Economist Ruby Dickson, a Democrat, and business owner Paul Archer, a Republican, will vie for the Colorado House of Representatives seat serving parts of Greenwood Village and Centennial, and the area south of Cherry Creek State Park this fall.
Education, abortion access and public safety were some of the issues where Dickson and Archer articulated different priorities in their Sentinel surveys and in other campaign materials.
Archer approached public safety from the angle of crime, advocating for reintroducing felony penalties for certain crimes and increasing funding for law enforcement on his campaign website.
While he was critical of Senate Bill 20-217 and its elimination of qualified immunity protections for police, he said he would support independent oversight groups that could evaluate uses of force and deaths related to contacts with police.
“I am fully aware that there have been problems within the force, not just in Colorado but all over,” Archer’s website reads. “The radical increase in crime clearly shows us that defunding the police is not the right pathway to follow. The solution is to have officers invested in the communities that they serve.”
Dickson did not directly answer questions about her feelings on SB20-217. Under the heading of “safer communities,” her website describes the need to regulate firearms to curb the risk of school shootings.
“Most of us believe that schools should be gun-free zones. We believe in common sense gun safety rules, like temporarily taking weapons away from people that have been medically certified to be a threat to themselves or others,” she told The Sentinel. “Colorado has already experienced too much pain at the hands of those wielding extremely deadly weapons. We can — and must — do more to prevent the next mass shooting.”
The two both addressed the topic of abortion, with Dickson saying on her website that “no compromises” should be made in terms of guaranteeing womens’ access to the procedure and Archer saying on his that he was in favor of blocking late-term abortions and “protecting the rights of the unborn, with exceptions to rape, incest and health of the mother.”
Archer and Dickson both wrote about the need to pay teachers more, and Archer said he believed schools should refocus on fundamentals like language arts and math. Dickson stressed her support for public education, saying that “private schools may work well for a select few, but supporting our public school classrooms is the way to help improve outcomes for our children.”
The House District 37 seat is currently held by Democrat Tom Sullivan, who defeated Republican challenger Caroline Cornell in 2020, earning 55.6% of the vote. Instead of running for re-election, this year, Sullivan is running in Senate District 27.
Meet Paul Archer
Paul Archer
Republican Paul Archer is the owner and founder of Automated Business Technologies, an office equipment company serving the Denver metro area and the Front Range, running to represent House District 37. He is also the founder of three nonprofits and has worked with statewide groups to simplify Colorado’s sales tax system. He previously chaired the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce’s Health Care Policy Task Force. Archer is married and has five children and 20 grandchildren.
Paul Archer Q&A
Should the state end partisan elections to the offices of state treasurer, secretary and attorney general, making them administrative positions nominated by the governor and confirmed by the state senate?
No.
Colorado recently enacted far-reaching reforms affecting police agencies across the state. Mandating truly independent review of police-related deaths and injuries wasn’t among the new requirements created by Senate Bill 20-217. Should every police agency be required to create some type of independent oversight mechanism?
Yes.
Despite many lauded changes in Obamacare, the cost of health care in Colorado and across the nation has continued to climb steadily, outpacing almost every other nation. What can the Legislature do to not just halt regular increases, but push down health care costs?
This is not a short answer. The Affordable Care Act has failed at 2 of 3 objectives and been only marginally effective in the third objectives. See below for ACA objectives and outcomes:
Government subsidies of insurance premiums as was done by Governor Polis and Democrats in the legislature, applied only to people insured individually and do not reduce health care costs, they only shift health care costs. The same is true of the new public option insurance plan. This plan will primarily result in reduced premiums compared to commercial insurance because of government subsidies.
The most effective way to reduce the cost of health care is to create a universe of accountable consumers — who actually care about what something costs — and providers who behave like competitive businesses who have to deliver value (value is the intersection of cost and quality) to consumers. By structuring the health care system with these key elements, we would see significant reductions in system cost, improvements in quality and dramatic increases in the percent of people covered with insurance.
Many argue that the generally poor condition of Colorado roads and underfunded schools is due in large part because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which prevents legislators from raising taxes and caps tax revenues, returning “excesses” to residents. Why is this true, and what’s the solution, or why is this untrue, and how can Colorado better fund roads and schools?
