Chris Baum

Chris Baum was born in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1987. Baum earned a bachelor's degree from Brown University in 1967 and a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979. His career experience includes working as an information systems administrator, a supply officer in the U.S. Navy, a small business owner, and a computer consultant. Baum has been affiliated with the Calvary Church of Broomfield.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Brief intro: Retired US Navy, small business owner, computer network administrator. Fed up with two party dominance.

Long story: Born Washington DC, came to Colorado in 2009. Master's degree in Government Administration, University of Pennsylvania. Twenty years US Navy, 10 years interior decorating shop owner, 10 years network administrator NM Bar Association. Married, three grown kids. Seeking to give the voter more opportunities rather than the lesser of two evils. Politics: free market, limited government advocate. Twice served as political campaign manager, past secretary of neighborhood association, past president of 230 member Kiwanis club.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Voting system needs to change to facilitate third party candidatesElection integrity must improveLess government is better government; reduce government at all levels

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Government overreach, elections

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Jesus Christ. I wish to follow the example of St Paul who gave us a guidebook which is still valid 2000 years later.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Atlas Shrugged, 1984

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, courage

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty and integrity

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Seeking our and listening to constituents views. Prioritizing government actions based on my findings. Insuring government actions are consistent with our constitutions and charters.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Smoother less intrusive government

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Election of President Eisenhower, 1952. Seven years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Delivering newspapers. 2 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

1984 - it explained by analogy the workings of socialism

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Howard Rourk

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Finding truth in our society

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The legislature should set policy based on the wishes of their constituents. The governor should execute and enforce the legislature's policies. The governor should act as a check on the legislature when he believes they are off course.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Lowering the cost of government by reducing taxes, reducing government overreach, insuring election integrity.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

While unicameral legislatures may be more efficient and work more quickly, they are less representative of the people's will and do not have the checks and balances of a bicameral law making body.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. They experienced legislators will be more capable of getting things done. But, they will be more susceptible to inappropriate influences and traditional thinking rather than new ideas.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. Interchange of ideas benefits everyone. Relationships make compromise easier to achieve and passage of legislation faster.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Geographic and population study.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Budget and finance, public works

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ron Paul

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Tell us your favorite joke.

From Jay Leno: The Washington Bullets basketball team is changing its name because it is viewed as connected with violence. From now on the team will be known as just the Bullets.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes. No one person has the true or best answer to an issue