Office and district sought: State Representative, House District 6
Name: Andrew Romanoff
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: www.andrewromanoff.com
E-mail: andrew@andrewromanoff.com
Age: 40
Last degree earned: Master in Public Policy
Occupation: Legislator
Hobbies: Tennis, reading, hiking, photography, and a dog named Zorro
Family: Mother Gayle, father Marvin, twin sister Hilary
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before? Colorado since 1993; grew up in Ohio
Last book read: Doris Kearns Goodwin, Team of Rivals
Civic involvement: (All formerly) President, Washington Street Community Center; President, Washington Park East Neighborhood Association; Board member, Center for Women’s Employment and Education; Board member, Colorado Common Cause; Mentor, Denver Kids
Major endorsements: A majority of the voters in 2000, 2002, and 2004
Why are you running? We can make it possible for every Coloradan to enjoy a solid education, a stable source of health care, and a safe place to live.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent?
The skyrocketing cost of health care places an enormous burden on Colorado’s families and businesses, making comprehensive reform a top priority. The pressure of international competition has heightened the demand for a highly skilled workforce and a world-class school system. The rapid growth of our state’s population has strained our infrastructure and our natural resources. We need to plan now for an economically prosperous, environmentally sustainable, energy-independent future.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Coloradans deserve comprehensive health-care reform. That means curbing costs, preserving quality, and expanding access, especially to preventive services. We’re building a public-private partnership to succeed.
Which proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? My biggest disappointment was the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1, which would have pooled our purchasing power and produced deeper discounts for prescription drugs.
Which proposal in the last issue did you agree with the most? We balanced our state budget without gimmicks. The result: stronger schools and colleges, sturdier roads and bridges, and continued care for the most vulnerable Coloradans.
