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PVA Candidate Questionnaire Responses

State Legislature Candidates in Congressional District 6
Respondents from Colorado State Senate Districts 13, 21, 26 -29, and 35
Responents from Colorado State House Districts 3, 10, 23 - 28, 30, 37 - 43, and 62

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

U.S. Representative
Colorado Secretary of State
University of Colorado Regent

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

Abbreviations and acronyms:

SSD - State Senate District; e.g. "SSD01" means "State Senate District 1".
SHD - State House District; e.g. "SHD01" means "State House District 1".

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	Yes/Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	Undecided/no answer given
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	Yes/Yes - "I carried spay/neuter legislation this session which was ultimately vetoed by the Governor."
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	Yes/No - "This is beyond the scope of government; not a function of gov't."
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	Yes/Yes
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	Yes/Yes
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."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Yes/Yes
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Yes/No - "Organizations such as Dumb Friends do a great job without having an uncaring bureaucrat dictate to all of us."
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD38	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."
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	Yes/Undecided - "What kind of legislation?"
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	Yes/Yes - "This legislation is essential to protecting animals."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	Yes/Undecided
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	Yes/no answer given
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	Yes/Yes
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

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	no answers given - "I would like more information on these issues. Please send"
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	Yes/Undecided
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	Yes/Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	Yes/Undecided - "depends on specific legislation"
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	Yes/Undecided
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	Yes/No - "This is beyond the scope of government . . . "
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	Yes/Yes
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (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."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	Yes/no answer given
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Yes/Undecided - "depends on legislation"
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Yes/No - "see 3b"
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	No/No
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	Undecided/Undecided
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	Yes/Yes - "I believe animals must not be abused under any conditions."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	Yes/Undecided - "I would like the media to expose inhumane treatment which could lead to consumer boycotts."
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Undecided/Undecided
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	Undecided/Undecided - "I know nothing about slaughterhouse methods or conditions to answer at this time."
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

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	no answers given - "I would like to discuss this as I don't know what alternatives are available."
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	Yes/Yes/Yes
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	Yes/Yes/Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	Undecided/no answer given/Undecided
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	Yes/Yes/Undecided
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	Yes/Yes/Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Yes/Yes/Yes - "Medical students would be an exception."
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	Yes/Yes/Undecided - "not sure if this should be addressed at the state level"
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	Yes/Yes/no answer given - "This is beyond the scope of government . . . "
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	Undecided/Undecided/Undecided
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	Yes/Yes/Undecided
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."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Yes/Yes/Undecided - "depends on legislation"
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Yes/Yes/No - "Literature sent to teachers would be more effective."
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	Yes/Yes/Yes
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	Yes/Yes/No - "I do not believe the state should control the schools."
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	Undecided/Undecided/No
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	Undecided/Yes/Yes
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	Yes/Yes/Yes - "Why not seek alternatives, children should learn respect for life."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	Yes/Yes/Undecided
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Yes/Yes/Undecided
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	Yes/Undecided/Yes
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	Undecided/no answer given/Yes - "I don't know what the alternatives are (probably most people don't know.)"
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	Yes/Yes/Yes - "I don't like medcenter use of dogs or live frog disections in school labs."
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

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

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."
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	(b)/Yes
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	(c)/Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	(c)/Yes
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	(a)/Undecided - "We have to many (crimes) of formally legal activities. We should legalize a lot of them to restore freedom."
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	(c)/Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	(c)/Yes
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	(c)/Yes
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	(c)/No
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	(b)/Yes
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	(c)/Yes
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	(c)/Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (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."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	(c)/Yes
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	(c)/Undecided - "depends"
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	(a)/No
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	(b) & (c)/no answer given - "I am a little undecided, and would want more information."
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	(c)/Yes
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	(b)/Yes - I supported HB 1330 which strenthened the law in this area."
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	(c)/Yes
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	(b)/Yes - "Why differentiate; the demeanor of the abuser ought to be the focus."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	(c)/Yes
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	(c)/Yes
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	(c)/Yes
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	(c)/Yes
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	(c)/Yes - "It would depend on the definition of cruel treatment, some consider a single disciplinary swat cruel."
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."

