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CHVL 2006 Candidate Information
~ State House District 59 ~

This page contains candidate information about the candidates for State House District 59.

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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes - domestic - dogs, cats; livestock
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes - dogs, cats & hamsters


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes - dog, cat
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes - Blind & deaf cat, blind cat, three "whole" cats, feed neighbors' cat


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes - Only neutering if necessary w/pets. Easier than spaying.


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes - I would support encouraging responsible livestock practices


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) No
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes - Although necessary for University-level medical courses


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)

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) (C)
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) (Y)


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Undecided
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes - And zoos


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.

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) (a)
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) No answer selected - & managed - we have no other choice.


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) No - Not the uneducated.


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes - I don't believe any sport hunting should be legal.


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) No - Only trapping live animals for necessary purposes, excluding sale of fur.


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) No - This should be a national policy.


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) (b)
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) (a)


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

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Yes
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Yes


Please add any other comments ...

SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) None given
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Other species on this planet need to have their overall status elevated. I do not support hunting, animal contests (bull fighting, horse racing), or any other activity which leads to harming animals and encouraging bloodlust in humans. I support all legislation encouraging ethical treatment of animals. I am a supporter For Pete's Sake, and am a foster home for disabled/unwanted cats. I believe wild animals which happen to come into contact with civilization should be treated humanely and with care and consideration, not shot, chased, hunted or captured and removed.

Please add me to your mailing list. Regardless of my candidacy, I am what you will consider an animal rights supporter.


Candidate questionnaire scores
SHD59 Joe Colgan (D) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 50%
SHD59 Ellen Roberts (R) Did not respond
SHD59 Christopher Navage (U) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 67%

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