Office and district sought: House District 20
Name: Amy Stephens
Party affiliation: Republican
Website: AmyStephens4HD20.com
E-mail: amy.stephens@earthlink.net
Age: 49
Last degree earned: BA Communications
Occupation: Consultant and owner of Fresh Ideas Communication and Consulting
Hobbies: Reading, writing, travel and my son’s school sports
Family: Married 22 years to Ron Stephens, one son, 14, Nicholas.
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before? Since 1991 – 15 years. I lived previously in Los Angeles.
Last book read: “Freakonomics,” Steven Levitt
Civic Involvement: El Paso County Election Commission; vice president, Cheyenne Mountain Republican Forum; president, Colorado Council for Abstinence and Relationship Education; executive committee member and National Convention state delegate, state and El Paso County Republican Party; appointee, Governor’s Commission on the Welfare of Children
Major endorsements: Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Home Builders Association, Association of Building Contractors, Pikes Peak Realtors Association
Why are you running?: I love Colorado and want to continue making this great state a place of opportunity for my children, grandchildren, and the citizens of my district.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado? Infrastructure issues – growth and development including transportation and water, safe and secure communities, and job creation/opportunity.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Addressing El Paso County’s infrastructure needs.
