Edie Hooton

https://www.edieforcu.com/

Why Running

"The University of Colorado is a core institution for our state and it remains a critical part of our identity as a region committed to fostering innovation and education. Because of CU, Colorado has some of the highest levels of education in the country.

As a three-term state legislator from Boulder, I know the importance of CU to our community. As legislator I fought for higher education funding and greater affordability for all of Colorado’s kids. That’s why CU awarded me “State Legislator of the Year.” Our community must fight to protect higher education funding, academic freedom and university autonomy from a Trump Administration desperate for ways to attack Colorado."

Education

Masters, Public Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1991 - 1993

Professional Experience

State Representative (House District-10), Colorado House of Representatives, Jan 2017 - Jan 2024
Finance Manager, Vertiba, Dec 2010 - May 2012
Democratic Women of Boulder County, President 2007 - 2009, Vice President 2005 - 2007
President/Owner, The Pesto Manifesto, Mar 2000 - Sep 2002
Government Affairs and Community Relations, PECO Energy, 1989 - 1994
Government Affairs, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, 1986 - 1989
Legislative Aide to Senator BEttye Fahrenkamp, Alaska State Legislature, 1980 - 1985
Special Assistant to US Senator Mike Gravel (Democrat, Alaska), United States Senate, 1976 - 1980

Community Involvement:

Volunteered at Planned Parenthood
Volunteered at Boulder Safehouse
Active in Boulder County Democratic Party
Received Democratic Party’s “Give Em Hell Harry” Award in 2022
Served as moderator for CU’s Conference on World Affairs
Mentored in the Boulder-CU Leadership Program

Policy Positions

Tuition affordability: expand access through aid, scholarships, and cost discipline
Student well-being: mental health resources and campus safety
Academic freedom: defend the autonomy of students and faculty to learn, research, and teach without intimidation or political interference
Land use & housing: manage university growth with real attention to housing pressure in host communities
Economic impact & workforce readiness: strengthen CU’s role in research, innovation, and career pathways
Fiscal accountability: rigorous oversight of CU’s multi-billion-dollar budget and long-term obligations

Endorsements

Edie Hooton has been endorsed by 35 Colorado leaders and elected officials, including:

Aaron Brockett, Boulder Mayor
Judy Amabile, Colorado State Senator, Boulder County
Michael Dougherty, Boulder County DA
Steve Fenberg, Former Colorado Senate President
KC Becker, Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives

For a complete list of endorsements, please visit: https://www.edieforcu.com/endorsements