Gail Schwartz
| Gail Schwartz | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - 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, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Colorado at Boulder | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/22/1949 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Profession | Real Estate/Marketing Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Biography
Schwartz earned her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Colorado. Her professional experience includes working as an Executive for Sno-Engineering, Incorporated and as a Real Estate/Marketing Consultant.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwartz served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy, Chair | ||||
| • Capital Development, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy, Chair | ||||
| • Capital Development | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Issues
Farmers' market
Schwartz co-sponsored Senate Bill 258 with Rep. Don Coram and Rep. Edward Vigil. It passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee in late April 2011. The measure allows non-perishable food such as baked goods, jams, jellies and eggs to be sold at farmers markets and similar venues by vendors who produce the goods in their home kitchens.
The committee modified some of the provisions, such as the types of foods, some regulatory items, and the addition of labeling requirements for egg sellers. The measure went to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration after it passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.[1]
Elections
2014
Schwartz is considered a potential Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican 3rd district Rep. Scott Tipton in the 2014 U.S. House elections.[2]
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Schwartz sought re-election to the 5th District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Robert E. Rankin and Wayne Wolf ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. Schwartz defeated Robert E. Rankin in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 5 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gail Schwartz (D)
|
26,355 | |||
| Robert E. Rankin (R) | 25,269 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Schwartz was elected to the 5th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Lewis H. Entz (R).[3]
Schwartz raised $222,842 for her campaign, while Entz raised $125,129.[4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 5 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gail Schwartz (D)
|
24,677 | |||
| Lewis H. Entz (R) | 23,691 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Schwartz is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Schwartz raised a total of $494,315 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[5]
| Gail Schwartz's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 |  |
$6,600 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 |  |
$198,923 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 | |
$15,220 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 | |
$222,842 | |
| 2000 | Colorado Board of Regents, District 3 | |
$50,730 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $494,315 | |||
2012
Schwartz was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $6,600.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Service Employees Local 105 | $4,250 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Naturopathic Doctors | $500 | |||
| Friends Of Colorado Hospitals (F/K/A Hospitals Express Legislative Preference) | $200 | |||
| Colorado Dental Association | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $6,600 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Schwartz to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $198,923.
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Colorado Conservation Voters | $4,650 | |||
| American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees | $4,500 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $4,250 | |||
| Seiu Colorado Small Donor Cmte | $4,250 | |||
| Colorado American Federation Of Labor & Congress Of Industrial Organizations Nonpartisan Small DONOR | $4,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $198,923 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Schwartz was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $15,220.
| Colorado State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Schwartz, Gail Sheridan | $4,691 | |||
| Schwartz, Gail Sheridan | $1,354 | |||
| Afscme | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Trial Lawyers Association | $400 | |||
| Title Investors | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $15,220 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Schwartz to the Colorado State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $222,842.
| Colorado State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Schwartz, Gail | $35,000 | |||
| Colorado Democrats | $12,750 | |||
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,000 | |||
| Service Employees Local 105 | $2,000 | |||
| Blueflower Fund | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $222,842 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Schwartz was not up for election to the Colorado Board of Regents in 2000. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $50,730.
| Colorado Board of Regents 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Schwartz, Gail | $16,400 | |||
| Kelley, James | $1,000 | |||
| Gallagher, Mary | $1,000 | |||
| Atlas, Scott & Nancy | $1,000 | |||
| Schwartz, Alan | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $50,730 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Schwartz and her husband, Alan, have three children.
Recent news
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Gail Schwartz News Feed
- Snowmass senator's clean energy bills become law - Aspen Business Journal
- Hickenlooper signs controversial renewable bill - YumaPioneer
- Colorado Springs firm bankrolls effort to oust Sen. John Morse with more than ... - Denver Post (blog)
- Hemp For Victory Party On Tuesday In Denver - THE Weed Blog (blog)
- Drivers warned: Wildlife on the move - Journal-Advocate
- Go! Arts & Entertainment calendars (June 14-20: Exhibits & Galleries - Times Herald-Record
- IREA fights renewable standard - Our Colorado News
- Mountain Edition - June 13th, 2013 - Aspen Public Radio
- New judges named for 9th, 5th districts - Grand Junction Sentinel
- X-Change Corporation Issues Positive Market Update and Reinforces Existing ... - PR Newswire (press release)
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External links
- Sen. Schwartz's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Gail Schwartz
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gail Schwartz
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2000
- Gail Schwartz on Facebook
- Gail Schwartz's blog
References
- ↑ "Farmers market bill approved by Ag panel," Colorado News Agency, Apr 28th, 2011
- ↑ Roll Call, "Farm Team: In Colorado, Ambitious Democrats Hit New Ceiling," March 28, 2013
- ↑ 2006 general election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado Senate spending, 2006
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Schwartz, Gail" Accessed May 22, 2013
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