Su Ryden
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| Su Ryden | |
| Colorado House of Representatives District 36 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | House website |
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Ryden is involved in a number of organizations, including serving as Communications Chair for the Rotary Club of Denver, Board Member of the Rotary Club of Denver Foundation, and member of Women Impacting Public Policy, Institute of International Education, and Leadership Aurora.[1]
Issue positions
Ryden 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 her legislative priorities she listed them as:[2]
- "Education--encourage and enhance local districts' innovative programs, including art and music in the schools"
- "Health Care--provide universal healthcare via a multi-payer system"
- "Economic Development--promote alternative energy resources, tourism (including film production), bioscience and aerospace"
Sponsored legislation
Ryden's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1224 - No Gender Individual Health Ins Rates
- HB 09-1273 - Health Care For Colorado
- HB 09-1342 - Eliminate Cigarette Sales Tax Exemption
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee membership
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Judiciary
Major donors
Below are Ryden's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| CO Democratic Party House Majority Project | $13,000 |
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,250 |
| CO Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 |
| Service Employees Local 105 | $4,000 |
| CO Education Assoc | $3,125 |
External links
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Su Ryden
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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