Stephanie Vigil

Stephanie Vigil is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 16th district, which is located in Colorado Springs and includes most or parts of Cragmor, Knob Hill, Old North End Historic District, Patty Jewett and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She was elected in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023.

Stephanie Vigil
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byAndres G. Pico
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationPolitician, gig worker[1]

Background

Vigil was born in Monroe, Michigan and later moved to Colorado.[2][3] Vigil is a community organizer and has been a essential worker for most of her life.[4] She recently worked as a gig-working delivery driver for about five years.[5]

Political career

Vigil ran against Andres Pico in 2020 but ultimately lost to him in the general election.[6][2] Her run for the seat in 2020 would later gain her recognition in the district.[7] In the 2022 Colorado state house elections, Vigil defeated the Republican and Libertarian candidates with a plurality of the votes cast.[2][4] She is El Paso County's first openly queer elected official.[7]

Her legislative priorities include working on public education, housing, renter's rights and transportation.[7]

Tenure

As of the 2023 legislative session, Vigil is a member of the Energy & Environment and Transportation, Housing & Local Government committees.[8] A bill co-proposed by Vigil passed committee review which aimed at extending free transit throughout the state via a seasonal program.[9]

References
  1. "Colorado State House District 16 candidate Q&A". The Denver Post. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  2. "Stephanie Vigil". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  3. "Indy Endorsement Interview: Stephanie Vigil". Colorado Springs Indy. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  4. Lanzetta, Isabel (2022-11-17). "Here's What Two of Colorado's Most Underdog Election Winners Say About Their Victories". Colorado Times Recorder. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  5. Vigil, Stephanie (9 February 2023). "I am a DoorDash driver who's been elected to the Colorado State House. Food delivery companies are gamifying your tips and making it harder for drivers to earn a living wage. Here's what you can do about it". Fortune. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  6. "KRDO 2020 Voter Guide: Stephanie Vigil". KRDO. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  7. "El Paso County's first queer representative to be sworn in next week". FOX21 News Colorado. 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  8. "Stephanie Vigil | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  9. Goodland, Marianne (5 February 2023). "Rep. Stephanie Vigil's bill to improve free transit wins committee approval | FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS". Colorado Politics. Retrieved 2023-03-14.


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