Sheila Lieder

Sheila Lieder earned a high school diploma from Central High School, a telecommunications engineering certificate from the University of Phoenix, and leadership training certificates from the University of Iowa. Her career includes experience in the telecom industry, serving as a regional director for voter activation in Colorado during Joe Biden's presidential campaign, working as a legislative director, and acting as the legislative and political director for the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in Colorado and Wyoming.[1][1]

Lieder has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

Retirees Member Council of the Communications Workers of America

National Alliance for Retired Americans, Executive Board—Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico

Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative (JDLI), lifetime member

Faith on Wheels

Colorado Democratic Party Central Committee

Jefferson County Labor Advisory Committee

Colorado State Labor Initiative

Colorado Democratic Party Senior Initiative

Colorado Women’s Caucus

Jefferson County Veterans Initiative

Tri-County Workforce and Development Board, former board member

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a lifelong champion for working Coloradans. Coming from a working-class family with a history of military service, I have always believed that service to others is one of the most important things a person can do. At the state house, I have worked to uplift hardworking Jeffco families.

I’ve worked hard my whole life to put food on my family’s table while helping others do the same. Having spent four decades as a telecom worker, I am a longtime believer in organized labor. I’ve been an active advocate at the state Capitol for years, working on behalf of my fellow telecom workers and seniors

I have long been active in our community, including serving as the Labor Merit Badge Coordinator and Communications Merit Badge Coordinator for BSA Troop 498, where my son was an Eagle Scout. I am also a longtime volunteer with the Colorado Alliance for Retirees, as well as serving on their executive board and national board, and was a member of the Tri-County Workforce Development Board for 11 years. I am a lifetime member of the Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative (JDLI) and served on my Homeowner's Association as vice president and president for 14 years.

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 a Jeffco mom, not a career politician. I ran for office for the first time in 2022 because HD28 needed someone from our community representing us, not a career politician. I’m running for reelection to continue putting the needs of our community first.I’m focused on the issues that matter. I have crossed the aisle and passed bipartisan bills that allow people to have a shot at the American Dream, safeguard public education, protect our workers and their rights, lower taxes on the middle class, seniors, military, and Gold Star families, and fund first responders. I look at the policy, not the party, whenever making decisions on legislation.I think building relationships with other legislators is a big part of the job. No one can legislate alone, and developing relationships with other policymakers is essential to being a representative that can pass bills, advance important causes, and make the voice of their district heard.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about healthcare reform, tax reform, education, community safety, and protecting the ability for our seniors to age in place and live with dignity. I’m constantly looking for ways to make Jeffco more affordable and supportive of hard-working families.

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

The most important characteristics or principles for an elected official are integrity, transparency, compassion, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate and reach across the aisle to get good policy passed.

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

As a current officeholder, I have passed and worked on bills that fight for everyone to have a shot at the American Dream, safeguard public education, protect our workers and their rights, lower taxes for the middle class, our seniors, military, and Gold Star families, while still funding our first responders. Additionally, I’m working to ensure women aren’t treated as second-class citizens and have the right to control their own bodies, equal pay for equal work, and that the most vulnerable in our society have a chance to share in the success and bounty of this great state.

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

I believe that elected officials must be accessible to their constituents, act with honesty, and stay focused on the issues that are most important to their community and not their personal political views.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remembered as someone who wasn’t afraid to shake things up in order to make my community a better place with equitable laws for everyone, livable wages, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, support for seniors, and reproductive freedoms.

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

I think building relationships with other legislators is a big part of the job. No one can legislate alone, and developing relationships with other policymakers is essential to being a representative that can pass bills, advance important causes, and make the voice of their district heard.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

US Senator Michael Bennet

US Senator John Hickenlooper

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen

Congressman Jason Crow

Congresswoman Diana DeGette

State Senator Jessie Danielson

State Representative Monica Duran

State Senator Tom Sullivan

Lesley Dahlkemper, Jeffco Commissioner

Andy Kerr, Jeffco Commissioner

Laborer's International Union of North America

COLOR Latina

Colorado Education Association

UFCW Local 7

AFSCME Council 18

Pipefitters Local 208

Colorado Nurses Association

Colorado Professional Firefighters

Retirees Member Council at CWA

Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado

NASW-CO PACE

American Federation of Teachers-Colorado

BlueFlower Fund

Secure PERA

COBALT

Care for CO

Conservation Colorado

One Colorado

SMART

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

https://www.liederforcolorado.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084889561705

https://twitter.com/Lieder4CO

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

PUTTING JEFFCO FIRST!

1. Crack down on price-gouging corporations

2.Protect JEFFCO public schools from extremist agendas.

3.Save people money on health care.

4.Protect seniors