Office and district sought: State Senator, District 21
Name: Betty Boyd
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: www.bettyboyd.com
E-mail: votebetty@gmail.com
Age: 63
Last degree earned: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; some graduate work
Occupation: Full-time legislator; former non profit manager and advocate.
Hobbies: Knitting and needlework when I have time; singing in Lutheran Chorale; volunteering in community.
Family: Husband, Doug; two adult children, Jim and Kirsten.
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before? 32 years; grew up in Connecticut; college in New Jersey; eight years in upper Michigan.
Last book read: “Angels and Demons”
Civic Involvement: West Chamber serving Jefferson County; Jeffco Action Center Board; boards of Lutheran Family Services and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services; Lakewood AAUW (American Association of University Women); Alameda West Kiwanis
Major endorsements: Colorado Medical Society; Colorado Education Association; AFL-CIO; NARAL Pro Choice PAC; Colorado Conservation Voters.
Why are you running? For 30 plus years in Lakewood and nearly six years in state House, I’ve worked hard for safe healthy communities. Must continue the work in the state Senate.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent?
Accessible and affordable health care, especially for children.
Maintain strong economy with good jobs.
Sustain first class education system, preschool through higher education.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Creation of a Colorado Family Care System to streamline Medicaid, so all children have a medical home and use the emergency room less often.
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? Eliminating doctor-patient confidentiality and limiting a doctor’s ability to practice medicine and do what is in the best interest of their patient.
What proposal in the last session did you agree with the most? Multi-state purchasing pool to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.
