Keith King
PARTY REPUBLICAN
Colorado Senate District 12

BIO

Age: 60

Employment: Charter school administrator

How to reach him:
Phone: 719-576-6149 fax: 719-528-7006
e-mail: keith@keithking.org

Education: Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Master's degree, Oregon State University

Civic involvement:
1. Colorado House of Representatives District 21, 1999-2007
2. National Assessment Governing Board
3. Colorado Charter School Institute Board
4. Colorado League of Charter Schools board member

Military service: None

AUDIO LINK http://coloradosprings.com/gazette/audiofiles/election08/KeithKingSenateD12.mp3

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

1. Oppose tax increases that hurt the economy; Save citizens money by eliminating government regulations. My HB03-1188 lowered auto insurance premiums for the average driver with full policy coverage about $417 per year; Prevent higher energy prices by opposing Gov. Bill Ritter's $321 million energy tax increase on energy production.

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

Continue aggressive law enforcement of arresting those who traffic illegal immigrants through the state; Unless services are federally mandated, illegal aliens must not get state government services; Prevent illegal immigrants from having the opportunity to vote in the state of Colorado.

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

Create a business friendly environment that encourages utility companies to invest in renewable energy if their customers want it; Create clean coal tax credits for utilities to produce a stable supply of energy cheaper. This will allow utilities the opportunity to produce higher priced renewable energy at a more economical price; Reduce government regulations on the utility industry so they can produce what the customer wants when they want it.