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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Former Republican congressman Scott McInnis, a native of Glenwood Springs now living in Grand Junction, on Wednesday filed the paperwork to create a campaign committee and start raising money for his bid to become Colorado's next governor.
In an announcement McInnis reported that once again, his first campaign contribution came from Rifle businessman Harold Piper. Piper is reported to have been the first to contribute to each of McInnis' campaigns, first for the Colorado Assembly in 1982, then for U.S. Congress in 1992.
“Our challenge is to demonstrate the vision and leadership to move Colorado forward, and the experience and skills to take the common-sense steps we must take to create jobs, jump start our economy and restore basic fiscal discipline,” McInnis said in announcing his committee's formation.
“We need a commitment to restraint in spending taxpayers' money, not just rushing to cut anything when tough times hit,” McInnis continued. “We need to strengthen taxpayer protections, not tear them apart. And we need a climate where Colorado is once again a magnet for small business and entrepreneurs, not a state that demonizes companies that offer family-sustaining jobs — and tax revenue.”
McInnis, who served in Congress from 1993 to 2005 and has been signaling for a couple of months that he was re-entering politics, said that he already has been “traveling the state extensively” to drum up support.
A graduate of Glenwood Springs High School, McInnis earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College in 1975 and a law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas in 1980, according to his on-line biography.
He worked as a police officer in Glenwood Springs prior to entering politics, and his first elected political job was a 10-year stint in the Colorado Assembly, from 1983 to 1993. That was followed by a dozen years in Washington, D.C. representing the 3rd Congressional District, which covers most of the Western Slope. He currently is working as a lawyer for the law firm of Hogan & Hartson in Grand Junction.
McInnis is the second Republican to enter the race against incumbent Democrat Gov. Bill Ritter, according to the Denver Post. Evergreen businessman Dan Maes announced his bid in March.
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Here is the e-mail newsletter that went out supporters Thursday morning:
Good morning,
I wanted to send you a short note with some very exciting news. Yesterday I filed the necessary papers with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office to create our campaign committee -- Scott McInnis for Governor. This is a major step in our journey together to bring vision, experience, leadership and real results back to the Governor's Office.
Beginning this morning, you can check out the campaign website at www.ScottMcInnisForGovernor.com. ; This website, of which I'm very proud, not only provides an introduction to me and my experience and accomplishments, but it provides a chance for you and other Coloradans to offer your vision of Colorado's future. You'll be able to share letters, pictures and video...an important way to get involved in shaping Colorado's future.
Equally important, today marks the first day that the campaign can accept contributions. Your gift of $25, $50 or $100 or more...perhaps even the maximum of $1,050 per person...will help get our campaign onto the fast track. Information on how to contribute, including a secure way to contribute online, is on our website.
Below is a copy of our news release announcing today's milestone.
As always, thanks for your support and encouragement. Together, we will put Colorado first again!
Sincerely,
Scott
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (7/1/09)
SCOTT MCINNIS CREATES CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Major Step in Campaign to Restore Vision, Experience, Leadership & Results to Governor's Office
In a major step forward in his journey to the Governor's Office, Scott McInnis today filed the necessary documents with the Colorado Secretary of State's office to create his campaign committee and begin raising funds.
He said his first campaign contribution of $100 came from Harold Piper, a small businessman from Rifle, who has been the first contributor to each of Scott's campaigns. He was the first contributor for the successful run for the State House of Representatives, for Congress, and now governor of Colorado.
"Our challenge is to demonstrate the vision and leadership to move Colorado forward, and the experience and skills to take the common-sense steps we must take to create jobs, jump start our economy and restore basic fiscal discipline," Scott said.
Scott said the numerous challenges the state faces can be met with a return to strong leadership and a clear vision for Colorado's future.
"We need a commitment to restraint in spending taxpayers' money, not just rushing to cut anything when tough times hit," Scott said. "We need to strengthen taxpayer protections, not tear them apart. And we need a climate where Colorado is once again a magnet for small business and entrepreneurs, not a state that demonizes companies that offer family-sustaining jobs - and tax revenue."
Scott said that he has been traveling the state extensively and listening to the concerns of Colorado families and businesses.
"Coloradans are hungry for positive, strong experienced leadership," he said. "They want a decisive vision for how we can get our state back on the right track, creating jobs and offering real opportunity in every corner of Colorado. And they want an end to stealth tax hikes and massive fee increases that hurt family budgets that are already stretched thin."
The campaign website - www.ScottMcInnisForGovernor.com - will launch on Thursday morning, giving Coloradans a detailed introduction to Scott's background experience, leadership, and lengthy deep record of accomplishments for Colorado.
