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My name is JJ (John James) Swiontek. (I have my video greeting to you as well

• Wasteful Government Spending. The Department of Motor Vehicles needed new computers. The legislature approved the purchase of new computers for $31 million. When the computers were installed, they didn't work. So, the legislature approved another $31 million to get those computers to work. Then, the legislature looked into how other states upgraded their computers for their Department of Motor Vehicles.

Before that boondoggle, the Department of Welfare needed new computers. The legislature approved the purchase for $11.5 million. You guessed it, those computers didn't work at first either.

What this all means is this... This legislature doesn't understand the value of our money. They are not good stewards of the public trust. "Government must come to understand that every dollar that it uses had to be first taken from a citizen who created it." We cannot afford this continued waste.

I pledge to do my best to reduce government waste and to be a good steward

• Partisan Politics. Politics seems to bring out the worst in people. Mud-slinging, name-calling, really uncivilized behavior. Most of the nastiness is across party lines. I'm tired of it. I believe a lot of people are also tired of it. A coworker told me, "Well, you're going into politics. You're gonna have to get down-and-dirty." I Refuse. I choose to see the best in people and that shapes how I interact with them. I don't care what party anyone belongs to. When it comes to serving the people, I can work with anyone.

I pledge to bring a new level of civilized and ethical behavior to the political arena. Yes, I'm an idealist. To me, that's a good thing.

Reasons I'm Running

In 2006, the race for Colorado House District 5 had only one candidate. This is the United States of America. There should always be a choice of two or more candidates for each office. In that voting booth two years ago, the idea of my running for this office came to me.

When there is something bothering people about their government, then they need to speak out. Unfortunately, politicians sometime have a problem hearing their constituents. Especially when the subject is change.

I know that if you want to change things for the better, then you have to do it from the inside. I'm an idealist and an optimist. I believe that I can and will make a positive difference in our state legislature.

The other reasons I am running I'll be happy to tell you, but I want to explain it face-to-face. Write me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I look forward to hearing from you.

A Little History

I first took the nickname of JJ in September of 1979 when I started working for AT&T at the 52nd & Zuni office. There were 4 people on the work crew with the name of 'John'. So I got the nickname of JJ and it has stuck ever since.

I'm a telephone man. Blue collar. There isn't much in the phone company that I haven't done. I was also a teacher/course-developer for a while. So I've been both labor and management.

My family and I moved into this district 20+ years ago. While I and my wife are not native to Colorado, we both got here as quickly as we could.

The F A Q Section

If you have any questions about me, the issues of this election, my platform, or anything at all, then email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I'll post the best questions and answers in the F A Q section. The F A Q Section will always be a 'work-in-progress'.