I view the challenges of this region holistically—not as priority #1 or #2—because the problems and solutions tend to be interconnected. What these issues have in common is they’re contributing to a growing fear that our quality of life is slipping away. Because our region is growing so rapidly—it’s estimated that Colorado Springs will become the state’s largest city in 30 years—we’re struggling with unaffordable housing, inequitable access to healthcare and quality education and, for too many, pay that hasn’t budged in years. When I’m entrusted by the voters to represent them in Congress, I will build consensus for policy solutions like supporting programs that educates workers for 21st century jobs; incentivizing the development of affordable, quality housing; investing in public school excellence that’s not one- size-fits all; and strengthening our healthcare system so that no one need worry that they’re one illness away from a medical or financial crisis.

The budget priority that demands the most immediate attention of lawmakers is healthcare. The public tends to focus on coverage, but if we don’t fix our dysfunctional healthcare SYSTEM, nothing else matters. I will build consensus for proposals that will significantly reduce healthcare costs by throwing out the broken, doctor-focused structure that rewards quantity over quality of care. A patient-centered approach not only produces better health outcomes it’s more cost effective. The savings we will reap from strengthening our healthcare system will offset the cost of providing healthcare to Americans who aren’t covered by insurance and/or don’t have access to quality doctors and hospitals at all.

info@stephanyroseforcongress.com www.stephanyroseforcongress.com 719.634.6469 Education: Purdue University: Ph.D., American Studies; Master’s Degree, English Literature; Clark Atlanta University, Bachelor’s Degree, English Occupation: Associate Professor (Tenured) Women’s and Ethnic Studies

CU tuition is why most Coloradans, especially those from rural, low income and working class families don’t apply. They face an average $21,000 in debt that takes 12 years to repay. In the 1970s, tuition was 24% of the cost and the state provided 76%, but now state support is 30% and families pay 70%. For 50 years, the GOP majority on the CU Regents have ignored this, raising costs again this coming year by 4.3%. They are more concerned with political issues such as removing the word “liberal” from liberal arts. I will focus the Regents on dropping tuition by adjusting priorities in a $4 Billion budget and aggressively calling the Legislature to account. I also want everyone, no matter what their background, to feel welcome at CU, be they urban, rural, veteran, conservative, LGBTQ or liberal. Exposure to new ideas is what a university education is all about.

Reducing student costs must be number one and we can slash other costs to compensate, such as not paying the CU Anshutz Vice Chancellor $950,000 a year or a football coach $16.5 Million. I will also leverage my experience in online education to not only reduce operating costs, but also use technological innovation, online learning and web-based outreach, to bring more citizens into UC who have been left behind (working people, returning veterans, rural students, those who left school to work, and single parents). What good is a quality education if no one can afford it but the rich?