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Steve Harkess Republican
Residence: Lakewood
Profession: Attorney
Education: B.S. Business Administration from C.U. Bouler and Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver.
Experience: I have been an elected school board member, a small business owner and a practicing attorney.
What are your top three priorities, if elected?
Make Government More Affordable; Protecting the Taxpayers Bill of Rights; and Strengthening Parental Rights.
What specific actions would you support to improve affordability for Coloradans, whether aimed at housing costs, tax burdens or other impacts?
A reduction in the use of ‘fees’ to get around limitations created by the Taxpayers Bill of Rights. A review of regulations and statutes that increase the cost of living for Coloradans.
Whether your party is in the majority or minority next year, where do you see actionable common ground with the opposing party?
Colorado is facing an almost constant budget crisis, and it isn’t possible to solve it by increasing taxes and fees in a state that is already one of the more expensive places to live. Everyone will need to work together to look at government priorities in order to fund essential services without placing an increased burden on Colorado families.
A new governor will take office next year. What opportunities are there for legislation or other changes that did not gain traction under Gov. Jared Polis?
It depends on who is elected governor.
Monica Duran did not return the questionnaire.
