Rep. Jim Kerr spent nearly 30 years in the automotive industry in various fields before becoming an appraiser with the Jefferson County Assessor's Office four years ago. A tape measure is a big part of the job. He wishes he had been able to serve in the military, but an injury kept him out. In 1956, at the age of 11, Kerr lost his right eye while playing with a bow and arrow. The Littleton Republican, a lawmaker since 2005, is concerned about telemedicine, mental health and seniors issues. He and his wife, Patsy, have four children and seven grandchildren.

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