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, Governor of Colorado, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022
Candidate, United States Senate, Colorado, 2016
No caucus information on file.
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.