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Bill Cadman
| Bill Cadman | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 10 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | California State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/04/1960 | |
| Place of birth | Hollywood, MD | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Cadman was a Board Member for the Colorado Republican Party from 1996 to 1998. He served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2007. In 2007 he was House Minority Caucus Chair. He then joined the Colorado State Senate in 2007.
Cadman earned his BA from California State University in 1989.
Cadman was Marketing Director of Manufacturing from 1990 to 1992. He then worked as Development Director for Lifeskills of Colorado Springs from 1992 to 1994. He also worked as Office Manager for United States Representative Joel Hefley from 1994 to 2000.
Issues
Jerry's kids bill
Jeanne Nicholson sponsored a bill in the 2011 session to give right of way throughout Colorado to police officers and firefighters who approach passing motorists for Jerry's Kids on Labor Day weekend.
Senate bill 270, approved by the Senate Local Government Committee, clarifies when and where public-safety personnel, such as firefighters, can solicit funds from motorists. Local governments would be required to approve permit applications submitted by firefighters to do their fundraising on roadways.
Nicholson contends her bill is really about public safety.
“As long as we can say when and where—this bill protects firefighters and others by law,” said Nicholson. “Because they are professionals, they are aware of the public-safety of the situation.”
The measure overrules local laws and authority in this matter.
Sen. Ellen Roberts said passage of the proposed measure would “open a Pandora’s Box.” Sen. Irene Aguilar, who is also concerned, said she would support SB270 for the time being but would seek additional input.
“I am voting yes because I came in here today saying I would but will need to talk more with (legislative staff),” said Aguilar.
Sen. Bill Cadman opposed the bill and said the measure raised a question of local control—and a constitutional one.
“(SB-270) is a total usurpation of local control. It tries to carve out an exemption from local laws, for a specific group, raising serious constitutional issues,” said Cadman. “It’s a good public service but bad public policy…the ends don’t justify the means.”[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cadman served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cadman served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State, Veterans, and Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cadman served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State, Veterans & Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Cadman won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 12 due to redistricting. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated James Michael Bristol (C) and Dave Respecki (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Colorado State Senate, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill L. Cadman Incumbent |
67.9% | 34,673 | |
| Libertarian | Dave Respecki | 16.9% | 8,603 | |
| American Constitution Party | James Michael Bristol | 15.2% | 7,762 | |
| Total Votes | 51,038 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cadman was elected to the 10th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Diane D. Whitley (D).[4]
Cadman raised $27,664 for his campaign, while Whitley raised $2,815.[5]
| Colorado State Senate, District 10 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Cadman (R)
|
42,650 | |||
| Diane D. Whitley (D) | 22,955 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Cadman is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Cadman raised a total of $134,439 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[6]
| Bill Cadman's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 12 |  |
$5,500 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 10 |  |
$4,900 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State Senate, District 10 | |
$27,664 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State House, District 15 | |
$17,480 | |
| 2004 | Colorado State House, District 15 | |
$15,175 | |
| 2002 | Colorado State House, District 15 | |
$32,085 | |
| 2000 | Colorado State House, District 15 | |
$31,635 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $134,439 | |||
2012
Cadman won re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Cadman raised a total of $5,500.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Cadman's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Colorado Mining Association | $550 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $525 | |||
| Friends Of Farmers | $525 | |||
| Cmte For The American Dream | $400 | |||
| Waller, Jenifer R | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $5,500 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Cadman was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Cadman raised a total of $4,900.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Cadman's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Copic Insurance | $800 | |||
| Copic Insurance Small Donor Committee | $400 | |||
| Farmers Employees & Agent Pac: Support The Interests Of Farmers Group | $400 | |||
| Christiansen, Holger | $400 | |||
| Black Jack Pac | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $4,900 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Cadman won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Cadman raised a total of $27,664.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Cadman's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Cadman For House District 15 Cmte | $5,469 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Title Investors | $600 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Commerce & Industry | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $27,664 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Cadman won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Cadman raised a total of $17,480.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Cadman's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Copic Insurance | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Construction Cooperative Council | $400 | |||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $400 | |||
| LP47 LLC | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $17,480 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Cadman won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Cadman raised a total of $15,175.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Cadman's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Construction Cooperative Council | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $750 | |||
| Colorado Restaurant Association | $400 | |||
| Colorado Medical Society | $400 | |||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $15,175 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Cadman won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Cadman raised a total of $32,085.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Cadman's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| AT&T | $1,250 | |||
| Project Bild | $1,000 | |||
| American Family Insurance | $1,000 | |||
| Land Title Guarantee Co | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Concern State Pac | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $32,085 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Cadman won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Cadman raised a total of $31,635.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Cadman's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Colorado Republican Party | $1,500 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Pellett, Greg & Carole | $1,000 | |||
| Day, Tom | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Springs Auto Dealers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $31,635 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- Colorado GOP state senator ducks questions from Aurora victim's father - Raw Story
- Elections overhaul passes Senate after long debate - kdvr.com
- Legislators approve regs for legal marijuana use - The Colorado Statesman
- GOP Fights Colorado Elections Bill Past Midnight -
- Democratic-backed elections reform bill heads to Guv - The Colorado Statesman
- Highs and lows with pot bills - The Colorado Statesman
- Lawmakers on both sides call General Assembly session unprecedented - Colorado Springs Gazette
- Dems praise session as 'productive' - The Colorado Statesman
- Colorado elections bill to be signed - Daily Camera
- 11th-hour bill tries to ban pot sales - The Durango Herald
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Personal
Cadman and his wife, Lisa, have two children.
External links
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Bill Cadman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Bill Cadman
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004
References
- ↑ "A bill for Jerry’s kids—and fundraising firefighters," Colorado News Agency, May 3rd, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, Official Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Cadman, Scott" Accessed May 22, 2013
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