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Lucia Guzman
| Lucia Guzman | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| 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 | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | May 2010 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas | |
| Master's | University of Houston at Clear Lake City, Texas | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Pastor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Guzman earned her BS in Community Health from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, in 1973. She went on to receive her MBS from the University of Houston at Clear Lake City, Texas. She then earned her Master of Divinity from The Iliff School of Theology in 1989.
Guzman has worked for Merritt Memorial united Methodist Church and Berkeley United Methodist Church in Denver, Colorado. From 1999 to 2005, she was the owner of Lucías Casa de Café. She then worked for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education from 1999 to 2007, serving as the board's vice president from 2003 to 2006. Guzman has been employed by the Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations as the City and County of Denver Executive Director since 2003. She is also a pastor at Methodist churches.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Guzman served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
| • Legislative Audit | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Guzman served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Guzman was appointed to the 34th District seat in May 2010. She then won re-election in 2010. She defeated Joel Judd in the primary election. Guzman defeated Derec C. Shuler (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 34 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lucia Guzman (D)
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21,273 | |||
| Derec C. Shuler (R) | 6,121 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Guzman is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Guzman raised a total of $63,128 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[2]
| Lucia Guzman's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 34 |  |
$3,056 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 34 |  |
$60,072 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $63,128 | |||
2012
Guzman was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Guzman raised a total of $3,056.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lucia Guzman's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Colorado Chiropractic Association | $500 | |||
| Xcel Energy | $400 | |||
| American Dream | $400 | |||
| Wells Fargo | $400 | |||
| Harris, Alice | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $3,056 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Guzman won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Guzman raised a total of $60,072.
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lucia Guzman's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Copic Insurance Small Donor Committee | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors Small Donor Committee | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Small Donor Cmte (CTLA) | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Federation Of Teachers | $1,000 | |||
| Sandoval, Paula E | $800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $60,072 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- Democrats give reaction after 2013 Colorado legislative session ends - Denver Post
- Gov signs bill to protect pets - Our Colorado News
- Birthday Celebration Held to Honor Colorado Centenarians - KREX News Channel 5
- Civil Unions In Colorado Recognized At Midnight - Huffington Post
- Two new laws go to the dogs - Denver iJournal
- Gay lawmakers await session's end to celebrate own civil unions - Colorado Springs Gazette
- Marathon Colorado legislative session heats up after introduction of gun ... - Estes Park Trail-Gazette
- Legislators Find a Cause That They Can All Agree On - CBS Local
- Fort Lyon support - Pueblo Chieftain
- Colorado Democrats give up bill to allow unemployment benefits for locked-out ... - The Republic
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External links
- Lucia Guzman 4 Colorado - official campaign site
- Colorado State Senate's official page on Lucia Guzman
- Project Vote Smart biography of Lucia Guzman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile of Lucia Guzman
- Campaign contributions: 2010,
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paula Sandoval |
Colorado State Senate District 34 May 2010-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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