Glenn Vaad
Glenn Vaad is a former member of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the state body charged with regulating the state's utility companies. Vaad was appointed to fill a vacancy on the PUC by Gov. John Hickenlooper on December 10, 2013, and took office on January 7, 2014. He retired on January 9, 2017.[1][2][3]
Vaad previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 48, from 2007 to 2013. During his tenure in the legislature, he was the legislative liaison to the State General Assembly and a transportation manager/administrator with the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Biography
Vaad's career in public service spanned more than 34 years as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, as a Weld County commissioner, and in positions with the Colorado Department of Highways and the Colorado Department of Transportation. He is a member and president of the Saint Vrain Valley School Board, a charter member of the Skyline High School Education Foundation, and a volunteer fireman/emergency medical technician.[2][4]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Colorado State University (1967)
Political career
Colorado Public Utilities Commission (2014-2017)
Vaad was appointed by Gov. Hickenlooper (D) in December 2013 to fill a vacancy on the state public utilities commission. He took office on January 7, 2014, and was subject to senate approval. He retired on January 9, 2017.[3][2]
Vaad joined the commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy left by James Tarpey, who resigned in November 2013, less than one year into his second four-year term. Vaad served out the remainder of Tarpey's term, ending in 2017.[3][5]
Colorado House of Representatives (2007-2013)
Issues
Vaad did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[6]
Sponsored legislation
Vaad's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1114 - Devolve State Commuter Hwys To Loc Govs
- HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
- HB 09-1187 - Allow Tolling Of Existing Toll-free Hwys
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vaad served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Transportation Committee, Colorado House of Representatives, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vaad served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Vaad ran in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 23. He was defeated by Vicki Marble in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012.[7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Vicki Marble |
58% | 5,500 |
| Glenn Vaad | 42% | 3,981 |
| Total Votes | 9,481 | |
2010
Vaad ran for re-election to the 48th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Connie Hurtado Coffman (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 48 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Glenn Vaad (R)
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26,427 | |||
| Connie Hurtado Coffman (D) | 12,595 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vaad won re-election to the 48th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Bill Williams (D).[8]
Vaad raised $52,766 for his campaign, while Williams raised $7,892.[9]
| Colorado State House, District 48 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Glenn Vaad (R)
|
28,937 | |||
| Bill Williams (D) | 19,625 | |||
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Recent news
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See also
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External links
- Colorado Public Utilities Commission
- Facebook page
- Twitter feed
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, "Public Utilities Commission - James Tarpey," accessed January 23, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Governor John Hickenlooper, "Gov. Hickenlooper appoints Jeff Ackermann, Wendy Moser to Public Utility Commission; Glenn Vaad to retire," January 4, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Times-Call, "Gov. Hickenlooper names Glenn Vaad to PUC," December 10, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Vaad
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Gov. Hickenlooper appoints former Rep. Glenn Vaad to the Public Utilities Commission," December 10, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Vaad Issue Positions
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 House candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
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Colorado Public Utilities Commission 2014-2017 |
Succeeded by Jeffrey Ackermann |
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Colorado House District 48 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Stephen Humphrey (R) |
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