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Mark Barker, HD 17 (Colorado Springs)

State Rep. Mark Barker is the Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a Member of the Transportation Committee. Rep. Barker joined the Colorado Springs Police Department and served from May of 1979 until November of 2003.  During his tenure as a police officer, Rep. Barker worked in patrol, communications, special operations, bomb squad, arson investigation, and airport security operations. He attended many schools while a police officer, including Hazardous Devices School (Bomb school) at Redstone Arsenal, Al.; The National Fire Academy (Arson Investigation) at Emmetsburg, Md.; The FBI Academy (Bomb Squad Commanders); counter-terrorism seminars, defensive tactics and tactical schools. Rep. Barker received numerous letters of appreciation and was awarded Written Commendations, Colorado State Senate Tribute, and the Medal of Valor for his service to the community. During the last seven years with … Read entire article »

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Bob Gardner, HD 21 (Colorado Springs)

State Representative Bob Gardner was elected to his third term in the Colorado House of Representatives in 2010, representing House District 21 which is comprised of southwestern and western El Paso County and northern Fremont County.  Representative Gardner was recently appointed chair of the House Judiciary Committee and also serves on the House Appropriations Committee, the House Local Government Committee, and on the Joint Committee on Legislative Legal Services. In his three terms in the House, Rep. Gardner has been the sponsor or co-sponsor of bills across the issue spectrum—including legislation to assist fast growing school districts issue bonds for capital construction, increase the number of state trial court judges to address the backlog of commercial cases, simplify processes for businesses with the Secretary of State, extend the Arkansas River water … Read entire article »

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Janak Joshi, HD 14 (Colorado Springs)

State Rep. Janak Joshi is a retired physician, grassroots activist and resident of Colorado Springs for more than 33 years. Rep. Joshi brings a wealth of expertise in health care policy and small business.  Rep. Joshi ran a practice in Colorado Springs for 32 years specializing in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Occupational Medicine.  He is a small business owner of medical clinic and dialysis centers and employs as many as 50 people. Rep. Joshi came to the United States 39 years ago with a dream, a suitcase and $100.  He wanted to keep this dream alive for all our children.  When asked about his style of leadership, Joshi said, “I am an optimist. My underlying philosophy of conservative common sense is shaped from a strong family, from my experience being welcomed to … Read entire article »

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Larry Liston, HD 16 (Colorado Springs)

For more than 40 years, Rep. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs, has lived in House District 16, actively involving himself in the Colorado Springs’ community. For years, Rep. Liston has been crucial to the local Republican politics of the Colorado Springs area. Since 1997, he has served as precinct committeeperson and has been the Chairman of House District 16. In 1998 and 2002, Rep. Liston served as a county chairman for Gov. Bill Owens.  He also co-chaired the local campaign for President George Bush in 2002 and was elected as a delegate for President Bush to the Republican National Convention. Rep. Liston’s leadership in the Republican Party has led him to receive various awards as well. For instance, in 2001, he was recognized as the Republican of the year by the leadership of … Read entire article »

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Mark Waller, HD 15 (Colorado Springs)

State Rep. Mark Waller is the current House Assistant Majority Leader, and represents House District 15, which encompasses portions of Northeastern Colorado Springs. Waller serves on the Judiciary; State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committees; and is a member of Legal Services. Born in Macomb, Illinois, Waller received his undergraduate degree in political science from Southern Illinois University in 1992. He then studied at the University of North Dakota where he received his Masters Degree in space studies, followed by his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law. Waller formerly worked as the Deputy District Attorney for the 10th Judicial District in Pueblo, Colorado, and has a private practice in Colorado Springs. Waller and his wife Jennifer live in Colorado Springs with their two children, Truman and Camille. Office: 200 E Colfax … Read entire article »

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