Endorsements
House Speaker
Julie McCluskie
Senate President
Pro Tem
James Coleman
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Former Colorado
First Lady
Dottie Lamm
Councilwoman
Amanda Sawyer
Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet
"Leora is a compassionate leader with the right experience to be Denver's next District Attorney."
Pipefitters Local 208
Senator Chris Hansen
"Denver is at a moment in time when we need a change. Leora has the necessary experience and strong leadership skills to tackle public safety issues while making sure people who need support and treatment get the help they need."
State Rep. Steve Woodrow
Senator Janet Buckner
Senator Kevin Priola
Senator Kyle Mullica
Board Member
Kimberley Sia
Denver Public Schools
Former Denver Councilwoman Carol Boigon
Michael Carter
Boardmember
Aurora Public Schools
Marie Logsden
Climate Entrepreneur, Former Chief of Strategy, Gov. Hickenlooper
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CU Regent
Ilana Spiegel
Jason Robinson
Higher Education Leader
Kwon Atlas
Community Leader & Businessman
Ana Temu Otting
Corazon Printing & Consulting
Kyle Brown
Colorado State Representative
Haroun Cowans
Goshen Development
Noel Ginsburg, Founder CareerWise
"Great leadership is not one dimensional. Leora brings deep experience in criminal justice, while having the humanity to address the complexity of solutions that will move our city forward."
Portia Prescott, Civil Rights Leader & Community Activist
"Leora has spent her career fighting for victims in court. She understands the community and will bring justice to Denver."
Marc Kamin, Former Chair of the Denver Democratic Party
"It is my great honor to endorse Leora to be Denver’s next District Attorney. I know Leora will be great. She is one of the most caring and hardworking individuals that I have ever known. I hope many of you will join me in supporting Leora."
Hannah Siegel Proffesor &
Attorney
"Leora understands the complexities of the criminal justice system. One of her priorities is to focus on a youth-centered and development-appropriate response to juvenile delinquency. Her research-based approaches are much needed! Her leadership will focus on diversion, restorative justice, treatment, and services for youth."
Lois Court, Former Democratic Senator and Rep
"When I first met Leora, I was impressed with how knowledgeable, passionate and committed to public service she is. Her vast experience clearly makes her extremely qualified to be Denver’s next District Attorney. I encourage you to join me in supporting her candidacy."
Danielle Young-Kombo, Community Activist
"Leora understands community and the need for engagement. She has the right experience to fight for victims and fight for justice."
Judy Amabile, House Representative
"Leora is a transformational leader- compassionate leadership skills and practical solutions. Denver is lucky to have her as the next District Attorney."
Rita Lewis
Former Executive Director of Denver Metro Fair Housing Former Colorado Human Rights Commissioner Former President of Denver NAACP
"Leora is a proven super lawyer and cares deeply about what happens in denver. I am
endorsing Leora beacauses a mother, wife, advocate and all around great person."
Vita Lantz-Brown
Aurora Community Activist
James Brown Retired USAF TGST
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"We wholeheartedly believe
Leora Joesph DA in Denver she will prioritize justice rights and public safety and be a leader of criminal justice reform and make our community safer!"
Nga Vu'o'ng-Sandoval Refugee & Human Rights Advocate
"I am proud to support Leora. She has demonstrated unwavering principles by standing with underrepresented groups and representing our values. She will continue to ensure that all people have equity and justice."
Dawn Reinfeld, Founder & Executive Director Blue Rising
"Leora is a mom of three and understands the struggles and fears of parents that are worried about the mental health and addiction crisis facing our youth as well as the ever present fear of gun violence. She will be a strong leader focused on restoring integrity and dignity in our criminal justice system."
Pastor
Thomas Mayes
Candidate for
City Council
Ministerial Alliance
"Leora understands justice. She is a committed warrior who will always fight to do the right thing."
Doug Friednash, Attorney
Former Denver City Attorney
Former Governor's Chief of Staff
"Leora has the experience and skill to make Denver a safe and just city. She will lead with compassion and thoughtfulness, and I am excited that she will be the next District Attorney of Denver."
