PVA Candidate Questionnaire Responses

State Legislature Candidates in Congressional District 5
Respondents from Colorado State Senate Districts 4, 10, 12, 26, and 27
Responents from Colorado State House Districts 15 - 22, 37 - 39, 44, and 64

Click here for PVA Candidate Questionnaire results, including candidate comments, for the following offices:

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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) Yes/No
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) Undecided/Undecided - "Spaying ok. "Neutering" less ok. Legislation depends on details."
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) Yes/No
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Yes/Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) Yes/Undecided
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) Yes/No
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Undecided/No
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) Yes/No - "This is a matter of educating pet owners; not a matter for government."
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) Yes/Yes - "My definition of humane may not match yours. I will not support any erosion of human rights to increase animal rights."
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) Yes/Undecided - "What kind of legislation?"
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) No/No
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) Yes/Undecided - "depends entirely on details, e.g. burden of proof"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) No/No - "The best way to prevent inhumane forms of slaughter (and their day-to-day existence prior to slaughter) is to exploit these practices to the public."
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Yes/Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) Undecided/Undecided
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) No/No
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Undecided/Undecided
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) Yes/No - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) No/No
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) Undecided/Undecided
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) Yes/Yes/No
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) Yes/Yes/Undecided - "depends on details, e.g. public or private schools"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) Yes/Yes/Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) No/No/No
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) Yes/Yes/Yes
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Yes/Yes/Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) Yes/Yes/Undecided
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) Yes/Yes/No
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes/Yes/Yes
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Undecided/Yes/Undecided
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) Yes/Yes/no answer given - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) Yes/Yes/Yes
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) Yes/Yes/No - "I do not believe the state should control the schools."
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) Undecided/Undecided/No
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) Undecided/Yes/Yes
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes/no answer given - "Medical students and Histology require cadavers."
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes/Yes
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) (c)/no answer given
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) (c)/Yes - "Details matter; only higher animals; maybe NOT a felony"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) (c)/Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) (a)/No
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) (a)/No
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) (c)/Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) (a)/Undecided
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) (a)/No
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (c)/Yes
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) (c)/Yes
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) (a)/No - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) (b) & (c)/no answer given - "I am a little undecided, and would want more information."
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) (c)/Yes
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) (b)/Yes - I supported HB 1330 which strenthened the law in this area."
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) (c)/Yes
HD# 44 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."
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) (c)/Yes
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) (b)/No
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) (b)/Undecided - "depends on details, e.g. no new bureaucracies"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) (b)/Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) (c)/No - "Movie companies could hire a private company to oversee animal treatment and advertise that in the film credits."
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) (b)/Undecided - "would like to know more about the status quo"
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) (b)/Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) (b)/Yes
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) (b)/No
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (b)/Yes - "Animals enjoy certain types of entertainment, as long as they are not hurt or abused."
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) (b)/Undecided
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) (c)/No - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) (a)/Yes
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) (b)/Yes
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) (b)/Undecided
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) (b)/Yes
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) (b) & (d)/Yes
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) (b)/Yes
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) (c)
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) (b) - "referring only to wildlife on public lands"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) (b) & (d)
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) (d) & (e)
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) (b)
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) (d) & (b)
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) (c) & (d) - "I am not against hunting - we need balance."
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) (c)
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (d) & (e) - "The issue is much more complex than the question suggests."
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) (b) & (c)
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) no answer selected - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) (d) & (b) - "We need to protect the entire ecosystem to protect wildlife."
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) (b) - "provided the vote does not diminish human rights"
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) (a) & (d) - "This is a very misdirected question. Article 33 clearly says much more."
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) (b) & (c)
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) (d) - "Populations must be eccologicly sound. Residences in wild areas must be limited or permited with sanctions and loss of recourse."
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) (b) & (d)
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) (b)
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) no answer selected - "Niether represents an exceptionless priority for me."
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) (a)
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) (b)
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) (b)
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) (a)
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) (a)
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) (b)
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) (b)
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) (a)
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) no answer selected - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) (a) - "Coloradans will benefit vastly in the long term by protecting the wilderness & environment."
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) no answer selected - "(c) Wildlife manages itself. We need to stop meddling."
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) (b) - "Wildlife management requires protection and preservation."
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) (b)
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) (a)
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) (a)
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) Yes
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) Yes - "Politically, isn't this a self-answering (obvious) question?"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) Yes
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) no answer given - "Yes, through their elected representatives"
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) Yes - "But I do believe that we should listen to the advice of wildlife experts from all sides."
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) Yes
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Yes
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) no answer given - "This assumes that a state should have a wildlife policy. See comments at end."
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) Yes - "Coloradans in general treasure our wildlife & want to protect it."
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) Undecided
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) No
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) Undecided
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) Yes
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) No/No
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) Yes/Undecided - "depends on the details"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) Undecided/No
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Yes/Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) Undecided/Undecided
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) No/No
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Undecided/Undecided - "I do not know enough about this issue."
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) no answers given - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) Yes/Yes - "Trapping is unethical & inhumane."
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) Yes/Yes - "very few, and are probably illegal already"
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) No/No
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) Yes/Yes
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes/Yes
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) Undecided
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) No - "willing to look at reasoned arguments both ways on this"
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) No
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) Undecided
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) Undecided
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Undecided - "Live trapping for relocation is the only humane form of trapping."
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) No
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) Undecided
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) No
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Undecided - "I don't know enough about this issue."
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) Yes - "see comments at end"
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) No - "I am glad this iniative was passed, & I voted for it."
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) Undecided
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) Yes - "This amendment has caused the DOW to be unable to manage preditors in the best interest of wildlife."
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) No
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) No
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) No
HD# 64 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

SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) Yes
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) Yes - "Even without changing laws, evidence can help change minds."
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) Yes
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) Undecided - "I don't understand the question."
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) Yes
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Yes
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) Yes - "I will listen to anyone, I can't guarantee I'll agree with you."
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) Yes
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Yes
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Yes
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) Yes
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) Yes - "Yes, I would seek out your expertise."
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) Yes - "I am always willing to consider other opinions."
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) Yes
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) Yes
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) Yes
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) Yes
HD# 64 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.
SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) No
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) No - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) "Thanks for your interest and consideration."
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) No
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) No
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) No
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) No - "This is my first run for public office."
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) No
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) No - "I have known all of my life that animals are living creatures to be treated with dignity and respect."
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) No
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) No - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) "not yet" - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) No - "These issues will not be a high priority."
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) No
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) No
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) No
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) "I'm a member of HSUS, NWF, Sierra Club & SUWA & NDF"
HD# 64 Zachary Ullevig (L) No
Summary of Response Scores
SD# 10 Patricia Glidewell (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 36%
SD# 12 Patrick L. Lilly (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 53%
SD# 27 Harry Ozols (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
HD# 15 Carol A. Geltemeyer (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 11%
HD# 17 Ed Raye (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 61%
HD# 17 Mark Cloer (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 92%
HD# 18 Renee Walbert (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 53%
HD# 18 Desiree Hackett Hickson (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 33%
HD# 20 Ariane Hildenbrandt (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 72%
HD# 21 Lauri A. Picus (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
HD# 21 Robert G. Herzfeld (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 28%
HD# 37 Paula M. Busey (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
HD# 38 Richard A. Roeder (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 61%
HD# 38 Joe Stengel (R) Overall Survey Response Score = 25%
HD# 39 John E. Scipione (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 78%
HD# 44 James Meacham (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 92%
HD# 64 Jerri Hill (D) Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
HD# 64 Zachary Ullevig (L) Overall Survey Response Score = 22%
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