TABOR prevents Colorado from becoming California, where taxes are ridiculous, infrastructure is not being kept up, and the education system, once the best in the country, has dramatically declined for primary and higher education.
Governor Polis inherited a $30 billion state budget and now has a $38 billion state budget. He has added 4,000 new state government employees. He has presided over the largest growth in government growth of any governor in history. The lack of attention to infrastructure is a function of government priorities and of such things as dramatically rising health care costs crowding out other priorities.
Some local city lawmakers were elected on a platform that they would lobby the state to repeal SB20-217, the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity bill. Has this legislation positively or negatively impacted policing in Colorado? Would you propose any changes?
This bill has dramatically and adversely affected Colorado public safety. The elimination of qualified immunity for police officers has resulted in hundreds of police officers leaving the provision and few finding law enforcement to be attractive work. Qualified immunity needs to be immediately restored.
Would you vote for a ban on so-called assault-style weapons? Why?
I would ban the purchase of semi-automatic rifles to buyers 21 and over.
Having legalized and regulated recreational marijuana, should Colorado pursue legalization of recreational psilocybin, also known as hallucinogenic mushrooms?
No.
Would you support legislation imposing restrictions on abortions, or should Colorado stay the course in preventing the government from making those decisions for women and their health care providers?
Colorado’s abortion law is too radical. Allowing full-term abortion for any reason, goes too far.
If you could unilaterally write and impose any law you wanted, what would it be?
Implement penalties for auto theft, property theft and possessing dangerous drugs of any amount if intent is to distribute.
If you could unilaterally sunset any existing Colorado law, which would it be?
SB20-217.
Should the state seek to prevent growth in communities that cannot prove sustainable water sources?
No.
Colorado cannot pave its way out of highway and road congestion and the air-quality problems it creates. Should the state make a concerted effort to reduce overburdened roads and highways some other way? How?
No — I do not think the cost-benefit outcome is there. Our long and unfruitful journey with light rail is proof of this.
Do you trust the election process in Colorado? And will you accept the outcome of this election as announced?
Yes.
Do you believe the 2020 Presidential Election was absent of widespread fraud and fairly won by Joe Biden?
Yes.
No.
Colorado recently enacted far-reaching reforms affecting police agencies across the state. Mandating truly independent review of police-related deaths and injuries wasn’t among the new requirements created by Senate Bill 20-217. Should every police agency be required to create some type of independent oversight mechanism?
Yes.
Despite many lauded changes in Obamacare, the cost of health care in Colorado and across the nation has continued to climb steadily, outpacing almost every other nation. What can the Legislature do to not just halt regular increases, but push down health care costs?
This is not a short answer. The Affordable Care Act has failed at 2 of 3 objectives and been only marginally effective in the third objectives. See below for ACA objectives and outcomes:
- Cost — Nope. The Affordable Care Act has significantly increased the cost of health care nationwide and in Colorado. As a country and as a state — governments, businesses and individuals, far more dollars are spent on health care today than in 2012 (the year before ACA became effective).
- Quality – Nope. Health care quality has not improved.
- Access – Access is defined as percent of people covered with health insurance. In 2012, the number nationwide and in Colorado was 83% (17% had no health insurance). Today, the percent with health insurance is 89% (11% have no health insurance). The 6% change is due to a massive expansion of Medicaid in Colorado and nationally. Medicaid is now the single largest budget item in the state budget, costing Colorado $14 billion in 2021, and it is the fastest growing state budget item.
Government subsidies of insurance premiums as was done by Governor Polis and Democrats in the legislature, applied only to people insured individually and do not reduce health care costs, they only shift health care costs. The same is true of the new public option insurance plan. This plan will primarily result in reduced premiums compared to commercial insurance because of government subsidies.
The most effective way to reduce the cost of health care is to create a universe of accountable consumers — who actually care about what something costs — and providers who behave like competitive businesses who have to deliver value (value is the intersection of cost and quality) to consumers. By structuring the health care system with these key elements, we would see significant reductions in system cost, improvements in quality and dramatic increases in the percent of people covered with insurance.
