PVA Candidate Questionnaire Responses

State Legislature Candidates in Congressional District 3
Respondents from Colorado State Senate Districts 4, 8, and 13
Responents from Colorado State House Districts 20, 25, 44 - 47, 54 - 62, and 64

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Note: We have made every effort to transcribe responses as they appeared, including spelling, punctuation, and usage irregularities and errors.

Abbreviations and acronyms: Summary of Response Scores

Candidates for Colorado State Senator and Colorado State Representative

1a - Did you grow up with animals? 1b - If so, what kind?
2a - Does your family have animals? 2b - If so, what kind?
Questions 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b were not used for scoring purposes and, to save space, we did not include them on the report we sent to our members. Therefore, we do not include those responses here.



3a - Do you support the spaying/neutering of dogs and cats to prevent overpopulation? Yes/No/Undecided
3b - Would you be likely to support related humane legislation at the state level? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Yes/Yes
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) Yes/No - "As a rule, I do not support any legislation not specifically addressed in the state Constitution."
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) Yes/Yes
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Undecided/No
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Yes/no answer given - "I don't know what 3b means."
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Yes/No - "Owners should be responsible for their animals."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) Yes/Yes
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) Yes/Yes
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) Yes/Yes - "If not they are neglected and abused"
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) Yes/Yes
SHD56 Al White (R) Yes/Undecided
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Yes/No - "spaying/neutering should be a personal decision, not financed by tax dollars"
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) Yes/No - "Don't legislate, educate."
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) Yes/Yes
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) Yes/Yes
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) Yes/Yes
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Yes/Yes
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) Yes/No
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) Yes/Undecided - "depends on the proposal"
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) Yes/Yes
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) Yes/Yes - "I believe our world has gotten very out of balance re population - of all species except the ones mankind is (unconsciously) annihilating!"
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Yes/Undecided
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) Yes/No - "We have had all our dogs and cats "broken" and will do the same with any other dogs and cats we own in the future. However, as a Libertarian, I cannot support legislative intrusions into what should be a pet owner's individual decision. There is a certain degree of cruelty in forcing a pet into surgery for no purpose other than to permit that pet's owner to be less responsible as a pet owner. I will not vote for legislation requiring spaying/neutering of dogs and cats and rob an individual of their right to do their part in preventing animal overpopulation via supervision of their own pets' activities."



4a - Do you believe that animals raised for slaughter should be protected from inhumane forms of slaughter, housing, and transportation? Yes/No/Undecided
4b - Would you be likely to support related humane legislation at the state level? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Undecided/Undecided - "All animals should be handled humanely, we need to be carefull how we define humane."
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) Yes/No - "see 3b"
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) no answers given - "I would like more information on these issues. Please send"
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes/Yes
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Yes/Yes
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Undecided/No - "End consumers, if they care, have the greatest influence."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) Yes/Yes
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) Yes/Yes
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) Yes/Yes - "They are not protected from the weather."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) Yes/Yes
SHD56 Al White (R) Yes/Undecided
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Yes/No - "should be a decision by the industry, encouraged by animal activists to make necessary changes volunteerily"
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) No/No - "Don't legislate, educate. Look at the "unhappy meal" campaign against McDonald's."
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) no answers given - "not sure what you mean by inhumane - by whose definition"
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) Yes/Yes
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) Yes/Yes
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Yes/Yes
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) Undecided/Undecided
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) Yes/Undecided - "I support advocacy and public pressure first."
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) Yes/Yes
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) Yes/Yes - "Absolutely - it is extremely cruel! I am saddened to my core every time I see a cattle truck headed down from the mountains to the feed lots . . ."
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Yes/no answer given
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) Yes/Undecided - "I will not vote for legislation just because it has the word "humane" in its title. I will consider voting for legislation protecting animals from cruelty if and only if ALL of the following criteria are met. 1. The inhumane activity is clearly defined. 2. There is no dispute over whether or not the activity is inhumane. 3. The inhumane activity is actually taking place within Colorado and is not just a hypothetical possibility. 4. The inhumane activity is truly a statewide issue and not specific to a local circumstance. 5. Free market solutions are unable to address the issue. It would be irresponsible to vote for any legislation that does not meet the above criteria."



