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James Riesberg

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James Riesberg
Colorado House of Representatives District 50
Former member
Term in office began
2005
Term in office ended
July 2011
Political party Democratic
Profession Businessman

Contents

James Riesberg was a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing the 50th District from 2005 until his resignation in July 2011. Riesberg resigned to take a job with Gov. John Hickenlooper as the state's Insurance Commissioner.[1]

Riesberg has worked as Owner/Consulting Gerontologist for the JLR Company from 1991-2005, Operations Director of Community Food Share from 2000-2001, and was in sales/marketing/management of for profit companies from 1969-1991.

He is a member of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce/Evans Chamber of Commerce, and National Council on Aging.[2]

Issue positions

Riesberg did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riesberg was appointed to these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riesberg served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

Riesberg's sponsored legislation includes:

  • HB 09-1173 - Contraband Cigarettes & Tobacco Products
  • HB 09-1341 - License Psychiatric Technicians
  • HB 09-1364 - Increase Health Care Task Force Terms

For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Elections

2010

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2010

Riesberg ran for re-election to the 50th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Bob Boswell ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 50 General election (2010)
Candidates Votes
James Riesberg (D) 7,859
Bob Boswell (R) 7,590

2008

On November 4, 2008, Riesberg won re-election to the 50th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Scott M. Helman (R).[4]

Riesberg raised $80,745 for his campaign, while Helman raised $21,567.[5]

Colorado State House, District 50 (2008)
Candidates Votes
James Riesberg (D) 14,139
Scott M. Helman (R) 8,688

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Riesberg raised $76,256 in contributions. [6]

His four largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Colorado Professional Fire Fighters $6,000
Colorado Medical Society $4,400
Service Employees International Local 105 $4,250
Colorado Education Association $3,125

2008

Below are Riesberg's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]

Contributor 2008 total
Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 $4,250
Colorado Education Assoc $4,250
CO Professional Fire Fighters $4,000
Service Employees Local 105 $3,100
AFSCME $3,000

External links

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References

  1. ↑ FOX31 Denver, Newest Colo. state lawmaker sworn in, July 28, 2011
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riesberg
  3. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riesberg Issue Positions
  4. ↑ 2008 general election results, Colorado
  5. ↑ Colorado House spending, 2008
  6. ↑ 2010 contributions
  7. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Colorado House District 50
2005–July 2011 		Succeeded by
Dave Young
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