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Mark Ferrandino
| Mark Ferrandino | ||
| Colorado House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| 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, $99/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Rochester, 1999 | |
| Master's | University of Rochester, 2000 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 9, 1977 | |
| Place of birth | Nyack, NY | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Ferrandino has worked as a Senior Budget Analyst with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, as a Program Analyst with the US Department of Justice, and a Policy Analyst with the White House Office of Management and Budget. He served as Treasurer of the Colorado Democratic Party from 2005-2007.[1]
Issues
Ferrandino provided 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. When asked his legislative priorities he said:
"I will continue to work to protect consumer from predatory lending by re-introducing legislation that will limit the interest rate on payday loans to 45% down from the current rate of 521%. In addition, I will work to solve the fiscal problems in our state's constitution that limit our ability to invest in our state's future."[2]
Sponsored legislation
Ferrandino's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1107 - HOA Limits On Energy Efficiency Measures
- HB 09-1199 - Healthy Forests Vibrant Communities Act
- HB 09-1299 - National Popular Vote Agreement
- SB 11-025 - Transparency for private contracts entered into with the state [3]
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ferrandino has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Budget Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ferrandino served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Budget
Elections
2012
Ferrandino is running for re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 2. He is running unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[4]
2010
Ferrandino ran for re-election to the 2nd District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Ferrandino defeated Doc Miller (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 2 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
9,360 | |||
| Doc Miller (R) | 2,673 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ferrandino won re-election to the 2nd District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Thomas C. Miller (R).[5]
Ferrandino raised $45,426 for his campaign, while Miller raised $3,087.[6]
| Colorado State House, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
13,506 | |||
| Thomas C. Miller (R) | 3,424 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ferrandino raised $26,396 in contributions. [7]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $2,000 |
| American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Ferrandino's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| CO Professional Fire Fighters | $2,000 |
| AFSCME | $1,250 |
| Colorado Assoc of Public Employees | $1,100 |
| Colorado Assoc of Realtors | $1,050 |
| Colorado Education Assoc | $900 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Mark + Ferrandino + Colorado + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Mark Ferrandino News Feed
- Expanded renewable energy rule speeds through Colorado legislature - Denver Business Journal (blog)
- Democrats give reaction after 2013 Colorado legislative session ends - Denver Post
- Sheriffs sue their own state over gun laws - WND - WND.com
- Most oil, gas measures die during Colorado Legislature's 2013 session - Longmont Daily Times-Call
- Colorado Legislature approves the state's RES in SB 252 - Windpower Engineering (press release)
- Dems praise session as 'productive' - The Colorado Statesman
- With big push , Colorado legislative session to end Wednesday - Denver Post
- Civil Unions In Colorado Recognized At Midnight - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Lawmakers on both sides call General Assembly session unprecedented - Colorado Springs Gazette
- Senator: Buy air tankers quickly - Cortez Journal
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External links
- Mark Ferrandino's personal website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Mark Ferrandino
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Mark Ferrandino on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ferrandino
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ferrandino Issue Positions
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Proposal underscores the ‘public’ in public records," February 10, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State - Unofficial candidate list
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado House spending, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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