Kerry Tipper

Kerry Christina Tipper (born December 11, 1983) is an American politician and attorney who is a former member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 28th district in Jefferson County. In May 2022, Denver Mayor Hancock appointed Tipper as Denver Deputy City Attorney.^[1]

Kerry Tipper
Tipper in 2020
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 28th district
In office January 4, 2019 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Brittany Pettersen
Succeeded by	Sheila Lieder
Personal details
Born	(1983-12-11) December 11, 1983 (age 41)
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Edward Tipper (father)
Alma mater	University of Denver Northeastern University School of Law
Occupation	Lawyer
Website	https://www.kerrytipper.com/

Political career

Election

Tipper was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 59 percent of the vote over 38 percent of Republican candidate Kristina Alley.^[2] She was elected to her second term on November 3, 2020, winning 58 percent of the vote over 37% of Republican candidate Pete Roybal.^[3] In early 2022, Tipper decided not to seek re-election.

Personal life

Tipper is the daughter of Edward Tipper, whose exploits as a World War II paratrooper were depicted in the 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. Home video and interview footage of a teenaged Tipper are featured in the 2001 companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together". Her mother is from Costa Rica, and her father was 62-years-old when she was born.