The 2016 Voting Guide for Dentists he 2016 election is critical for (CDSDC) funding. This process helps After completing the candidate dentistry, as you will be elect- educate candidates on dental issues and evaluation process for 2016, CODPAC Ting the federal and state sena- ensures that dentistry’s political dollars contributed approximately $18,000 to tors and representatives who will decide are wisely invested with candidates who support friends of dentistry who are key issues for dentistry in upcoming are well-aligned with dentistry. Key issues seeking seats in the state legislature. The years, including insurance reform, Med- addressed in the 2016 process included CDSDC contributed an additional icaid and access-to-dental care issues in dental insurance reform and progress in $22,000. Colorado. The 2016 ballot asks for your improving access to dental care in our Below is a list of legislators supported input on the election of both federal and state. If a candidate chose not to partici- by CODPAC for the 2016 election. local officials, as well as several possible pate in the questionnaire and interview changes to the state constitution and stat- process, he/she was not considered for an KEY to Candidate Support utes (laws). A number of initiatives on endorsement or contribution. CODPAC Supported this year’s ballot could have major effects Endorsements (indicated in bold type CODPAC Endorsed for healthcare providers and practices. in the list of legislators) were given only * Small Donor Committee Elite Please take time to educate yourself on to dentistry's best legislative supporters. ballot issues and vote! An endorsement includes a maximum Colorado Springs Vicinity Ballots will be mailed to all Colorado CODPAC contribution ($400), publish- Rep. (R, HD20- voters starting Oct. 17, and the deadline ing the candidate's name to the CDA Monument) for submitting your 2016 ballot will be membership and engaging local dentists Rep. (R, SD12-Colorado here before you know it – on Tuesday, in fundraising and volunteer efforts for Springs) Nov. 8. Please be sure to do your part the candidate. CDSDC funds (indicated Rep. Lois Landgraf (R, HD21- and vote! by a *) were only given to legislators who Colorado Springs) CODPAC Supported Legislative went above and beyond—dentistry’s best Rep. (D, HD18-Manitou Candidates champions. A small donor committee Springs) may give a candidate more than 10 times In 2016, all candidates running for Rep. Larry Liston (R, HD16-Colorado the amount of a regular political action seats in the state legislature were required Springs) committee, like CODPAC. CDSDC to participate in a dental questionnaire reserves these elite contributions for leg- Rep. Kit Roupe* (R, HD17-Colorado and interview process as a prerequisite islators who have a proven dental record, Springs) to receiving Colorado Dental Political have sponsored key dental bills and have Metro Action Committee (CODPAC) or Col- exceptionally supported several dental Sen. Irene Aguilar* (D, SD32-Denver) orado Dental Small Donor Committee issues over an extended period of time. Rep. KC Becker (D, HD13-Boulder) (R, HD38-Littleton) Voting Checklist Timeline (D, HD32- Check to make sure your voter registration is By Oct. 31 Denver) up-to-date at govotecolorado.com Jeff Bridges (D, HD03-Denver) Receive your ballot by mail Week of Oct. 17-21 (Last Katy Brown (R, HD03-Denver) date to register for a ballot Rep. (D, HD40-Aurora) by mail is Oct. 31) Rep. (D, HD24-Wheat Review this guide for dental voters or attend a Oct. 20, 12:15 p.m. Ridge) CDA ballot information event (full details will Oct. 21, noon (D, HD33-Broomfield) be emailed to CDA members in October) Locations TBD Chris Hadsall (R, HD23-Denver) Mail or drop your ballot at a polling location Starting Oct. 24 and no Chris Hansen (D, HD06-Denver) later than Nov. 8 (D, HD08-Denver)

8 | Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dominique Jackson (D, HD42-Aurora) Southern Colorado Other Local Initiatives and Rep. Daniel Kagan (D, SD26- Sen. Larry Crowder* (R, SD35- Candidates Littleton) Southeast Colorado) Your ballot will likely ask you to vote Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp* (D, HD29- Sen. * (R, SD02-Las on several additional local candidates Arvada) Animas) and issues. The CDA does not typically Rep. Polly Lawrence (R, HD39- Rep. -Ratzlaff (R, review or take positions on any regional Douglas County) HD47-Pueblo West) measures, but we encourage you to evalu- Rep. Steve Lebsock (D, HD34- (D, HD62-Alamosa) ate local candidates and proposals with Thornton) the following in mind: Western Colorado • How will the candidate or initiative Rep. Jenise May* (D, SD25-Eastern Rep. J. Paul Brown* (R, HD59- impact health and dental care specifi- Adams County) Durango) cally, if known? What input do local Rep. Diane Mitsch-Bush (D, HD26- Rep. Millie Hamner* (D, HD61- health groups have on the candidate or Denver) Gunnison) initiative? Rep. (D, SD21- Rep. * (R, HD57-Hot • What impact will the candidate or ini- Northeast Denver) Sulphur Springs) tiative have on small businesses? What Rep. * (D, HD28- Rep. Yeulin Willett (R, HD54-Grand input do local business groups have on Littleton) Junction) the candidate or initiative? Rep. (R, SD25-Eastern • Does the candidate or initiative work Adams County) Please note that every attempt is made to to advance better long-term outcomes Rep. (R, HD44-Denver) maintain bipartisan balance in CODPAC for our state? Rep. Paul Rosenthal (D, HD09-Denver) and CDSDC endorsements and giving. In • Does the candidate have any current Rep. (D, HD31-Brighton) 2016, CDSDC balanced both the number or past ties to dentistry or healthcare? Jessica Sandgren (R, HD31-Brighton) and dollar amount of candidate contribu- Does the candidate have any stated tions to both political parties. However, positions on issues of interest or con- Rep. Lang Sias (R, HD27-Arvada) CODPAC funding and endorsements cern to dentists? Rep. Jonathan Singer (D, HD11- reflect a slight party imbalance given candi- Boulder) date participation in this year’s CODPAC Ballot Initiatives Sen. Jack Tate* (R, SD27-Centennial) process, in spite of repeated outreach. We This analysis of most statewide ballot Sen. (D, SD28-Aurora) always strive to improve this balance in initiatives is intended to highlight some (D, HD36-Aurora) participation. key pros and cons for each statewide bal- Rep. Angela Williams (D, SD33- lot measure and provide basic informa- State Board of Education Denver) tion on any intended dental impacts of While the CDA did not directly inter- Rep. Joann Windholz (R, HD30- the proposal. It is not intended to be a view or endorse any specific candidate Eastern Adams County) comprehensive review of the ballot mea- running for the Colorado State Board of sures. Links to access additional detail on Rep. (D, HD35- Education, it is worth mentioning that all proposals have been provided when avail- Westminster) current Republican members of the State able. Complete non-partisan information Rep. Cole Wist (R, HD37-Centennial) Board of Education recently voted to on statewide ballot initiatives, includ- Sen. Laura Woods (R, SD19- decrease standards for healthy beverages ing the full text of each proposal, can be Westminster) in schools, in spite of substantial outreach accessed at www.colorado.gov/pacific/ Sen. (D, SD19- from the CDA and oral health commu- cga-legislativecouncil/ballotblue-book. Westminster) nity on the dental and health hazards of In 2016, the statewide ballot measures Northern Colorado sugary beverages. Current Republican address universal healthcare, elections, Rep. Jeni Arndt (D, HD53-Fort candidates on the State Board of Educa- taxes, minimum wage, criminal sanc- Collins) tion voted as a block and took a strong tions, and medical aid in dying. We aim Rep. * (D, HD52-Fort stance against maintaining Colorado’s to provide balanced information on each Collins) high standards for healthy beverage proposal, with notes regarding dental Sen. John Kefalas (D, SD14-Fort choices in schools, prioritizing the sale of impacts where applicable. Two of the bal- Collins) diet sodas in high schools and increased lot measures this year could have direct quantities of juice in middle schools over Rep. Lori Saine (R, HD63-Weld impacts on dentistry – Amendment 69 health concerns. County) and Amendment 72. Rep. Dave Young* (D, HD50-Greeley) VOTING continues on page 10

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Ballot Measure Arguments For Arguments Against “ Vo te Ye s” “ Vote No” Amendment 69: “ColoradoCare” • All people should have affordable access to • Businesses with highly paid employees Would create a new statewide healthcare healthcare regardless of their ability to pay. might pay more in taxes than they would system that would pay for healthcare for most • Would offer consistent, equitable coverage save in premiums. Coloradans and replace most other health for all Coloradans, including coverage for • Having only one payor setting provider insurance. ColoradoCare would provide sup- those currently uninsured or underinsured. rates would potentially reduce bargaining plemental coverage to people who have other • Might reduce financial barriers to needed power for providers. coverage such as Medicare, VA (veterans) or care by eliminating deductibles as well as • Would be expensive, nearly doubling state TRICARE (military). An estimated 83% of copayments on primary and preventive government spending (currently totals Coloradans (4.4 million people) would be services. $27B). expected to be covered under the proposal. • Might avoid financial ruin for fami- • Adding to costs, there might be a migration Costs would be paid through increased taxes, lies encountering unanticipated medical of sick patients needing care into Colorado. including an up to 10% tax on payroll and expenses without adequate coverage. • Would yield the highest state income tax in non-payroll income, as well as