Brad for Denver Schools
DPS School Board · District 5 · 2019
Who Stands With Brad
Elected officials, labor unions, community organizations, and neighbors across Northwest Denver endorsed Brad Laurvick for DPS School Board.
Endorsed by Denver's Teachers
The DCTA endorsed Brad Laurvick for DPS School Board District 5, recognizing his commitment to classroom resources, teacher retention, and community-driven education policy.
"I am supporting Brad because he is constantly creating space for community to come together and have important, and often difficult, conversations about critically-important issues impacting us..."
State Senator Julie Gonzales — Colorado Senate
"Brad Laurvick will serve our students well, because he serves the full breadth of our community. We can trust him to fight for us on the DPS Board of Education. Brad will stand with us, always..."
State Senator Lucia Guzman — Colorado Senate
"Brad Laurvick has been a trusted voice and advocate in our community. Brad is the candidate who will make sure our students, families, and teachers have a voice on the DPS Board of Education."
State Representative Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez — House District 4
"Brad Laurvick is a champion for public education, and the only candidate in this race who will stand up to the education industrial complex. The people of Northwest Denver can count on him as their voice on the school board."
Councilwoman Debbie Ortega — Denver City Council, At-Large
"Brad Laurvick is the leader DPS has been waiting for. For far too long, out-of-state billionaires have had a greater say in our kids' futures than Denver parents and teachers. Brad will stand up to corporate special interests and give the power back to the community."
State Representative Joe Salazar — Colorado House of Representatives
"Brad Laurvick and I met when we were serving Denver families experiencing food insecurity and housing instability, through Denver Urban Ministries."
State Representative Kyle Mullica — Colorado House of Representatives
"Classrooms belong to our students and our teachers, not corporations."
State Representative Monica Duran — Colorado House of Representatives
"Brad Laurvick's experiences as a builder of 'community-up' organizations will serve Denver's students, teachers, parents, and community partners well."
Fmr. DPS Board Member Jeannie Kaplan — Denver Public Schools Board of Education
"Brad Laurvick has dedicated his life to community service."
State Representative Kerry Tipper — Colorado House of Representatives
"Brad understands that mental health care in our schools is not a luxury — it is a necessity. His background in community health and pastoral care gives him a unique perspective on the well-being of every student."
State Representative Jonathan Singer — Colorado House of Representatives
"Brad knows that when we listen to our educators, our children will get the education they deserve."
State Representative Bri Buentello — Colorado House of Representatives
"Brad Laurvick will be an excellent advocate for Denver's students."
State Representative Alex Valdez — Colorado House of Representatives
"I'm supporting Brad Laurvick for Denver School Board because he is standing up to the out-of-state corporate special interests."
State Senator Jessie Danielson — Colorado Senate
Working Families Party
Padres & Jóvenes Unidos Action Fund
Denver Area Labor Federation
CWA CO/WY
Communication Workers of America
Unite Here Local 23
Pipefitters Local 208
Colorado Education Association
American Federation of Teachers Colorado
UFCW Local #7
United Food & Commercial Workers