COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ( KXRM ) — Keith King, former legislator and Colorado Springs City Council member, passed away over the weekend.
King was known for his many contributions to the Colorado state legislature, particularly in education. A well-known businessman and community leader, King inspired many.
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He was a passionate advocate for charter schools and school choice. During his eight years in the Colorado House of Representatives, from 1999 to 2007, and one term in the state Senate, from 2009-2013, he sponsored several bills to improve education in the state of Colorado.
On Monday, Feb. 5, Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered in honor of King’s passing.
“I was devastated to learn about the passing of Keith King,” Polis said in a press release on Monday. “He dedicated his life to public service, whether it was his time in Colorado’s General Assembly, serving on Colorado Springs City Council, or helping more students access quality education through the creation of Colorado Early College. Over the years we have worked closely on issues like education and workforce development, and I know that he will be missed by so many.”