Keith Swerdfeger
Keith Swerdfeger is a former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 47 from 2011 to 2013.
Biography
Swerdfeger's professional experience includes working as the cofounder/owner of K.R. Swerdfeger Construction.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Swerdfeger served on these committees:
- Economic and Business Development Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Finance Committee, Colorado House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Local Government Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
Issues
Tourism
Swerdfeger co-sponsored the Colorado Regional Tourism Act with Rep. Andrew Kerr in 2011.
The bill increased the number of potential regional tourism projects that the Economic Development Commission may approve in the few years following the bill. The projects would have included tourism spots like anything from museums to resort hotels, from amusement parks to a major sports arena.
The initial authorization of regional projects, and corresponding taxing districts, was born out of Senate Bill 09-173, which former Gov. Bill Ritter signed into law.
“State tourism is not only a great way to infuse Colorado’s economy with more revenue, but it also creates more jobs,” said Swerdfeger. “By allowing more regional tourism project applications to be approved, our state creates more ways to bring tourists to Colorado.”
Kerr said looking at ways to expand tourism was particularly wise in its potential for a cross-pollination of revenue sources.
“Regional tourism provides huge potential for economic growth here in Colorado,” said Kerr. “Smart, targeted legislation like this will help bring more visitors to Colorado and expand our tourism sector, and it has the potential to create jobs across the state."[1]
Elections
2012
Swerdfeger did not seek re-election in 2012.
2010
Swerdfeger was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He defeated Democrat Carole L. Partin in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 47 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Keith Swerdfeger (R)
|
17,495 | |||
| Carole L. Partin (D) | 10,354 | |||
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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Liane McFayden |
Colorado House District 47 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff (R) |
