Article Contributed on: 10/7/2008 11:20:18 AM
Judy Solano is a candidate for State House District 31. She's running against Republican Holly Hansen for the seat. YourHub.com asked her to respond to a questionnaire about her interests and local issues.
Name: Judy Solano
Seat you are seeking: Colorado State Representative, HD 31
Age: 59
Family: Husband,
Manuel, married 35 years, 2 children, 2 stepchildren/ families, 5 grandchildren
Occupation: Current legislator and retired 5th grade teacher
Hometown: Unincorporated Adams County, Brighton/Thornton/Northglenn area, born in Kansas
Your Web site: www.judysolano.com
Favorite local place to hang out: E.B. Rains Park in Northglenn and Carpenter Recreation Center in Thornton
What do you like most about living here?: The people are the best...working families raising their children and seniors who care about their community.
Interests & hobbies: Bike riding and hiking
Favorite TV show: Meet the Press and
Boston Legal
Favorite Web site: Map Quest
People who inspired you (and how): My 83-year-old father has been a constant inspiration to me. As a young teenager he became handicapped, but in spite of his disability, he had a successful teaching/coaching career, is a master carpenter and has always been a positive influence on others.
How you have contributed to the community: I was a public school teacher for 29 years in Erie, Colorado, Meals on Wheel volunteer, VISTA volunteer, and a Sierra Club volunteer. I currently serve as the state representative for House District 31, vice-chair of the House Education Committee, chair of the 2006 House Select Committee on Renewable Energy, and a member of the Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources Committee.
What are the biggest issues facing your constituency now: Economy and health care are the biggest issues facing my constituents. The middle class is struggling with increases in gas, food, mortgages, and healthcare and many have lost their jobs or face foreclosure.