# Rob Witwer
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{{short description|American politician}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Rob Witwer
| image = Colorado-Rep-Rob-Witwer.jpg
| caption = Witwer in 2008
| state_house = Colorado
| district = 25th
| term_start = January 2005
| term_end = January 2009
| predecessor = [John Witwer](/source/John_Witwer)
| successor = [Cheri Gerou](/source/Cheri_Gerou)
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|2|2}}
| birth_place =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| party = [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States))
| spouse = Heather Witwer
| alma_mater = [Amherst College](/source/Amherst_College)
[University of Chicago](/source/University_of_Chicago_Law_School)
}}
'''Rob Witwer''' (born February 2, 1971) is a Colorado politician, lawyer, and former Republican member of the [Colorado House of Representatives](/source/Colorado_House_of_Representatives). In the State House, Witwer represented House District 25,[[http://comaps.org/district25h.html District 25] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211101407/http://comaps.org/district25h.html |date=February 11, 2009 }} at Colorado Interactive Maps and Demographic Data.] which encompasses most of western [Jefferson County, Colorado](/source/Jefferson_County%2C_Colorado) including [Evergreen, Colorado](/source/Evergreen%2C_Colorado) and [Conifer, Colorado](/source/Conifer%2C_Colorado).
Witwer was appointed["[http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2005/06/06/daily55.html Witwer takes father's place in House]", ''Denver Business Journal'', June 9, 2005 (accessed February 2, 2008).] to the [Colorado General Assembly](/source/Colorado_General_Assembly) in 2005 by vacancy committee and won the general election in 2006 by defeating Democrat Mike Daniels with 56.6% of the popular vote.[[http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20081107091928/http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/electionresults/CO-RC-969.htm Election results] from the Colorado Secretary of State.]
Witwer sponsored legislation to improve public access to hiking trails by extending legal liability protection to landowners who allow public access to their land.[Kyle Henley, "[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20060309/ai_n16146671+owens+signs+bill+to+let+climbers+on+14ers Owens signs bill to let climbers on 14ers, to protect landowners]", ''The Colorado Springs Gazette'', March 9, 2006 (accessed February 2, 2008).] Along with State Senator [Josh Penry](/source/Josh_Penry), he has pushed for legislation to raise graduation standards for Colorado high school students,[Jennifer Brown, "[http://www.denverpost.com/education/ci_7088389 Class action on graduation]", ''The Denver Post'', October 5, 2007 (accessed February 2, 2008).] especially in the areas of math and science.[Josh Penry and Rob Witwer, "[http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/denver/speakout/2007/03/math_science_ed_is_vital.html Math, science ed is vital] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127053634/http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/denver/speakout/2007/03/math_science_ed_is_vital.html |date=November 27, 2007 }}", ''The Rocky Mountain News'', March 3, 2007 (accessed February 2, 2008).] He has also been outspoken against legislative efforts to freeze mill levies on Colorado property owners, arguing that this policy amounts to a property tax increase.[Jennifer Brown, "[http://www.denverpost.com/localpolitics/ci_6896533 GOP aims to cap Ritter's tax freeze] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013220332/http://www.denverpost.com/localpolitics/ci_6896533 |date=October 13, 2007 }}", ''The Denver Post'', September 14, 2007 (accessed February 2, 2008).]
The Rocky Mountain News has called Witwer, [Josh Penry](/source/Josh_Penry), Cory Gardner and Matt Knoedler the "Rock Stars" of the Colorado GOP,[Lynn Bartels, "[http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_4408432,00.html GOP has faith in its young 'rock stars'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930201008/http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_4408432,00.html |date=September 30, 2007 }}", ''The Rocky Mountain News'', January 23, 2006 (accessed February 2, 2008).] and National Journal named him one of its "stars to watch in the future".["[http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2005/12/the_futures_mar_4.html The Futures Market: Colorado] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930200835/http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2005/12/the_futures_mar_4.html |date=September 30, 2007 }}", ''The Hotline'', December 19, 2005 (accessed February 2, 2008).]
Witwer announced that he would not seek re-election in 2008. Witwer served as Campaign Manager for his successor, Representative [Cheri Gerou](/source/Cheri_Gerou). Witwer says he is likely to return to public service after he has more time to spare from raising his four young sons.
Witwer is a graduate of [Amherst College](/source/Amherst_College) (1993) and the [University of Chicago Law School](/source/University_of_Chicago_Law_School) (1996).
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