Many argue that the generally poor condition of Colorado roads and underfunded schools is due in large part because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which prevents legislators from raising taxes and caps tax revenues, returning “excesses” to residents. Why is this true, and what’s the solution, or why is this untrue, and how can Colorado better fund roads and schools?
TABOR prevents Colorado from becoming California, where taxes are ridiculous, infrastructure is not being kept up, and the education system, once the best in the country, has dramatically declined for primary and higher education.
Governor Polis inherited a $30 billion state budget and now has a $38 billion state budget. He has added 4,000 new state government employees. He has presided over the largest growth in government growth of any governor in history. The lack of attention to infrastructure is a function of government priorities and of such things as dramatically rising health care costs crowding out other priorities.
Some local city lawmakers were elected on a platform that they would lobby the state to repeal SB20-217, the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity bill. Has this legislation positively or negatively impacted policing in Colorado? Would you propose any changes?
This bill has dramatically and adversely affected Colorado public safety. The elimination of qualified immunity for police officers has resulted in hundreds of police officers leaving the provision and few finding law enforcement to be attractive work. Qualified immunity needs to be immediately restored.
Would you vote for a ban on so-called assault-style weapons? Why?
I would ban the purchase of semi-automatic rifles to buyers 21 and over.
Having legalized and regulated recreational marijuana, should Colorado pursue legalization of recreational psilocybin, also known as hallucinogenic mushrooms?
No.
Would you support legislation imposing restrictions on abortions, or should Colorado stay the course in preventing the government from making those decisions for women and their health care providers?
Colorado’s abortion law is too radical. Allowing full-term abortion for any reason, goes too far.
If you could unilaterally write and impose any law you wanted, what would it be?
Implement penalties for auto theft, property theft and possessing dangerous drugs of any amount if intent is to distribute.
If you could unilaterally sunset any existing Colorado law, which would it be?
SB20-217.
Should the state seek to prevent growth in communities that cannot prove sustainable water sources?
No.
Colorado cannot pave its way out of highway and road congestion and the air-quality problems it creates. Should the state make a concerted effort to reduce overburdened roads and highways some other way? How?
No — I do not think the cost-benefit outcome is there. Our long and unfruitful journey with light rail is proof of this.
Do you trust the election process in Colorado? And will you accept the outcome of this election as announced?
Yes.
Do you believe the 2020 Presidential Election was absent of widespread fraud and fairly won by Joe Biden?
Yes.
What’s the most Colorado thing you’ve done recently?
Spent labor day weekend in Summit County, hiked, fished, sightsaw, etc.
What is the last concert you attended?
The Killers at Ball Arena — it was awesome.
What restaurant do you frequent most?
Alpha Charlie’s. It’s one minute from my office.
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
Do you mean if I have now? My memory. I have the ability to quickly get to know people, to ask about them, and to remember the details of their lives journey.
What was the last book you read?
The Go Giver.
What is your least favorite household chore?
Sweeping and washing wood floors.
If you had to pick one television show to watch forever, what would it be?
I rarely watch television shows. I can’t think of one I’d like to watch forever.
Did you have any New Year’s resolutions? What were they?
Sleep more — I’d like to get 7 hours per night.
Lose 10 pounds — I’m almost there with walking and knocking every day. I may add pounds to that goal.
Win the election for House District 37 and fix lots of things that are broken in Colorado — crime and public safety, affordability and education, for a start.
What were you most excited to do after pandemic restrictions eased?
Getting fully back to business. The shutdown was too long, it was discriminatory, it harmed too many businesses, and children, and it had little effect.
What fun fact about you would most surprise people who know you?
I’m a closet introvert.
Spent labor day weekend in Summit County, hiked, fished, sightsaw, etc.
What is the last concert you attended?
The Killers at Ball Arena — it was awesome.
What restaurant do you frequent most?
Alpha Charlie’s. It’s one minute from my office.
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
Do you mean if I have now? My memory. I have the ability to quickly get to know people, to ask about them, and to remember the details of their lives journey.
What was the last book you read?
The Go Giver.
What is your least favorite household chore?
Sweeping and washing wood floors.
If you had to pick one television show to watch forever, what would it be?
I rarely watch television shows. I can’t think of one I’d like to watch forever.
Did you have any New Year’s resolutions? What were they?