transfers from • Would simplify the process of getting the nation, potentially deterring businesses existing government healthcare programs. healthcare coverage for many. from operating in Colorado. ColoradoCare is expected to have $38B in • One set of rules for healthcare providers • There are independent projections of rev- aggregate annual revenues. Many operational could simplify billing and administration, enue shortfalls, and the board could seek specifics are not determined in the amend- and lower practice costs. to control costs by limiting coverage (drugs ment but rather would be made in the future • Could save as much as $6B per year by or procedures), reducing provider rates or by a 21-person elected board that is not yet eliminating excessive and unnecessary incorporating additional tax increases with in existence. duplication, administrative expenses and voter permission. Expected Dental Impact(s): profits. • There are lots of unknowns – many that • ACA-required pediatric dental would be • Could improve records sharing and care will be determined by an unknown board. included coordination, creating additional cost sav- • Consumers used to PPO-style plans might • Comparable Medicaid dental coverage is ings. no longer have direct access to specialists, also expected to continue (children, adults, • Would remove the profit incentive and and there might be fewer options for out- DIDD) control from the private health insurance of-state referrals to centers of excellence. • Dental coverage for other populations is model. • The financial burden for failure would rest not initially included, but might be added • Is not expected to change the way provid- on state government rather than a private by the board given available funding ers practice (private practice models would entity. As proposed, ColoradoCare is not • If a robust dental plan was included for all continue), just the way healthcare services required to have a reserve in contrast to ColoradoCare patients, Amendment 69 are paid. private insurance. could effectively replace all dental plans in Learn more: coloradocare.org Learn more: coloradansforcoloradans.com the current market, with the exception of any supplemental coverage policies

Amendment 70: Increase in Minimum • Minimum wage has not kept pace with the • Might hurt small businesses, particularly in Wage cost of living. Minimum wage has increased rural communities where economic growth Would increase the state minimum wage by only 21% since 2007, and prices for basic and cost of living costs are not be as acceler- $ .99 starting in 2017, and then add another necessities like housing have increased more ated as they are in metro areas. Might force $2.70 (to $12/hr) through 2020 (with steeply (about 37% for rent in the Denver businesses to increase prices to offset higher continued increases tied to a cost of living metro area in this same time period). personnel costs. index thereafter). Workers most likely to be • Colorado’s current minimum wage is too • Might hurt low-income workers more than paid minimum wage include retail sales, food low to provide a basic standard of living it helps if businesses reduce hours, cut ben- service, child care, janitors, and home health for nearly half a million Colorado workers. efits, eliminate jobs or offer fewer minimum aides. A full-time minimum wage worker earns wage jobs. Expected Dental Impact(s): Minimal; approximately $17,285 annually. • Colorado has raised its minimum wage Perhaps incidental increases in the price of • Higher wages could improve employee more in the last 10 years than almost any certain dental-related goods and services pro- morale and productivity and reduce turn- other state and already has one of the high- vided by vendors who pay minimum wage. over, resulting in some offsetting business est minimum wages in the country. cost savings. Learn more: keepcoloradoworking.com Learn more: coloradofamiliesforafairwage.org

10| Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Ballot Measure Arguments For Arguments Against “ Vo te Ye s” “ Vote No” Amendment 71: “Raise the Bar” • Constitutions are foundational docu- • Would make it too difficult for Coloradans Threshold of Support for Constitutional ments intended to address core principles to exercise their right to directly initiate Amendments of governments and constitutional changes constitutional changes, especially when should be subject to a higher standard than many feel that the political process does Would require signatures to be collected statutory (law) changes, especially since it’s not adequately represent them. The current statewide (from 2% of voters in every state very difficult to make any needed adjust- system facilitates direct government by the Senate district) for a citizen-initiated state ments to constitutional provisions. people. constitutional amendment to qualify for inclusion on the ballot. Geographic repre- • Since current requirements for consti- • Would