Denver November 2004 Election
Candidate for U.S. Senate, Mike Miles, has picked up a few endorsements while the state democrats still search for a big money candidate, according to the Rocky Mountain News [February 17, 2004, "Handful of Dems endorses Miles in race"]. From the article, "On Monday, Miles picked up confirmed endorsements from state Sen. Peter Groff, state Reps. Merrifield, Rosemary Marshall, Buffie McFadyen, Lois Tochtrop and Frank Weddig ... Other lawmakers on a list released by Miles' campaign could not be reached for confirmation.Groff said Miles 'has a compelling story that I think matches well with Sen. Campbell's story.' He cited Miles' background as a West Point graduate, former soldier, diplomatic officer, teacher and school administrator."
The first of many bills designed to refactor TABOR was introduced this week by House Majority Leader Keith King, according to the Denver Post [February 17, 2004, "Measure to tackle TABOR conflict"]. From the article, "A Republican-backed proposal to solve state budget difficulties caused by conflicting constitutional amendments will be introduced this week by House Majority Leader Keith King. The Colorado Springs Republican's proposed bill is significant because it is the only one to get the endorsement of majority Republican leaders in the House and the Senate. House Speaker Lola Spradley, R-Beulah, and Senate Majority Leader Mark Hillman, R-Burlington, both said Monday that they support King's proposal, although Spradley said leaders may also back other ideas...The proposal would allow state government to keep more money starting next year than is now allowed under the revenue-restricting Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, or TABOR. It would also allow the government to slow increases now mandated for education under Amendment 23." Here's the coverage from the Rocky Mountain News [February 17, 2004, "Owens: Huge deficit looms"].
One year ago I was praising Paula Saraceno for starting a weblog for her race for city council.
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