Sleep more — I’d like to get 7 hours per night.
Lose 10 pounds — I’m almost there with walking and knocking every day. I may add pounds to that goal.
Win the election for House District 37 and fix lots of things that are broken in Colorado — crime and public safety, affordability and education, for a start.
What were you most excited to do after pandemic restrictions eased?
Getting fully back to business. The shutdown was too long, it was discriminatory, it harmed too many businesses, and children, and it had little effect.
What fun fact about you would most surprise people who know you?
I’m a closet introvert.
Meet Ruby Dickson
Ruby Dickson
Research economist Ruby Dickson is running for an open seat in the Colorado House of Representatives serving parts of Greenwood Village and Centennial, and the area south of Cherry Creek State Park. Dickson, a Democrat, attended public school in Colorado and earned her graduate degree in economics from the University of Oxford. According to her website, she is involved in charity work and has been responsible for multimillion dollar budgets.
Ruby Dixon Q&A
Should the state end partisan elections to the offices of state treasurer, secretary and attorney general, making them administrative positions nominated by the governor and confirmed by the state senate?
No. Colorado voters deserve the chance to elect the leaders who will oversee budgets, carry out elections, and represent Coloradans in matters of law. In times when some Republican election officials have pledged to overturn the will of voters when it suits them, we must maintain systems by which voters can have a say.
Colorado recently enacted far-reaching reforms affecting police agencies across the state. Mandating truly independent review of police-related deaths and injuries wasn’t among the new requirements created by Senate Bill 20-217. Should every police agency be required to create some type of independent oversight mechanism?
My goal in the legislature is to work on finding the real, and often complex, solutions that our community deserves. I recognize the strong feelings that surround discussions related to law enforcement. If elected, I will use my position to help bring law enforcement together with the community to identify legitimate issues and find common ground on how to address them.
Despite many lauded changes in Obamacare, the cost of health care in Colorado and across the nation has continued to climb steadily, outpacing almost every other nation. What can the Legislature do to not just halt regular increases, but push down health care costs?
The incentives in our health care system push health care providers to maximize revenue and protect themselves from litigation, rather than focusing on cost-effectiveness and the welfare of their patients. Colorado can do more to encourage value-based care and extend access to health care services by expanding telehealth and growing our workforce of qualified health care professionals.
Many argue that the generally poor condition of Colorado roads and underfunded schools is due in large part because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which prevents legislators from raising taxes and caps tax revenues, returning “excesses” to residents. Why is this true, and what’s the solution, or why is this untrue, and how can Colorado better fund roads and schools?
To start, I believe voters should have a say in whether taxes are increased or not. As elected representatives, the voters are our bosses, not the other way around. However, TABOR itself was created to do more than just give voters a say about tax increases. It was intentionally designed to try to hamstring the state government from serving vital and legitimate government purposes, like maintaining roads and ensuring we have a strong education system. We should put together a commission of Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters to take a deep look at TABOR to figure out what works, what doesn’t and reform broken elements for the betterment of our state as a whole.
Some local city lawmakers were elected on a platform that they would lobby the state to repeal SB20-217, the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity bill. Has this legislation positively or negatively impacted policing in Colorado? Would you propose any changes?
Too often, politicians focus on issues like this to create a false sense of division between people. The fact is, most of us want the same thing, to know that our families are safe in our communities. I will sit down with law enforcement and communities across the state to figure out what can be done to get real results. We can’t just keep talking in circles in an attempt to play a childish game of “gotcha” with the other political party.
Would you vote for a ban on so-called assault-style weapons? Why?
In reality, there are more things we agree on than disagree on when it comes to gun safety. Most of us believe that schools should be gun-free zones. We believe in common sense gun safety rules, like temporarily taking weapons away from people that have been medically certified to be a threat to themselves or others. Common sense dictates that simple background checks for gun purchases help keep weapons out of the hands of violent criminals. Colorado has already experienced too much pain at the hands of those wielding extremely deadly weapons. We can — and must — do more to prevent the next mass shooting.
Having legalized and regulated recreational marijuana, should Colorado pursue legalization of recreational psilocybin, also known as hallucinogenic mushrooms?