5a - Do you believe that students should be given an alternative to animal dissection? Yes/No/Undecided
5b - If so, do you believe that these alternatives should be advertised to students (as opposed to their not being disclosed unless students specifically ask about them)? Yes/No/Undecided
5c - Would you be likely to support related humane legislation at the state level? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Yes/Undecided/Undecided
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) Yes/Undecided/No - "see 3b"
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) no answers given - "I would like to discuss this as I don't know what alternatives are available."
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Undecided/Undecided/Undecided
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Yes/Yes/No - "I support school choice, let the parents/students decide if this is important."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes/no answer given - "Medical students and Histology require cadavers."
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) Yes/Yes/Yes - "It is hard for animal lovers."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) no answers given
SHD56 Al White (R) Yes/Yes/Undecided
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Yes/Yes/No
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) Yes/Yes/No - "Educate, give options, don't legislate."
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) No/no answer given/no answer given
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) Undecided/no answer given/Yes
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) no answers given - "What students? What discipline? Too vague."
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) No/no answer given/Undecided
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) Yes/Yes/No - "That "should" be school policy, for public school its local decision."
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) Yes/Yes/Yes - "I feel that we have long ago discovered options that are not being shared - not likely due to the "profit margins" involved."
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Yes/Yes/Undecided
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) no answer given/no answer given/Undecided - "As a Libertarian, I am in favor of removing all government involvement from the education system and privatize all our schools. I believe that parents are best suited to making the education decisions for their children and they should be free to select the private school that best provides the education they want their children to receive. Schools should be free to make the decision on what options they provide in their biology classes as part of their effort to create the best possible curriculum for attracting students to their program. I would consider legislation governing how animals are acquired for dissection by schools choosing to use dissections in their biology programs. However, the proposed legislation would have to meet the same requirements described in question 4 above. If I had the slightest doubt as to the necessity of the legislation, I would vote against it."



6a - Do you believe that, given the well-documented connection between cruelty/violence toward animals and cruelty/violence toward human beings, cruelty to animals should be a felony? Please select the choice that most closely reflects your position:
(a) no; (b) yes; (c) yes, in certain cases (this might mean, for example, extreme cases only, or after the first offense)
6b - Would you be likely to support related humane legislation at the state level? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) (a)/Undecided
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) (a)/No - "Despite my personal empathy for animals in general, see 3b."
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) (c)/Yes - "I believe there is a connection and some mental health exams and treatment be mandatory. Our prisons are overcrowded now."
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (c)/Yes
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) (c)/Undecided
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) (c)/No - "Damage or destruction of another's property should be a felony."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) (c)/Yes - "It is better to learn the facts of life first, then sanction actions parents who permit the crule actions against animals should be arrested for breeding politicians."
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) (c) & (b)/Yes
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) (c)/Yes
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) (c)/Yes - "Yes, because we need to be harder on the offender."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) (c)/no answer given
SHD56 Al White (R) (c)/Undecided
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) (c)/No - "most legislation is poorly thought thru and does more harm than good"
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) (c)/No
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) (c)/Yes - "dependent upon #c"
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) (c)/Undecided
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) (b)/Yes
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) (a)/No
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) (c)/Undecided
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) (a)/No
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) (c)/Yes - "I sometimes think cruelty to animals occurs because the perpetrator was abused and needs treatment more than punishment."
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) (b)/Yes - "A living creature is a living creature!"
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) (b)/Yes - "We had this last session, I voted to support felony animal torture to create a deterent and a background check record."
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) (c)/Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) no answer selected/Undecided - PVA Note: candidate's comments on these questions were too lengthy to print; please contact us for a copy of the comments.



