2024 Voces Unidas Action Fund Municipal & County Candidate Questionnaire 
Voces Unidas Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) advocacy nonprofit organization. Our goal is to build and grow our community's political power in the mountain region. One way we do this is by supporting candidates for public office who are aligned with our mission and who will champion issues that are deeply important to Latinas and Latinos. 

In order to be considered for our endorsement, please respond to every question in this questionnaire. 


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Candidate Name *
Candidate Email *
Candidate Phone *
Campaign Manager Name (if applicable)
Campaign Manager Email (if applicable)
Campaign Manager Phone (if applicable)
Name of Candidate Committee *
Example: "Commmitte to Elect XYZ Candidate"
Candidate Committee Mailing Address *
Facebook handle
Example: @CampaignName
Instagram handle
Example: @CampaignName
Twitter/X handle
Example: @CampaignName
Campaign website URL
Which level of office is the candidate seeking? *
Which elected seat is the candidate seeking? *
Example: Town Council, County Commissioner, State House, etc
Which district? *
Example: Avon At-large, Garfield County, State House District 26, etc
When is the election? *
What is the political party affiliation of the candidate? *
Even if the office in not partisan, we're interested in party affiliation.
Please describe the political viability of the candidate. In other words, explain how and why the candidate will win?
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Please include voter contact strategy, what other organizations are endorsing the candidate, fundraising goals, current funds on hand, etc
What does the candidate think are the most pressing issues facing the Latino community in the area they are running? What solutions does the candidate propose to those issues?
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Please be specific
Our research suggests that local governments continue to struggle to engage and meet many of the needs of the Latino community. The recent pandemic, natural disasters (fire, floods, etc), and other crises continue to expose many of the equity gaps and challenges that exist in local government. 

What specifically will the candidate do to make sure local government is more intentional with meeting the needs of the Latino community?
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Our public opinion polling suggests that current "affordable housing" programs are not accessible or equitable to Latinos. For example, very few housekeepers, landscapers, and construction and restaurant workers are represented in the individuals who are using the current programs. 

What specific policy proposals does the candidate support to ensure that Latinos have equitable access to affordable housing programs at a level proportionate to our population size?
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Colorado has been one of many states to receive newcomers (migrants) in recent years, creating an unprecedented homelessness crisis. Many rural governments, especially in the central mountain region, have been slow to respond or have simply refused to respond at all. 
Does the candidate agree that local governments have a legal, ethical or moral responsibility to act and provide lifesaving support like shelter, access to food and water, and meet other basic needs when we find a large group of unhoused individuals exposed to the elements in our communities?
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Colorado’s central mountain region is home to many long-term immigrants who have been contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of our mountain resort communities for decades. 
Does the candidate believe that local governments have a legal, ethical or moral responsibility to develop local policies that are inclusive and supportive of the long-term undocumented immigrants living in our communities?
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In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the protections afforded by Roe v. Wade via its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Does the candidate believe that a person should have bodily autonomy and self-determination in deciding whether or not to have children, in addition to the right to parent their children in safe, healthy, and sustainable communities?
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Some communities in Colorado -- including communities of color -- are disproportionately impacted by environmental health risks such as pollution and unsafe drinking water. As a result, they may experience higher levels of environmental health harm. 

Does the candidate believe that local governments have a legal, ethical or moral responsibility to address the disparate, negative effects of environmental injustices on Latinos and other disproportionately impacted communities?
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Any questions or comments for the Voces Unidas team?
Add a link to candidate photos
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