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Response to Political Hit Jobs

Mishandling of Personal Finances 

On September 28 and on October 9, dark money for Senator Simpson initiated a massive text message campaign claiming that Vivian is irresponsible with her personal finances. A mailer with the same information was also sent out during the last week of September. A second mailer went out in mid-October adding in other accusations.

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  • Vivian never missed child support payments. There was a clerical error once when the state of New Mexico failed to adjust the withholdings after Vivian's pay schedule changed.  

  • Vivian had her child support garnished from her paycheck because that is the law in New Mexico and many other states. It protects both parents when the payments come straight out of the paycheck. 

  • Vivian is  working class and some years are harder than other years. This year has been particularly difficult as running for office means a reduction in income. She was late paying her property tax, which is paid in full.  

  • Vivian sincerely has no idea what the 10 grand tax delinquency is about. Vivian never owned property in New Mexico and never had a sizable tax debt to the state. ​

  • Vivian has never been accused of aggressive behavior toward anyone. She did not verbally assault her ex-wife. 

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Aggressive Behavior

In mid-October, the republicans sent out another mailer accusing Vivian of the same unfounded financial irresponsibility. But this time, they tagged in an unrelated accusation about her relationship with her first wife.  

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Vivian did not verbally assault her ex-wife. This is an outright lie. 

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Rubber Stamper

On October 11, dark money sent a mass text message campaign accusing Vivian of being a rubber stamp for front range liberals. 

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Vivian has never been anyone's 'yes man'. She has a always sought knowledge and expertise and made her decisions based on what is right for the people she is responsible for. There is no foundation for this accusation. 

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However, Senator Simpson has repeatedly voted party lines, even when he knew doing so would hurt his district, even when the the bills dealt with issues that he professes to care about. Below is a shortened list of the bills the Senator Simpson voted against during the 2024 legislative session. He says he's Bi-partisan, but you could not tell from his voting record. 

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He claims he wants to improve availability of Workforce Housing but voted against:

  • HB24-1007 - Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits.

  • HB24-1098 - Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant

  • HB24-1175 - Local Government Rights to Property for Affordable Housing

  • HB24-1259 - Price Gouging in Rent Declared Disaster

  • HB24-1294 - Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks

He claims he is Pro-Labor but voted against:

  • HB24-1008 - Wage Claims Construction Industry Contractors

  • HB24-1220 - Workers’ Compensation Disability Benefits

  • HB24-1260 - Prohibition Against Employee Discipline

  • SB24-149 - Workers' Compensation State Employees

He claims he wants to Protect Children but voted against:

  • HB24-1017 – Bill of Rights for Foster Youth Protecting Children from Abusive Foster Care

  • HB24-1170 - Rights for Youth Division of Youth Services Facilities

  • HB24-1216 - Supports for Youth in Juvenile Justice System

  • HB24-1350 - Parental Responsibilities Proceedings Child Safety

  • SB24-162 - Best Practices to Prevent Discrimination in Schools

  • HB24-1095 - Increasing Protections for Minor Workers

  • SB24-113 - Safer Youth Sports

 He claims he brings Rural-Specific Issues to the attention of the front range but voted against :

  • HB24-1024 - Extend Outreach Campaigns Wildfire Risk Mitigation

  • HB24-1315 - Study on Remediation of Property Damaged by Fire

  • HB24-1394 - Mill Levy Equalization

He claims he wants to bring better Mental Health and Substance Abuse services to rural Colorado but voted against:

  • HB24-1037 - Substance Use Disorders Harm Reduction

  • HB24-1406 - School-Based Mental Health Support Program

  • SB24-047 - Prevention of Substance Use Disorders

  • SB24-048 - Substance Use Disorders Recovery

  • SB24-117 - Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Programs

He accepted an Endorsement From an LGBT+ group but voted against:

  • HB24-1039 - Non-Legal Name Changes

  • HB24-1071 - Name Change to Conform with Gender Identity And

  • HB24-1124 - Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation

  • SB24-189 - Gender-Related Bias-Motivated Crimes

  • SB24-200 - Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in Child Welfare

He claims he’s Pro-Family but voted against:

  • HB24-1084 - Repeal & Reenact Earned Income Tax Credit Increase  

  • HB24-1223 - Improved Access to The Child Care Assistance Program

  • HB24-1311 - Family Affordability Tax Credit

  • HB24-1312 - State Income Tax Credit for Careworkers

  • HB24-1407 - Community Food Assistance Provider Grant Program

He claims he’s Pro-Education but voted against:

  • HB24-1389 - School Funding 2023-24 For New Arrival Students

  • HB24-1395 - Public School Capital Construction Assistance Fund Transfer Date

  • SB24-104 - Career & Technical Education & Apprenticeships

  • SB24-188 - Public School Finance

  • HB24-1307 - HVAC Improvements for Public Schools

He claims he wants to increase Healthcare Access but voted against:

  • HB24-1399 - Discounted Care for Indigent Patients

  • HB24-1400 - Medicaid Eligibility Procedures

  • HB24-1408 - Expenditures for Care Assistance Programs

  • HB24-1417 - Fee Changes Health-Care Cash Funds

  • HB24-1438 - Implement Prescription Drug Affordability Programs

  • SB24-034 - Increase Access to School-Based Health Care

  • SB24-080 - Transparency in Health-Care Coverage

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