Office and district sought: House District 19
Name: Ken Barela
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: www.kbarela.com
E-mail: kennyb@callidevelopment.com
Age: 43
Last degree earned: MBA – University of Denver
Occupation: President, Calli Development Services – architecture and construction firm.
Hobbies: reading, exercising.
Family: Wife, Debbie; children, Ashlee, Mel Matthew and Emilee
How long have you lived in Colorado? 43 years.
Last book read: Freakonomics
Civic Involvement: Mayor of Fountain, 8 years; School Board Vice President, District 8, 3 years; President Elect Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs – current; Board member, Fountain Valley YMCA
Major endorsements: Colorado Educator’s Association; AFL-CIO
Why are you running? I am committed to making sure every Coloradan has access to affordable, effective health care coverage. Furthermore, I will do everything I can to ensure our public schools have the resources they require.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent?
1. Public education is under attack. We must strengthen and commit ourselves to our most important institution.
2. Health care coverage must be considered a “right.” Every citizen must have access to affordable, effective health care.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? Health care coverage for all citizens; strengthening of our public education system.
