Article Contributed on: 10/20/2008 10:32:42 AM
Paul A. Linton is running for State House District 3 and answered a questionnaire for YourHub.com. To read all of the candidate questionnaires,
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Name: Paul A. Linton
Seat you are seeking: Colorado House of Representatives District 3
Age: 62
Family: Three adult children:
Adam,
Regan and
Allison
Occupation: Attorney in Private Practice in Colorado for 32 years
Hometown: Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Colorado citizen for 35 years
Your Web site: Linton4Colorado.com
Favorite local place to hang out: Numerous: Washington Park and Wellshire Golf Course, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Coors Field, University of Denver Ritchie Center, Denver Zoo and Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Art Museum, Denver Bike Paths, Old Chicago, Wash Park Grill, Wynkoop Brewery, Cherry Creek North, the Palm, Kokoro, Racines, etc. !
What do you like most about living here?: A wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities, Denver area pride in our sports teams, universities and cultural groups, great weather and welcoming citizens.
Interests & hobbies: Biking, hiking, skiing , tennis, high school, college and pro sports, gardening, theater, art, photography, travel, reading, political discussion and process, volunteer and charitable efforts, wine tasting, beer sipping and great food eating.
Favorite TV show: Sporting events, History Channel and Arts & Entertainment, nightly news, "The Office"
Favorite Web site: aol.com
People who inspired you (and how): My parents - as members of the "Greatest Generation" and all three of my children who saw or see great opportunity and serve others, great leaders such as
Abraham Lincoln,
Teddy Roosevelt,
Franklin Roosevelt,
Winston Churchill,
Dwight D. Eisenhower, and
Ghandi, scientists such as
Albert Einstein,
Jonas Salk, writers, musicians and actors and the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present. All provide the spirit and example of dedication to excellence.
How you have contributed to the community: Volunteer soccer coach for hundreds of young athletes over ten years, Boy Scout teacher, Church Elder and volunteer, numerous years of service to neighborhood and community, to college and Bar Association, non profit groups, school parent organizations, and numerous other worthy causes.
What are the biggest issues facing your constituency now: The lack of consensus on priority of, and solutions for, issues related to quality of life, education, wellness, individual freedom and responsibility, honesty and openness in our government at all levels, respect for individuals and our institutions, and global economic and social challenges of the future.