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	(b)/Yes
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	(d)/Undecided
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	(b)/Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	(b)/Yes
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	(b)/Undecided
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	(d)/Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	(b)/Yes
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	(b)/Undecided
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	(d)/No
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	(a)/Yes
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	(b)/Yes
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	(b)/Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	(b)/Yes
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."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	(b)/Yes
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	(b)/Undecided - "depends"
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	(c)/No - "Owners of valuable assets such as trained circus animals are more likely to take care of their animals for economic rather than legal reasons. Most legislation in this area leads to further problems."
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	(a)/Yes
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	(b)/Yes
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	(b)/Undecided
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	(b)/Yes
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	(b)/Yes - "Any entertainment where animals are not injured or abused fit this category, I have objections to entertainment such as rodeo where animals are forced to buck (horses)."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	(b)/Yes
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	(b)/Yes
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	(b)/Yes
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	(b)/Yes
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	(b)/Yes - "Once again what is the definition of cruel treatment"
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

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	(a) & (d)
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	(c) & (d)
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	(b) & (d)
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	(a) & (b)
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	(a) & (b) - "It is the hunters & fishermen who supply the money to maintain a healthy animal population."
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	(b) & (d)
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	(a) & (d)
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	(b) & (c)
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	(b) & (d) - "animals are not here to be "managed" by people"
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	(b) & (d)
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	(b)
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	(b) & (c) - "This is not entirely a black & white issue; trout fishing is different than endangered species - I need more information."
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	(c)
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	(b)
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	(b) & (d)
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	no answer selected - "needs additional options (Colo. Div. of Wildlife, etc.)
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	(a) & (b)
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	(b) & (d) - "Land and the wildlife contained on it would be better managed by private owners. I advocate selling all federal lands to private owners."
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	(d) & (b) - "We need to protect the entire ecosystem to protect wildlife."
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	(b) - "provided the vote does not diminish human rights"
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	(a) & (d) - "This is a very misdirected question. Article 33 clearly says much more."
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	(b) & (c)
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	(b) & (d)
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	(b) - "I would prefer that this be accomplished through private trusts."
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	(b) & (c)
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	(d)
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	(a) & (b) & (d)
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	(c) & (d)
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)

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	no answer selected - "Both are important as good management should be part of protection & preservation of healthy species."
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	(b) - "A balance in the population must be managed."
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	(a)
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	(a)
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	(b) - "this means managing the people growth mainly"
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	(a)
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	(a)
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	(a)
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	(a)
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	(a)
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	(a)
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	no answer selected - "Again - I don't see this as cut & dried. They do have to be managed to some level as well as being protected."
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	(a)
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	(a) & (b) - "These are not inconsistent."
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	(a) - "I do not see much distinction here."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	(b)
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	(a)
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	(a)
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	(a) - "Coloradans will benefit vastly in the long term by protecting the wilderness & environment."
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	no answer selected - "(c) Wildlife manages itself. We need to stop meddling."
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	(b) - "Wildlife management requires protection and preservation."
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	(b)
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	(a)
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	no answer selected - "I do not understand the meaning of "managed" in this question."
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	(a) - "I think both are necessary."
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	(a)
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	(a)
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	no answer given - "hard to say would have to vote on a case by case basis"
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."

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	No
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	Undecided
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	Yes
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	No - "PETA destroys laboratories & frees animals that do not know how to survive leaving them to cruel deaths."
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Yes
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	Yes
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	Yes
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	Undecided - "depends upon policy"
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	Undecided
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	Yes
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	Yes
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	Yes
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	Undecided
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Yes
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Yes - "Owners can best take care of the land and the wildlife. It is time to stop government officials from bowing into the lobbiests."
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	Yes - "Coloradans in general treasure our wildlife & want to protect it."
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	Undecided
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	No
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	Undecided
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	Yes - "Assuming Coloradans have been educated as to animal issues."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	no answer given - "unfair question"
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Yes
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	Yes
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	Undecided
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	Yes
SHD62	Jeanne Nicholson (D)	Yes
SHD62	Meleesa Reichert (Nat. Law)	Yes - "All Coloradans, that is, who show responsible behavior!"
SHD62	Glenn Scott (R)	Yes

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	Undecided/Undecided
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	Yes/Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	Yes/No - "Poaching is uneathical."
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	Yes/Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	Yes/No
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	Yes/Yes
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	Yes/Undecided
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	Yes/No - "dynamite comes to mind"
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Yes/Undecided
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Yes/No
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	Yes/Yes - "Trapping is unethical & inhumane."
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	Yes/Yes - "very few, and are probably illegal already"
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	No/No
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	Yes/Yes - "Poaching is unacceptable & harms wildlife."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	Yes/Yes
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	Yes/Yes
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	Yes/Yes - "unethical versus legal"
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

