COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Today, Colorado Springs Councilmember Kimberly Gold endorsed Jessica Killin for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. Councilmember Gold represents Colorado Springs Council District 4 in Southeast Colorado Springs and is the founder and CEO of the Gold Standard, delivering high-impact event experiences through expert emceeing, skilled moderation, and comprehensive event consulting.

Councilmember Kimberly Gold said:

“As a Colorado Springs City Councilmember, community advocate, and proud resident of the 5th Congressional District, I am honored to endorse Jessica Killin for Congress.

“After moderating multiple candidate forums, hosting house parties for both candidates on the primary ballot, and many community interactions, I know without a doubt that Jessica Killin is exactly the kind of leader our district needs right now. A native Coloradan, Army veteran, and devoted mother, Jessica has spent her life in service to others, and she brings that same commitment to this race. She understands the challenges and opportunities our families face every day.

“Like me, Jessica believes in people-centered leadership and doing the hard and heart work. She is a problem-solver focused on real solutions and on meeting people where they are; that is exactly the voice we need representing us in Washington.

“Our district is ready for change. For the first time, national attention is focused on Colorado's 5th Congressional District, and we have a candidate who is more than ready for this moment. Jessica has the fundraising strength, the grassroots support, and the credibility to make history.

“I am proud to stand with Jessica Killin. It's time Colorado Springs had a representative who truly fights for us.”

Jessica Killin said, “Councilmember Kimberly Gold has been a compassionate and effective leader in El Paso County, with a deep understanding of our community’s needs and how to deliver real solutions. She recognizes that Crank has repeatedly let us down, and it’s time for responsive leadership in Washington. I am grateful for her support and look forward to working with her to better serve our community and country in the years to come.”

About Jessica Killin

A proud fourth-generation Coloradan, Jessica Killin’s life has been shaped by a commitment to service and a deep love for her state and country. Raised in Colorado Springs by public school educators, she learned early the values of hard work and community. After graduating from Falcon High School, Jessica earned an ROTC scholarship and served as a Captain and  paratrooper in the U.S. Army, leading soldiers as a Military Police Officer overseas. She has since dedicated her career to improving the livelihoods of all Americans, including over a decade at USAA where she worked to protect military families during the 2008 financial crisis, streamline VA home loans, and help servicemembers avoid predatory lenders. Jessica is an Army veteran, public servant, and a devoted mother in a blended family with her husband, Raj, and three children. 

To learn more about Jessica Killin and her campaign, please visit killinforcolorado.com and follow her on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

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