Editor:

Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff’s opponent’s advertisements indicate that Clarice is not a part of and does not support the constituents of her district, and only hangs out with lobbyists and Donald Trump. Wrong! Let’s start out with the last first. Clarice does not run in the same circles as Donald Trump and he does not have any idea who she is unless he met her when he came to Colorado on a campaign stop. Next up – anybody who knows anything about being in the Legislature knows that all legislators have lobbyists trying to talk to them and explain the position that the lobbyist is representing. That is what the lobbyists are paid to do. I have been to the state Capitol and have seen them working. They are all over the place, and it does not matter what political party affiliation you are if you are on a committee that affects their client then they will be talking to you.

And lastly, Clarice is a part of and a supporter of House District 47. I have seen her on the streets of Pueblo, and I have seen her at various events. I have watched her participate in the seed spitting contest on Melon Day at the Arkansas Valley Fair. Very few other politicians were willing to do that. And then the one that is very personal to me: My daughter was Miss Rodeo Colorado last year. When she held her coronation dinner and fundraiser all of the local and district politicians – Republican and Democrat – were invited. The list included county commissioners (Pueblo, Crowley and Otero), the Pueblo City Council, Rep. Navarro, Sen. Leroy Garcia, Sen. Kevin Grantham and Sen. Larry Crowder. Who came? Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff and Pueblo Councilman Ed Brown. We were not even acquaintances with her and yet she came. Not only did Clarice come, but she also spent money on auction items. Mr. Muñoz should know what he is talking about before he puts out his bullet points. Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff has my vote.

Rick KiddAvondale, CO