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What makes you more qualified than your opponent?
See my website, kevinpriola.com.

Should the state revisit sentencing restrictions to reduce prison spending?
Keeping violent offenders off the streets is a major responsibility of government.

Would you support an expansion of the state’s public school voucher program?
The question assumes a current state wide voucher system. However, this does not exist.

Should Colorado pursue a four-day work week for state employees as a way of conserving energy and reducing energy bills?
Such an idea has merit, provided savings and services can be documented for the benefit of the state, not just the employee.

With so many state “entitlements,” such as Medicaid and public schools, how can the state best increase spending on roads, bridges and other transportation projects?
Via voter approved projects like T-Rex.

Should the state increase taxes on gas and oil production in Colorado?
Any tax increase is ultimately passed on to consumer. I would urge caution.

How do you think Colorado unions would see you as a candidate? Pro-union or anti-union?
With an open mind they would see me as neutral. Unions have a role, but not at the expense of business.

Above all, what one thing should the state do to improve student performance in public schools?
Some states have found CSAP like tests ineffective. If the CSAP tests are to continue, they need to be overhauled. Teaching to curricula is necessary and needs to be measured.

Should the state convene a constitutional convention to investigate resolving budget problems with TABOR, Amendment 23 and the Gallagher Amendment?
Such a convention would be a Pandora’s box. Opening too many ideas to revision.

How would you judge the performance so far of Gov. Bill Ritter?
Gov. Ritter needs to show leadership in government functions. Such as transparency in state government.