Jennifer Parenti

Jennifer Lea Parenti is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 19th district, which includes portions of Erie, Longmont, Firestone, Dacono, Frederick and other surrounding areas. She was elected in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023.

Jennifer Lea Parenti
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 19th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byRedistricted
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceErie, Colorado
Alma materUS Air Force Academy
Naval Postgraduate School

Background

Parenti was born in Denver, Colorado. From 1995 to 2014 she served in the U.S. Air Force. In 1995, She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and received her graduate degree from the Naval Postgraduate School.[1]

Political career

In the 2022 general election, Parenti defeated the Republican and Libertarian candidates.[1][2] Her legislative priorities include housing, transportation, veteran issues and advocating for civil liberties.[3][4]

Tenure

As of the 2023 legislative session, Parenti is a member of the Joint Technology, Transportation, Housing & Local Government and Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources committee.[5]

Personal life

Parenti is an Air Force veteran. She has two children.[6][3]

References
  1. "Jennifer Parenti". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  2. Paul, Sandra Fish, Jesse (2022-11-16). "The eight Colorado legislative districts Democrats flipped from the GOP this year, from Colorado Springs to the Western Slope". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  3. "Colorado State House District 19 candidate Q&A". The Denver Post. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. Dudley, David (2022-07-10). "The Heroes: Veterans of Boulder County". Yellow Scene Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  5. "Jennifer Lea Parenti | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  6. "Colorado House District 19: Jennifer Lea Parenti". Boulder Daily Camera. 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2023-04-20.


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