7a - Which statement is closest to your position on the use of animals in entertainment (racing, circuses, etc.)? Please select one:
(a) Animals should not be used in entertainment.
(b) It's OK to use animals in entertainment but they should be protected from cruel treatment, regardless of the money that might be brought into the state by such an event.
(c) I think the status quo is all right.
(d) Wild animals, such as elephants and tigers, should not be used in entertainment but it's OK to use domestic animals, such as horses and dogs. The animals should be protected from cruel treatment, regardless of the money that might be brought into the state by such an event.
7b - Would you be likely to support related humane legislation at the state level? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) (b)/Undecided
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) (a)/No - "see 3b"
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) (b)/Yes
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (b)/Yes - "Animals enjoy certain types of entertainment, as long as they are not hurt or abused."
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) (b) & (d)/Yes
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) (b)/No - "An owner making a profit from an animal will likely seek to ensure that continued profit through humane treatment of the animal."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) (b) & (d)/Yes
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) (d)/Yes
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) (b)/Yes - "I actually do not like to see animals trained to 'jump through hoops' for human entertainment, but realistically, we would never totally prohibit these activities. With that said, all animals should be treated humanely."
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) (d)/Yes - "I hate to see wild animals caged and transported."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) (b)/no answer given
SHD56 Al White (R) (b)/Undecided
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) (c)/No
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) (b)/No - "Publicize poor treatment practices, educate."
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) (c)/no answer given - "my understanding is that rodeo animals and wild animals involved in entertainment in Colorado as well as most states are well taken care of"
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) (b)/Yes
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) (b)/Yes
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) (b)/Yes
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) (c)/Undecided
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) (a)/No - "Cruelty should be addressed and exposed to the media - businesses respond to constant public pressure & loss of customers."
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) (b)/Yes
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) (b)/Yes - "In some cases - due to the inbalance human kind has created for some wild species - captivity might be a better alternative - if done wisely & if with great awareness of the animal's psychological makeup."
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) (b)/Undecided
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) (b)/Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) (c)/No - "There is absolutely nothing wrong with using animals to entertain people. If animals used in this way are also being abused, then legal action is appropriate. I agree with choice (b) except that it implies that animals used for entertainment are generally abused. I am not aware of evidence supporting this position and thus I must side with the status quo until such evidence is presented. My comments on question #4 also apply to this question."



For questions 8 and 9, please refer to this excerpt from the Colorado Revised Statutes. Section 33-1-101 (1): "It is the policy of the state of Colorado that the wildlife and their environment are to be protected, preserved, enhanced, and managed for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and its visitors."

8 - Which statement(s) best describe(s) how you would be likely to vote on wildlife issues? Please select no more than two:
(a) Give priority to keeping wildlife populations large for hunters and/or fishers (both residents and visitors)
(b) Give priority to protecting wildlife for the peaceful enjoyment of residents and visitors
(c) Give priority to the wishes of the majority of residents with regard to wildlife policies
(d) Give priority to what is best for the animals themselves
(e) Give priority to the wishes of the agricultural community
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) (b) & (d) - "I believe hunting and fishing is peaceful enjoyment."
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) (a) & (d)
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) (a) & (d)
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (d) & (e) - "The issue is much more complex than the question suggests."
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) (b)
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) (b) & (d)
SHD44 James Meacham (L) (d) - "Populations must be eccologicly sound. Residences in wild areas must be limited or permited with sanctions and loss of recourse."
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) (c) & (e) - "We need to humanely control wildlife populations. We must balance wildlife with residents and agriculture. Ranching is big in House45."
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) no answer selected
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) (b) & (d) - "I don't believe in hunting."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) (e)
SHD56 Al White (R) no answer selected - "My decision would involve input from all of the above."
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) no answer selected - "management of wildlife is generally not a legitimate function of a government"
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) (d)
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) (a) & (e)
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) (d)
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) no answer selected - "I am an Eco-Realist. Strike a scientific balance. Extremes either way are detrimental to wildlife."
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) (b) & (c)
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) (e)
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) (d) & (a) - "Your wording makes a definitive choice difficult."
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) (d) - "What is best for the animals is best for the people in the long run because we live in an interconnected environment."
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) (b) & (d) - "We are the "intruders", here - I want to bring natural balance back!"
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) (b)
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) (b) & (d)
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) (d) - "I give priority to what's best for the animals, but agricultural and hunting issues are important to consider as well. As a Libertarian, I favor a non-government approach to the management of Colorado's wildlife resources. Where government is involved, I believe the local government can provide a much more effective management plan than anything that could be developed at the state level. My comments on question #4 also apply to this question."



