Kevin Allen

Kevin Allen was born in Westminster, Colorado. Allen earned a bachelor's degree from the Colorado School of Mines in 2009. His career experience includes working as an application engineer.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, father of 3, and 6th generation Coloradan. I have been active in politics since high school, having volunteered on multiple campaigns, and was the president of the School of Mines College Republicans for 2 semesters. I have testified before redistricting commissions both in 2011 and 2021 and have been an ardent advocate for my hometown of Thornton.

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 our communities safeKeeping our communities affordableKeeping our education parent-centered

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education: making sure our children have the best opportunities to learn the skills they need to become good citizens. I am an advocate of school choice so that parents can have an active role in how their children are educated.

Public Safety: giving law enforcement the tools they need to keep our communities safe and making sure criminals are held responsible for their crimes. Homelessness, theft, and drug abuse are rampant in our communities, and we need to take steps to make sure we are safe in our own houses.

Affordability: the Denver metro area is one of the most expensive places to live and we need to drive down costs and get inflation under control so that families can afford to live their best lives.

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

My late grandfather. He was a pastor and a scholar, and I'm a lot like him. I want to follow in his example of service and compassion.

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

The willingness to serve. Running for office is not easy or cheap and it eats up time with family and friends. You must feel called to do it and you must be solid in your principles so that you can articulate your position and have the robust debates that encapsulate what it is to be a law maker.

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

As an advocate for multiple issues since becoming involved in politics, I have seen that when people get elected, all too often they become beholden to special interests and whoever will pay them the most money and support. I have always wanted to be an advocate for the causes I believe in and make sure that I listen to my constituents rather than outside entities. I have developed a consistent set of pro-American, community driven principles that I live by and will always vote "principle first", while advocating for others to join me.

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

Pass good laws, block bad bills, reach out and respond to constituent concerns, persuade with logic and humility, be kind and respectful of people's time. Show up and do your job- the session in Colorado lasts only 120 days; that is not long and requires excellent time management skills.

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

The Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I was 9

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

I worked at Fazoli's for a year in high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

The series captures my spiritual philosophy that this life is just a shadow of what's to come and that we are meant to have a purpose that transcends this life.

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

Blinding Lights by The Weekend

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

The legislature makes laws, the governor enforces them. If a governor oversteps and starts making laws by edict, then they have overstepped and must be reined in. A good legislature won't simply pass laws to pass laws or even give a governor whatever they want- again, it's all about having a debate and trying to persuade others to join you. And then be gracious in victory or defeat.

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

Crime and affordability are the most pressing issues, so we must look at solving them first. Water and forest management are going to have to be long term goals because with a growing population and dwindling water supply, we will have to look for alternatives to get water to residents, including working toward a better interstate compact with downstream states. Fires in recent years have exposed poor forest management especially in the wake of the beetle kill that devastated our forests. We need to better manage how we clear dead trees and overgrowth and work toward shoring up burn areas so that floods don't wipe out entire communities and major thoroughfares.

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

The only state to do so is Nebraska, and I cannot speak to how well or poorly their state government is run. What I will say is that having a bicameral legislature gives citizens the opportunity to have a check and balance because 2 chambers will be composed of more legislators from various communities and can give a wider view of how government impacts people on a daily basis. For instance, if my state representative is from one party and my state senator from the other, they will have to work with each other and will hear from constituents equally, which means they can work to find a good compromise to a problem that will benefit their communities.

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

Possibly. There are those who have been in public office for a long time who have become experts in how to pass good bills, write legislation, and work for constituents effectively. There are also others who are jaded by the process and beholden just to their parties. I appreciate that Colorado has term limits for legislators because it forces new people to step and avoids issues of our representatives becoming too indebted to a single group, process, etc.

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

Of course! You will have to work with them every day the chamber is in session, so they essentially become your coworkers and you have to build relationships even if you don't agree on everything. It's also important to build relationships because you will need support for legislation that you are proposing and will need the support from colleagues to get bills passed. Relationship building cannot be overstated.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Colorado took the lead in inaugurating a redistricting commission that was composed equally of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. I testified before these commissions 4 times and can safely say that this the model process for the rest of the nation in how to draw district maps. Commissioners had to take many various interests and come up with maps that would be supported by a majority, including one Independent commissioner. The maps they drew withstood court challenges and show the nation on how to work together from all sides to come up with a map that ensures all citizens are properly represented.

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

Energy & Environment; Agriculture, Livestock & Water; and Education

As an engineer, I want to advocate for the best use of our resources, especially water and land from a metro area consumer point of view. As a father, I want to ensure our kids have a proper education that puts parents in charge of their own kids and what they learn.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

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

Bill Armstrong was a great man and made a career out of public service. He served Colorado for over 50 years as a state legislator, Congressman, Senator, and president of Colorado Christian University. He knew that his voice mattered, but also knew when to move on to the next thing. A cordial colleague and devout Christian, he represented everything it means to be a public servant. I hope to emulate his service to the people of Colorado by advocating for them and becoming a public servant, not for my own political goals, but because I want to serve my state and its people.

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

We will see what the future holds. For now I am focused on running for House District 34 and finding ways I will be able to serve my community through this office if elected.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The stories I hear across the district are the same: people are afraid for their safety because of rising crime, they are sad for their kids that lost a year or more's worth of education, and everyone is struggling to afford basic necessities. That's why I'm running- precisely because I have been hearing stories like this for 2 years now and have been living them out personally as well. I see the news, I talk to neighbors, I know what it's like to struggle in this current climate and it inspires me to run so that people like me have a voice and can affect change.

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

The Governor cannot have unlimited power and there must be a check on that office, especially when it comes to "emergency" declarations. The Governor must be held accountable, and his use of these powers must be checked by the legislature. Emergencies should not last longer than 30 days without a vote of both chambers so that the Governor's office doesn't become tyrannical and go unchecked for an unlimited time.

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

Yes; however, if you're always compromising on your principles, then you are losing your argument. I think the best way to bring about consensus and solutions is to present your own ideas from your own side and try to persuade others to join you. Good policies are never passed without robust debate and compromise on both sides; not simply laying your ideas aside to give your opponents what they want because you believe you're going to lose anyway.