make the process of placing an sentation is not currently required. Would tutional and statutory amendments are amendment on the ballot more difficult also increase the vote percentage required the same, the Colorado constitution has and costly, deterring some otherwise good to pass a constitutional amendment to 55% become a special interest playground over proposals and potentially restricting the (now 50%). Measures that are already part of time. process to those with deep pockets. the state constitution may be repealed under • Requiring geographic signature representa- • Could allow a single district’s opposition to existing requirements. tion ensures all Coloradans have a say in sideline good proposals. Expected Dental Impact(s): No direct; which measures are placed on the ballot, giving a voice to areas of the state often left Might make it more difficult to amend (but out of this process. not repeal) existing constitutional language, such as Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights Learn more: raisethebarco.com (TABOR). Amendment 72: Cigarette and Tobacco • Colorado kids alone smoke seven million • Colorado already receives substantial Taxes packs of cigarettes a year. Increased taxes money from the tobacco industry, which is Would increase the state tax on a pack are proven to help stop tobacco compa- spent on other government programs that of cigarettes by $1.75 and 22% for other nies from getting more children and adults might lack direct taxpayer accountability. tobacco products, generating an estimated addicted to cigarettes. Existing funds could be better allocated to $315M in state revenue per year. Would • When Colorado last increased its tax in help with tobacco prevention and cessation allocate new tax revenues to health-related 2005, tobacco use dropped significantly. programs without requiring new taxes. programs, including tobacco prevention and Tobacco use in Colorado is on the rise • The constitution is the wrong place for a cessation efforts, medical research to cure again, and the tax needs to be raised to an large new tax structure and would make it tobacco related cancers and diseases, kids effective level. difficult to make future changes to funded behavioral health services, care for veterans, • Reducing smoking and tobacco use would projects. and improved access to physical and dental improve the health of Coloradans. • Oversight of new programs would be healthcare services. • Much of the revenue generated by the tax lacking, as some revenue is allocated to pro- Expected Dental Impact(s): would be invested to offset the healthcare grams whose details aren’t fully determined. • Would reduce tobacco use, thereby improv- cost tobacco use puts on the state. Tobacco • More tax revenues under the proposal ing patients’ physical and oral health use increases Colorado healthcare costs by should go toward helping people quit • Would increase research on tobacco-related an estimated $1.9B each year, with addi- smoking. diseases like oral cancer tional costs related to secondhand smoke. • Would disproportionately impact low- • Would expand loan forgiveness available to • Tobacco companies, which have invested income populations, who are more likely qualifying dentists nearly $8M to oppose this measure, want to to smoke. These addicted users will spend • Would create new rural training oppor- sell more cigarettes even though they know a greater portion of their already limited tunities for dental students and enhance it causes cancer and heart disease, and kills household income to subsidize programs dental care coordination in underserved nearly half a million people each year. that also benefit non-tobacco users. communities Learn more: healthyco2016.com Learn more: noonamendment72.com • Would improve access by investing in health and dental infrastructure improve- ments for qualifying clinics and private practices (that treat many undeserved patients) CDA Position: Vote Yes

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Ballot Measure Arguments For Arguments Against “ Vo te Ye s” “ Vote No”

Proposition 107: Presidential Primary • Would make primary elections more acces- • Counties would incur a $5M aggregate Election sible to Colorado’s largest voting block of cost to conduct a new type of election Would replace Colorado’s current caucus sys- one million unaffi liated voters (more than every four years. Caucuses are currently tem for the presidential primary election with 1/3 of the voters in the state). All voters conducted and paid for by private political a mail ballot and allow unaffi liated Colorado should be able to participate. parties. Taxpayers should not have to pay voters to participate in this primary election • May help with the selection of general the costs of these political party nominating without affi liating with the party. Unaffi li- election candidates who better represent contests. ated voters would receive a combined ballot all Coloradans. As a