February 21, 2010 05:37 PM UTC

Latino leaders rally around Michael Bennet

• 0 Comments
• by: Kiltartan Cross

Given Andrew Romanoff’s appalling legislative record on Latino issues, this may not come as a surprise.

But this morning the Denver Post lists a huge list of Latino leaders who are endorsing U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/th…

The support included prominent leaders from the metro area and around the state, from a congressman to a public trustee to activists.

The full list is after the post break.

– U.S. Rep. John Salazar, 3rd Congressional District

– Adrienne Benavidez Office of the Governor, Director of Finance and Procurement

– Celina Benavidez Former Colorado State Representative

– Barbara Brohl Member, Regional Transportation District

– Mario Carrera General Manager, EntraVision Colorado

– Juanita Chacon Former Director, Regional Transportation District

– Nolbert Chavez Former Colorado State Representative

– Dr. Ramon Del Castillo Professor, Metropolitan State College, and Latino Literary Figure

– Eric Duran Vice President, Davidson & Co. , Business Leader

– Lisa Duran Executive Director, Rights for All People

– Joe Davalos Vice Chairman, National Image

– Zee Ferrufino CEO/Owner, KBNO Spanish Radio

– Dr. Estevan Flores Interim Director, LARASA

– Lawrence Gallegos Clerk and Recorder, Conejos County

– Leroy Garcia Councilman, City of Pueblo

– Stephanie Garcia President, Pueblo City Schools Board

– Rick Garcia Councilman, City and County of Denver

– Angela Giron Candidate, Colorado State Senate District 3

– Julie Gonzales Director, Reform Immigration for America

– Nita Gonzales Executive Director, Escuela Tlatelolco

– Rudy Gonzales Executive Director, Servicios de la Raza

– Monica Guardiola Board Member, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

– Dusti Gurule Executive Director, Latina Initiative

– Vicki Lara Executive Director, Voto Latino

– Dr. Virgilio Licona Associate Medical Director, Salud Family Health Centers

– Kathy Lopez Chair, Weld County Latina Chamber of Commerce r

– Paul Lopez Councilman, City and County of Denver

– Gene Lucero Co-Chair, Colorado Latino Forum and Business Leader

– Michelle Lucero Board of Trustees, Metropolitan State College

– Christopher Martinez Vice Chair, Regional Transportation District

– Cynthia “Cyndi” Martinez Councilwoman, Brighton City Council

– Pam Martinez Executive Director, Jovenes Unidos

– Ricardo Martinez Executive Director, Padres Unidos

– Scott Martinez Associate Attorney, Holland and Hart

– Don Mares Executive Director, Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment

– Isaac Medrano Director, Democracia USA Colorado

– Judy Montero Councilwoman, City and County of Denver

– Fidel “Butch” Montoya Former Deputy Mayor, City and County of Denver

– Keith Montoya Owner, Doc 1 Solutions Business Leader

– Pres Montoya Former Board Member, Greeley-Evans School Board

– Marta Moreno Executive Director, El Comite de Longmont

– Chris Munoz Former Clerk and Recorder, Pueblo County

– Debbie Ortega Former Councilwoman, City and County of Denver

– Richard Pabon Member, Adams County Democratic Party Executive Committee and Community Activist

– Theresa Pena President, Denver School Board

– Daniel Ramos Student Body President, University of Colorado

– Gil Reyes Assessor, Adams County

– Mannie Rodriguez Member, Democratic National Committee

– Martha Rubi Former Chairwoman, Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

– Arnold Salazar Board of Trustees, Adams State College

– Marguerite Salazar President/CEO of Valley Wide Health Systems

– Joseph Salazar Board Member, Colorado Latino Forum and Civil Rights Attorney

– Alex Sanchez Communications Director, Denver Public Schools and Chairman of LARASA Board of Directors

– Maria Sanchez Executive Director, Realizing Our Community

– Paul Sandoval Former Colorado State Senator

– Paula Sandoval Senator, Colorado State Legislature

– TommyRay Sena Latino Community Activist

– Henry Solano Business Manager, Pipefitters Local 208

– Theresa Solano President and CEO, Latina Chamber of Denver

– Eddie Soto Coordinator, San Juan Citizens Alliance

– Linda Trimberger Board Member, Greeley-Evans School Districts

– Debbie Trujillo Chair Elect, Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

– Ellen Alires Trujillo Board Member, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

– Lorenzo Trujillo Associate Dean, University of Colorado School of Law

– Theresa Trujillo Southern Colorado Director, Colorado Progressive Coalition

– Jessie Ulibarri Executive Director, Mi Familia Vota

– Carlos Valverde Executive Director, Colorado Progressive Coalition

– Linda Velasquez Councilwoman, City of Trinidad

– Susie Velasquez Public Trustee, Weld County

– Maria Young Executive Director, Colorado Professional Latino Advancement Network

– Linda Trimberger Board Member, Greeley-Evans School Districts

– Debbie Trujillo Chair Elect, Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

– Ellen Alires Trujillo Board Member, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

– Lorenzo Trujillo Associate Dean, University of Colorado School of Law

– Theresa Trujillo Southern Colorado Director, Colorado Progressive Coalition

– Jessie Ulibarri Executive Director, Mi Familia Vota

– Carlos Valverde Executive Director, Colorado Progressive Coalition

– Linda Velasquez Councilwoman, City of Trinidad

– Susie Velasquez Public Trustee, Weld County

– Maria Young Executive Director, Colorado Professional Latino Advancement Network