Andy Boesenecker (0053)

Andrew Boesenecker is a Democratic representative for Colorado House District 53 , serving since April 2021 after election via vacancy committee. He was re-elected in 2022 and 2024, and currently holds the position of Speaker pro tempore of the Colorado House of Representatives, assumed January 8, 2025. A pastor, former music teacher, and nonprofit leader, he lives in West Fort Collins with his spouse Stacey and three children. His legislative priorities include affordable housing, climate change, gun violence prevention, healthcare, transportation, public education, behavioral and reproductive care, recreation sites, small businesses, and workers.

Notable achievements and positions:
- Serves on Transportation, Housing, and Local Government; Appropriations; Audit; Health Insurance Exchange Oversight; Wildfire Matters Review; and Legislative Council committees.
- 2023 awards: Legislative Champion of Economic Justice and Equity ; Community Ally ; Legislator of the Year ; Political Impact Award ; Legislative Champion .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Music from Western Michigan University ; Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology .
• Professional background: Elementary music teacher in Daytona Beach, Florida ; music director at Cross Road Lutheran Church, Florida ; founding pastor and mission director at Mustard Seed House Churches, Fort Collins; director of annual giving and stewardship for Semester at Sea . Ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America , advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.