Yesterday evening I
received a call from Mark Hillman, graciously conceding the election.
We did it!
This was a campaign about protecting the priorities of the people of
Colorado; about making sure our government is open, transparent and
accountable, and about making sure education is Colorado's first and top
priority. But this election was not about me. It was about you. From the
start you supported and encouraged and worked for this victory. You know what
it takes to win and friends--you have done it. I owe many thanks, more than I
can express here.
To my opponent Mark Hillman thank you for your service to the people of
Colorado and for the dedication and hard work you gave to your campaign.
Next, to my family: my parents, my siblings, my mother-in-law and my
children who made every day of this campaign a joy; and to my husband Saurabh
who earns the MVP award. No one worked harder to win this election - thank
you!
I want to extend thanks to my brilliant campaign team. This campaign
started with one close friend working in my basement and quickly grew to
include many, many volunteers, some who gave weeks and months to this
campaign, thank you to you all! Thank you to Gail Schoettler for her
leadership and vision for me and for women candidates everywhere.
And finally to the next Governor and Lt. Governor of Colorado who I will
be so proud to serve with, Bill Ritter and Barbara O'Brien. CONGRATULATIONS!
Cary Kennedy Launches Network Television Ad!
Cary
Kennedy Endorsed by Leading Colorado Newspapers
Cary Kennedy, candidate for Colorado State Treasurer, has received
endorsements from leading Colorado newspapers. Click the links below to view
the endorsements:
The Denver Post says, Kennedy's "achievements
in helping craft Colorado fiscal policy have been instrumental in
stabilizing state finances."
The Durango Herald chooses Kennedy because her
"knowledge of the detail and difficulty involving Colorado fiscal
policy qualify her as the best choice for state treasurer."
The Boulder Daily Camera says, Kennedy's
"strong interest in openness and accountability, along with her
experience working with state offices and agencies and on key
legislation involving state agencies, make Kennedy our choice for state
treasurer."
Model Website Would Open Colorado's Books and Create Transparent
Treasurer's Office
Cary Kennedy, candidate for Colorado State Treasurer, today unveiled a new
model website which would open Colorado's books for taxpayers and create a
transparent Treasurer's Office. Visit the Open Budget Colorado model site.
On January 5, 2006, Cary Kennedy announced her candidacy for Colorado
State Treasurer, vowing to protect taxpayers' money and give voters more
information about where their tax dollars are invested and spent. Kennedy,
37, enters the Treasurer's race with 10 years of experience in Colorado finance and a proven track record of
leadership -- a record which reflects her firm commitment to finding fiscal
solutions that balance the budget without cutting wise investments in Colorado's children
and public schools.
"My first priority as treasurer will be to make sure state funds are
invested, managed and spent wisely and that we give taxpayers more
information about how their money is being used," said Kennedy.
Kennedy recently served as the policy director for House Speaker Andrew Romanoff where she helped develop
Referendum C. In 2000, she was the author of a statewide initiative to
increase funding for Colorado's
public schools, Amendment 23. She also worked in Governor Romer's
administration as a budget officer in the Office of State Planning and
Budgeting. Kennedy grew up in Colorado and
has a master's degree in public administration from ColumbiaUniversity and a law degree from the
University Of Denver College Of Law.
A Record of Leadership
The benefits of Cary Kennedy's passion, hard work and creativity are felt
every day by Coloradans throughout the state:
.Cary organized
and led a broad, bi-partisan coalition to increase funding for Colorado's public
schools. As a driving force behind the creation and passage of Amendment 23
in 2000, Cary helped Colorado reverse a decade-long decline in
public education funding.
.Cary helped
develop a statewide initiative approved by Colorado
voters to increase Colorado's tobacco tax in
order to expand Colorado's
investment in children's health care and cancer research.
.Cary
proposed and helped develop an adjustment to the budget to reflect growth in
population (called the "growth dividend"), which Governor Owens
signed into law in 2002. The adjustment helped the state to balance the
budget in 2004 and 2005.
.As policy director for House Speaker Andrew Romanoff, Cary helped legislative leaders build the
bi-partisan budget proposal Referendum C, and give taxpayers a first-ever
annual report outlining how their tax dollars are spent.
The Colorado
Treasury
As Treasurer, Cary Kennedy will protect taxpayers' money and serve the
long-term economic interest of the state. Cary will:
.Provide prudent investment and management of
state funds.
.Insist on new, higher standards of
transparency and accountability, including making available a comprehensive
yearly financial report for the State of Colorado that is easily readable and
provides taxpayers with an overview of the state's finances.
.Be an active and involved member of the PERA
board and work to address the long term solvency of the state's pension
system in a manner that is fair to both pensioners and taxpayers.
.Be a strong steward of the state's school
funds.
.Promote accountability by insisting on the
highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency.
"Cary
has been a leader in Colorado
for a decade. We can count on her to be a good steward of public funds
and to fight for the interests of Colorado's
taxpayers."
U.S. Senator Ken Salazar
"Very few people in Colorado
understand the state's finances as well as Cary Kennedy. I can think of no one better
for the job of State Treasurer."
Andrew Romanoff, Speaker, Colorado
House of Representatives
"I have known and worked with Cary
Kennedy for almost twenty years. She is a fair, honest and dedicated public
servant and will be a powerful advocate for the people of Colorado."
Wade Buchanan, former cabinet member for
Governor Roy Romer
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