Kerry Donovan
Kerry Donovan is a Colorado State Senator representing Senate District 5. She currently represents Chafee, Delta, Eagle, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Lake, and Pitkin counties. Kerry Donovan is the Vice-Chair of the Senate Audit Committee, and sits on the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Committee as well as the Senate Local Government Committee.
Kerry Donovan | |
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 Donovan in 2018. | |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Gail Schwartz |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Since assuming office in 2015, Senator Kerry Donovan has succeeded in her efforts to work beyond party lines while advocating for the Central Mountain Region of Colorado. Known in the Senate as being detail-oriented and a creative problem-solver, she has focused on advocating for public lands, bridging the rural-digital divide, and leveling the playing field for all Coloradans. She was recognized as the 2015 Legislator of the Year by Colorado Community College System.
Donovan, born and raised in Vail, Colorado, attended the University of Notre Dame earning a Bachelor of Science, pre-professional degree with a focus on anthropology.[1] Kerry runs her family ranch just up the road from Edwards. The Donovan family has owned Copper Bar Ranch since the early 1980s, although the land's history extends back to the Homestead Act. The Copper Bar Ranch is a small business that is focused on proven homesteading practices. Donovan raises Highland Cattle, has a number of garden plots that produce vegetables for area restaurants, a noisy flock of chickens, as well as horses and mules and lastly, her dog Gary, rounds out the ranch.
Kerry has served a term on the Vail Town Council. While on town council, she has focused on conservation, historic character preservation, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth. She was elected in 2009, and as a top vote-getter, won a four-year term. Previously, she has served on various other town commissions and on other non-profit boards.[1]
Kerry also volunteers for a variety of causes and groups. Her main volunteer focus is a group called the Talon Crew, which consists of hundreds of people who volunteer to put on the world cup ski race in the Eagle Valley each winter.[1]
Colorado State Senate
2015 legislative session
In 2015, Donovan was elected into the Colorado State Senate. She was assigned to Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Committee[2] and the Senate Local Government[3] committee.
2019 legislative session
Senator Donovan served as Majority Whip, Chair of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vice Chair of Transportation and Energy.[4]
2022 U.S. House campaign
On February 3, 2021, Donovan announced her campaign for Colorado's 3rd congressional district against Republican incumbent, Lauren Boebert. She cited the 2021 storming of the capitol when she announced her campaign due to Boebert's response to the event. [5][6][7]
References
- "Kerry Donovan for Colorado State Senate District 5". donovanforsd5.com. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
- "Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | Colorado Legislative Council". www.colorado.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- "Senate Local Government | Colorado Legislative Council". www.colorado.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- "Kerry Donovan | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- "Democrat Kerry Donovan launches campaign to unseat Lauren Boebert". The Colorado Sun. February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Lauren Boebert already faces three Democratic challengers in 2022, including state Sen. Kerry Donovan". The Denver Post. February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- [email protected], MARIANNE GOODLAND. "State Sen. Kerry Donovan jumps into CD3 race to challenge Boebert in 2022". Colorado Politics. Retrieved February 4, 2021.