Rep. Alex Valdez
@ValdezforCO
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Representative of Colorado’s 5th House District of Denver. Proud Coloradan 🏳️🌈
Denver, CO
Joined January 2017
The Air Quality Index in Denver is currently at 73. This is an unacceptable threat to public health. We need to do more for the people of Denver, who consistently face harmful air quality.
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Today we were joined by @GovofCO and @RepJoeNeguse for Colorado’s State of the State. I am looking forward to a great session ahead and serving CO together. #coleg #copolitics
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I am excited to present my bill HB24-1239 in the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee next Tuesday. This bill will allow single-stair development that would make it easier to build family-sized units and make more effective use of land.
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HB1267 passes the House! This is a huge win for Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community and a step towards inclusion for all #coleg #copolitics
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Thinking about how as a kid growing up in Denver it NEVER rained in February. Perhaps the most alarming climate change I’m noticing so far. #whereiswinter.
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A thread 🧵. I am compelled to speak after seeing the obvious lack of representation of persons of color in the appointment of committee chairs. @McCluskieforCO @ColoradoSun @denverpost @coloradopols.
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Today with Representative Emily Sirota HB20-1163 is being heard in Energy and Environment committee. This bill will reduce our use of single use plastic in Colorado such as plastic bags and plastic straws. #coleg #copolitics
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The Reproductive Health Equity Act has passed the House! . "I am a firm believer in a woman’s right to choose. I stand in solidarity behind the women of this country and this state to have that authority over themselves." #coleg #copolitics
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“It is fundamentally un-American to not support the rights of all Americans to vote. I cannot believe as a Representative in 2022 that I am standing here giving this speech.”
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Get your foil out folks, the big lie has come to colorado AGAIN. Questioning legitimate elections brought to you in today’s State Affairs committee hearing.
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Today I visited a solar installation at the top of a parking garage in Boulder, where @GovofCO signed SB246 & SB261 into law!. Proud to be promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency with these impactful pieces of legislation #coleg #copolitics
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Today in the house we passed #HB1129 banning conversion therapy that is aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or suppressing a person’s gender identity. #BanConversionTherapy
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I am so honored to have been elected chair of the LGBTQ caucus. I’m looking forward to working with an amazing group of legislators to build a more equitable and colorful Colorado!! 🏳️🌈 #copolitics
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An elected official needs to not just walk the walk but bike the bike on #mobility! I regularly use @limebike to get around quickly & with #zeroemission. #coleg #copolitics @BikeWalkBus @DenBicycleLobby @GreatDenTransit @climatemvmtco #VisionZero #ClimateEmergency #climatechange
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Welcome to everyone who is here for #LGBTQLobbyDay! Your participation is why Colorado is now a safe haven for LGBTQ+ folks and their families in the west. #coleg #copolitics
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#BlackLivesMatter the Capitol will be closed until June 1st to stand in solidarity. Injustice leads to unrest, our community is speaking out and we must listen.
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Today #PrEP was signed into law by @GovofCO I am beyond proud of this bill @leslieherod and I worked on! This bill saves lives. PERIOD. #LGBTQRights #coleg #copolitics #HD5
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Say hi to my new cat, Cheeto! This is a good reminder that pets can be a very healthy companion. If your not ready to adopt, fostering is a great way to test the waters and to have a little quarantine buddy! #coleg #copolitics
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Officially sworn in as a member of the 73rd General Assembly of Colorado! It is an honor to serve House District 5 and Colorado, and now it's time to get to work! #copolitics #coleg
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To be serving in a chamber in 2023 where not a single person of color will be leading a committee, working to set the course for Colorado is absolutely unacceptable. It is important to note that vice chairs are not members of the leadership team.
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Here's the Tea: I strongly support #SB217 I am a proud co-sponsor of this bill. I will support this bill as it makes its way through the House. I encourage you to continue to voice your support! #coleg #copolitics #HD5.
