Office and district sought: Colorado State Senate District 9
Name: Keely Marrs
Party affiliation: Democratic
Website: www.keelymarrs.com
E-mail: keely@keelymarrs.com
Age: 35
Last Degree Earned: Diploma, Rampart High School
Occupation: Marketing and Promotions Specialist
Hobbies: Fishing, hiking, canoeing, photography, writing, music
Family: Mother; father; brother
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before: Military brat, lived in Colorado off and on since 1972, total of 17 years. Minnesota from 2000-2004. Back in Colorado since 2004
Last Book Read: “Irish America: Coming into Clover,” by Maureen Dezell
Civic Involvement: Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Task Force 2006; Human Rights Commission, Duluth, Minn., 2004; Gilbert for Mayor, Duluth, Minn., 2003; Andreasen for Congress, Rochester Minn., 2002; State Senator Becky Lourey for Governor, Duluth, Minn., 2002
Major Endorsements: Colorado Education Association; United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 7; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Colorado Council 76; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 113; Mountain West Regional Council of Carpenters
Why are you running? We need open, responsive representation that honors mainstream values and it is my duty to serve the constituents and strengthen our families and business community.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent?
Water and infrastructure issues; immigration enforcement and economic impact on industries directly affected by immigration law; improving quality and costs of education.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Building non-partisan relationships that focus on economic development and education.
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? HJR06-1027, limiting automatic citizenship at birth to a child born in the United States.
What proposal in the last session did you agree with the most? HB1375, expanding early education to preschool and full day kindergarten
