Office and district sought: State House of Representatives, District 1
Name: Jeanne Labuda
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: www.LabudaForStateHouse.com
E-mail: LabudaDistrict1@aol.com
Age: 59
Last degree earned: J.D. (Juris Doctorate)
Occupation: Attorney
Hobbies: Hiking, climbing in the Rocky Mountains, reading, traveling.
Family: Husband: Michael Taber; daughters: Danica and Emily
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before? I have lived in Colorado for 25 years. I moved here from Maine.
Last book read: “One Nation Under Guns” by Arnold Grossman
Civic Involvement: Current – Community Advisory Board, Father Ed Judy House; Chair, Board of Directors, Cameron United Methodist Church. Past – Denver Planning Board; President, Harvey Park Improvement Association; Girl Scout Leader.
Major endorsements: Colorado Education Association; AFL-CIO; Colorado Medical Society; Colorado Dental Association;Sierra Club
Why are you running? Representing District 1 is a continuation of my involvement in community. I respect and listen to people – I am dedicated to improving our State and government.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent?
Health Care – we need a statewide prescription drug-purchasing plan
Education – A solid public education is a Colorado child’s key to the American Dream, to a better job and have a better life as an adult.
Public Safety – Our police and fire departments deserve top quality equipment and resources.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Affordable, accessible health care for a Coloradans.
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? A bill that died in the House Education Committee that would have lowered standards for school principals. What proposal in the last session did you agree with the most? The pooling of prescription drug purchases, which Governor Owens vetoed.
