""A successful downtown and vibrant neighborhoods are important to Denver's future. When building a city that works for everyone, we need smart, decisive leaders who look at problems as opportunities and not roadblocks. In 1983, Denver voters imagined a great city and voted for bold, new leadership. I'm supporting Travis Leiker, because 40 years later, we need to get important things accomplished."
SUSAN POWERS President, Urban Ventures, LLC
"Travis Leiker has the lived experiences and a career devoted to understanding the needs of individuals, building community, and seeing the brightest possibilities during a person's most vulnerable times. As a seasoned capacity builder at CU, Travis has impacted thousands of lives through his understanding of collaboration and his deliberate work in building public-private partnerships. His compassion for community and commitment to collaboration have proven to be critical in his 5+ years as the president of Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods. In that role, there are clear examples of where he has worked to make our city stronger. Right now, the city needs Travis Leiker’s leadership and his understanding of how citizens and the city can work in true partnership to address the complex societal, economic, and overall challenges we face as Denver continues to grow and change."
MORRIS W. PRICE, JR. Denver Resident, Foundation Executive and Foundation Board Member
"Denver faces an unprecedented housing crisis, and it disproportionately affects veterans. As a neighborhood champion, Travis Leiker continues to push leaders to fully implement the Built for Zero strategy to end homelessness. It has been a nationwide model for homeless vets and will be critical to supporting other unhoused Denverites. Travis has what it takes to get our city back on track."
SEAN CAMACHO Veteran, Father, Lawyer, Community Advocate
"Travis Leiker is the right choice for Denver. Travis earned my endorsement and support because he has what it takes to get Denver back on track. His experience working with community organizations and nationally recognized public policy groups gives Travis the know-how to get things done. Our great city will be made better by having his leadership on Denver City Council."
STEVEN PALETZ Lawyer and Community Advocate
"Travis Leiker brings the right mix of forward-looking values, an appreciation for complex systems, and a thorough understanding of organizational leadership. He is the right choice for Denver City Council at-large in 2023."
COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BLACK
Denver City Council - District 4
"Denver's future has both regional and national implications. It is important for the city to have leaders who understand this significance and are willing to form partnerships transcending geographic boundaries. Travis Leiker can see the big picture. From addressing the city's housing shortage to championing multimodal transit, he will roll up his sleeves to get these and other big agenda items done."
SEN. SONYA JACQUEZ LEWIS Colorado State Senate | Senate District 17 Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus
“As a mother of young children, I care deeply about the future of our city. It is important to elect a Denver City Council that will support a diverse, thriving economy where all Denverites can excel and achieve their fullest potential. Travis Leiker understands our future workforce needs, and he will be a dynamic at-large member of City Council."
ALEXIS MENOCAL HARRIGAN Parent, Nonprofit Executive, and Latino Community Leader
“Through sound judgement and steady leadership, Travis Leiker has turned around organizations that were once on the brink of bankruptcy. He will bring big picture thinking and an entrepreneurial tenacity to Denver City Council. It’s time for a new day in the Mile High City, and Travis will deliver.”
REGINA JACKSON Community Leader, Nonprofit Advocate Managing Real Estate Broker
“Ten Denver neighborhoods account for nearly 40% of the city’s most violent crimes. We need a city council that is going to support smart policy and neighborhood safety in ALL communities. This includes addressing gun violence. Travis Leiker has the leadership skills and citywide vision to get Denver back on track.”
HON. ANNE MCGIHON Former Colorado State Representative - House District 3 Public Affairs Representative - Colorado Ceasefire
“Clean, fair elections are essential to Denver’s future. Travis Leiker is participating in the Denver Fair Elections program and remains committed to good government. As councilman at-large, Travis will ensure Denverites...regardless of socioeconomic background...have a voice at the leadership table.”
HON. JOE MIKLOSI Former Colorado State Representative | House District 9
“Travis Leiker understands Denver's magnificence and capacity to do big things. This includes promoting smart development and ensuring all Denverites have clean air, safe water, and walkable neighborhoods. Denver can create jobs and reduce the city's carbon footprint. Travis is ready to lead on day one.”
HON. MARK UDALL Former United States Senator | Colorado
“More than a decade ago, Travis Leiker and I met at a political training program focused on recruiting, training, and supporting women who want to run for public office. As an at-large member of Denver City Council, I know Travis will champion policies that promote equity at the city level. He will ensure that Denver's women and girls have a voice in shaping the future of the city.”
BIANKA EMERSON Former Colorado Constituency Director, Biden-Harris Campaign and President of Colorado Black Women for Political Action
"Denver is evolving. We need a city council that honors the past but has a keen understanding of the city's changing population and shifting needs. Whether you were born in Denver or you are a recent transplant, Travis Leiker is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable city."
HON. JOAN FITZ-GERALD Former Colorado State Senator | Senate District 16 First woman to serve as President of the Colorado Senate
"Denver faces a number of vexing issues. We need city leaders who have the capacity to see through these complexities, the tenacity to work through bureaucratic silos, and the drive to implement a better, more effective city government. As Denver elects its next city council, Travis Leiker will bring both competence and job readiness to City Council on day one."
MIKE DINO
Community Leader, Policy Advisor, Campaign Manager/Senior Advisor to former Denver Mayor Wellington E. Webb
"Travis Leiker has contributed greatly to the University of Colorado's recent successes. He has formed new partnerships with health care leaders and helped create millions of dollars in student scholarships. While 10 miles separate the Denver and Anschutz Medical campuses, each share a number of priorities. Affordable housing for students, bus rapid transit along Colfax Avenue, and community safety are just a few. We need Travis on the Denver City Council to see that these needs are successfully addressed."
REGENT ILANA DUBIN SPIEGEL University of Colorado | 6th Congressional District
"I have had the privilege of working with Travis Leiker for more than 17 years. He’s been an essential community leader in fighting for policies that promote fairness, equity, and economic opportunity. I know he will be a champion for Denver’s women and families as the next at-large member of Denver City Council.”
SEN. FAITH WINTER Colorado State Senate | Senate District 24
“We need a city council that knows how to cross Civic Center Park–from the City and County Building to the Colorado State Capitol–and build partnerships, leverage relationships, and secure the outcomes needed for Denver. That is Travis Leiker. His experience in public policy and ability to navigate complex institutions will be crucial for the challenges we face as a city.”
HON. ALEC GARNETT
Speaker, Colorado House of Representatives | House District 2
“Travis Leiker has been working with other neighborhood leaders to advance citywide solutions to support Denver's growing unhoused population. He has assured me that investing in all Denver neighborhoods, especially those historically underrepresented or marginalized, will be one of his major areas of focus on city council. I know we can count on him to stand for all of us on the Denver City Council.”
HON. LUCÍA GUZMÁN
Former Colorado State Senator | Senate District 34
"Travis Leiker knows how to make tough decisions and what it means to lead with conviction. From his work at the University of Colorado to leadership in Denver neighborhoods, Travis has the capacity to get things done.”
HON. ELBRA WEDGEWORTH Former Denver City Council president; the first African American to chair the Downtown Denver Partnership
By Mackenzie Lucas|July 28, 2022|Comments Off on Homepage Endorsements
