KCOL Mornings with Jimmy Lakey, Dan Woog, July 26, 2019
Station: KCOL, 600 am
Show: KCOL Mornings with Jimmy Lakey
Guests: Woog
Date: July 26, 2019
Topics: Erie, Weld County, Women of Weld County, Trustee, Town Board, Lori Saine, Fracking, Second Amendment, 2A, Law Enforcement, Energy, Natural Gas, Coal, Clean Air, Quality of Life, Boulder Liberals, Quiet Conservatives, Republican Leadership, Cigars, Real Estate, Residential Property Management, Homeowners’ Association Management, Scott Charles
HOST JIMMY LAKEY [00:00:00] I’ve talked to him on the radio show before, but last night was the first chance that I’ve had the opportunity to get to meet him, at the Cigars, Women, and Weld Wine Event– a big, long title. But nevertheless, he’s a trustee for the town of Erie. His name is Dan Wooj [mispronounced, should be “Woog,” with a hard ‘G’], and I welcome him back to the program. Dan, it was a pleasure to meet you face-to-face last night. Welcome back to the show!
TRUSTEE FOR THE TOWN OF ERIE, COLORADO AND GOP CANDIDATE FOR COLORADO HOUSE DISTRICT 63, DAN WOOG [00:00:22] Jimmy, thanks for having me. I appreciate it. I’m going to — I’m going to joke with you a little bit. It’s Dan Woog, and I know you know that. I’m going to give you a hard time. We were joking about it last night.
LAKEY [00:00:31] Yeah, we were. Dan Woog!
LAKEY [00:00:33] Yeah. Dan Woog! See, I can’t — I messed it up especially for your wife. I know she’s listening and she probably was screaming at the radio. So, I wondered if you’d catch me on that. Dan Woog! She hassled me–.
WOOG [00:00:47] [laughs] It’s just fine. You know, I’m feeling good today, Jimmy. I had a great stogie last night, and i’m just– I have a little extra pep in my step today.
LAKEY [00:00:54] Very good. I don’t — I don’t ask and don’t tell. But yes, there were a lot of folks enjoying the cigars at the event last night and it was a fun time over at the fort in Fort Lupton. Dan, last night you took the microphone there and you made a big announcement. You currently serve on the board of trustees for the town of Erie. We talked to you during that Women of Weld debacle, where the town of Erie were not going to let them meet in a town facility. You’re on the board of trustees. You’ve been outspoken about kind of the direction that Erie was going and kind of been embarrassed by some of the antics of your town. You made a big announcement last night. What was that?
WOOG [00:01:29] Yeah. Yeah. Thank you. I’m — I’ve decided to — with the last support, of course. I’ve decided to run for State House Representative for House District 63.
LAKEY [00:01:38] House District 63 — now, that is the district that is currently held by Representative Lori Saine. And Lori Saine is term limited. She has announced that she’s running for a county commissioner seat, now. So, you’re looking to replace Lori Saine. Give us the nutshell. Why is it that Dan Woog should be the one that replaces Lori Saine?
WOOG [00:02:00] Yeah, absolutely, Jimmy. I’m running because I believe we need to fight to get our state back on track. It has — you know, it has become completely cliche for people running for office to proclaim, “This election is the most important of our lives.” But look around Colorado, I really believe it is. You know, we have a radical liberal ideologues in the governor’s mansion. He is pushing a leftist California agenda, and it’s unacceptable for our state. It’s unacceptable for my children. And I’m running because things that made America great are under attack by liberals.
LAKEY [00:02:31] Now, you live in the town of Erie. You’ve been an outspoken — you and Scott Chalres have been kind of outnumbered on that Erie Town Council. Is that — is Erie a microcosm of where the rest of Colorado is going, that it’s — a couple of guys like you and Scott fighting against all these elites out there? Or, is your hope to push back the enemy and make some headway back in this state?
WOOG [00:02:54] Well, let me answer the second part. There is hope. There’s got to be hope. If we don’t believe we can do it, we’re never gonna do it. So, we might as well just fold right now. So the hope is there. I think a lot of the quiet conservatives are waking up, now. Erie is the microcosm. You know, I’ve been fighting in Erie for quite a while, now, since 2007. And the reality is, Erie is just this like the state. I mean, we have — the board has flipped to be a completely — well, almost a majority socialist board. And like I said, it is just unacceptable. I see it in Erie, I’m already dealing with it here in Erie, and it’s at the state level as well. So, people need to wake up. I know they are. The voices are becoming stronger and again, the belief has to be — and I truly, sincerely am running for this reason, because I believe we’re gonna wake up the silent Republicans and they’re going to start speaking up, and their voices will be heard.
