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| Name | Diane Mitsch Bush |
| Address | 65 Spruce St
Steamboat Springs, Colorado , United States |
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| Info | Diane E. Mitsch Bush
I’m Diane Mitsch Bush. I am a former tenured professor, Routt County Commissioner, and State Representative, and I have lived and worked in Colorado’s Western Slope for over 43 years.
I was raised by a single mother and I experienced an early childhood of financial insecurity and the stress that comes with not knowing if we would be able to make our rent. Life changed when my mother joined the public employees union AFSCME, and I experienced firsthand how a stable, good paying job with benefits can provide dignity, security, and stability for working families.
My family’s early struggles taught me the importance of compassion and helping others and have led me to a lifetime of volunteering and public service.
I first served the community as a social science policy researcher and through citizen advocacy in numerous non-profit groups for years before running for office and winning my first election for Routt County Commissioner. As a commissioner, I helped balance the county’s budget for 6 years, including during the Great Recession.
I worked as a Colorado State House Representative from 2013-2017 and routinely reached across the aisle to extend the Front Range recovery and prosperity to our state’s rural areas. I have stood up to lobbyists from the oil and gas industry, sponsoring legislation to protect our environment and keep polluters accountable. I’ve worked to authorize same-day voter registration, ensuring our democracy is accessible to all.
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