Lesley Smith
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- State Representative, House District 49
- Occupation
- Scientist and educator
What this job does
One of 65 state representatives in the Colorado General Assembly, which writes state laws and passes the yearly state budget (the "Long Bill") in a session of up to 120 days. A term is two years, four in a row at most. source: en.wikipedia.org
Background
- Spent 30 years at the University of Colorado as a scientist and educator. source: theballotbrief.com
- Has served on the Boulder Valley School Board. source: theballotbrief.com
- Was the first woman aquanaut at the Aquarius undersea research facility, per her campaign site as summarized. source: theballotbrief.com
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Protecting Colorado's climate and public lands source: theballotbrief.com
- School funding and strengthening public education source: theballotbrief.com
- Housing affordability and addressing gun violence source: theballotbrief.com
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