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CHVL 2006 Candidate Information
~ State House District 23 ~

This page contains candidate information about the candidates for State House District 23.

Highlights from this race: Notes:
Candidate questionnaire scores
1a. Did you grow up with animals? Yes/No
1b. If so, what kind?

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes - Dog, cat
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (R) Does not answer questionnaires


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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes - We did until dog, gerbils, & frogs, birds, cats died. - We don't have animals now but we have had a dog, 2 cats, birds, gerbils and frogs, salamanders, fish until they all died.
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (R) Does not answer questionnaires


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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes - Absolutely - This long past due - I was appalled to learn and observe how inhumane our system of animal slaughter is - I believe we have a responsibility to CARE for and PROTECT animals from any form of cruelty.
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes - Absolutely - I do not believe in animal dissection, can see with computer imagery - I do not believe in animal dissection, especially since this can be achieved with computer imagery. Exceptions would be for vets and physicians.
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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)

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) (Y) - Should always be a felony. - Aggravated cruelty/violence to animals should always be a felony AND require a mental health evaluation for the perpertrator.
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes - Elephants are very intelligent, known to be social, monogamous, bond with family. It is cruel to have them in circuses - Elephants are highly social with extensive families and friends, monogamous - They suffer under any form of imprisonment, which should be prohibited.
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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.

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) (a)
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) No
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (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?

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) (a) - if referenda - I am concerned we have constitutional amendements which would better be statutes - Ballot referenda criteria are difficult and could be loosened for referenda - Criteria for constitutional amendments should be more difficult as that should be a broad document only.
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (R) Does not answer questionnaires


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

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Yes
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (R) Does not answer questionnaires


Please add any other comments ...

SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) None given
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (R) Does not answer questionnaires


Candidate questionnaire scores
SHD23 Gwyn Green (D) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 100%
SHD23 Ramey Johnson (R) Does not answer questionnaires

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