Article Contributed on: 10/21/2008 9:49:17 AM
Name: Tracy Gimer
Seat you are seeking: State Rep. House District 35
Age: 35
Family: Single, No Children, One Parent Still Alive, One Brother, One Sister, numerous extended family.
Occupation: Materials Handler for Cochlear Americas
Hometown: Thornton, CO
Your Web site:www.Myspace.com/TracyforHD35
Favorite local place to hang out: Westminster Promenade
What do you like most about living here?: The mountains, the Broncos, and the fact that when Christmas comes around, it looks like Christmas
Interests & hobbies: Music is a passion. I love listening to just about all types of music, and also going to concerts. I am trying to teach myself the bass guitar.
Favorite TV show: Heroes.
Favorite Web site: www.Drudgereport.com
People who inspired you (and how): Jesus Christ, not just because of his compassion, but because of his passion. And both my father, and grandfather. Both of them were very hard working men. They worked for everything they have or had, and did not expect a handout from anyone.
How you have contributed to the community: Not so much recently, but in recent years, I have worked in community and youth programs through my church.
What are the biggest issues facing your constituency now: I think the biggest issue facing them right now has to be the economy. Gas prices are too high. Food prices are too high. There needs to be economic relief. Raising taxes is not the answer. People need to keep more of what they earn. Tax cuts would bring relief. I personally don't know of one nation that taxed itself into prosperity.