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CHVL 2006 Candidate Information
~ State House District 18 ~

This page contains candidate information about the candidates for State House District 18.

Highlights from this race: Notes:
Candidate questionnaire scores

1a. Did you grow up with animals? Yes/No
1b. If so, what kind?

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) No
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


2a. Does your family have animals? Yes/No
2b. If so, what kind?


SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) No
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


3. Are you in favor of the spaying/neutering of dogs and cats to reduce overpopulation? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Yes
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


4. Would you be likely to support state legislation to require that animals raised for slaughter be protected from inhumane forms of slaughter, housing, and transportation? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Yes
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


5. Would you be likely to support state legislation to require that educational institutions at all levels provide (and advertise to students) an alternative to animal dissection? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Undecided
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


6. Do you believe that aggravated cruelty/violence to animals should be a felony? (Choose Y, N, U, or C.)
(Y) yes; (N) no; (U) undecided; (C) yes, in certain cases (e.g., extreme cases only, or after the first offense)


SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) (C)
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


7. Would you be likely to support state legislation prohibiting the use of elephants in traveling acts, such as circuses? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Undecided
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


8. Of the two following value statements, to 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.


SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) (a)
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


9. Section 33-1-101 (1), Colorado Revised Statutes, states, "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."
Do you believe that all Colorado residents should have a voice in wildlife policy? Yes/No/Undecided


SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Yes
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


10. Do you believe that there are forms of hunting that are unethical and that wildlife should be protected from them? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Yes
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


11. 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

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) No
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


12. Would you be likely to support state legislation to (1) require counties to allow county-level ballot initiatives and (2) establish consistent procedures and criteria for such initiatives? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Yes
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


13. Do you think that initiating a state ballot issue should be (a) easier; (b) harder; or (c) as it is now?

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) (b)
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


14. Would you be willing to consider factual documentation from CHVL on a given issue? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Yes
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


Please add any other comments ...

SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) None given
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires



Candidate questionnaire scores
SHD18 Michael Merrifield (D) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 67%
SHD18 Kyle Fisk (R) Does not answer questionnaires


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