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Wearing white in honor of Women’s History Month! Today we heard a resolution commemorating the contributions women have made here in Colorado, both inside & outside the State House. It is an honor to serve with all of the incredible women in this chamber #coleg #copolitics
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My first bill , SB-020, has officially been signed into law! 🎉 . This bipartisan bill will help drive clean energy development and expand CO's renewable energy opportunities #coleg #copolitics
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Exciting news this morning - HB1162 just passed the House, meaning we are now one step closer to passing Colorado’s most comprehensive plastic pollution reduction bill! #coleg #copolitics
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Today we were given these great hats to celebrate the Colorado Press Corp and the importance of a free and open press here in CO, the US and abroad. The freedom of press is always a shining light in places of darkness. #coleg #COpolitics
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It was such an honor to speak with Danica Roem at the Victory brunch in Houston. Representation matters in the era we live in! A seat at the table for the #LGBTQ community is essential in our fight for civil rights. 🏳️🌈 #bornperfect #coleg
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It's not enough just to plow the roads, we need to make sure bikeways are cleared and safe to use in the winter as well. As mayor, I'll make sure that all parts of our streets are cleared after every storm.
We would love to see the neighborhood bikeways plowed after storms. These key bike routes are impassible for days or weeks at a time after snow storms under the current policy.
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I survived my first legislative session!. I want to thank all of my constituents, fellow legislators, aides, and everyone that helped support me throughout the session. It's an honor to serve for you all. #coleg
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Yesterday in Senate Judiciary committee we renamed HB19-1092 to prevent animal cruelty “Punky’s Law”. She was the light of my life, and she recently passed away on March 28th. I’m happy that she will be honored with a law that helps our furry friends in Colorado. #coleg
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Great to be back at work! So happy to see all the masks in the House today! #DoingMyPartCO #coleg #copolitics
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HB1267, which creates culturally competent healthcare trainings, just passed through the House Behavioral Health Committee! . With this bill we are ensuring that when you go to the doctor, you are treated with the respect & dignity you deserve 🏳️🌈 #coleg #copolitics
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I am honored to have received the support and endorsement of Representative Leslie Herod. @leslieherod is a champion for equality and inclusion. Her leadership inspired me to run for office.
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You matter. As of yesterday, young people in Colorado can access mental health screenings and get connected with a mental health professional at no cost. Visit to learn more. #COLeg #COPolitics #IMatter
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Shoutout to my amazing supporters who showed up today! What a good looking bunch! #DenverPride
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If you’re in the Denver area please visit my website to sign up to volunteer for my campaign. If you’re in other areas please stay involved, register voters, knock doors and donate if you are able. #Resistwithyourvote #FlipItBlue2018 #BlueWave2018
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The district I so proudly represent is tucked right in the center of Denver. Locals & tourists alike want to be here. for its food, people, culture. opportunity and experiences that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Downtown Denver isn’t dead, it’s rising.
". in my opinion, downtown is dead. Who wants to go downtown?” Here's a look at why chefs are choosing the suburbs over popular Denver neighborhoods for their new locations.
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It's been an honor to work with Former Speaker @kcbecker and I look forward to working with our new Speaker of the House @AlecGarnett! #copolitics #coleg
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Thank you John, Tom, and @meactionco for your dedication and advocacy of #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis. It was an honor having you join us in the Capitol today to raise awareness ME/CFS #coleg #MillionsMissing.
Thank you so much @ValdezforCO for reading your heartfelt Tribute to #PWME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis and #LongCOVID today at the Colorado State House of Representatives! #MillionsMissing #MillionsMore #YouAreNotAlone
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HB20-1265 passed! This is a victory for Coloradans who are vulnerable to air toxin emissions! Thank you @benavidezhd32 for being my partner in protecting the communities most impacted. #copolitics #coleg.
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Today we passed Jude’s law in the house. #HB1039 will allow people to be their #authenticselves. #Transequality #copolitics #coleg
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It amazes me that after sitting through countless DEI trainings, it has been ignored. Inclusion matters to the people of Colorado. It’s why they sent the most diverse group ever to the lower chamber.
