Office and district sought: House District 27
Name: Sara Gagliardi
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: saragagliardi.com
E-mail: sara@saragagliardi.com
Last degree earned: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Occupation: LPN at Kaiser Permanente
Hobbies: Piano, gardening, reading and watching sports.
Family: Husband: Jack, 17 years married; son: Gordon and his wife Michelle and daughter Molly; son: Chris and his wife Stacy and two sons Ryland and Britton; son: Tony attends Drake Middle School.
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before? Since 1981, previously lived in Iowa.
Last book read: “Smoke Jumper” by Nicholas Evans.
Civic involvement: President, Arvada Northwest Business and Professional Women; Parent Advisory Committee at Drake Middle School; member of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce; Lectionary Based Catechesis (LBC) teacher at Spirit of Christ Catholic Church.
Major endorsements: JCEA, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105; CEA; Colorado Conservation Voters; NARAL.
Why are you running? I love the challenge. I always give my best effort, and I am willing to work extremely hard for the citizens of Arvada.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent? Top three challenges and the top three issues I hear going door-to-door are healthcare, education and the economy (jobs).
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? To work on healthcare issues, such as affordability, accessibility and prescription drugs.
