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Betty Boyd
| Betty Boyd | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $45/$99 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Upsala College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/16/1943 | |
| Place of birth | Manchester, CT | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Boyd served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006.
She attended Fairfield University in 1965. She also earned her BA in Sociology from Upsala College in 1965.
Boyd was Director of the Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry. She also worked as Director of Campaigns and Development for Caring Connection.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Boyd has been appointed to these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair
- Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Colorado State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Boyd served on these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate
- State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Boyd was ineligible to run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Boyd was elected to the 21st District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Natalie Menten (R).[1]
Boyd raised $143,583 for her campaign, while Menten raised $11,761.[2]
| Colorado State Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Betty Boyd (D)
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33,304 | |||
| Natalie Menten (R) | 22,732 | |||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Betty Boyd's campaign in 2010 | |
| Colorado Dental Association | $400 |
| QC Holdings | $200 |
| American Insurance Association | $200 |
| Colorado Physical Therapy | $100 |
| Colorado Bioscience | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008, Boyd collected $143,583 in donations.[3]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Democratic Senate Campaign Committee of New York | $29,500 |
| American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees | $6,250 |
| Jefferson County Education Association | $4,450 |
| Colorado Association Of Public Employees | $4,400 |
Recent news
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Personal
Boyd and her husband, Douglas, have two children.
External links
- Sen. Boyd's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Betty Boyd
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Betty Boyd
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998
References
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Colorado State Senate - District 21 2006–present |
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