The government should err on the side of not interfering with personal decisions, like recreational marijuana consumption, as long as that decision does not hurt others and consumers are well-informed about the risks. However, due to the fact that recreational psilocybin has not been adequately researched, I would be very cautious before supporting full and formal legalization. By making a substance legal, there is a tacit understanding by the public that it is reasonably safe for use. For purely recreational purposes, I would require strong evidence of general safety before supporting legalization.
Would you support legislation imposing restrictions on abortions, or should Colorado stay the course in preventing the government from making those decisions for women and their health care providers?
The government has no place in private reproductive health care decisions. I will protect the freedom of all Coloradans, and oppose any efforts to impose restrictions on reproductive care.
If you could unilaterally write and impose any law you wanted, what would it be?
I would not unilaterally impose any law in Colorado. I believe in democracy and our system of government and would not create any law without the support of the people and / or their duly elected representatives. That said, I will strongly push for a Constitutional Amendment protecting reproductive freedoms in Colorado. The government has no place interfering in private reproductive health care decisions, and I will do everything in my power to convince my colleagues and voters to protect these rights.
If you could unilaterally sunset any existing Colorado law, which would it be?
I would not unilaterally sunset any existing Colorado law. I believe in democracy and our system of government, and would not end any law without the support of the people and / or their duly elected representatives. That said, I would strongly push to repeal Amendment 2 and Amendment 43 from the Colorado Constitution. These discriminatory laws against people of different sexual orientations are not widely supported by Coloradans, and with the U.S. Supreme Court recently taking away our rights, I think it is time for Colorado to get rid of these hateful laws that only serve to harm our neighbors, family and friends.
Should the state seek to prevent growth in communities that cannot prove sustainable water sources?
As a lifelong Coloradan, I have watched the state experience rapid population growth over the past couple of decades. People move to Colorado communities seeking job opportunities as well as the amazing quality of life we all enjoy. The state government has a role to play in making sure that our communities are sustainable, and water is a big part of that issue. We should pursue policies that encourage efficient water use.
Colorado cannot pave its way out of highway and road congestion and the air-quality problems it creates. Should the state make a concerted effort to reduce overburdened roads and highways some other way? How?
We have all had the experience of sitting in seemingly endless traffic — whether on I-25, I-70 or the many local roads and highways that we use daily. If elected, I would work to reduce the burden on our road system by encouraging work-from-home policies and by reducing vehicle miles traveled. Colorado taxpayers have spent billions on public transportation over the past few decades, and it’s high time we reaped the benefits of those investments.
Do you trust the election process in Colorado? And will you accept the outcome of this election as announced?
Yes. I am proud of the incredibly secure, fair and accessible voting system that we have built here in Colorado.
Do you believe the 2020 Presidential Election was absent of widespread fraud and fairly won by Joe Biden?
Yes. Election deniers are a threat to our democracy. We must do everything in our power to restore faith in the electoral process and prevent far-right conservatives from hijacking our political system for short-term gain.
No. Colorado voters deserve the chance to elect the leaders who will oversee budgets, carry out elections, and represent Coloradans in matters of law. In times when some Republican election officials have pledged to overturn the will of voters when it suits them, we must maintain systems by which voters can have a say.
Colorado recently enacted far-reaching reforms affecting police agencies across the state. Mandating truly independent review of police-related deaths and injuries wasn’t among the new requirements created by Senate Bill 20-217. Should every police agency be required to create some type of independent oversight mechanism?
My goal in the legislature is to work on finding the real, and often complex, solutions that our community deserves. I recognize the strong feelings that surround discussions related to law enforcement. If elected, I will use my position to help bring law enforcement together with the community to identify legitimate issues and find common ground on how to address them.
Despite many lauded changes in Obamacare, the cost of health care in Colorado and across the nation has continued to climb steadily, outpacing almost every other nation. What can the Legislature do to not just halt regular increases, but push down health care costs?
The incentives in our health care system push health care providers to maximize revenue and protect themselves from litigation, rather than focusing on cost-effectiveness and the welfare of their patients. Colorado can do more to encourage value-based care and extend access to health care services by expanding telehealth and growing our workforce of qualified health care professionals.
