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Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

5

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PK Kaiser (Democratic Party) is the Arapahoe County Assessor in Colorado. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Kaiser (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Arapahoe County Assessor in Colorado. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Kaiser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Kaiser was a 2015 nonpartisan candidate for Ward VI of the Aurora City Council in Colorado. PK Kaiser lost the general election on November 3, 2015.

Biography

Kaiser earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. He also earned master's degrees in economics and accounting along with an M.B.A. Kaiser previously worked as a tax examiner for the state, program coordinator for the City of Denver and auditor for Windor Capital Group.^[1]^[2] His organizational affiliations include the National Association of Realtors, Colorado CPA, and the Institute of Management Accountants.^[3]

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Arapahoe County, Colorado (2022)

General election

General election for Arapahoe County Assessor

Incumbent PK Kaiser defeated Robert Andrews and Joshua Lallement in the general election for Arapahoe County Assessor on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		PK Kaiser (D)	56.4	139,787
		Robert Andrews (R)	40.6	100,486
		Joshua Lallement (L)	3.0	7,507

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 247,780
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Assessor

Incumbent PK Kaiser advanced from the Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Assessor on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		PK Kaiser	100.0	53,538

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 53,538
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arapahoe County Assessor

Robert Andrews advanced from the Republican primary for Arapahoe County Assessor on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Andrews	100.0	43,731

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,731
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Arapahoe County, Colorado (2018)

General election

General election for Arapahoe County Assessor

PK Kaiser defeated incumbent Marc Scott in the general election for Arapahoe County Assessor on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		PK Kaiser (D)	53.8	139,151
		Marc Scott (R)	46.2	119,455

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 258,606
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Assessor

PK Kaiser advanced from the Democratic primary for Arapahoe County Assessor on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		PK Kaiser	100.0	54,701

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 54,701
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arapahoe County Assessor

Incumbent Marc Scott advanced from the Republican primary for Arapahoe County Assessor on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marc Scott	100.0	41,471

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 41,471
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2015

See also: Aurora, Colorado municipal elections, 2015

The city of Aurora, Colorado, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 27, 2015. Five of the ten city council seats were up for election.^[4]

In Ward VI, incumbent Bob Broom did not file for re-election. Francoise Michelle Bergan defeated Brian Arnold and PK Kaiser.^[5]

Aurora City Council Ward VI, General election, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Francoise Michelle Bergan	51.0%	4,263
Brian Arnold	29.6%	2,475
PK Kaiser	19.5%	1,629
Write-in votes	0%	0
Total Votes		8,367
Source: City of Aurora, "Unofficial Election Results 2015," accessed November 3, 2015

Endorsements

In 2015, Kaiser's endorsements included the following:^[6]

Aurora City Councilor Renie Peterson
Former State Rep. Joe Mikloski
State Sen. Nancy Todd (D)
State Sen. Morgan Carroll (D)
Aurora City Councilor Debi Hunter Holen
Arapahoe County Commissioner Bill Holen

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

PK Kaiser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kaiser's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am PK Kaiser, and I am running for re-election as Arapahoe County Assessor so I can continue serving Arapahoe County and its people.

I am dedicated to transparency, equity, and accountability in Arapahoe County’s government, and to making sure that everybody’s voices are heard. Like you, I want to play an active role in making our community, state, and country a better place to raise our children, run our businesses, and forge a future filled with promise.

Since taking the oath to become Arapahoe County Assessor in 2019, I’ve been working tirelessly to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Assessor’s Office. I’ve brought innovation and technology to the forefront and made transparency, equity, and accountability our leading principles.

I am out and about, relishing each moment I spend with people every day. From knocking on doors to attending and speaking at community events, neighborhood meetings, and forums, I am happy to be among people, listening to their concerns and ideas for making Arapahoe County a better place to live. I have been moved by the stories I’ve heard. I believe that every concern is significant and that there is a dire need to address these issues.

