Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Robert Marshall
Democrat Party
Supports 4 of 4 reforms
Fewer voters turn out in their municipal elections when they are held in odd-years, and young voters and voters of color are most impacted. Do you support local elections being held at the same time as even-year general elections to improve access and turnout? Why or why not?
Fewer voters turn out in their municipal elections when they are held in odd-years, and young voters and voters of color are most impacted. Do you support local elections being held at the same time as even-year general elections to improve access and turnout? Why or why not?
Yes
Colorado has made strides in making elections more accessible and equitable, but unique barriers persist for rural voters. What more can our state do to reduce barriers to participation for rural communities?
Colorado has made strides in making elections more accessible and equitable, but unique barriers persist for rural voters. What more can our state do to reduce barriers to participation for rural communities?
Yes
The way that members are elected to county and municipal governing bodies can lead to more, or less, reflective representation to meet the diverse needs of the community. As a member of the legislature, would you support efforts to ensure more reflective representation for all?
The way that members are elected to county and municipal governing bodies can lead to more, or less, reflective representation to meet the diverse needs of the community. As a member of the legislature, would you support efforts to ensure more reflective representation for all?
Yes
Colorado has recently rolled back some of the open meetings requirements in our Sunshine Laws, which were passed in the 70’s to ensure public business is not conducted behind closed doors. Do you oppose future attempts to roll back Colorado’s Sunshine Laws?
Colorado has recently rolled back some of the open meetings requirements in our Sunshine Laws, which were passed in the 70’s to ensure public business is not conducted behind closed doors. Do you oppose future attempts to roll back Colorado’s Sunshine Laws?
Yes
Additional Comments
When I initially ran for the legislature, my top three priorities were Public Safety, Public Education and the Environment. But after having been sworn in, Good Governance became my primary focus because of the issues I have seen present. So I have tried running bills to address county commissioner elections and the legislature's vacancy appointment process to be more reflective of the people and democratic norms. I challenged decades long practices in the legislature that led a former GOP Majority leader to comment: "It took courage...to blow the whistle on this practice." And I will continue to advocate and push for Good Governance reforms.
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