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NewsFor recent photos, please visit the photo gallery. REP. VICTOR MITCHELL WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION Rep. Vic Mitchell Appointed to the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee Vic's Legislative Update for April-May Update from the Capitol — February '07 Read the February Newsletter - Click here... (PDF) January 31, 2007 House Republican Committee Nomination House Republican Leader Mike May, R-Parker, today made the following nomination: Colorado Commission on Higher Education Advisory Committee: January 30, 2007 Mitchell: Put 'Project Lifesaver' Successes To Work for More Coloradans State Rep. Victor Mitchell recognizes a good idea when he sees it. Mitchell, R-Castle Rock, is sponsoring House Bill 1064 to facilitate the use of the Project Lifesaver Program in more Colorado counties. The program aids in the search and recovery of those who become lost as a result of a cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease. "His program is operating in forty states across the county and has a 100 percent success rate; it’s time we put that success to work for more of our vulnerable citizens," Mitchell said. "This proposal would increase access to a program that has a proven track record of saving lives." HB 1064 would authorize grants to assist counties in establishing a Project Lifesaver Program. The programs are optional and would provide tracking bracelets for those with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, Down syndrome or other conditions that may cause them to wander and become lost. According to www.projectlifesaver.org, the program reduced search times in these cases from hours and days to an average of less than 30 minutes. In over 1000 searches, there have been no reports of serious injuries or deaths. The Average cost savings for a search and rescue mission using Project Lifesaver are more than $11,000. "By decreasing the amount of time that individuals are lost and missing, we are increasing the chance that they will be returned safely to their families," Mitchell said. "We are also saving cities and counties countless dollars that would otherwise be spent on continuing searches that become less hopeful as time wears on." Mitchell said the program is already being used in some of Colorado’s counties. In Arapahoe County alone, it has resulted in the successful rescue of 40 individuals since the program was initiated in 2004. The Arapahoe County Sheriff has agreed to assist in all aspects of implementation of the program. The Colorado Alzheimer’s Association has pledged to provide an extensive complimentary training program for participating counties. In addition to the Colorado Alzheimer’s Association, the Colorado Sheriffs Association is also supporting the proposal. HB 1064 passed on an 11-0 unanimous vote by the House Local Government Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 30. January 9, 2007 Hello Friends, I've been asked to write a column for a local publication—so here goes. You can even submit a comment if you'd like at the bottom of the article. December 1, 2006 I'm proud to announce the formation of a Citizen Advisory Committee. The mission of the committee is to ensure direct and open communication for the constituents of House District 45. Please feel free to contact anyone on the committee, or myself, to inquire about any matter of concern. The committee welcomes your comments and ideas! November 8, 2006 Victor Mitchell is elected the next State Representative for House District 45! October 12 , 2006 The Rocky Mountain News has endorsed Victor Mitchell for State House District 45! "Former telecom entrepreneur Victor Mitchell, a Republican, gets the nod over Democrat Linda Constantine, a technology consultant. Mitchell has founded a series of successful companies and started Project Lifesaver in Douglas County, an affiliate of an international organization that works with families of Alzheimer’s patients. He'll be a strong voice for school reform and fiscal conservatism." October 9 , 2006 The Colorado Motor Carriers Association has endorsed Victor Mitchell for State House District 45! "The Colorado Motor Carriers Association has endorsed your candidacy and is encouraging our members to vote for you and contribute funds to your campaign." Gregory Fulton October 9 , 2006 The Denver Post formally endorses Victor Mitchell for State House Representative—District 45! Bob Ewegen Recent Press
September 25, 2006 The Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry (CACI) has endorsed Victor Mitchell for State House District 45! "Based upon your interview with CBPAC members and their recommendations to the CACI Board of Directors, I am pleased to inform you that the CACI Board has voted to endorse you in the House District 45 race." Donnah Moody September 22, 2006 The National Federation of Independent Business Owners (NFIB) has endorsed Victor Mitchell for State House District 45! "Congratulations on being endorsed by the small-business members of NFIB/Colorado….Individuals like Victor Mitchell have shown they understand the challenges of managing a small business..." Tony Gagliardi, Colorado State Director September 21, 2006 The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) has endorsed Victor Mitchell for State House District 45! "On behalf of the NRA Political Victory Fund and all of our members in the State of Colorado, I am pleased to inform you of our endorsement for the 2006 General Election in the State House of Representative District 45." Darin Goens, Colorado State Liaison
