Rob Witwer
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Rob Witwer is a Colorado politician, lawyer, and former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives. In the State House, Witwer represented House District 25, which encompasses most of western Jefferson County, Colorado
including Evergreen, Colorado
and Conifer, Colorado
.
Witwer was appointed to the Colorado General Assembly
in 2005 by vacancy committee and won the general election in 2006 by defeating Democrat Mike Daniels with 56.6% of the popular vote.
Witwer sponsored legislation to improve public access to hiking trails by extending legal liability protection to landowners who allow public access to their land. Along with State Senator Josh Penry
, he has pushed for legislation to raise graduation standards for Colorado high school students, especially in the areas of math and science. He has also been outspoken against legislative efforts to freeze mill levies on Colorado property owners, arguing that this policy amounts to a property tax increase.
The Rocky Mountain News has called Witwer, Josh Penry
, Cory Gardner and Matt Knoedler the "Rock Stars" of the Colorado GOP, and National Journal named him one of its "stars to watch in the future".
Witwer announced that he would not seek re-election in 2008 due to the pressures of raising a young family. Witwer served as Campaign Manager for his successor, Representative Cheri Gerou
. Witwer says he is likely to return to public service after he has more time to spare from raising his five young sons.
Witwer is a graduate of Amherst College
(1993) and the University of Chicago Law School
(1996).
Jefferson County, Colorado
Jefferson County , whose slogan is the "Gateway to the Rocky Mountains", is the fourth most populous of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. Located along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Jefferson County is adjacent to the west side of the state capital, Denver....
including Evergreen, Colorado
Evergreen, Colorado
Evergreen is a census-designated place and a U.S. Post Office in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Evergreen is roughly west of Denver. The population was 9,038 at the 2010 census...
and Conifer, Colorado
Conifer, Colorado
Conifer is an unincorporated town in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Conifer is located along U.S. Route 285 in the foothills West of Denver. The Conifer Post Office has the ZIP Code 80433.-History:...
.
Witwer was appointed to the Colorado General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly
The Colorado General Assembly is the state legislature of the State of Colorado.-Constitutional definition:The Colorado Constitution establishes a system of government based on the separation of powers doctrine with power divided among three "departments": executive, legislative and judicial...
in 2005 by vacancy committee and won the general election in 2006 by defeating Democrat Mike Daniels with 56.6% of the popular vote.
Witwer sponsored legislation to improve public access to hiking trails by extending legal liability protection to landowners who allow public access to their land. Along with State Senator Josh Penry
Josh Penry
Josh Penry is the former minority leader of the Colorado Senate. Elected in 2006, Penry was the youngest member of the Colorado state Senate. According to The Denver Post, Penry played a leadership role in opposing regulation for the oil and gas industry and a labor bill. Penry has been...
, he has pushed for legislation to raise graduation standards for Colorado high school students, especially in the areas of math and science. He has also been outspoken against legislative efforts to freeze mill levies on Colorado property owners, arguing that this policy amounts to a property tax increase.
The Rocky Mountain News has called Witwer, Josh Penry
Josh Penry
Josh Penry is the former minority leader of the Colorado Senate. Elected in 2006, Penry was the youngest member of the Colorado state Senate. According to The Denver Post, Penry played a leadership role in opposing regulation for the oil and gas industry and a labor bill. Penry has been...
, Cory Gardner and Matt Knoedler the "Rock Stars" of the Colorado GOP, and National Journal named him one of its "stars to watch in the future".
Witwer announced that he would not seek re-election in 2008 due to the pressures of raising a young family. Witwer served as Campaign Manager for his successor, Representative Cheri Gerou
Cheri Gerou
Cheri Gerou is a Colorado architect and politician, currently serving in the General Assembly of the U.S. state of Colorado. Elected to the Colorado House of Representatives as a Republican in 2008, Gerou represents House District 25, which encompasses western Jefferson County,...
. Witwer says he is likely to return to public service after he has more time to spare from raising his five young sons.
Witwer is a graduate of Amherst College
Amherst College
Amherst College is a private liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. Amherst is an exclusively undergraduate four-year institution and enrolled 1,744 students in the fall of 2009...
(1993) and the University of Chicago Law School
University of Chicago Law School
The University of Chicago Law School was founded in 1902 as the graduate school of law at the University of Chicago and is among the most prestigious and selective law schools in the world. The U.S. News & World Report currently ranks it fifth among U.S...
(1996).