Joyce Foster
Joyce Foster is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 35 from 2009 to 2013. She was a member of the Denver City Council from 1993 to 2003.
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Foster's sponsored legislation includes:
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Foster served on these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Local Government Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Foster served on these committees:
- Business, Labor and Technology Committee, Colorado Senate
- Local Government Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Foster did not run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Foster was elected to the 35th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Robert J. Lane (R).[2]
Foster raised $136,234 for her campaign, while Lane raised $10,551.[3]
Colorado State Senate, District 35 (2008) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
41,384 | ||||
Robert J. Lane (R) | 19,447 |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Foster and her husband, Steve, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Joyce Foster's personal website
- Project Vote Smart biography of Joyce Foster
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile of Joyce Foster
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
- Joyce Foster on LinkedIn
Footnotes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by ' |
Colorado State Senate - District 35 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Larry Crowder (R) |