Editor’s note: These answers have been edited for length and clarity, and in some instances have been paraphrased.

Age: 49

Party affiliation: Democrat

Years lived in Ouray County: Since 1999

Profession: Government affairs and natural resources director for San Miguel County

Why do you want to serve as county commissioner?

Being a county commissioner was my favorite job ever. (Padgett served eight years previously as a county commissioner, from 2009 to 2017). I didn’t expect to love it as much ...