Andrew Kerr
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| Andrew Kerr | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Colorado State Senate District 22 | ||
| Date of primary | June 26, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Colorado House of Representatives District 26 | ||
| In office | ||
| March 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $99/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | March 2006 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Colorado | |
| Master's | University of Colorado | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 21, 1968 | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Kerr is a teacher and curriculum Specialist at Jefferson County Public Schools.
He is on the Colorado Education Association Fund for Children and Public Education Board, Green Mountain Civic Association Board, and President of the Dunstan Foundation.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kerr has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Education Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kerr served on these committees:
- Business Affairs and Labor Committee
- Business Affairs and Labor
- Legislative Council
- Rule 36 Complaint (Vice Chair)
Issues
Tourism
Kerr co-sponsored the Colorado Regional Tourism Act with Rep. Keith Swerdfeger in 2011.
The bill increases the number of potential regional tourism projects that the Economic Development Commission may approve in the few years following the bill, if it were to pass. The projects would include tourism spots like anything from museums to resort hotels, from amusement parks to a major sports arena.
The initial authorization of regional projects, and corresponding taxing districts, was born out of Senate Bill 09-173, which former Gov. Bill Ritter signed into law.
“State tourism is not only a great way to infuse Colorado’s economy with more revenue, but it also creates more jobs,” said Swerdfeger. “By allowing more regional tourism project applications to be approved, our state creates more ways to bring tourists to Colorado.”
Kerr said looking at ways to expand tourism is particularly wise in its potential for a cross-pollination of revenue sources.
“Regional tourism provides huge potential for economic growth here in Colorado,” said Kerr. “Smart, targeted legislation like this will help bring more visitors to Colorado and expand our tourism sector, and it has the potential to create jobs across the state."[2]
Sponsored legislation
Kerr's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1107 - HOA Limits On Energy Efficiency Measures
- HB 09-1199 - Healthy Forests Vibrant Communities Act
- HB 09-1299 - National Popular Vote Agreement
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
- SB 10-001 - Modifications to Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) Fund
- HB 1311 - Colorado Regional Tourism Act
Elections
2012
Redistricting has drawn Kerr into the same senate and house legislative district as two other incumbents of the state house, Max Tyler and Kenneth Summers. As a result, both Kerr and Summers have chosen to run in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 22. Both Kerr and Summers face no primary challenge and will face off in the general election.[3]
2010
Kerr ran for re-election to the 26th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Kerry defeated Mark A. Barrington (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 26 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Andrew Kerr (D)
| 13,624 | |||
| Mark A. Barrington (R) | 10,435 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kerr won re-election to the 26th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Ray Warren (R).[4]
Kerr raised $66,899 for his campaign, while Warren raised $7,508.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Kerr (D)
| 18,850 | |||
| Ray Warren (R) | 12,226 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kerr raised $85,786 in contributions. [6]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,250 |
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 |
| Jefferson County Education Association | $3,725 |
| Colorado Education Association | $2,125 |
| Colorado State Conference Of Electrical Workers Small Donor Cmte | $2,125 |
2008
Below are Kerr's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County Education Association | $4,450 |
| CO Association of Realtors | $4,250 |
| CO Education Association | $4,250 |
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,250 |
| CO Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
External links
- Andy Kerr's official website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Andrew Kerr
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Andy Kerr on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kerr
- ↑ "Lawmakers, guv give another lift to tourism," by Debi Brazzale, Colorado News Agency, June 20, 2011
- ↑ "Redrawn Colorado House District 23 throws together trio of legislators", denverpost.com, December 8, 2011
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado House spending, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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