result of low voter • Th e administrative and fi nancial burdens showing all candidates for each major politi- participation in closed caucus systems, the of distributing and tallying an all mail ballot cal party and may cast a vote for only one candidates selected often appeal to a small election for the presidential primary may individual on the combined ballot. Caucuses number of the party’s more active members pose a large burden, especially for small or are in-person events that determine alloca- rather than the broader range of interests rural counties. tion of delegates to the national conventions applicable to the district as a whole. • Ballots for unaffi liated voters may be con- based on a straw poll-style event. Caucuses • Could eliminate logistical and participation fusing, since they may choose only one can- are limited to voters who have been affi liated barriers often associated with caucuses, as didate on a combined ballot, or else their with the associated political party for at least the caucus system is confusing to many vot- vote would not be counted. Confusion may two months. ers. Could increase engagement and voter result in contested elections with lawsuits Expected Dental Impact(s): No direct; participation. and result delays. Legislative bodies can be more produc- • Would protect voter confi dentiality. Th e cur- • Unaffi liated voters already have an option tive with candidates who are pragmatic and rent caucus system requires voters to publicly to access the current caucus system by focused on working together to solve current declare their candidate preference, which can declaring a party affi liation at least two challenges facing our state, which may be discourage participation and infl uence out- months prior and attending the caucus. advanced by broader inclusion of voters in a comes. A mail ballot would utilize the same district. fair and confi dential process that Coloradans trust for the general election. Learn more: letcovote2016.com Proposition 108: Non Presidential Primary •Would give one million unaffi liated voters, • Political parties are membership organiza- Election who are Colorado taxpayers, the ability to tions that have the right to select their own Would allow unaffi liated voters, who are not vote in publicly fi nanced primary elections. candidates without infl uence from people registered members of any political party, •Would give unaffi liated voters a voice in who choose not to affi liate with the party. to vote in a party’s nonpresidential primary which candidates appear on the general • Ballots for unaffi liated voters may be con- election without affi liating with the party. election ballot by making primary elections fusing, since they may choose candidates Unaffi liated voters would receive a combined easier and more accessible. More than 1/3 from only one political party on a com- ballot showing all candidates for each major of Colorado voters are unaffi liated. All vot- bined ballot, or else their vote would not be political party and may cast votes in contests ers should be able to participate. counted. Confusion may result in contested for only one political party. Alternately, coun- •May help with the selection of general elections with lawsuits and result delays. ties may elect to use a separate ballot for each election candidates who better represent • Unaffi liated voters already have an option to party’s races, and in this case an unaffi liated all Coloradans. As a result of low voter access the current non presidential primary voter may only submit one party’s ballot. participation in closed primaries, candidates elections by changing their party affi liation Current law requires a voter to be affi liated selected often appeal to a small number of and voting at any point during the election, with a political party in order to vote in that the party’s more active members rather than up to and including election day. party’s primary election, though a voter may the broader range of interests applicable to declare an affi liation through the day of the the district as a whole. primary election. With a ¾ majority vote of Learn more: letcovote2016.com the party’s state central committee, political parties may decline to hold a primary election and instead nominate candidates in an assem- Don’t Forget bly or convention limited to voters affi liated Cast your ballot by Nov. 8 and support CODPAC and the key legislators with the party. who are champions of dentistry. You can give to CODPAC and CDSDC Expected Dental Impact(s): No direct; Legislative bodies can be more productive with either through your upcoming year-end dues statement, or online at cda- candidates who are pragmatic and focused on online.org/infl uence. Th e success of dentistry depends on the involvement working together to solve current challenges of our dedicated members. Be sure to add your support today! facing our state, which may be advanced by broader inclusion of voters in a district.

12| Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Legislator Spotlight equitable, and making the Hospital Sen. Kevin Provider Fee revenue exempt from Grantham In the following, you will learn a few TABOR so that we can do a better (R, Las Animas) fun facts about some select friends of job to meet the needs of Colorado dentistry. These legislators have all been Not seeking residents in next year’s budget.” reelection this exceptional champions for our profes- • Website: milliehamner.com term, expected sion and are each backed by CDSDC, Senate Republican dentistry’s small donor committee. Leadership • Past Dental Involvement: Has sponsored many key dental bills over the last few years, including bills on liability exemptions, dental insurer rating programs, sunset review and more. • Little Known Fact: “I like to sing. I sing Tenor and am the music director House Rep. J. Paul Brown (R, for my church.” House Rep. Millie Hamner (D, Durango) • Hobbies: Bowling, golfing and Gunnison) Running for reelection in HD59 grandkids. Running for reelection in HD61 • Past Dental Involvement: Key • Favorite snack: Caramel corn • Past Dental Involvement: Spon- member of House Health Commit- (“Uhhh...after which I ALWAYS sored a 2016 bill to continue funding tee who supported an initial Medic- brush my teeth. Well, almost always. for the adult Medicaid benefit; chair aid dental proposal in support of his Okay, not all that often.”) of the Joint Budget Committee and community even when lacking his • Favorite Colorado destination for has continuously supported Medicaid party’s support. vacations or get-away: Anywhere in dental, including rate improvements • Little Known Fact: “I lead singing at the mountains, preferably next to a for dentists. my Church, the Pine River Church lake holding a fishing pole. • Little Known Fact: “I was born in of Christ.” • Original reason for interest or Tokyo, Japan. My father was a Lt. • Hobbies: “I love going through involvement in politics: “I’ve been Colonel in the Army and was sta- museums and I like exploring our involved or near it since I was a kid. tioned in Tokyo when I was born.” Bureau of Land Management and My father was the county chair for • Hobbies: Hiking, biking and skiing. Forest Service grazing allotments.” the GOP so I was always at the cau- “My husband and I are musicians, • Favorite snack: Dried apricots or cuses for as long as I can remember. and we love to sing and perform.” other dried fruits. I even walked and knocked doors for • Favorite food/snack: Raw almonds • Favorite Colorado destination for Elwood Gillis in junior high.” or fresh fruit for snacks. Her favorite vacations or get-away: The Wimi- • Top hopes for the 2017 legisla- food is grilled salmon. nuche Wilderness. tive session: “There are many large • Favorite Colorado destination for • Original reason for interest or issues still facing us in Colorado. vacations or get-aways: A draw involvement in politics: “My family Construction defects, transporta- between Rocky Mountain National talked politics around the breakfast tion infrastructure, and skyrocketing Park and the Colorado National and dinner table and I formed my con- healthcare costs to the individual and Monument. servative philosophy at an early age.” the state are some issues I hope to • Original reason for interest or • Top hopes for the 2017 legislative tackle this year.” involvement in politics: “I was session: Continued work on water • Website: kevingrantham.com asked to step up to fill a vacancy and storage on the South Platte River, couldn’t say no.” highways, K-12 funding and paying • Top hopes for the 2017 legisla- back the "negative factor," and reduc- tive session: “I hope to continue my ing healthcare costs. efforts to address health insurance • Website: jpaulbrown.com costs on the Western Slope, mak- ing our school finance system more VOTING continues on page 14

