Naomi Riess
- Occupation
- Small-business owner and land-use consultant
- Lives in
- Durango
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
- Owner of Riess Research & Planning for more than 33 years, advising on land-use regulations, permitting, water issues and development approvals, per the campaign site. source: riessforcolorado.com
- Has lived in Durango for more than three decades. source: riessforcolorado.com
- Served 15+ years on the La Plata County Historic Preservation Commission, many as vice chair. source: riessforcolorado.com
- Served as president of the Durango Early Learning Center board and on the Durango 9-R District Accountability Advisory Committee. source: riessforcolorado.com
- Owner of Colorado Heritage Farms; Master Gardener. source: riessforcolorado.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.
- Ease housing costs, reduce state mandates and protect property rights source: riessforcolorado.com
- Support law enforcement, tougher penalties for violent offenders, and efforts against fentanyl source: riessforcolorado.com
- Defend Western Colorado water rights, expand water storage, and an 'all-of-the-above' energy approach source: riessforcolorado.com
- Keep rural healthcare within driving distance source: riessforcolorado.com
- Higher education standards, charter schools and workforce training source: riessforcolorado.com
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