9 - Of the two following parts of this statute, which are you likely to give higher priority?
(a) Wildlife and their environment are to be protected and preserved
(b) Wildlife and their environment are to be managed
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) (b)
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) (b)
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) no answer selected - "Both are important as good management should be part of protection & preservation of healthy species."
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (b)
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) (a) & (b) - "These are not inconsistent."
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) (a) - "I do not see much distinction here."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) (a)
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) (b) - "It is important to not let over population occur - wildlife go hungry, go into residential communities looking for food and die of diseas."
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) no answer selected - "complicated - would need to discuss"
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) (a) - "When they are managed thier is cruelty."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) (b)
SHD56 Al White (R) (b)
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) (a)
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) (a)
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) (b)
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) (a)
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) (a) & (b) - "Unfair - it takes "management" to "protect and preserve"."
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) (a)
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) (b)
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) (b) - "on state lands"
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) no answer selected - "too much protection does not allow the natural cycle to control the population of wildlife"
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) (a) - "'Managed' is usually a term used when mankind gets its way!'
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) no answer selected - "I'm moderate between these two positions."
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) (a)
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) "Neither. I give them equal weight. My comments on question #4 also apply to this question."



10 - Do you believe that all Colorado residents should have a voice in wildlife policy? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Yes
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) No
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) No
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Yes
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Yes
SHD44 James Meacham (L) Yes
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) no answer given - "Agencies in charge of wildlife policy, need to enforce the laws of the legislature. The Legislators are responsible to the people."
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) no answer given - "complicated question"
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) Yes - "to better protect the wildlife"
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) No
SHD56 Al White (R) Yes
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Undecided - "this question is too all emcompassing to be answered Y or N"
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) Yes
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) no answer given - "all Colorado residents currently have a voice through various wildlife organizations"
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) No - "I don't believe that all Colo. residents know what's best for our wildlife."
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) No - "Many Coloradoans are ignorant of the total issue and accordingly, react based on emotion, not reality or science."
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Yes
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) Undecided
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) Yes - "Voice, yes. Pressure for laws on Legislature … No."
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) Yes
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) Yes - "All Coloradans, that is, who show responsible behavior!"
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Yes
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) no answer given - "Colorado residents should have a voice in wildlife policy in their local area of the state. I do not think it is appropriate for residents of the Front Range and the Western Slope to meddle in each other's business. However, as a Libertarian, I believe that if those residents really want to butt into each other's activities, they should be free to do so through exercising free speech, funding preservation organizations operating in the region, or even boycotting a region's companies if they think that will achieve their desired goals. My comments on question #4 also apply to this question."



11a - Do you believe that there are forms of hunting that are unethical and that wildlife should be protected from them? Yes/No/Undecided
11b - Would you be likely to support related humane legislation at the state level? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Yes/Undecided - "There are forms of hunting that are ethical."
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) Undecided/No - "see 3b"
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) Yes/Yes
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes/Yes
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Yes/Undecided
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Yes/No - "dynamite comes to mind"
SHD44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) Yes/Yes - "I am opposed to "canned" hunting."
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) No/no answer given
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) Yes/Yes - "some are hunted by entrapment"
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) Undecided/no answer given
SHD56 Al White (R) Yes/no answer given - "legislation already exists"
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Yes/No - "Protection should come from individual landowners and residents, not by legislation."
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) Yes/No - "protected by education, not legislation"
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) no answers given - "not certain what is meant by unethical forms of hunting"
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) Yes/Yes
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) no answers given
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Yes/Yes
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) Undecided/Undecided
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) Yes/Undecided
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) Yes/Yes
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) Yes/Yes - "I will be one of the biggest advocates of this!"
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Yes/Yes
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) Undecided/Undecided - "My comments on question #4 also apply to this question."



