“(Bob)…is a wonderful example of what a public servant should be – a man of principle and integrity and a true servant of the people.  I hope you stay in the game and continue to serve.”

- Michael J. Norton
Attorney-at-Law
Denver

“I observed very professional leadership by Balink.  (He) is a very no-nonsense public servant who serves the people in a way everyone in El Paso County should be proud of.  Observe Balink for a while and you, too, would see he is a dedicated public servant who takes his responsibilities very seriously.”

- Jimmie H. Butler
USAF, Colonel, Retired
Colorado Springs

“Bob Balink is a fantastic clerk and recorder – his integrity and absolute adherence to the rule of law is impeccable.”

 - Anna Bartha
Chairwoman (2007-2009), D-49 School District
Falcon, CO

“You are one of very few public servants who has demonstrated competence, morals, and vision – rare commodities in politics today.”

- John Zakhem, Esq.
Zakhem Law
Denver