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Here with @One_Colorado and others to discuss the importance of legislation to #BanConversionTherapy. It’s critical that we ban this practice and protect our #LGBTQ youth. #BornPerfect #coleg #CoPolitics
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This year’s slew of hateful, bigoted anti-LGBTQ bills would harm our youth and eliminate the right of LGBTQ Coloradans to marry who they love. We are not going back to when Colorado was known as the ‘hate state’ #coleg #copolitics #LGBTQ
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As someone who believes that leaders need to speak out when they see something wrong, I have chosen to speak out. The speaker missed an opportunity to show that she believes diversity and inclusion are important.
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#HB20B-1004 is being heard in the Committee of Finance right now! This bill permits bars, restaurants, and food trucks to retain state sales taxes!. To help keep the local service industry running! . #coleg #copolitics.
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We’re back! Today we returned to the Capitol to resume Colorado’s 73rd General Assembly and I could not be more ready to get to work #coleg #copolitics
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Instead, she chose for a second year, having a team with absolutely no diversity. It’s tragic and warrants attention from Coloradans.
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“So why is the brown cloud able to make a comeback at all? In short: We’re driving too much, and we have too many sources of industrial pollution, including oil and gas facilities.” #coleg #ActonClimate
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1,000 second doses successfully given yesterday ✅ Easter Sunday was well spent at our equity vaccination clinic serving our most vulnerable community members #coleg #copolitics
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I had a blast at yesterday’s tour of @DENAirport! Thank you for hosting us and giving an in-depth tour of the behind the scenes work at DIA #coleg
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Some would say this is textbook overreach. I would say it's time to work on actual issues that improve people's lives here in Colorado, such as expanding access to life-saving HIV prevention medication. #LGBTQ #hateday #coleg #copolitics #PrePupCO @One_Colorado.
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At today’s #LGBTQLobbyDay panel I was asked what I would tell my younger self, I answered “I would tell myself to be strong and to use my voice. Be strong be confident, use your voice and you can change the world” #BornPerfect #LGBTQ #coleg
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Very pleased to announce that HB19-1092 to prevent animal cruelty passed through committee today 10-0. It still has to get through much more of the process but we’re on our way! #coleg #copolitics
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Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, an American hero. #MLKDay #coleg #copolitics
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Happy Holidays to all! Enjoy celebrating what brings you happiness, and stay safe and healthy.
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No young person should ever be shamed into thinking who they are is wrong. We need #HB1129 now. #BanConversionTherapy #LGBTQLobbyDay #coleg
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After a long day in committee, I got to enjoy coming home to my family Pickles and Cheese. Thanks to the help of the ASPCA and others, HB23-1068 is one step closer to helping more renters stay with their furry loved ones!
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This announcement comes after a meeting where I conveyed that having four chairs currently running to leave the house was an excellent opportunity to tap experienced members of color.
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Today I had the extreme honor of having 2 bills I sponsored pass the Energy and Environment committee. Both bills will result in lower emissions and less dependence on fossil fuels for Coloradans. #ActOnClimate #coleg #copolitcs
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Had the amazing honor of being with Governor Jared Polis today as he appointed Colorado’s next Poet Laureate Bobby Lafebre! #coleg
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“When students learn about leaders who reflect their own identities, they feel supported and affirmed, and when students learn about leaders whose identities differ from their own, we hope it will spark empathy and understanding." 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️#coleg #copolitics.
🌈🌈ICYMI: The CO Democratic LGBTQ+ Caucus, including @domoreno @sonyajlewis @joannginal @Dlesgar @BriannaForCO @leslieherod @DavidDOrtizCO & @ValdezforCO, urged the State Board of Edu not to censor LGBTQ+ references in schools👇👇. #coleg #copolitics .