12 - Do you believe that Amendment 14, the anti-trapping initiative passed by Colorado voters in 1996, should be overturned or weakened in any way? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Undecided
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) Yes
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) No
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) No
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Undecided
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Undecided - "I have not examined the amendment."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) No
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) Undecided - "As well as protecting wildlife, we need to protect baby calves."
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) No
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) No - "No, because they would kill all the little animals."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) No
SHD56 Al White (R) Yes
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Yes
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) Yes
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) Yes - "problems w/initiative process as it exists as the numbers are on Eastern Slope and drive policy for rest of Colorado - Amend. 14 has created significant problems for persons in agriculture which is very important to our Western Slope economy"
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) Undecided - "As our human population increases - we continually encroach upon wildife areas. Bears are an example - But it isn't the fault of the Bears!"
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) Yes - "Limited! only - Affected livestock producers should be able to take a depredating animal year round through selective measures."
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Undecided
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) Yes
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) No
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) No
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) No - "Our true purpose for trapping is long past . . . "
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Undecided - "I don't care for statutory law in the Constitution regardless of the subject."
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) No
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) No - "The anti-trapping initiative is not an appropriate subject for inclusion in the Colorado Constitution and should be repealed completely. What should be included in the Colorado Constitution is the declaration of whether or not the state has the authority to regulate issues related to hunting, trapping, fishing, pest control, etc. If the state is given such authority, it is then the responsibility of the state legislature to define the specific regulations. If animals should have specific rights reserved for them, those are appropriate for inclusion in the Colorado Constitution. However, the contents of this amendment do not define any rights reserved for animals, but instead controls the processes that people are allowed and not allowed to take in their management of various animal populations. This is the appropriate domain of the state legislature and in no way a Constitutional issue. Even if the amendment were properly enacted through legislative action instead of constitutional muddying, I would support drastic changes to eliminate intrusions on private property rights."



13 - Would you be willing to consider factual documentation supporting PVA's position on a specific issue? Yes/No/Undecided
Comments

SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Yes - "I am always open to factual information."
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) Yes
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) Yes
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Yes
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Yes - "Society operates much better with more persuasion and fewer laws."
SHD44 James Meacham (L) Yes
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) Yes
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) Yes
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) Yes - "I will do anything I can to save the animals."
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) no answer given
SHD56 Al White (R) Yes
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Yes
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) Yes
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) no answer given
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) Yes - "Absolutely!"
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) Yes
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Yes
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) Undecided
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) Yes
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) Yes
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) Yes - "I welcome all knowledge which protects these creatures who cannot defend themselves!"
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Yes
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) Yes



14 - To the best of your knowledge, do you have the endorsement of any humane organizations? Yes/No
Please add any other comments here.
SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) "I do not know."
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) No - "Although I personally have high regard for animals, both domestic and wildlife, I do not think that the state gov't is capable of looking out for their best interests."
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) No
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) No - "I have known all of my life that animals are living creatures to be treated with dignity and respect."
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) No
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) No - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
SHD44 James Meacham (L) No
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) No - "I am a first-time candidate. I believe my opponent, Joyce Lawrence, voted against Rep. Ken Gordon's H.B.00-1330. Ms. Lawrence voted not to send the bill to the committee of the whole, the House Judiciary committee (02/17/00)."
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) No - "will be working on legislation to prohibit persons who have mistreated/abused animals from getting their animals back."
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) No - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) "not sure"
SHD56 Al White (R) No
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) No
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) No - "I am trying to convert my family to vegetarians. John Robbins book is great education."
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) No - "believe we need a balanced approach to this issue"
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) "I would be honored to be endorsed by such organizations. We have a responsibility to protect & preserve our coinhabitors of this planet. P.S. Keep up the Good Work!"
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) Unknown
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) No
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) No
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) No - "I believe in Animal Rights Groups pressuring businesses who mistreat animals . . . it works."
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) No
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) No - "I have been out of town too much until lately . . . "
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) No - "This is my first election. I was appointed."
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) "I'm a member of HSUS, NWF, Sierra Club & SUWA & NDF"
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) No
Summary of Response Scores
SSD08 Paul J. Ohri (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 36%
SSD08 Michael Zuckerman (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 28%
SSD13 Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 72%
SHD25 William R. Astle (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD25 Duane Bates (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD44 James Meacham (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 92%
SHD45 Liane McFadyen (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 75%
SHD45 Joyce Lawrence (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 67%
SHD47 Betty Kay McCanless (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
SHD47 Kenneth Kester (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 33%
SHD56 Al White (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 44%
SHD57 J. Brent Shroyer (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 42%
SHD58 W. Dale Murphy (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD58 Kay Alexander (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 19%
SHD59 Suzanne Garcia (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 67%
SHD59 Mark Larson (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 47%
SHD60 Robert L. Johnson (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 81%
SHD60 Jim Snook (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 8%
SHD61 Timothy P. Sauer (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD62 Jeanne Nicholson (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 89%
SHD62 Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law) Overall Survey Response Score = 97%
SHD62 Glenn Scott (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 61%
SHD64 Jerri Hill (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
SHD64 Zachary Ullevig (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 22%
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