a Business Administration Degree from Loretto Heights College in 1987. In 1993, Coleman earned a Master of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Denver. She worked in the telecommunications industry for 31 years eventually retiring in April 1998 in order to campaign for State Representative in House District 1. Coleman has been a resident of the Harvey Park neighborhood since 1977. Coleman has two sons: Matthew and Mitchell Lopez. She is married to Ben Coleman, who has four adult children: Pam DiMarco, Steve, Craig and Wayne Coleman. Legislative career Colorado State Representative, House District 1 Coleman announced her candidacy for Colorado State Representative House District 1 on February 1. Her platform included three principle issues: Education – The quality of public schools and adult literacy. Transportation – Better roads and highways, cost effective commuter rail and efficient bus systems. Environment – Sustainable water policies, stewardship of State Parks and natural resources. Coleman was elected State Representative for House District 1, located in Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson Counties, on November 3, 1998. She was re-elected in November 2000, 2002, and 2004. Colorado General Assembly Representative Fran Coleman was elected to the 62nd, 63rd, 64th and the 65th Colorado General Assembly. She served as a member of the following committees: Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources; Business Affairs & Labor; Information & Technology; Transportation & Energy; Local Government; Finance; Health, Environment, Welfare, & Institutions; and State, Veterans, & Military Affairs. Appointed to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, 2000 - 2006 Chairwoman of Auto Insurance Interim Study Committee, 2005 Chairwoman of Legislative Audit Committee, 2001 Appointed as Commissioner on Information Management Commission, 2000 - 2006 Chairwoman of IMC Policy Subcommittee, 2005-2006 Legislation Representative Coleman was the primary sponsor of a total of 109 bills and resolutions. Of this number, 59 were House Bills, 35 were Senate Bills and 15 were either resolutions or memorials. Representative Coleman's foremost issues included public safety, education and consumer protection. 1999 Legislative Session 2000 Legislative Session 2001 Legislative Session 2002 Legislative Session 2003 Legislative Session 2004 Legislative Session 2005 Legislation Session 2006 Legislative Session Community service As a teenager, Coleman was involved in giving back to the community. She volunteered teaching young mothers about the importance of nutrition for their babies, and became a "soccer mom" at her boys' school before the term was popular. She helped with their sports teams, provided transportation, snacks and support. In 1979,