Mayor of Castle Rock Jason Gray

Mayor of Parker Jeff Toborg

House District 45 Representative Lisa Frizell

Former Speaker of the House and CU Regent Frank McNulty

Former Deputy Chief for House Republicans and Castle Pines Town Council Member Roger Hudson

What committees interest you?

Transportation, Housing & Local Government, Finance, Business Affairs & Labor, Appropriations

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

All levels of government should always be fully transparent in all areas and remain accountable to taxpayers.