Naquetta Ricks
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- State Representative, House District 40 (since 2021)
- Occupation
- Business executive
- Lives in
- Aurora
What this job does
One of 65 state representatives in the Colorado General Assembly, which writes state laws and passes the yearly state budget (the "Long Bill") in a session of up to 120 days. A term is two years, four in a row at most. source: en.wikipedia.org
Background
- Born in Liberia; graduated from Aurora Central High School and holds bachelor's and MBA degrees. source: ballotpedia.org
- Founded the Ricks Foundation, a nonprofit focused on empowering underprivileged women and children. source: ballotpedia.org
- Previously operated a mortgage brokerage business and ran for Aurora City Council Ward III in 2017. source: ballotpedia.org
- Chairs the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee. source: theballotbrief.com
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Housing cost relief, including rent-cap and affordable-housing legislation source: theballotbrief.com
- Limiting police involvement in school discipline in favor of mental health professionals and social workers source: theballotbrief.com
- A competitive public health insurance option and continued regulation of pharmaceutical prices source: theballotbrief.com
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