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Keith King (Colorado)
Keith King was a member of the Colorado Springs City Council in Colorado, representing District 3 from 2013 to 2017. He was elected to the council in 2013 and did not seek re-election in 2017.[1]
King was previously a Republican member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 12 from 2009 to 2013. He served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008. He was House Assistant Majority Leader from 2001 to 2002 and House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2004.
Biography
King earned his B.S. in industrial education from Colorado State University in 1970 and his M.S. in vocational education from Oregon State University in 1976. His professional experience includes working as a woodshop and construction technology teacher for Moreno Valley High School from 1970 to 1972; industrial mechanics teacher for Willamette High School from 1972 to 1976; industrial mechanics teacher for Sprague High School from 1976 to 1977; founder and owner of Waterbed Palace from 1977 to 2002; and owner of office and warehouse buildings purchase and administrator for Colorado Springs Early Colleges.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, King served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Education Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Finance Committee, Colorado State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, King served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado Senate
- Education Committee, Colorado Senate
- Finance Committee, Colorado Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Colorado Senate
Issues
Sponsored legislation
King's sponsored legislation includes:
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [2]
Schools
King sponsored the Safer Schools Act of 2011 (House Bill 1121) in the 2011 session, along with Rep. Robert Ramirez. The bill places a ban on the hiring of non-classified public school employees who have been convicted of a felony.
The bill was amended to allow for employment of felons convicted of domestic violence, a first or second degree assault, and felony drug offenses under prescribed conditions.[3]
Elections
2013
King was elected to District 3 of the Colorado Springs City Council in 2013.
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
King did run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
2008
On November 4, 2008, King was elected to the 12th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Pete Lee (D).[4]
King raised $42,810 for his campaign, while Lee raised $31,581.[5]
| Colorado State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Keith King (R)
|
29,658 | |||
| Pete Lee (D) | 23,468 | |||
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Personal
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King and his wife, Sandi, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Cities in Colorado
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- City of Colorado Springs
- Keith King's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Keith King
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2004 2002 2000
- Keith King on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Colorado Springs, "King," accessed January 13, 2015
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Teacher's Union Shaken, Allies Divided by Passage of Tenure Reform," May 12, 2010
- ↑ "Felons in schools bill heads back to House," Colorado News Agency, May 3rd, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, " Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Senate candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
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|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Colorado Springs City Council, District 3 2013-2017 |
Succeeded by Richard Skorman |
| Preceded by Andy McElhany (R) |
Colorado State Senate - District 12 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Cadman (R) |
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