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Cory GardnerAmerican Republican politician
Date of Birth: 22.08.1974
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Cory Gardner: A Republican Leader
- Legal and Legislative Career
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Advocacy and Initiatives
Cory Gardner: A Republican Leader
Early Life and EducationCory Gardner was born on August 22, 1974, in Yuma, Colorado, to Cindy L. (née Peigel) and John W. Gardner. He is of Irish, German, Austrian, and English descent. In 1997, he graduated magna cum laude from Colorado State University with a bachelor's degree in political science, where he was a member of the FarmHouse fraternity. During his college years, Gardner switched his political affiliation from Democrat to Republican. He also interned at the Colorado State Capitol.
Legal and Legislative Career
Gardner attended the University of Colorado School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2001. From 2002 to 2005, he served as Chief Counsel and Legislative Director to former U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado.
Colorado House of Representatives
Gardner was appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2005 and elected to a full term in 2006. He represented District 63 in the Colorado House from 2005 to 2011.
Advocacy and Initiatives
In 2006, Gardner introduced legislation to establish a "rainy day" fund to protect the state from future economic downturns. He also strongly opposed any tax increases. Gardner helped create the Colorado Clean Energy Development Authority, which issued bonds to fund projects related to clean energy production, transportation, and storage until its repeal in 2012.
