Office and district sought: House District 51
Name: Don Marostica
Party affiliation: Republican
Website: www.donmarostica.com
E-mail: don@donmarostica.com
Age: 58
Last degree earned: Master’s in secondary administration, University of Northern Colorado
Occupation: land developer
Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, pistol shooting, physical conditioning and reading.
Family: Wife, Carol; son, Blaine and his wife, Robin; two grandchildren, Liberty and Wyatt
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before? My whole life except for time in the US Army.
Last book read: “Revolutionary Wealth,” Alvin and Heidi Toffler.
Civic Involvement: State Housing Board Chair; Medical Center of the Rockies Hospital Foundation Chair ; Poudre Valley Health System Foundation Chair; Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance Director; Colorado Home Builders Board Director .
Major endorsements: Colorado Medical Society; Colorado Association of Realtors; Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry; Colorado Home Builders Association; National Rifle Association.
Why are you running? I have the proven leadership experience at the local, state and national level. I know the heart beat of my community. Civic duty to serve.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent?
Transportation: is one of the keys to economic development in the State of Colorado.
Water: clean water supply is another key for the future of Colorado’s agriculture, municipal, industrial and recreation economies.
Higher Education: for business to compete in Colorado, the state must make an investment in its young adults in higher education.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Transportation. The Northern Colorado region is not getting its fair share of transportation dollars. It is a safety problem. This will be my top priority.
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? Left blank.
What proposal in the last session did you agree with most? Left blank.
