Office and district sought: House District 5
Name: Joel Judd
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: www.joeljudd.com
E-mail: repjoeljudd@joeljudd.com
Age: 55
Last degree earned: J.D., University of Denver
Occupation: Lawyer
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, rafting, diving
Family: Single
How long have you lived in Colorado?Where did you live before? Colorado native
Last book read: “1776” by David McCullough
Civic Involvement: Service on a variety of boards, e.g., Allied Jewish Apartments for the Elderly, Downtown Denver Optimists, Jewish Community Center.
Major Endorsements: NARAL Pro Choice Colorado; Sierra Club; Colorado AFL-CIO; Colorado Ceasefire; Colorado Education Association
Why are you running? I’m running because there’s still more work to do.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent?
Our education system works for a lot of our kids, but fails far too many.
We need to provide the infrastructure that grows good jobs.
We need to provide access to quality health care at a reasonable price.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? When a guy that owes back child support wins big at a casino, the money ought to go to his kids.
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? I opposed a variety of tax credits and other business subsidies.
What proposal in the last session did you agree with the most? I found Rep. McFadyen’s false claims act most agreeable.
