Office and district sought: State Representative, district 1
Name: Aimee Rathburn
Party: Republican
website: www.aimeerathburn.com
email: aimee@aimeerathburn.com
Age: 49
Last degree earned: BA in political science from Manhattanville College
Occupation: nonprofit fund raiser and manager
Hobbies: knitting, gardening, cooking, hunting, competitive skeet shooting
Family: married
How long have you lived in Colorado: for 24 years, past states are CT, MA, NY
Last book read: “The Last Lion” by William Manchester
Civic involvement: president of Bow Mar Heights Improvement Association, Big Sisters volunteer, Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission member and chair, Kops ‘N Kids volunteer, Pheasants Forever volunteer
Major endorsements: Denver Police Protective Association, Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (CACI), Denver Board of Realtors, National Federation of Independent Business, Colorado Private School Association
Why are you running: I believe in and have dedicated my life to public service.
Top three challenges facing the state: 1. Water conservation and storage capacity in Colorado need to be increased to meet the needs of our growing population. 2. Illegal immigration is the number one complaint I hear in my district. 3. Health care costs are spiraling out of control.
Top priority if I should win: Protecting our quality of life, which includes clean and adequate water, protecting our environment, affordable health care, safe communities and education funding.
What proposal in the last session did I oppose the most: I objected to the legislature forcing the governor to call a special session to deal with illegal immigration.
What proposal in the last session did I agree with most: Spending Ref C money as promised.