Autumn 2016 | 13 VOTING continued from page 13 • Little Known Fact: “I ran the Pikes Peak Marathon in 1968 at age 15. I was only timed on the ascent, as the event organizers thought I was too young to run a full marathon and wouldn't let me run down (though I had run up and down several times for training). It turns out the course was a mile short, so even if organizers had let me run the whole race, tech- Sen. Larry Crowder (R, Southeast nically it wouldn't have been a full Colorado) marathon.” Running for reelection in SD35 • Hobbies: Outdoor activities, like House Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D, • Past Dental Involvement: Has road biking, hiking, and snowshoeing. Arvada) sponsored many key dental bills in • Favorite food/snack: Pasta. Running for reelection in HD29 the last few years, including 2016’s • Past Dental Involvement: Has pro- preceptor tax credits and has pro- • Favorite Colorado destination for vided great support, especially around vided great support of dentistry on vacations or get-away: Estes Park, insurance topics. the Senate Health Committee. Glen Haven and Rocky Mountain • Little Known Fact: “I’m the oldest of National Park. 5 kids and the only girl in my family.” • Little Known Fact: Rated 70% dis- abled veteran. • Original reason for interest or • Hobbies: Golf, biking and pickleball. involvement in politics: “I ran for • Favorite snack: Double Oreo • Hobbies: Metal art work. state representative because I was Cookies. • Favorite food: Green chili. concerned that our system of long- • Favorite Colorado destination term services and supports for those for vacations or get-away: Pagosa • Favorite Colorado destination for vacations or get-away: Anywhere. with disabilities, particularly intel- Springs. lectual and developmental disabilities • Original reason for interest or • Original reason for interest or (IDD), doesn't work well. My sister involvement in politics: “I was involvement in politics: “To make is challenged with IDD and other involved in policy work and wanted an impact.” disabilities, so the work is personal. to make a difference on the statewide • Top hopes for the 2017 legislative That said, I hope my work benefits level.” session: Healthcare and economic everyone in Colorado.” • Top hopes for the 2017 legislative development. session: “I hope that we can come • Top hopes for the 2017 legislative together to find common ground and • Website: senatorlarrycrowder.com session: “My top goal is to fix our terrible state budget problems, so that make good policy!” House Rep. Dave • Website: tracyforstaterep.com we can adequately address challenges Yo u ng (D, Greeley) in every aspect of our state including Running for K-12 and higher education, Medic- reelection in HD50 aid, transportation, human services, • Past Dental and public safety. Along with that, I Involvement: hope to refine and improve our abil- Member of the ity to effectively measure how well we Joint Budget perform as a state government so that Committee helpful with Medicaid taxpayers have confidence their hard- dental rate increases (2015-2016); earned tax dollars are being spent former member of the House Health wisely (better methods for measur- Committee supportive of many den- ing student learning in education, for tal bills example).” • Website: repdaveyoung.com

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Since 1968 Former House Rep. Jenise May (D, Eastern Adams County) Running for SD25 FREE • Past Dental Involvement: Key PRACTICE APPRAISAL member of the Joint Budget Com- ($5,000 value) mittee in 2014, helped increase dental rates and ensure inclusion of a denture benefi t for Medicaid adults. • Little Known Fact: “I have over 600 CAN BE USED FOR: read books on my nook. Yes, I’m a Practice Sales Insurance Coverage little geek.” Partnerships Personal Net Worth • Hobbies: “I love to collect cook- Second Opinions Retirement Planning books and cook especially when my Practice Sales & Purchases Over $3.2 Billion children help.” • Favorite snack: Guacamole dip/ chips and homemade green chili. • Favorite Colorado destination for vacations or get-away: Hot sulphur springs or the dunes. • Original reason for interest or involvement in politics: “My mom had me knocking doors with her when I was fi ve years old.” • Top hopes for the 2017 legislative session: “I hope the legislature passes the hospital provider fee in the fi rst few weeks of session to avoid deeper cuts, and passes a long-term plan for the budget. If the budget crisis is not dealt with Colorado will be in the position of cutting programs while issuing a TABOR refund.” • Website: jenisemay.com

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