Dan Woog

Dan Woog was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Woog earned a high school diploma from the Benilde-St. Margaret's and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2005. His career experience includes working in real estate.[1][2][3]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a State Representative and previously as an Erie Trustee, I have a proven record of building coalitions across party lines to: lower costs, support our law enforcement, strengthen schools, fund roads, and create a favorable jobs environment. That's why I have the endorsements of groups including the NFIB, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, and Fraternal Order of Police, and community leaders, such as Erie Councilman Brandon Bell. As a small business owner and father of two, inspired by my late entrepreneurial father’s commitment to help others, I put people before politics by standing up to the partisan extremists.

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?

Coloradans are being priced out of the communities they built. I am fighting to bring housing costs down by cutting the regulations and fees that drive up the price of every home and every rent check. I ran HB22-1127 to create an income tax credit for renters struggling to keep up and will continue to find ways to make housing more affordable.Your money belongs to you, not to politicians in Denver. I will defend the Tax Payer Bill of Rights (TABOR) and fight every attempt to weaken it or raise your taxes without your vote. I ran HB25-1144 to repeal the retail delivery fee, one of the many end-runs around TABOR that nickel-and-dime working families.We need honest conversations about oil, natural gas, and energy. Colorado has some of the most protective energy laws in the country. We must get out of partisan bubbles. Affordable energy matters for homes and vehicles. Reliable energy protects families and vulnerable residents who depend on medical equipment. At the same time we must be mindful of our environmental footprint. Colorado is trying to meet climate goals while keeping the energy we need.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Out-of-state gambling companies are targeting our kids and hooking Colorado families on their apps. I stood up to them by sponsoring SB26-131 to stop predatory advertising aimed at minors and put an end to betting on credit cards. 2. Data centers must pay for the power and water they use. Those costs should not be shifted onto families. Require recycled or closed-loop water wherever feasible. The state should also put a one-year pause on new data centers approvals until those costs and water rules are in place.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Colorado Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Contractors, Colorado Civil Justice League, Colorado Placement and Referral Alliance, National Federation of Independent Business, Healthier Colorado Healthy Communities Awards Winner, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Colorado State Fraternal order of Police, Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Bell of Erie

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dan Woog made his mark as a dedicated public servant during his tenure in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2020-2022 and as a two term Trustee for the Town of Erie from 2013-2020. As Republican State Representative, Dan served on the Energy & Environment Committee and was the ranking member of the State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee. Prior to his tenure as a State Representative and Town Trustee, Dan served his community as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner and Economic Development Council Board Member. He currently serves as the President of the Aspen Ridge School Building Corporation.

From a very young age, Dan was inspired by his entrepreneur father. While he lost his father at a young age, he is constantly reminded of the inventive, caring, and hard working man he was. His father’s business focused on improving the health and lives of his customers and that care for others is something that still motivates Dan today.

As a father and small business owner, Dan has leveraged his experiences to better understand HD 19’s unique challenges and opportunities. Raising two young children has fueled his desire to make a difference for the next generation. During his tenure as a Colorado public servant, Dan crafted effective legislation that benefited schools and transportation. He consistently demonstrated a keen ability to work across party lines, especially when it came to lowering taxes, protecting Coloradans, and supporting law enforcement.

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?

Keeping Colorado Affordable

Addressing the cost of living starts by ensuring that supply can meet the growing demand, which requires removing burdensome regulations that hinder development, particularly affordable condominium construction. Colorado experienced a 76% decline in condominium construction between 2018 and 2022 compared to 2002 to 2008 (as reported by the Common Sense Institute). This drop, largely driven by construction liability litigation, is an issue that can and should be addressed by our state legislature. It's equally important not to overlook renters. During my time in the legislature, I championed HB22-1127, a bill allowing renters to deduct their rent payments from income taxes, providing relief to renters.Focus on strengthening current laws that allow criminals to go free and repeatedly commit more crimes. The punishment must fit the crime and currently, many punishments are nonexistent or very weak at best.

Support law enforcement by listening to their needs and providing them with the sources and equipment they need to recruit the best qualified officers.

Stop taxpayer subsidies for illegal immigrants’ legal defense.

Support local law enforcement and work with ICE to remove illegal immigrants from our communities.Many politicians like to pretend that we can’t have both affordable and clean energy, but it’s simply not true. As your State Representative, I worked across the aisle to expand the usage of green hydrogen fuel (HB22-1140) and to allow Coloradans the right to use any energy source that worked best for them (HB22-1020). Heating our homes and protecting our environment are not mutually exclusive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about lowering the cost of living for Coloradans whether that means tax reductions or reducing fees. Coloradans are hurting across the state and focusing on legislation that reduces the cost of living is something I will focus on from day 1.

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

Good listener, pragmatic and empathetic.

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

Elected officials swear to uphold the US Constitution which means that before voting on any bill, they must ask themselves if it is Constitutional. They also must take into consideration various opinions from all of their constituents and citizens of Colorado before making decisions. Often times new legislation is good for one group of people but hurts another group so everyone must always be considered.

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

The Challenger space shuttle explosion. 7 years old.

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

Washing dishes at a local restaurant. 1 year.

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

An open door relationship in which any legislator can meet with the governor regarding state law.

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

As a former Town Trustee and State Legislator, I feel it was very beneficial for me to get experience at the local level before becoming a State Representative. I learned many things that gave me very valuable experiences so that I was better prepared to hit the ground running.

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

Yes, there are members of both elected parties that have common ground and I was proud to work across the aisle on good legislation that lowered costs for Coloradans and supported our law enforcement agencies.

What committees interest you?

Energy and Environment and Business

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dan Woog is a family man, father of two, and business owner in Erie, Colorado. He received his degree from Arizona State where he also played college hockey. Dan has served as State House Representative for Colorado House District 63 since 2021 and was recently promoted to ranking member of the State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee. Prior, he served as a Trustee for the Town of Erie for seven years and on Erie’s Economic Development Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. He is a volunteer in his community, the President of the Aspen Ridge Charter School Building Corp board, and has coached for many of his children’s athletic teams.

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?

Working to lower taxes and fees to make Colorado more affordable for everybody.Support law enforcement officers/increase public safety.Support legislation that promotes school choice.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Working to lower taxes and fees by supporting legislation that decreases red tape for businesses and allows them to thrive which will ultimately decrease the cost of living for all Coloradans. A pro business environment is also a pro consumer and pro Coloradan environment and will allow more residents to thrive financially in this beautiful state.

Support our law enforcement officers with legislation that will strengthen our police departments by way of funding for necessary equipment and resources to hire and maintain/train officers.

Support legislation which allows and promotes parental choice when it comes to which school a parent wants their child to attend. We must give parents more options because only they know what is best for their children.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dan Woog is a family man and a father of two. He is a conservative Christian and business owner in Erie, Colorado. He received his degree from Arizona State where he also played college hockey. Dan served as a Trustee for the Town of Erie for seven years and also served on Erie's Economic Development Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. He is a volunteer in his community, the President of the Aspen Ridge Charter School Building Corp board, and has coached for many of his children's athletic teams.

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?

Colorado Conservative who will fight for House District 63Protect our freedoms, jobs, and way of lifeEnsure House District 63 and Weld County Prosperity

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Second Amendment, TABOR, Energy, Jobs, Electoral College