Mark Scheffel

Mark Scheffel
PARTY REPUBLICAN
OFFICE STATE SENATE D4

BIO

Age: 49

Employment: Attorney

How to contact him: Phone: 303-523-3497; fax: 303-841-9112; mark@scheffel4senate.com

Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Denver; Law degree, John Marshall Law School; Master's degree in law, New York University School of Law

Civic Involvement:

1. Board of directors Sky Cliff Stroke Center
2. Citizen Advisory Board,The Wildlife Experience
3. Board of directors Champion Bank
4. Past chairman Douglas County Republican Party

Military service: None

KEY ISSUES 1. What should state lawmakers be doing to strengthen Colorado's economy?

In general, I believe government should play a very limited role in economic development which is best left to the marketplace unfettered by government regulation. The Legislature should foster an environment of less government, less regulation and lower taxes. Specifically, the business personal property tax should be eliminated.

2. What should the state Legislature do about illegal immigration, or has it taken all necessary steps?

No, more can be done to address this critical issue facing the state of Colorado. Specifically, the state needs to enforce the applicable laws already in place and add legislation that would require secure and verifiable documents as proof of citizenship to register to vote.

3. What role should the state government play in the advancement of renewable energy?

Overall, the barriers in energy development must be removed with streamlining solar permitting and promoting an environment of regulatory certainty for energy development. Generally, government's role in energy development should be limited but should promote research and development of energy, including renewable energy, with eliminating regulations that inhibit such development.