How to Remember What You're Fighting For with Commissioner Angelica Salinas

In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Coonerty and Debbie Cox Bultan sit down with Routt County, CO Commissioner Angelica Salinas, the youngest person and first Latina woman ever elected to her seat. They discuss how she has navigated her first term in office, and how she's already brought her lived experience to issues ranging from housing to transportation to economic development. Ryan and Debbie ask Commissioner Salinas about what is top of mind for her constituents, what rural areas need most, why showing up and caring about constituents as a human being first has helped her build connections. Tune in to hear more about what is giving her hope right now. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] Welcoming Angelica Salinas to the show. [02:04] What is on the minds of her constituents right now. [04:18] Commissioner Salinas explains what she does as Commissioner. [06:24] How she's navigating the chaos in the federal administration. [09:00] Why policy changes always need to consider community capacity. [11:30] The importance of making the community feel part of decisions. [13:10] Angelica tells us about her professional and political background. [15:28] The challenges of being the first Latina woman in her position. [17:03] How Commissioner Salinas brings her lived experience to her role as Commissioner. [19:09] Some examples of the kinds of issues she is tackling and how. [21:42] How she has built the trust necessary to make meaningful change. [25:06] What's surprised Commissioner Salinas about serving in a local government. [27:49] How the youth can get involved in making a change in government. LEARN MORE: newdealleaders.org