Our Endorsements and Support

  • Manny Rutinel dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and a light purple tie, wearing a pin on his lapel, against a dark, neutral background.

    Hon. Manny Rutinel

    State Rep. House District 32

  • Elliot Hood light blue shirt standing outdoors in front of a brick archway with greenery in the background.

    Hon. Elliot Hood

    University of Colorado Regent - At Large

    I'm thrilled to support Michael Farrington for RTD Board. He is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about public transportation and how it can benefit his community and Colorado generally. I also admire Michael's dedication to public service and know that he will be an effective and responsive advocate for his community. Please join me in supporting Michael for this important position.

  • Hon. Jeff Bridges

    State Senator District 26

    Michael understands that public transit isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It's about access, equity, and opportunity. He shares my belief that the way we invest in RTD should reflect our values—connecting people to jobs, education, and each other in ways that make life better and more affordable for every Coloradan.

  • Kenny in glasses wearing a dark suit, striped tie, and a light blue shirt, posing against a mottled gray background.

    Hon. Kenny Van Nguyen

    Broomfield City Council Member Ward 1 & Candidate for Colorado House District 33

    Michael will bring a vision of accessible transportation and real results to Colorado. He is what exactly RTD needs right now on its Board of Directors to expand public transit, revitalize its services, and to bring trust back to it. I believe Michael is the best candidate for this race so lets support him!

  • Chris Nicholson with brown hair, a beard, and a blue checkered shirt, standing outdoors on a city street during the daytime.

    Hon. Chris Nicholson

    RTD Director District A

    Michael is effective. He understands people and has built the strong relationships necessary to get things done. He’s respected by people across the political spectrum. He focuses on what matters and he works hard, I look forward to serving with him.

  • Joe Meyer wearing glasses and a beige fleece jacket, smiling, with a mountainous landscape and cable cars in the background.

    Joe Meyer

    RTD District C Candidate

    Michael is a strong advocate for better transportation and land use policy that will make meaningful improvements to the livability and affordability of the Denver metro area. His legal background allows him to actually turn this advocacy into real action, and he will be a key force for putting the RTD Board back in the driver’s seat for setting the direction of RTD towards real, tangible improvement.

  • Jack Rosenthal in a blue suit jacket and a yellow tie, smiling, sitting onboard a bus with a window showing a blurred outdoor landscape.

    Jack Rosenthal

    Candidate for RTD Board, District O

    Michael's experience working with city attorney’s offices and expertise in land use and development is exactly what RTD needs to navigate transit planning challenges. His unique background is exactly what we need to transform RTD into a system people can trust and rely upon. I look forward to working with Michael on the RTD Board of Directors.

  • Portrait of Oliver Willett wearing glasses, a suit, and a blue tie, against a dark background.

    Oliver Willett

    Democratic Leader and Community Advocate

    Michael is what RTD is not. He is dependable, faithful to the promises he makes, and innovative. I want RTD to be like Michael, so I’m backing Michael for RTD.

  • Brett with curly hair smiling and standing with his arms crossed in front of a bus at a bus station during sunset.

    Hon. Brett Paglieri

    RTD Director District M

  • Gabriel man in blue suit standing outdoors with arms crossed, smiling, in winter with snow on the ground.

    Gabriel Cervantes

    Community Leader - Candidate for HD-31

  • A young man with glasses wearing a blue suit jacket and a light-colored plaid shirt, standing in front of a white tiled wall.

    Luke Miller

    Community Leader and President of the Denver New Liberals

  • Chris VanDijk

    Candidate House District 32

Want to join the effort and endorse Michael?

Whether you are elected official, community leader, rider, or sports fan who wants to see the return of Broncos Ride, we want your support for our mission to Transform RTD.

Making a transit system that works for everyone takes everyone.

Other Endorsements:

Community Leaders:

  • James Flattum, Greater Denver Transit

  • Andres Carrera, Candidate for Senate District 34