September 6, 2006 The American Subcontractors Association (ASAC) has endorsed Victor Mitchell for State House District 45! "The American Subcontractors Association (ASAC) Government Relations Committee and the Colorado Construction Reform Coalition (CCRC) have reviewed your candidacy through a variety of mediums. Based on that review, ASAC and CCRC are happy to endorse you as our candidate of choice for House District 45." Richard Forsberg, Chairman August 31, 2006 The Rocky Mountain Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors endorses Victor Mitchell for State House District 45! "On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), I am pleased to announce that our board of directors voted unanimously to endorse your candidacy and has authorized a contribution to your campaign from our political committee." Mark M. Latimer, President and CEO
May 26 , 2006 Republicans Nominate Victor Mitchell for House District 45 Press Release (PDF) April 26, 2006 Colorado's Treasurer Mike Coffman endorses Vic Mitchell for House District 45! Coffman Letter (PDF) April 10, 2006 US Congressman Tom Tancredo endorses Vic Mitchell for House District 45! "With great enthusiasm, I’m proud to endorse Victor Mitchell for Representative in the Colorado General Assembly. Vic is one of the hardest working individuals I’ve ever seen and he’s dedicated to increasing constituent service to citizens in Douglas and Teller counties. Our legislature needs someone with Vic's proven financial and management skills. I look forward to working with him to decrease the illegal immigration burden on Colorado taxpayers." — United States Congressman Tom Tancredo, 6th Congressional District April 7, 2006 Senate Minority Leader Andy McElhany endorses Vic. McElhany Letter (PDF) March 1, 2006 Victor Mitchell profiled in Douglas County News-Press February 24, 2006 County to embrace Project Lifesaver, funds sought February 17, 2006 Tracking system helps caregivers with patients who roam September 27, 2005 Victor Mitchell Enters 45th District State House Race Successful Businessman Pledges Innovation, Conservative Leadership
When he was 21 years old, Mitchell started his first business. Over the years, his hard work and entrepreneurship paid off as he launched one successful venture after another. By 1991, he was operating a full-service telecommunications firm, Advantage Cellular, which won numerous awards for both growth and innovation. After the company was successfully sold to Verizon Wireless in 1995, Mitchell moved to Denver in January 1996 and founded Advantage Wireless, which today is one of the largest and most successful wireless distributors in the United States. Mitchell and his companies have received widespread accolades. In 2000, Advantage Wireless was named "Colorado Small Business of the Year" by the Denver Chamber of Commerce. The Denver Business Journal also named Mitchell as one of the "top 40 under 40" business executives of Colorado, and he was a finalist in Ernst and Young's nationally recognized "Entrepreneur of the Year" contest. Mitchell has also been featured on CNN and in Entrepreneur magazine. As a strong fiscal conservative, Mitchell serves as Douglas and Teller County chairperson for "C Wins, U Lose," an organization opposed to Referenda C and D. "I support a sensible and measured approach to resolve conflicts between Colorado's mandatory spending Amendment 23 and our Taxpayer's Bill of Rights," he said. "I oppose Referenda C and D because they go too far and would increase taxes." He noted that the non-partisan Legislative Council now estimates that Referendum C's cost to taxpayers will approach $3.8 billion - about $3,500 per average family of four - over the first five years. "This is up 20 percent from the $3.1 billion estimate just a few months ago," Mitchell observed. "The people of Colorado deserve a better solution and I want to help provide the leadership we need to resolve our state's fiscal crisis." Mitchell added, "on so many vital issues - strengthening public education, ensuring access to health care, fashioning sound water policies, addressing illegal immigration - citizens are looking for principled, common sense solutions that reflect the values of our community. Those are the values that guide me every day and which, with the support of the people of the 45th District, I pledge to bring to the Colorado General Assembly." Mitchell earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from San Diego State University and a Master of Public Administration degree from the J.F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He and his wife, Amy, are devoted parents to three children and are active in community service. A former board member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau, Mitchell is currently a director on San Diego State University's Business College and Entrepreneurial Management Committee, as well as a board member and director of the Leadership Program of the Rockies. |
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