CHVL logo A Colorado
non-profit organization
advocating for animals
in the political arena

CHVL 2006 Candidate Information
~ State Senate District 32 ~

This page contains candidate information about the candidates for State Senate District 32.

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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Yes - Huskies and horses
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Yes - cat, dog, bird, fish


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Yes - Ruby, our family dog and 2 goldfish
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) No


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Yes
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Yes


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Yes
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Yes


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Undecided
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Yes


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)

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) (C)
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) (Y)


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) No
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Undecided


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.

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) (a)
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Both (a) & (b)


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Yes
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Yes


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Yes
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Yes


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) No
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Undecided


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Undecided
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Undecided


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) (a)
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) (c)


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

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Yes
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Yes


Please add any other comments ...

SSD32 Chris Romer (D) None given
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Animals enhance the joy and quality of life and they need to be treated with kindness, and care.


Candidate questionnaire scores
SSD32 Chris Romer (D) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 67%
SSD32 Dave Lewis (R) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 63%

Return to top of page
CHVL home page
How to contact CHVL
(C)opyright Colorado Humane Voters League
Printouts of this web page may be reproduced on condition that neither the appearance nor the content is changed.