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Leader
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Experience
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Vision
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"In his 12 years in the Legislature, colleagues say King has built more bridges between his GOP caucus and rival Democrats than any other Republican... One of the most liberal members of the state Senate, Rollie Heath... called King 'the best of what government is supposed to be.'" (Gazette)
Endorsements by Public Officials: Bill Cadman – Senate Minority Leader; Kent Lambert – Senator, Joint Budget Committee Member; Andy McElhany – Former Senate Minority Leader; John Suthers – Colorado Attorney General (See more)
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Character
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"I have lived the American dream. I was a school teacher to begin with. My first job was teaching the industrial arts in 1970 at Moreno Valley High School outside of March Air Force Base.
I wanted to have three distinct careers: I wanted to teach for a while, I wanted to come back and start a business, and I wanted to give back to the community. And this community has given us the opportunity to do that." - Keith King, February 11, 2013 |
"Keith King never gets much sleep, but he shaved off a little extra last week. Colorado Springs Early Colleges had just lost its regular bus driver, so King, a former House majority leader and newly elected state senator, had taken a second job." (Gazette)
Endorsements: Robert Abeyta – Colorado Springs Utilities Employee; Steve Bartolin – CEO and President of the Broadmoor; Mary Harold – (retired) Personnel Manager, IBM; Dave Hughes – Retired Colonel (See more)
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Educator
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Keith didn't just talk about at-risk students; he cared enough to do something to help them succeed.
Keith started 4 Charter Schools in the last 20 years, and is currently Administrator of Colorado Springs Early Colleges. He is also working on opening up two more schools in the next few years. Another example of Keith's innovative approach to education is GT Pathways, a bill he sponsored in the State Senate which guarantees that core credits earned at one public university in Colorado can be transferred to any other. |
"How we can we help at-risk students before they get so far behind in their academic studies that they decide to drop out of school? This is the civil rights issue for the 21st Century. I have and will continue to do everything I can to help them... After all, every student deserves the opportunity for success." (Gazette)
Endorsements by Leaders in Education: Harlan Else – Former Superintendent, School District 12; Bob Loevy – Colorado College Professor Emeritus; Paul Lundeen – Chairman, Colorado State Board of Education; Bob Null – Board Member, School District 11; Jerry Rutledge – Former CU Regent, Fifth Congressional District (See more)
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Businessman
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Keith King started Waterbed Palace in Colorado Springs when he was 29 years old.
His hard work and dedication paid off. The business thrived for 25 years, from when he founded it in 1977 until he sold it in 2002. During that time, he expanded it to 18 stores across 6 different states. Keith hopes to make Colorado Springs an attractive place for other young professionals and entrepreneurs who have the same dream that he did. |
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“When I was 29, I moved my young family to Colorado Springs and started Waterbed Palace. I want to ensure that the next generation has the same opportunity for entrepreneurial success.”
Endorsements by Local Business Owners: Mike Faricy – Previous Owner, Faricy Chrysler Plymouth Jeep; Bill Johannsen – President, C & C Sand Company; Gary Loo – High Valley Farm, Former Owner of Current, Inc.; Steve Schuck – President, Schuck Corporation (See more)
Why Keith is Running For City Council
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"As State Representative for HD 21 and Senator for SD 12, I had the privilege of serving the constituents of the Pikes Peak area for twelve years. I worked with both sides of the aisle to pass over 100 bills and resolutions.
The Senate district was gerrymandered, and I chose not to run against a good friend, Bill Cadman. Since then, many people have asked me to run for the office of City Council District 3. Since all the Council districts have new boundaries and the incumbent, Lisa Czelatdko, is not running, it is an open seat. I believe I have the experience and vision to make city government better for all of us. I will work hard to serve the district with the same philosophy I upheld for 12 years at the Capitol. I will devote myself to making Colorado Springs the best city in the nation." - Keith |
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Thanks to the 125+ friends and supporters who showed up to Keith's reception on February 11, despite the freezing temperatures and icy roads. Let's keep up the momentum and send Keith to City Hall!
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