Kathleen Cunningham

Kathleen Cunningham (unaffiliated) ran for election for Governor of Colorado. Cunningham was disqualified from the general election scheduled on November 6, 2018.

Cunningham was a 2014 Republican write-in candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Colorado.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

The Environment Equality Infrastructure including Universal Health Care, Education, Roads, Bridges and recharging stations for electric cars[3][4]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

Mental health/Gun violence Homelessness Affordable housing Prosperity End of Pot Prohibition To achieve domestic tranquility, tranquility between states Herion crisis: States with legalized marijuana experience 25% fewer deaths from overdose Police Brutality Draft peace officers (police) from local community or State. Limit term of service to three or four years Job placement and RelocationCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]

[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Kathleen Cunningham answered the following:

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

Bill and Melinda Gates. Warren Buffet. When asked in eighth grade what I wanted to be when I grew up, I choose philanthropy. I look up to people who are generous and kind.[4]

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

I lived in Salem NH in a house said to be home to Robert Frost in his youth. The Road Less Traveled is a wonderful poem about choices. The Land. Frost's choice for JFK inauguration. Reading cut short by the weather. We don't own the Land, we belong to the Land.[4]

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

To identify issues and solutions. To legislate for the benefit of ALL. The ability to set priorities and achieve stated goals[4]

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

As a retired CPA, it was my responsibility to perform financial and operational audits and make recommendation to Senior Management and the Audit Committee. My experience should serve me well. As a woman, I think I can bring compassion and common sense to office of Governor of Colorado.[4]

What legacy would you like to leave?

And end to violence in America. Mandatory four years of college concurrent with four years non combat, military service. Universal Health Care End to Pot Prohibition Clean up the Environment Jobs[4]

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

I turned ten the January after Kennedy was shot. I believed him when he said "Ask not what your Country can do for you, ask what you can do for your Country." He was given a hero's funeral. Later, I found out about the Kennedys womanizing, murder at Chappaquiddick, drunken behavior, bad luck, Karma? Camelot.[4]

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

Dusting and chores for my mother. Ringer washing machine and feeding coal to the fire to heat the house. I worked for Burger King for about a week and then at Tice Farms in Woodcliff Lake, N. J. during high school and later when I went to college.[4]

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

I celebrate Christmas everyday. I listen to Pandora, and many different artists. I light candles and buy myself flowers. I practice JOY. Practice makes perfect. I like the message of Jesus. Unfortunately, religion has divided the Country and the World.[4]

What is your favorite book? Why?

Sylvia Long's "Mother Goose". The illustrations are wonderful. And you can share reading aloud with children and adults.[4]

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

Rose Lincoln Currently, I am trying to establish The Rose Lincoln First Ladies Museum Library and Tea Room and satellite locations.[4]

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My piano. Unfortunately, I never learned to play. I sing along with my favorite songs on the radio or CDs. I can pretend to play the piano. I have just begun to rescue pianos and look forward to placing them in New homes.[4]

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

Somewhere over the rainbow.[4]

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

My weight and intelligence. I finally found a product that helped me lose weight. China Slim Tea. I struggled with my weight beginning at age ten. Now, 64, I've lost almost fifty pounds. I no longer diet, I've made lifestyle choices and try and eat sensibly and exercise regularly.[4]

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Ending Pot Prohibition Legalization in all fifty states. Decriminalization Currently, Colorado is experiencing corruption in the Industry due to Federal regulations. Cash is the only currency and leads to understated revenues and taxes. Most doctors won't prescribe marijuana for fear of losing their licenses. Marijuana is a proven treatment for PTSD, depression, weight management, motivation, creativity. George Washington is said to have smoked pot. Big pharm and lobbyists are growing wealthy and fear pot will cut into their profits. Additionally, most doctors don't know beans about nutrition and should be required to keep people healthy rather than profiting by keeping them sick.[4]

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

Once approved, the Governor should receive budget/actual reports and monitor revenues and expenses. The Governor should review travel expenses. Year end office expenditures should not be made in order retain funding in future budget.[4]

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Unfortunately, I would have to rely on my gut feelings. Luckily, I had a good education and learned to reason and make rational decisions.[4]

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

Open communication, discussion and compromise.[4]

What do you love most about your state?

The Weather. Sunny 300 days a year. Four seasons. Rain, wind and snow.[4]

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

Water, overpopulation, fracking, traffic and transportation, homeless, mentally ill and herion, alcohol and tobacco addiction[4]

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Line item veto usually refers to budgetary items and yes, the Governor should have that authority. Additionally, the Governor has the right to veto legislation or not sign legislation timely, in effect, a pocket veto. It is the Governor's job to propose legislation and work with the State legislators to pass needed regulations.[4]

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