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Today HB19-1198 was signed into law by @GovofCO ! This bill expands the use of the Electric Vehicle Grant Fund, which is administered by the @COEnergyOffice. It will allow for the grant to pay for more charging stations in Colorado and cleaner air for Coloradans. #coleg
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Today is Latino Advocacy Day! We are giving tribute to the leaders who have come before us, who have fought for our equality and heritage, and those who bravely served our country to protect our freedoms. There is a lot to celebrate today! #coleg #copolitics.
HAPPENING NOW: Rep. @Bri4CO and the rest of the Latino Caucus honors Latino/a servicemembers and veterans. #COLeg #COPolitics
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Earlier this week my bill that would eliminate offenses for marijuana possession (of 2 oz or less for those 21+) & allow for record sealing for these offenses passed through the House and will soon be heard Senate! #coleg #copolitics
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There is no question-clean air is a right & we need to fight for it. I'm proud to have passed legislation that does just this, & now more than ever is the time to ramp up our work & take action that truly protects our health. Check out my op-ed for more:
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I was very honored today to be elected as First Year Representative to Leadership. I look forward to working with this amazing group of incoming Legislators. #copolitics #coreps
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Happy Monday from the Capitol! . It’s the start of a busy week. My first bill — the Porch Piracy Prevention Package — is up in committee this week. Learn more about HB1030 here: #coleg #copolitics
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Clean air is a basic right that should not be tarnished by private entities at their own will. Thank you to @SenadoraJulie, @benavidezhd32, @domoreno for working to increase public protections, safety, and accountability for harmful chemicals in our precious air #coleg #cleanair.
Representative @benavidezhd32 and @ValdezforCO’s bill to regulate air toxics emissions passes committee! . #COLeg #COPolitics.
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Thank you @GovofCO First Gentleman Marlon Reis for hosting #Coloradolovespets adoption event. #AdoptDontShop #coleg
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Today the house passed the Extreme Risk Protection Order bill which will help save lives. #ERPO#coleg #copolitics
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Today I had the opportunity to hear the powerful testimony of Erin Martinez and the tragedy that could have been prevented. We need to put #healthandsafety first in our state with #SB181. #coleg #copolitics
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“This is a great bill for preventing the transmission of HIV and Aids, preventing folks from getting sick and ultimately save families from the devastation of losing a family member to HIV and AIDS,” Valdez said.” #coleg #copolitics #PrepUp #GettingtoZero
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I have issues with how @ACLUofColorado has historically conducted business in Colorado. However, this is a great lawsuit. If they don’t win I will bring a bill. Gender affirming care is a right. #coleg #genderaffirmingcare
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Rep. Sharbini was an exceptional legislator and remains a close friend. The CO legislature lost one of its best young legislators. Working with him was a pleasure, and I wish him luck in all his future endeavors. @SaidSharbini.
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This morning we recognize the importance of LGBTQ lobby day. From the hate state to the great state! Also a big thanks to the Denver Women's Chorus for joining us to sing about freedom and equality. #coleg #copolitics #LGBTQ
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Saying goodbye to my cats today as I head to Dubai for the Conference of the Parties to discuss climate change with leaders from around the world. I am excited to share my insights and learn from others about effective clean energy solutions.
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As the day has gone on I’ve continued to Chair the Committee of the Whole (COW). As we prepare to work into the night, I am honored that the voters in HD5 sent me here to fight for a Colorado that works for us all. #coleg
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HB20-1061 with @leslieherod passed its first hurdle today with bipartisan support! We are on our way to making HIV prevention accessible to all Coloradans. Thank you @One_Colorado for all your advocacy! #PrEPupCO #coleg #copolitics #hb1061
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I'm a proud member of Colorado's LGBTQ Caucus and couldn't agree more. Thank you Rep. @BriannaforCO & Majority Leader @Dlesgar for releasing this powerful statement #coleg #copolitics.
The Colorado Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, Rep. @BriannaForCO, and Majority Leader @Dlesgar released statements in response to Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s insidious and unacceptable transphobic speech on the House Floor. #COLeg #COPolitics.
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