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	No
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	No
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	No
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	No
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	Yes - "Part of the anti bear hunting laws mean more bear/people problems."
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	No
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Yes - "Property owners should be able to protect their livestock."
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	No
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	No
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	no answer given
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	No
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	no answer given - "need to be refreshed on the issue"
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	Undecided - "have not read this yet"
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	Undecided
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	Undecided - "I have not examined the amendment."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	No
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Undecided
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Yes - "We should not trust the government to protect our wildlife."
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	No - "I am glad this iniative was passed, & I voted for it."
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	Undecided
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	Yes - "This amendment has caused the DOW to be unable to manage preditors in the best interest of wildlife."
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	No
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	No
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	No
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	No
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	No
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	No
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	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."

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

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	Yes
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	Yes
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	Yes
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	Yes
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	Yes - "as long as it is fair & balanced"
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	Yes
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Yes
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	Yes
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	Undecided
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	Yes
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	Yes
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	Yes
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	Yes - "Always!"
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	Yes
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	Yes - "Society operates much better with more persuasion and fewer laws."
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	Yes
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Yes
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Yes
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	Yes - "Yes, I would seek out your expertise."
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	Yes - "I am always willing to consider other opinions."
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	Yes
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	Yes
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	Yes
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	Yes
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Undecided
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	Yes
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	Yes
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	Yes - "I would not answer this survey if I was not willing to listen."
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

14 - To the best of your knowledge, do you have the endorsement of any humane organizations? Yes/No
Please add any other comments here.

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	No
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	"I don't know yet" - "Animals, especially dogs, are dear to my heart. Animals do deserve respect, as we do."
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	"Thanks for your interest and consideration."
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	No - "not to date"
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	No
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	No
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	No
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	No
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	No
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	No
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	No
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	No - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	No - "Not yet!"
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	No
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	No - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	No - "I will always be available to discuss issues with you."
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	No
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	No - "The Nature Conservancy buys large tracts of land to protect wildlife and habitat. This is far more effective than trying to maintain an influence over local, state, and federal government."
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	"not yet" - PVA Note: candidate attached lengthy additional comments; contact us for a copy
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	No - "These issues will not be a high priority."
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	No
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	No
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	No - "As your representative I will place animals among primary issues and legislate as such."
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	No - "I am a member of The Nature Conservancy. I would like nature and wildlife to be preserved through private organizations. I don't want the government to screw things up."
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Yes - "GOCO also advocates for wildlife as well as the environment."
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	No - "glad to see your questionaire!"
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	No
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	No - "I have not sought or recieved any such endorsements"
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."

Summary of Response Scores

SSD13	Joan Fitz-Gerald (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SSD21	DeAnna Hanna (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 64%
SSD27	Harry Ozols (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
SSD28	Robert Borquez (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 72%
SSD29	Cyril B. Smaling (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 31%
SSD35	Ken Gordon (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
SSD35	Jeff Taton (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 83%
SHD03	Jennifer Veiga (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 78%
SHD03	Benjamin A. Aycrigg (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 56%
SHD10	Alice Borodkin (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 89%
SHD10	Bruce Holland (R)	Overall Survey Response Score = 70%
SHD24	Cheri Jahn (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 83%
SHD24	Shawn E. Glazer (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 81%
SHD25	William R. Astle (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD25	Duane Bates (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD27	Michael L. Palmer (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 72%
SHD27	Bill Crane (R)	Overall Survey Response Score = 56%
SHD28	Mike Spalding (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 50%
SHD37	Paula M. Busey (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 95%
SHD38	Richard A. Roeder (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 61%
SHD38	Joe Stengel (R)	Overall Survey Response Score = 25%
SHD39	John E. Scipione (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 78%
SHD40	Douglas Rodriguez (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 97%
SHD40	Jay Bloomfield (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 64%
SHD41	Suzanne Williams (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 72%
SHD43	Frank Weddig (D)	Overall Survey Response Score = 83%
SHD43	Grace Reed (L)	Overall Survey Response Score = 72%
SHD43	Phil Rugg (R)	Overall Survey Response Score = 78%
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%

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