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Paul Fiorino's Biography

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Full Name:

Paul Noel Fiorino

Gender:

Male

Family:

2 Children

Birth Date:

11/22/1954

Birth Place:

Jamaica, Queens, NY

Home City:

Denver, CO

Religion:

Judeo-Christian

Diploma, Douglas County High School, 1973

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Colorado, District 4, 2024

Candidate, Governor of Colorado, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022

Candidate, United States Senate, Colorado, 2016

Sole Proprietor/Director, Ballet Arts Center/Theatre, 1993-2010

Host, Producer, Denver Community Television, 2003-2006

Faculty, Colorado College/Colorado State University, 1990-1991

Principal Artist, Denver, Dallas, Tel-Aviv, Israel, New Orleans and New York City, 1975-1989

Lecture/Demonstrator, New York City Ballet Education Department, 1980-1984

Manager, Ruffian Restaurant, 1974-1976

Sales and Service, Air-Clean Grease and Air Filter Incorporated, 1970-1974

President, Golden Triangle Museum District, 2008-present

President/Chair, Colorado Arts Consortium, 2005-2010

Member, Denver Musicians Association Local, 2005-2009

State Delegate, Clear Creek, Democratic State Primary, 2008

State Business Chair, National Republican Committee, 2002-2004

Appointed Board Member, Member, Governor Owens Physical Fitness and Health, 1998-2002

President Emeritus, Golden Triangle Arts District, 1993-2000

Commissioner, Mayor Wellington Webb Office of Art, Culture and Film, 1985-1989

President, Kennedy Center's Colorado Alliance for Arts Education, 1983-1987

Commissioner, Mayor Federico Pena Arts Commission, 1980-1984

President, Douglas County Arts Council, 1978-1979

President, Douglas County High School, 1972-1973

President/Chair, Douglas County Junior High, 1969-1970

President, 4-H Club in Douglas County, 1966-1968

Awards:

Channel 7 ABC affiliate EVERYDAY HERO 2000

Current Car:

1992 Pontiac Transport

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

March 5, 1977

Father's Name:

Emilio E. Fiorino WWII Veteran

Father's Occupation:

Architect/retired Artist/Photographer

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Jeremy Brett/Charlize Theron

Favorite Athlete:

Alexi Grewal USA Cycling Gold medalist 1984

Favorite Author:

Michael Crichton

Favorite Book:

Three Cups of Tea

Favorite Color:

Green

Favorite Food:

Pork Chops/Loin w/Rice & salad

Favorite Movie:

The Natural

Favorite Musician:

Neil Young

Favorite President and Why:

John F. Kennedy saw him at the Air Force Academy in 1963 Portrait in Courage

Favorite Quote:

"Try, Try Again" W.E. Sisty 59er Colorado Pioneer

Favorite Sport:

Cycling/Broncos Football

Favorite TV Shows:

Dancing With the Stars, Modern Family, Charlie Rose & Tavis Smiley

Favorite Type of Music:

Classical to Bluegrass

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Brookvale Colorado

Favorite Websites:

YAHOO/ FiorinoForColorado.com, SOS.State.Co.us

First Car:

1969 Fiat 4 door

First Job:

Assistant/ Parker Press & Horse Handler

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Guitar & harmonica Singer/songwriter juggling

Mother's Name:

Madeleine Turgeon

Mother's Occupation:

Opera singer/Choral Director

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Visit the Brookvale's in Australia, England and Upstate New York

Names of Grandchildren:

none yet

Number of Grandchildren:

none

Personal Hero and Why:

Victims of Guillian-Barre Syndrome because I personally know what they go through

Pets (include names):

Luna & Stimpy Cats

Priority Issues:

Education teaching teachers to teach for the 21st century
Health and fitness through dance awareness through education
Reform campaign finance and elections/ public financing of elections
Environmental leadership through sustainable living and new energy
Tourism in culture, arts, history, agriculture, fish & wildlife and medical

Publications:

The Week, Time and National Geographic

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I love Colorado and it is time for a 55 year old father, businessman, arts advocate
and unaffiliated candidate involved with education and preservation of our environment to serve the diverse people of this State for a better quality of life.

Spouse's Occupation:

Mother of my children is an R.N.

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