Bob Beauprez was stumping in Cañon City on Tuesday. Here's a report from the Cañon City Daily Record.
From the article, "Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bob Beauprez said Tuesday his choice of running mate is closely aligned with his conservative political stance and that she seeks answers to social problems outside the scope of government. Janet Rowland of Grand Junction, Beauprez's selection for Lieutenant Governor, has an extensive back-ground in human services. A 10-year veteran of the Mesa County human services department, Rowland is a relative newcomer to the political arena. She was elected Mesa County Commissioner in 2004...
"He addressed long-standing rural issues, including the protection of water and water rights. 'Money will find the water and move it,' Beauprez said, if appropriate checks are not put into place. He said he believes binding agreements are necessary to protect water rights. Beauprez also said he is against the use of eminent domain to condemn private land in Eastern Colorado to build a strip toll road dubbed 'Super Slab.'[...]
"Beauprez said he believed the November ballot issue about same-sex relationships is the first step toward legalizing gay marriage in the state."
Here's another article about Bob Beauprez - from the Durango Herald. They write, "Beauprez said education needs a 'massive' infusion of funding. He said part of the financial support could come from giving businesses or individuals a $1 tax credit for every $2 donated to education. But as important as money is getting parents involved in the education of their children...
"On other issues, Beauprez said: Referendum C, which allows the state to keep certain tax surpluses, must be fixed or the next economic downturn will put Colorado in the same revenue-short predicament that spawned Referendum C; Beauprez would allow the state to spend only the $3.7 billion that taxpayers gave up from state tax surpluses over the next five years, not the estimated $5 billion surplus; Balancing demands for water among agricultural, recreational and residential users requires 'pulling rabbits from a hat'; Satisfying needs must be based on conservation, improved water storage and development of more storage facilities; Concerted efforts are required to squeeze more from solar, wind and biomass sources to meet energy needs; With improved technology, there are enough rooftops in America to satisfy all energy needs; Health care is a mess; Among solutions: combine Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Plus; require care providers to offer a way to meet off-hour and emergency situations; advice lines operated by nurses to answer routine questions; and long-term health insurance even for the uninsured-by-choice."
The Herald quotes the congressman as saying, "There should be no need for inter-basin transfers of water (as is being discussed statewide now)."
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
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