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CHVL 2006 Candidate Information
~ State House District 39 ~

This page contains candidate information about the candidates for State House District 39.

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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes - Various cats (both my mother and I adopted many strays), dogs, horses - My mother and I have an extensive history of rescuing, adopting, and/or fostering stray animals. Every one of our current animals (with the exception of 1 cat and our mouse) was rescued from the street.
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes - 4 cats, 1 dog, 1 mouse
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes - always
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes - absolutely
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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)

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) (C) - my area for more thought would be in the case of children.
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes - absolutely
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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.

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) (a)
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) No
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) No answer selected
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Undecided - I worry about straying away from Representative government.
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


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

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Yes
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


Please add any other comments ...

SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) To give more background:
My mother was a member of the Board of the Boulder County Humane Society. When I was seven years old, I was on the radio reading an essay I wrote in observation of "Be Kind to Animals Week."

When I lived in New York City, I had a strong relationship with my veterinarian. I would rescue stray animals (dogs and cats), she would spay and/or neuter, and I would foster parent until we found a home for numerous homeless animals.

Upon moving back to Colorado, I was featured on Animal Planet's "Emergency Vets" when I rescued a cat who had been struck by a car. I later adopted him. His name is Walter.

I am a clinical social worker - I am a member of the mental health team in the Cherry Creek School District. I ran for office in 2004 (same seat). In 2004, I was endorsed by the "Political Voice for Animals."
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond


Candidate questionnaire scores
SHD39 Mollie Cullom (D) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 79%
SHD39 David Balmer (R) Did not respond

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