Over 50 New Leaders Across Colorado Endorse Michael Bennet for Governor

Denver, CO – Today, over 50 elected officials and community leaders from across the state endorsed Michael Bennet to be Colorado’s next governor. Michael’s wide-ranging coalition of supporters includes elected officials at every level of government, faith leaders from across religions, business and labor leaders, and educators who believe in his vision and leadership for Colorado.

“Our campaign is about building a brighter future for Colorado, and I’m honored to have the support of leaders who believe in that shared vision,” said Michael. “Washington isn’t coming to save us, but Colorado has an incredible opportunity to be a beacon for the nation. Together, I know that we can build a state that works for every Coloradan.”

In total, more than 180 Coloradans, including state legislative leaders, former Governors, local elected officials, and community advocates, have endorsed Michael’s campaign. With support in every corner of the state, the addition of over 50 more endorsers this week underscores that voters are excited for Michael’s vision for a Colorado that works for everyone.

Coloradans endorsing Michael’s campaign for governor today include:

Name	Title
Helen Bradshaw	Community Organizer
Dean Brookie	Former Durango Mayor
Bruce Christensen	Former Glenwood Springs Mayor
Marlene De La Rosa	Denver School Board Member
Lindsay DeFrates	School Board Director, Roaring Fork School District
Robert Devall*	Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, Retired
Charles Duke	Commerce City City Council Member
Dr. Regina English	State Representative, HD-17
Johanna Gibbs	Community Leader
Charles Gifford III	CEO, Inner City Health
Galena Gleason	San Miguel County Commissioner
Georg Hill	Founder, Gov Connect Consulting Services
Dr. Vern L. Howard	Community Leader
Jamie Jackson	State Representative, HD-41
Anne Keke	Aurora Public School Board President
Nicholas Kempin	Mt. Crested Butte Mayor
Nick Kutrumbos	Winter Park Mayor
Frank Lay	Former Director, COPE
Sheila Leider	State Representative, HD-28
Madison Leighty	Community Leader
Meredith Leighty	Northglenn Mayor
Richard Lewis	Community Leader
Marta Loachamin	Boulder County Commissioner
Kevin Marchmann	Chairman, National Organization of African Americans in Housing (NOOAH)
Tina Marquis	Boulder City Council Member
James Marsh Holden	Broomfield City Council Member
Chris Martinez	Former President, Hispanic Contractors Council
Toi Massey	President and CEO, ANM Innovative Solutions
Rebecca McClellan	Chair, Colorado State Board of Education
Dr. Sly Morgan Smith	Pastor, Community Leader
Tyler Mounsey	Director of Legislative Affairs, Colorado Bar Association
Chris Nicholson	Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board Member
Micaela Parker	Senior Advisor to Colorado Senate President James Coleman
Morris Parker	Former Vice President, The Colorado Trust
Jasmin Ramirez	Roaring Fork School Board President
Dr. Callie Marie Rennison	Chair, University of Colorado Board of Regents
Mannie Rodriguez	Founder and Chairman, Colorado Democratic Latino Initiative
Sol Sandoval	Former Pueblo School District 60 School Board Member
Michael Sapp	Manager of State Government Affairs, Xcel Energy
Ashley Stolzmann	Boulder County Commissioner
Leslie Summey	Arapahoe County Commissioner
Archbishop Dr. Dwayne Taylor	Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church
June Waller	Community Leader
Patrick Walton	Director of Government Affairs, VISIT Denver
Phil Washington	CEO, Denver International Airport
Tamra Ward	Partner, Taloma Partners
Ashlee Wedgeworth	Director, Colorado Legislative Black Caucus
Tran Wills	Community Leader
Tracy Winchester	Former Deputy Chief of Staff, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
Danielle Young-Kombo	Vice President, League of Women Voters Colorado
Yara Zokaie	State Representative, HD-52

*Titles are used for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or US Air Force

For more information on Michael, his supporters, and his vision for Colorado, visit www.bennetforgovernor.com.