Erik Clarke, Community & Business Leader
"Leora is thoughtful. She understands the District Attorney role and will manage the office successfully to make Denver safer and maintain fairness. She understands the gaps in the criminal justice system and will fight for a fairer system. I have confidence in Leora as our next District Attorney and I encourage folks to give her candidacy a look."
Ian Silverii
Former Director, ProgressNow Colorado
“Leora is a collaborative leader who understands the public safety space and has the compassion and experience to make necessary changes."
Chris Nicholson, Community Activist
"Leora’s commitment to justice sets her apart as a leader. She fights for victims, supports effective diversion, and opposes criminalizing poverty. She brings her whole heart to everything she does and I’m proud to give her my support to be our next district attorney."
Gary Yourtz
Community Leader
Jude & Cindy Del Hierro
Confluence Ministries
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Noah Stout
Stout Law
Gail DeVore, Patient Advocate
Perla Gheiler,
Community Leader
Harvey Steinberg and Jeff Springer, Founders and Partners Springer and Steinberg, P.C.
Kay Cowling
Boardmember
Department of
Human Services
Dr. Sandy Ho, EDI Leader and Expert Practitioner
Tish Maes, Latinas First Foundation Board Member
Pat Meyers
Former Chief of Staff for John Hickenlooper Former Chief Economic Recovery Officer for the State of Colorado
Alyssa Nilemo, Candidate for State House District 44
Former Colorado State Senator Joyce Foster
Ted Trimpa, Principal and CEO of Trimpa Group LLC
Murphy Robinson, President of Seca Secure, Former Deputy Mayor of Denver and and Executive Director of Public Safety
Barb Grogan, Philanthropist, Founder & Retired CEO of Western Industrial Contractors
Shannon Bird, Colorado State Representative
"Leora is a common sense leader with practical solutions to make Denver safer. She is an expert in criminal justice issues and will lead the Denver District Attorney's Office with integrity and compassion. Denver is lucky to have her.”
Lisa Neal Graves, CU Law Attorney and Community Activist
"I have worked with Leora on critical public safety projects and respect her as one who understands mental health issues and criminal issues as well as the gray areas in between. She is a brilliant and accomplished lawyer. I know she will be an amazing District Attorney for Denver, and I support her candidacy unequivocally. We need Leora as Denver’s next DA. Join me in supporting Leora Joseph for Denver’s District Attorney.”
Steve Demby, Senior Partner at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
“Leora is the right person for this job. Denver is in need of strong and compassionate leadership. Everything Leora has done in her career has prepared her for this job, and she can use her experience to once again make our city safe! I am honored to endorse her.”
Hon. Karen Middleton, Former State Representative
"Leora has spent a career fighting for justice, especially justice for women and children. She is the leader Denver needs."
Jason McBride
Founder, McBride Impact​
Anti-Gang Violence Advocate
Vicki Cowart
Former President and CEO
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Denise Burgess
President/CEO of
Burgess Services
Robert Andrews
President
Community Works
Norm Brownstein, Founder and Chairman of Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Schreck
Dean Singleton
Founder and Board Chair of Media News Group
Colorado State Senator Jeff Bridges
Bruce James,
Real Estate Shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Shreck
Rashaad Younger
Financial Professional
Leonard Martinez
AttorneyDocs Founder
Mara Sheldon
Principal
Squire Patton Boggs
Josh Jackson
Criminal Justice
Advocate
David Foster
Attorney
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"Leora brings the necessary talent to be the next District attorney. Leora has the skills that will keep Denver safe, fair and just."
Sean Camacho
Attorney &
Community Leader
"Leora is a proven leader. She understands how to improve public safety and respect individual dignity and circumstance. I am proud to support her and excited to see the needed change she will bring to Denver!”
Katie March
Community Member
"Leora will bring strong management skills, incredible experience in criminal justice and a heart of gold to Denver. We need her."
Greg Moore
Former Editor — Denver Post & Denver Mayoral Transition Co-chair
"I believe Leora has the necessary experience to lead the Denver District Attorney's Office. She has concrete solutions to make the city safer while respecting all people. And the focus to get the job done.”