Office and district sought: State Senate District 2
Name: Ken Kester
Website: www.kesterforsenate.com
E-mail: electkenkester@hotmail.com
Age: 70
Last degree earned: High School diploma
Occupation: Small business owner/retired. 30 years in business
Hobbies: Reading, golf, children and grandkids
Family: Wife, Virginia, deceased; three sons, Dan, Mike and Ed, two grand kids
How long have you lived in Colorado? 65 years
Last book read: “Bible/WWII Survival Biography” by Loyde Gaidner
Civic Involvement: El Pomar, Hospital Board, County Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Development Foundation founder and member
Major endorsements: Colorado Realtors Association, CEA, Cattleman’s Association, Colorado Home Builders, Colorado Restaurant Association
Why are you running?: I have worked very hard in the State Legislature since 1998. Southern Colorado needs a strong voice in the State Senate!
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado
Immigration.
Affordable Healthcare.
Pinon Canyon Expansion
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win?
Immigration – Colorado should not be a sanctuary state.
Affordable Healthcare – State employees should have better healthcare.
Pinon Canyon Expansion – We cannot allow the Army to use eminent domain!
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most?
Smoking Ban – Private property issue, why should the government tell a small business how to run its operation.
What proposal in the last session did you agree with the most?
LEAP legislation to help low income and elderly
