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OCTOBER 18, 2018

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Who will replace John Hickenlooper?

‘Trump factor’ weighs in governor’s race, but issues at home abound Q&A with Jared Polis In the realm of politics, past or present, whom do you most admire? Pat Schroeder, for breaking barriers and her steadfast commitment for equal rights for women. She was a pioneer and fought and won hard fights for women and humanity.

Q&A with Walker Stapleton

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week, Q&As with candidates for Congress and other statewide offices start on Page 14 with a comprehensive look at the state ballot issues. More coverage is online at ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

In the realm of politics, past or present, whom do you most admire? Sen. Al Simpson because he used humor and wit to bridge partisan divisions, and he was a pragmatic problem solver. Of your accomplishments in elected office, what are you most proud of? As treasurer, I have accomplished a lot for Colorado taxpayers. Every year I have invested Coloradans’ tax dollars, the state has beat investment benchmarks. I also worked to set up the Land Trust Investment Advisory Board that will result in more money for public education, without raising taxes. Party: Republican City of residence: Greenwood Village Profession: Treasurer of Colorado Campaign website: stapletonforcolorado.com

Party: Democratic City of residence: Boulder Profession: Entrepreneur, member of Congress Campaign website: polisforcolorado.com

Of your accomplishments in elected office, what are you most proud of? I was proud to work with Democrats and Republicans to replace No Child Left Behind with a system that serves our kids much better. I was also proud to lead the fight to ban lobbyist gifts to lawmakers in Colorado — because elected leaders should answer to the people, not special interests.

Describe your leadership style. I will be a governor who works with both parties to get things done. I am a results-oriented person who wants to tackle tough problems Coloradans face. I’m not afraid to compromise, and I will not let politics get in the way of helping hardworking Coloradans.

Describe your leadership style. I’ve led businesses, started schools and served as an elected official, and in each situation, I’ve found the most important thing is to respect the people who work for and with you — by building a culture where people feel comfortable bringing up good ideas, and where everyone feels their contributions are valued. What must be done to improve Colorado’s K-12 education system? It’s time for us to stop just talking about investing in our kids and actually start doing it. We need to raise teacher pay, end the teacher shortage and provide our schools with the resources they need to provide every child with a great education. My plan also calls for bringing free, fullday preschool and kindergarten to every family, so that each child in Colorado gets off to a strong start.

What must be done to improve Colorado’s K-12 education system? An overview of Colorado Department of Education data reveals from 2011 to 2017, student population grew by 6.3 percent, teachers grew by 8.1 percent, and administrators grew by 34.6 percent. As governor, I will make sure we are using our education dollars to pay our teachers and get more money into classrooms to help students succeed. We need to increase transparency in the budgeting process and direct dollars to the teachers and the classrooms, not out-of-control administrative costs.

What must be done to ensure the state’s transportation system can meet the demands of a growing population? Colorado drivers are being forced to pay an average of nearly $300 per year in car repairs.

What must be done to ensure the state’s transportation system can meet the demands of a growing population? As governor, I will demand results from the Department of Transportation (CDOT).

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In 2017, water customers in Northglenn used, on average, 4.6 million gallons of water daily.

Source: Northglenn Annual 2017 Annual Report

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