Colorado 3rd Congressional District, elected Republican visits Aspen


Congressman-elect Scott Tipton, left, and his chief of staff, Mike Hess, listen to the Pitkin County commissioners Friday.
Scott Condon/The Aspen Times

Tipton vowed during the campaign to cut federal spending. He successfully unseated U.S. Rep. John Salazar in the November election and he takes office next month.

Pitkin County Commissioner Michael Owsley admitted to Tipton he didn't know much about him, in large part because he didn't conceive of the notion before the election that a Republican would be representing the district. Owsley then asked Tipton to tell a little bit about himself, including whether he owns dogs.

“Is this a Barbara Walter's moment?” quipped Tipton before disclosing that he owns three dogs and 11 horses. He and his wife have two daughters, and one son-in-law is a graduate of the Air Force Academy.

Tipton has been appointed to the U.S. House Committees of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Small Business.

Tipton attended Friday's meetings in Aspen dressed in cowboy boots, blue jeans and a collared-shirt under a casual sweater. He fit in well.

Aspen Times

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