Many argue that the generally poor condition of Colorado roads and underfunded schools is due in large part because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which prevents legislators from raising taxes and caps tax revenues, returning “excesses” to residents. Why is this true, and what’s the solution, or why is this untrue, and how can Colorado better fund roads and schools?
To start, I believe voters should have a say in whether taxes are increased or not. As elected representatives, the voters are our bosses, not the other way around. However, TABOR itself was created to do more than just give voters a say about tax increases. It was intentionally designed to try to hamstring the state government from serving vital and legitimate government purposes, like maintaining roads and ensuring we have a strong education system. We should put together a commission of Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters to take a deep look at TABOR to figure out what works, what doesn’t and reform broken elements for the betterment of our state as a whole.
Some local city lawmakers were elected on a platform that they would lobby the state to repeal SB20-217, the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity bill. Has this legislation positively or negatively impacted policing in Colorado? Would you propose any changes?
Too often, politicians focus on issues like this to create a false sense of division between people. The fact is, most of us want the same thing, to know that our families are safe in our communities. I will sit down with law enforcement and communities across the state to figure out what can be done to get real results. We can’t just keep talking in circles in an attempt to play a childish game of “gotcha” with the other political party.
Would you vote for a ban on so-called assault-style weapons? Why?
In reality, there are more things we agree on than disagree on when it comes to gun safety. Most of us believe that schools should be gun-free zones. We believe in common sense gun safety rules, like temporarily taking weapons away from people that have been medically certified to be a threat to themselves or others. Common sense dictates that simple background checks for gun purchases help keep weapons out of the hands of violent criminals. Colorado has already experienced too much pain at the hands of those wielding extremely deadly weapons. We can — and must — do more to prevent the next mass shooting.
Having legalized and regulated recreational marijuana, should Colorado pursue legalization of recreational psilocybin, also known as hallucinogenic mushrooms?
The government should err on the side of not interfering with personal decisions, like recreational marijuana consumption, as long as that decision does not hurt others and consumers are well-informed about the risks. However, due to the fact that recreational psilocybin has not been adequately researched, I would be very cautious before supporting full and formal legalization. By making a substance legal, there is a tacit understanding by the public that it is reasonably safe for use. For purely recreational purposes, I would require strong evidence of general safety before supporting legalization.
Would you support legislation imposing restrictions on abortions, or should Colorado stay the course in preventing the government from making those decisions for women and their health care providers?
The government has no place in private reproductive health care decisions. I will protect the freedom of all Coloradans, and oppose any efforts to impose restrictions on reproductive care.
If you could unilaterally write and impose any law you wanted, what would it be?
I would not unilaterally impose any law in Colorado. I believe in democracy and our system of government and would not create any law without the support of the people and / or their duly elected representatives. That said, I will strongly push for a Constitutional Amendment protecting reproductive freedoms in Colorado. The government has no place interfering in private reproductive health care decisions, and I will do everything in my power to convince my colleagues and voters to protect these rights.
If you could unilaterally sunset any existing Colorado law, which would it be?
I would not unilaterally sunset any existing Colorado law. I believe in democracy and our system of government, and would not end any law without the support of the people and / or their duly elected representatives. That said, I would strongly push to repeal Amendment 2 and Amendment 43 from the Colorado Constitution. These discriminatory laws against people of different sexual orientations are not widely supported by Coloradans, and with the U.S. Supreme Court recently taking away our rights, I think it is time for Colorado to get rid of these hateful laws that only serve to harm our neighbors, family and friends.
Should the state seek to prevent growth in communities that cannot prove sustainable water sources?
As a lifelong Coloradan, I have watched the state experience rapid population growth over the past couple of decades. People move to Colorado communities seeking job opportunities as well as the amazing quality of life we all enjoy. The state government has a role to play in making sure that our communities are sustainable, and water is a big part of that issue. We should pursue policies that encourage efficient water use.
Colorado cannot pave its way out of highway and road congestion and the air-quality problems it creates. Should the state make a concerted effort to reduce overburdened roads and highways some other way? How?
We have all had the experience of sitting in seemingly endless traffic — whether on I-25, I-70 or the many local roads and highways that we use daily. If elected, I would work to reduce the burden on our road system by encouraging work-from-home policies and by reducing vehicle miles traveled. Colorado taxpayers have spent billions on public transportation over the past few decades, and it’s high time we reaped the benefits of those investments.