LAKEY [00:03:53] That is the voice of Dan Woog. He has just announced — he announced it last night and did it again on the progr — he is now a candidate for the Republican nomination to replace Lori Saine in House District 63. Dan Woog, for those people who don’t know you, give a little bit of the background of where you come from, and who you are, and what you do.
WOOG [00:04:13] Yeah, well, I’m — as we said, I’m a trustee in Erie, and I’ve been doing this since 2007. I’ve served on other commissions here. And I just — I want to touch a little bit on what’s going on and what I believe strongly, and as far as going against this Polis agenda. I’m a strong believer in preserving and protecting the Second Amendment, of course. As a responsible gun owner myself, I know that liberal ideas of gun control only make us less safe. The Red Flag gun laws are just the liberal attempt at gun control , incrementalism. So, make no mistake: liberals want to take guns away. They use phrases like “common sense reforms.” Well, common sense tells me that by definition, criminals aren’t going to obey any laws, much less gun laws. So, I want citizens free to protect themselves and their families. I’m a strong supporter of law enforcement. During my time in the Erie board, I’ve consistently fought for more funding for our police. And if we can’t keep our residents safe, nothing else really matters, does it? I’m a strong supporter of private property rights, of course– limiting the size and reach of government. If we can keep the government focused on its central mission of roads, education, and public safety, we’re all going to be better off. I think the list goes on and on. Jimmy! I’m — let me just — this is a big one for me because in Erie, obviously, the fracking fight has been — we’re in the trenches. There is no stronger supporter of Colorado energy than me. Like I said, Erie has become ground zero for the Boulder attacks on Colorado energy. And I’m proud to say that the liberal activists, they really don’t like me. They don’t like me because I’ve consistently pointed out the hypocrisy of people who enjoy fantastic quality of life, in large part because of our easy access to abundant energy. So, it’s driving our economy. It’s making our air cleaner by using more natural gas and less coal. And it’s making our nation safer and more secure. So, I’m going to continue to fight the false liberal narrative against fracking.
LAKEY [00:06:06] [That is] the voice of Dan Woog. He’s announcing that he’s running for House District 63, to replace Lori Saine, who is term limited. Dan, another quick question: it’s a part-time legislature, obviously you have a real job in the real world, tell people your professional background and just kind of what you do for a — what you do on a daily basis.
WOOG [00:06:25] Yeah. absolutely. I’ve owned a business in Erie since 2008. I do real estate. We we do sales. We do residential property management, and we do homeowners’ association management. So, I kind of get a up close and personal look at the businesses around the area and residents and the true measure of how the economy is doing and what people are looking for when they’re moving here from other locations. So, I’ve been very blessed to be in Erie, and be a part of its growth, and be a part of this great community.
LAKEY [00:06:56] Dan, if somebody wants to get involved with your campaign, House district 63, or learn more about you, where do they go for that information?
WOOG [00:07:04] Well, my website, which we’re just getting launched, is ‘WookforWeldHD63.com.’ Or they can also use ‘WoogforWeld.com.’ And there will be information on there. My e-mail [address] is on there, and my phone number. So, people can certainly reach out that way. There is also going to be a ‘Donate Now’ [button], so I’d love to have campaign contributions rolling in. It’s just getting going, and [I] want to get this off on the right foot.
LAKEY [00:07:31] WoogforWeld — W-O-O-GforWeld.com, Dan Woog announcing his candidacy, House district 63. Dan, congratulations on getting in the race. Thank you for jumping into the arena of public service. And we will talk again soon, I’m sure.
WOOG [00:07:48] I appreciate it, Jimmy. I just want to finish off and let the voters know that I’m — I plan to focus on what’s right for the state and of course for District 63. And I’m going to definitely oppose and lead the charge against the Polis agenda. And equally important, I’m going to challenge our party leadership to stay true to conservative principles. So, I appreciate the time. I’d love to be on again. And thanks again! You have a great weekend, and we’ll talk soon!
LAKEY [00:08:12] You got it, we’ll talk soon. Dan Woog — I’m pronouncing his name correctly, now, because I don’t want to get in trouble. It’s Woog, W-O-O-G, WoogforWeld.com. [He is] a nice guy. I mete him face-to-face a couple — well, last night. And it was an honor to meet him and his wife. And Dan Woog, Wook for Weld, House District 63.
