Joyce Foster
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| Joyce Foster | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $45/$99 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Foster was a member of the Denver City Council from 1993 to 2003.
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Foster's sponsored legislation includes:
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Foster has been appointed to these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Local Government Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Foster served on these committees:
- Business, Labor and Technology Committee, Colorado Senate
- Local Government Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Foster is not running for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Foster was elected to the 35th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Robert J. Lane (R).[2]
Foster raised $136,234 for her campaign, while Lane raised $10,551.[3]
| Colorado State Senate, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Joyce Foster (D)
| 41,384 | |||
| Robert J. Lane (R) | 19,447 | |||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joyce Foster's campaign in 2010 | |
| Foster, Joyce E | $5,000 |
| Pollack, Andrea Singer | $400 |
| Dahlquist, William P | $400 |
| Goldberg, Mark A | $400 |
| Toltz, Steven D | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $14,546 |
2008
In 2008, Foster collected $136,234 in donations.[4]
Foster collected no donations over $1,000.
Recent news
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Personal
Foster and her husband, Steve, have three children.
External links
- Joyce Foster's personal website
- Official Colorado Senate website of Joyce Foster
- Project Vote Smart biography of Joyce Foster
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile of Joyce Foster
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
- Joyce Foster on LinkedIn
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' | Colorado State Senate - District 35 2009–present | Succeeded by NA |
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