Colorado General Assembly, Senator Al White

"It has truly been my good fortune to represent the most beautiful region in the state over the past 8 years. There is much work to be done and I feel that my service is not an option, but an obligation to the citizens of the district. As I travel the many miles that the 8th senate district encompasses, I count on your input and support so that I can continue to be a spokesman for the people of the Northwest Colorado. Thank you" ...Al White

Al's background and experience

Colorado Senator Al White with wife Jean

Senator Al White completed his eighth year as State Representative for House District 57, and has now been elected to the State Senate. Al is a businessman who began his time in Colorado 35 years ago in Winter Park. He and his wife Jean, who now reside in Hayden, have been happily married for thirty years, and have two children, son, Devin 28 and daughter, Jenna 23.

After volunteering to serve in the military, Al was honorably discharged from the Army and relocated to Colorado where he attended the University of Colorado. Al then moved to the mountains of Winter Park and began his career as an entrepreneur in the ski business. Through hard work, and the community's support, Al and his wife Jean spent 25 years as owners and operators of several full service ski shops, a bike shop, and a mountain lodge. As an active member of the business community, he served on several bank boards, was the Chairman of the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District, Secretary of the Grand County Water and Sanitation board, and Vice Chair of the Winter Park Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce. These experiences created an aspiration to voice his concerns on a larger scale which propelled him to Colorado's legislature.

During his term in office, Al had the honor of serving as Assistant Majority Leader, Vice Chair of the Business Affairs and Labor committee, member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and the Education Committee. He also served on the Water Resources Review Committee, and the Legislative Audit committee. He was the House appointee to the Colorado Tourism Office board for the past six years.

Colorado State Senator Al White, representing State District 8

Colorado State Senator Al White, representing State District 8

For the past three years, Al has served on the most coveted and powerful working group in the legislature, the Joint Budget Committee. This committee is comprised of only three members from the House and three members from the Senate.

Al advocates balance between environmental protection, recreational usage and resource management.
Al is dedicated to a quality education for our children, from pre-school thru college, in a system designed to assure success.
Al believes in Government at the lowest level and allowing local communitites to run their schools, manage their growth and provide basic services to their citizens.
Al is committed to supporting farming and ranching while maintaining private property and water rights.

State Senator Al White has been chosen by 2 independent labs as Best for Northwest Colorado. click here to view details.

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Contact Al

Capitol Address
Senator Al White
200 East Colfax Avenue
Colorado State Capitol - Room 320
Denver, CO 80203

District Address
Senator Al White
P.O. Box 1627
Hayden CO 81639
Cell Phone: 303-886-2537

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Al's Legislative Accomplishments

The Colorado No-call list. This legislation effectively put an end to annoying telemarketing calls by allowing individuals to place their name on the list. It was used as the model for the Federal No-Call list.

Eminent Domain. This legislation protects private property owners by prohibiting the condemnation of property for purposes of economic development.

Tourism Funding. As a result of this bill, 19 million dollars has been allocated to promote Colorado nationally and internationally. This will result in a return to the taxpayers of $10.00 for every dollar spent.

Cost of living increase for teachers. This amendment to the school finance act allowed voters in high cost of living school districts to decide whether or not to pay teachers and district employees a higher wage relative to higher living expenses.

Concealed Carry. A statewide standardized policy which allows for mandatory issuance of concealed carry permits with proper background checks, firearms training, and a proficiency test.

Multijurisdictional Housing Authority. Allows for neighboring communities to work together to provide affordable housing.

Al's Awards and Recognition

Some of the many awards that Colorado Senator Al White has received

Colorado NAHRO Presidents Award 2002 (For legislation on affordable housing.)

Colorado Restaurant Association Iron Skillet Award 2001, 2003, 2004 (Recognition of efforts on behalf of tourism.)

Colorado Ski Country Legislator of the Year 2002 (Legislation defining difference between what is a hotel, and what is a condominium, for purposes of property tax.)
Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Peach of a Pal 2003 (Recognition of tourism efforts.)

Colorado Home Builders Defender of the American Dream 2003 (Pro business efforts.)

Colorado Community Colleges Legislator of the Year 2005 (For outstanding support of the community college system.)

BOCES Excellence in Education 2002, 2006 (For support and funding restoration of BOCES)

Independent Bankers of Colorado Spirit of the West 2001, 2004 (Pro business legislation.)

CCJL Common Sense in the Courtroom 2003, 2004 (Tort reform efforts)

NFIB Guardian of Small Business 2004 (Pro business support)

NRA Defender of Freedom 2004 (Support of the 2nd Amendment and concealed carry legislation.)

Steamboat Springs School District RE-2 Friend of Education 2004 (For saving the Steamboat Springs Education Foundation and increasing pay to teachers.)

Governor's Tourism Award Exceptional Contribution to Colorado Tourism 2004

Colorado Physical Therapy Assoc. Supporter of Physical Therapy 2005

South Routt School District Outstanding Service Award 2002 (Support of rural education.)

Big Horn Center Bullet Proof Underwear Award 2001 (Passage of the telemarketing no-call list law.)

.........Colorado Counties Served by Senate District 8:
.................Eagle
.................Garfield
.................Jackson
.................Moffat
.................Rio Blanco
.................Routt

Check out this article from the Steamboat Pilot & Today, dated November 5, 2008, titled: "White wins Senate District 8 -- Republican moves down the hall in State Capital". Click here.

Check out this article from the Craig Daily Press, dated November 5, 2008, titled: "White captures Moffat vote". Click here.

Check out this article from the Post Independent, dated April 15, 2007, titled: "Frenetic floor sessions create a battleground". Click here.

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Colorado Senator Al White in front of the State Capital in Denver

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