Equally important, the website will offer Coloradans a unique opportunity to share their vision for Colorado's future through letters, photos and video.
In an announcement McInnis reported that once again, his first campaign contribution came from Rifle businessman Harold Piper. Piper is reported to have been the first to contribute to each of McInnis' campaigns, first for the Colorado Assembly in 1982, then for U.S. Congress in 1992.
“Our challenge is to demonstrate the vision and leadership to move Colorado forward, and the experience and skills to take the common-sense steps we must take to create jobs, jump start our economy and restore basic fiscal discipline,” McInnis said in announcing his committee's formation.
“We need a commitment to restraint in spending taxpayers' money, not just rushing to cut anything when tough times hit,” McInnis continued. “We need to strengthen taxpayer protections, not tear them apart. And we need a climate where Colorado is once again a magnet for small business and entrepreneurs, not a state that demonizes companies that offer family-sustaining jobs — and tax revenue.”
McInnis, who served in Congress from 1993 to 2005 and has been signaling for a couple of months that he was re-entering politics, said that he already has been “traveling the state extensively” to drum up support.
A graduate of Glenwood Springs High School, McInnis earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College in 1975 and a law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas in 1980, according to his on-line biography.
He worked as a police officer in Glenwood Springs prior to entering politics, and his first elected political job was a 10-year stint in the Colorado Assembly, from 1983 to 1993. That was followed by a dozen years in Washington, D.C. representing the 3rd Congressional District, which covers most of the Western Slope. He currently is working as a lawyer for the law firm of Hogan & Hartson in Grand Junction.
McInnis is the second Republican to enter the race against incumbent Democrat Gov. Bill Ritter, according to the Denver Post. Evergreen businessman Dan Maes announced his bid in March.
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Here is the e-mail newsletter that went out supporters Thursday morning:
Good morning,
I wanted to send you a short note with some very exciting news. Yesterday I filed the necessary papers with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office to create our campaign committee -- Scott McInnis for Governor. This is a major step in our journey together to bring vision, experience, leadership and real results back to the Governor's Office.
Beginning this morning, you can check out the campaign website at www.ScottMcInnisForGovernor.com. ; This website, of which I'm very proud, not only provides an introduction to me and my experience and accomplishments, but it provides a chance for you and other Coloradans to offer your vision of Colorado's future. You'll be able to share letters, pictures and video...an important way to get involved in shaping Colorado's future.
Equally important, today marks the first day that the campaign can accept contributions. Your gift of $25, $50 or $100 or more...perhaps even the maximum of $1,050 per person...will help get our campaign onto the fast track. Information on how to contribute, including a secure way to contribute online, is on our website.
Below is a copy of our news release announcing today's milestone.
As always, thanks for your support and encouragement. Together, we will put Colorado first again!
Sincerely,
Scott
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (7/1/09)
SCOTT MCINNIS CREATES CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Major Step in Campaign to Restore Vision, Experience, Leadership & Results to Governor's Office
In a major step forward in his journey to the Governor's Office, Scott McInnis today filed the necessary documents with the Colorado Secretary of State's office to create his campaign committee and begin raising funds.
He said his first campaign contribution of $100 came from Harold Piper, a small businessman from Rifle, who has been the first contributor to each of Scott's campaigns. He was the first contributor for the successful run for the State House of Representatives, for Congress, and now governor of Colorado.
"Our challenge is to demonstrate the vision and leadership to move Colorado forward, and the experience and skills to take the common-sense steps we must take to create jobs, jump start our economy and restore basic fiscal discipline," Scott said.
Scott said the numerous challenges the state faces can be met with a return to strong leadership and a clear vision for Colorado's future.
"We need a commitment to restraint in spending taxpayers' money, not just rushing to cut anything when tough times hit," Scott said. "We need to strengthen taxpayer protections, not tear them apart. And we need a climate where Colorado is once again a magnet for small business and entrepreneurs, not a state that demonizes companies that offer family-sustaining jobs - and tax revenue."
Scott said that he has been traveling the state extensively and listening to the concerns of Colorado families and businesses.
"Coloradans are hungry for positive, strong experienced leadership," he said. "They want a decisive vision for how we can get our state back on the right track, creating jobs and offering real opportunity in every corner of Colorado. And they want an end to stealth tax hikes and massive fee increases that hurt family budgets that are already stretched thin."
The campaign website - www.ScottMcInnisForGovernor.com - will launch on Thursday morning, giving Coloradans a detailed introduction to Scott's background experience, leadership, and lengthy deep record of accomplishments for Colorado.
Equally important, the website will offer Coloradans a unique opportunity to share their vision for Colorado's future through letters, photos and video.