If you want a fair, equitable, and transparent property assessment for Arapahoe, please re-elect PK Kaiser for Arapahoe County Assessor. For more information, please visit my website: www.vote4kaiser.com

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Transparency, Accountability, Fairness and Equity
Serving senior citizens and disabled veterans with property tax exemption
I am committed to serve the people, year after year and election after election

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a loving husband and father of three children, I am optimistic about the future of Arapahoe County. I am working tirelessly to ensure a high quality of life for the people. Insightful, respectful, and fair, I am thoroughly researching all aspects of an issue before making an informed decision. An excellent listener, I am reaching out to the constituents and learn what concerns them. I am representing the people of Arapahoe County in a wise and dignified manner.

I have earned an MBA in Finance, a master's degree in accounting and he is working on my Ph. D degree in Sustainable Economics. I have worked for the United States Postal Service as Real Estate Admin, Colorado Department of Revenue, Department of Corrections, City & County of Denver, and the Community College of Aurora.

I am striving to make the assessor office more assess able to the public. My conservation fiscal policies have saved more than one quarter of non-salary budget every year since I took the office. Alone this year I have produced more than $120 BILLION of assessment which provides funding to the public schools, cities, fire districts, RTD, open spaces, and all other taxing districts.

I am running again because I want to further improve the Assessor’s Office and continue to be an accountable, transparent, and equitable civil servant to the people of Arapahoe County. In 2022, we will once again win ballots and hearts. Together we can make a meaningful difference.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I would like to follow the examples of successful public servants like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela who have served their people and made a moving path for us.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty
Integrity
Respect
Trust
Understanding
Service
Dignity
Listening

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty
Integrity
Respect
Trust
Understanding
Service
Dignity
Listening

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

An elected leader must be transparent in discharging his duties. Must be accountable to the public and the constituents. An elected leader should be a role model for the community as well as to the office he/she represents. An elected leader must earn the trust of the public.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy of an honest straightforward public servant who choose to serve public.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The most significant event of my life is when I became US citizen and sworn in.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I have worked in retail sector, then moved to the state jobs and then to the federal job at USPS.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Prophet by Khalil Gibran.
I found hope and reason for living another day of life in this book

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Santa Claus

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Easy On Me by Adele
Frozen by Madonna
In the Ghetto by Elvis Presley

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have struggled every day to make my tomorrow a better day.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Some knock knock jokes.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys

PK Kaiser participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 15, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and PK Kaiser's responses follow below.^[7]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

"

Transparency, accountability, and people’s respect.^[8]^[9]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

" Socio-economic.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many^[9] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. PK Kaiser answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

"

All who have served and earned respect.^[9]

”

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

"

What is your political philosophy?

I have passion to serve the people. I want to represent people with my passion, skills, and strong diverse background.

Is there anything you would like to add?

If you have any question, never hesitate to contact me at my email: [email protected] or visit www.vote4kaiser.com.^[9]

”

—PK Kaiser^[3]

2015

Kaiser's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

"

I am PK Kaiser. I am committed to making your voice heard on the Aurora City Council. Like you, I want to play an active role in making our community, city, state and country a safer, better place to raise our children, run our businesses and forge a future filled with promise.

My commitment to the people remains unchanged. Year after year and election after election I am there with you, no matter what. My success is in my increasing involvement with all the communities around us. The lesser number of ballots could never make me quit. You and me, this time, can bridge this gap and will win hearts and ballots.

What motivates me to run you for Aurora City Council Member is the opportunity to improve the efficiency and accountability of the city government. I believe there are workable solutions for the issues we are facing today. I feel I must step forward and offer the Aurora voters a choice, a better choice. I am a candidate who always likes to have real talk and demands real results. ^[9]

”

—PK Kaiser's campaign website, (2015), ^[10]

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Footnotes

↑ LinkedIn, "PK Kaiser, MBA," accessed September 8, 2015
↑ Vote 4 Kaiser, "About," accessed September 8, 2015
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on July 10, 2018
↑ City of Aurora, "2015 Candidate Election Dates," accessed October 21, 2014
↑ City of Aurora, "Unofficial Election Results 2015," November 3, 2015
↑ Vote 4 Kaiser, "Endorsements," accessed September 8, 2015
↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "PK Kaiser's responses," September 15, 2018
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 ^9.2 ^9.3 ^9.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
↑ Vote 4 Kaiser, "Home," accessed September 8, 2015

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