Do you trust the election process in Colorado? And will you accept the outcome of this election as announced?
Yes. I am proud of the incredibly secure, fair and accessible voting system that we have built here in Colorado.
Do you believe the 2020 Presidential Election was absent of widespread fraud and fairly won by Joe Biden?
Yes. Election deniers are a threat to our democracy. We must do everything in our power to restore faith in the electoral process and prevent far-right conservatives from hijacking our political system for short-term gain.
Get to know Ruby Dixon
What’s the most Colorado thing you’ve done recently?
I went on a bike ride with my family and my partner, ending at a great local brewery!
What is the last concert you attended?
A charity jazz concert to celebrate the last local performance of longtime Colorado singer Terri Jo Jenkins. It was a great show and really cool to see several big names from KUVO!
What restaurant do you frequent most?
Bawarchi Biryani — an incredible Indian restaurant on Arapahoe Road. Their curries and rice dishes are amazingly complex, and the variety can’t be beat!
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
If I could choose any superpower, it would be the ability to pause time whenever I pleased. There’s never enough hours in the day — this way, I could read every book in the world, whiz safely past traffic, and get a full night’s sleep every night!
What was the last book you read?
Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. A really beautifully written account of a woman’s life between cultures.
What is your least favorite household chore?
Washing dishes.
If you had to pick one television show to watch forever, what would it be?
Assuming that there are unlimited new episodes, I would pick Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown– I’d be able to explore the world vicariously through him, and get to watch him live a full life.
Did you have any New Year’s resolutions? What were they?
To brush up on my Mandarin skills. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how many Chinese-speaking people I’ve met at the doors this year, and I am so happy to be able to learn from them about what they care about– with less of a language barrier!
What were you most excited to do after pandemic restrictions eased?
Visit my grandmother in her nursing home. She had just moved into a local memory care facility at the beginning of the pandemic, and it was so painful to see her confusion when she couldn’t see her family. We were lucky that the facility allowed family members to sit outside the windows to visit, but it was a huge relief when Nana was able to come outside and we could hug her again!
What fun fact about you would most surprise people who know you?
My close friends will not be surprised to hear this, but some people may not know that I am a serious peanut butter lover! My favorite unhealthy snack is chocolate peanut butter cups, and I’ll sometimes subsist on a spoonful of PB during a long day of work.
I went on a bike ride with my family and my partner, ending at a great local brewery!
What is the last concert you attended?
A charity jazz concert to celebrate the last local performance of longtime Colorado singer Terri Jo Jenkins. It was a great show and really cool to see several big names from KUVO!
What restaurant do you frequent most?
Bawarchi Biryani — an incredible Indian restaurant on Arapahoe Road. Their curries and rice dishes are amazingly complex, and the variety can’t be beat!
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
If I could choose any superpower, it would be the ability to pause time whenever I pleased. There’s never enough hours in the day — this way, I could read every book in the world, whiz safely past traffic, and get a full night’s sleep every night!
What was the last book you read?
Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. A really beautifully written account of a woman’s life between cultures.
What is your least favorite household chore?
Washing dishes.
If you had to pick one television show to watch forever, what would it be?
Assuming that there are unlimited new episodes, I would pick Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown– I’d be able to explore the world vicariously through him, and get to watch him live a full life.
Did you have any New Year’s resolutions? What were they?
To brush up on my Mandarin skills. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how many Chinese-speaking people I’ve met at the doors this year, and I am so happy to be able to learn from them about what they care about– with less of a language barrier!
What were you most excited to do after pandemic restrictions eased?
Visit my grandmother in her nursing home. She had just moved into a local memory care facility at the beginning of the pandemic, and it was so painful to see her confusion when she couldn’t see her family. We were lucky that the facility allowed family members to sit outside the windows to visit, but it was a huge relief when Nana was able to come outside and we could hug her again!
What fun fact about you would most surprise people who know you?
My close friends will not be surprised to hear this, but some people may not know that I am a serious peanut butter lover! My favorite unhealthy snack is chocolate peanut butter cups, and I’ll sometimes subsist on a spoonful of PB during a long day of work.