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Debbie Ortega

She served Denver as a district council member, then held this seat at-large.

“Alfredo Reyes is the right leader for this moment.”

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Debbie Ortega Former district and at-large council member
As someone who has dedicated much of my life to serving the citizens and the city of Denver, both as a ward council member and as an at-large representative, I know what it takes to represent the entire city: strength, compassion, collaboration, and accountability. Alfredo Reyes is the right leader for this moment. It’s time for the next generation to take the reins. Denver faces difficult budget decisions and important decisions about its growth, and that requires sound judgment and deep roots in this city. Alfredo has both, and he has my full support to be our next at-large council member!
Tim Sandos Former at-large council member
Alfredo Reyes was eighteen years old when the Sandos family awarded him a Hispanic Annual Salute scholarship in 2008. My mother, Ethel Sandos, shook his hand that day, recognized his work ethic and commitment to volunteerism, and told him, “I don’t know when, but I have a feeling I’m going to be voting for you one day.” My mother is no longer with us, but the day she spoke of has come. My family has always believed in service to this city. My father, Sam Sandos, was the first Latino elected to Denver City Council, and I later served in the at-large seat myself. That is the tradition I see Alfredo carrying forward. I am proud to mentor and endorse Alfredo Reyes for City Council At-Large. Please join me in supporting him.
Nita Gonzales Community Leader
The westside fought for generations to be heard. Alfredo Reyes helped turn that fight into policy: he co-authored the River Sisters framework now woven into Denver’s West Area Plan, protection for our river, our air, and our families, in the city’s own blueprint. Now we need him at the table where those promises get kept. He has my endorsement, con todo corazón.
Tim Marquez Founder, Denver Scholarship Foundation
I have known Alfredo since he was a high school student and have had a chance to witness his professional and personal growth and can’t think of a better candidate for Denver City Council. Alfredo knows better than anybody what it takes to achieve success and his passion for the city of Denver will only be an asset to the entire city council. I wholeheartedly endorse Alfredo Reyes for City Council.
Dr. Patricia Baca Former Deputy Superintendent for Denver Public Schools
Alfredo’s integrity, intellect, and ability to execute an idea are rare in any generation. I watched him build the Latino Cultural Arts Center from a dream our community carried for decades into a home that will outlast us all. That is what Denver needs on its council: someone who finishes what our community starts. He has my full endorsement.
Sylvia S. Smith City Retiree
I first met Alfredo when we worked together on a city-supported neighborhood capital project. I was instantly impressed by his intellect, vision, and ability to deliver results. He is a compassionate leader, attentive listener, and a man of strong values and character. Alfredo has exactly what we need in city hall, and he has my full endorsement!
Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo Civic Leader · Founding Director and Senior Advisor, MSU Denver Mariachi
I have worked alongside Alfredo Reyes for years, in the work of building culture in this city, and I can tell you what he is: a builder who finishes. I watched him take a vision our community carried for generations and turn it into a home that will outlast us all. Denver’s council needs leaders who deliver what they promise. Alfredo delivers. He has my full endorsement for City Council At-Large.
Paul Lhevine Civic Leader
Alfredo Reyes is a force for good in our community and I have truly valued the chance to see his leadership up close. He has a genuine ability to connect with people across Denver and bring them together to move important work forward. Alfredo listens, builds trust, and follows through. These are the qualities that make a real difference in tackling the challenges our city faces. I’m proud to support Alfredo for Denver City Council At-Large.
Louise Martorano Former Executive Director, RedLine Contemporary Art Center
I am so grateful that Alfredo Reyes has decided to embrace this opportunity to run for City Council At-Large. His leadership continues to open the doors of opportunity for everyone to feel empowered and participate in building a vibrant, creative and thriving Denver. I witnessed him do this as executive director for the Latino Cultural Arts Center when he took the helm and started immediately building a vision for arts, education and inclusive communities through the LCAC capital campaign. Denver is lucky to have leaders like Alfredo, who show up and reflect the passions, interests and commitment to communities across the state and beyond. The arts will have a voice with Alfredo, the economy will have a voice with Alfredo, the community will have a voice with Alfredo, and all of our collective interests will be heard.
Gary Steuer Former President and CEO, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Alfredo Reyes is an extraordinary community leader, and I have had the pleasure of watching his growth and impact over the last several years. It would be a huge asset to have a leader in City Council who deeply understands the value of culture in all its manifestations in building the kind of Denver where all can flourish. I wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy for Denver City Council at large.
Vinnie Cervantes Community Leader and Co-Founder of STAR
I support Alfredo Reyes as I believe in his vision for governance, budget management, and preserving Denver’s cultural history. I trust his experience in bringing resources to community and being honest about the difficulties our city faces. As an organizer who has helped shape crisis response, mental health services, and transforming safety in Colorado and beyond, it’s important to me that we elect leaders who will confront Denver’s greatest struggles by looking at systemic root causes and working toward transformative solutions, and I am happy to endorse Alfredo Reyes as one such leader.
Stefanie Trujillo Councilwoman, Commerce City
Our region’s greatest opportunities in housing, public safety, transit, and infrastructure, do not stop at city lines, and neither should our leadership. Alfredo understands that Denver’s decisions ripple across the metro area, and he brings a genuine commitment to partnering with neighboring cities to build shared solutions. That is the kind of leadership our region needs from Denver’s At-Large Council-member, and I am proud to endorse him.

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