Office and district sought: State Representative District 22
Name: Ken Summers
Party affiliation: Republican
Website: ken4colorado.com
E-mail: summershd22@msn.com
Age: 52
Last degree earned: Master of non-profit management, Regis University 2005
Occupation: Political candidate/president Jericho Road Mentoring
Hobbies: Cycling, jogging
Family: Wife: Debbie (married 30 years); son: Christian Summers; daughter: Stephanie Munn
How long have you lived in Colorado? I am a native of Colorado and have lived here my entire life with the exception of two years in Colby, Kansas.
Last book read: “The Tipping Point”
Civic involvement: Republican Precinct Committee. Past president, South Jeffco Rotary. Vice-president, Teen Challenge of the Rocky Mountains. Advisor to Sox Place (Homeless Street Youth drop-in center). Nonprofit and ministry board member.
Major endorsements: Colorado Credit Union Association. Associated Builders and Contractors. Colorado Automotive Association. Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry. National Federation of Independent Business.
Why are you running? To use my leadership and community service experience to ensure our public policies promote the best quality of life and economic stability for present and future generations.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado? 1) Doing everything we can as a state to mitigate the negative consequences of illegal immigration. 2) Providing a quality education for all students to prepare them for future success. 3) Protecting our quality of life through sound fiscal policies, resource management and an economic development plan that provides a vibrant economy.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Sound fiscal management through ensuring TABOR (Ref C) funds are used for education, health care and transportation and creating alternative funding for transportation needs.
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? SB 06-143 – Concerning the Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions Alleging Unlawful Sexual Conduct. Later versions made some improvement over the original bill.
What proposal in the last session did you agree with the most? Those dealing with child exploitation and identity theft. HB 06-1011 – Concerning Child Exploitation Offenses. HB 06-1326 – Concerning Identity Theft. HB 06-1347 – Concerning creation of the “Identity Theft and Financial Fraud Deterrence Act.”
