Our Endorsements and Support

Michael is proud to be supported by Labor:

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“Michael’s personal experience as a union member and advocate for organized labor demonstrates his commitment to stand up for workers. He knows the value of hard work and the importance of treating RTD’s employees with dignity. His legal training has prepared him to ask the tough questions and hold management accountable. He will be an effective partner in the critical work to fix RTD.”

Lance Longenbohn, President Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001

Proud to be supported by advocacy groups:

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With the trust and endorsement of leaders:

  • 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

    Candidate for CD-08 & State Rep. House District 32

  • Shannon Bird, a woman in a light pink button-up shirt standing outdoors, smiling, with golden fields and mountains in the background.

    Hon. Shannon Bird

    Candidate for CD-08 & former State Rep. House District 29

  • Julie, a woman with long dark hair smiling and making a fist gesture outdoors in front of trees and buildings. She is wearing a red blazer, a white embroidered blouse, large hoop earrings, and a name badge that reads 'Julie Gonzales, State Senator.'

    Senadora Julie Gonzales

    State Sen. Senate District 34 & Candidate for U.S. Senate

  • Mayor Steve Douglas, with curly black hair and glasses, wearing a blue suit and a colorful tie with license plates, smiling at the camera.

    Mayor Steve Douglas

    Mayor of Commerce City

  • A man in a blue suit and yellow tie standing next to a sign for the Office of the District Attorney in Colorado.

    Hon. Michael Dougherty

    District Attorney 20th Judicial District & Candidate for Attorney General

  • A smiling African American man in a gray suit with a lapel pin, white shirt, and black tie, crossing his arms, posing against a plain dark background.

    Hon. Charles Dukes

    Commerce City Council Member

  • A man in a dark blue suit and purple tie sitting against an orange wall, smiling and looking to the side.

    Hon. Javier Mabrey

    State Rep. House District 1

  • A smiling woman with a tan complexion and shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black cardigan with gray and white striped sleeves, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Hon. Emma Pinter

    Adams County Commissioner & former Westminster City Council Member

  • A smiling woman, Judy, with gray hair standing on a balcony inside the State Capitol

    Hon. Judy Amabile

    State Sen. Senate District 18

    Michael is smart, strategic and hard working. He will be a valuable addition to the RTD board. It is an honor to endorse his campaign.

  • A man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and bolo tie with a turquoise centerpiece, smiling at the camera against a plain light gray background.

    Hon. Justin Martinez

    Thornton City Council Member

  • A man with gray hair smiling and standing with his hands in his pockets in front of a mural featuring children holding flags and a soccer ball.

    Chris VanDijk

    Candidate House District 32

    I know firsthand Michael’s dedication to public service. He will be a truly effective, accessible, and responsive advocate for Commerce City and the surrounding areas, ensuring our tax dollars are invested wisely to improve our routes, service frequency, and safety.

  • 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

  • Headshot of a man with short, light brown hair, wearing a light gray plaid suit and a lavender shirt, standing outdoors during autumn with yellow foliage in the background.

    Mayor Aaron Brockett

    Mayor of Boulder & Former City Council Member

  • Mayor Jacki Marsh

    Mayor of Loveland & Candidate House District 51

  • A Junie Joseph standing in front of an American flag, wearing a green blazer and pearl necklace, smiling at the camera.

    Hon. Junie Joseph

    State Rep. House District 10 & Former Boulder City Council

  • Hon. Jeff Bridges

    Nominee for State Treasurer & State Sen. Senate District 26

  • Andy in a professional portrait of a smiling man in a black suit, white shirt, and pink tie, against a mottled grey background.

    Hon. Andrew Boesenecker

    State Rep. House District 53, Speaker Pro Tempore

  • A young woman with short brown hair, wearing a black blazer and lace top, smiling against a gray, blurred background.

    Hon. Paloma Delgadillo

    Broomfield City Council Member

  • A young man Adam Barajas with dark hair smiling and crossing his arms outdoors, with dry grass, evergreen trees, and a clock tower in the background under partly cloudy skies.

    Hon. Adam Barajas

    Westminster City Council Member

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

    Hon. Kenny Van Nguyen

    State Rep. House District 3 and former Broomfield City Council Member Ward 1

    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!

  • A man in a blue suit, patterned tie, and glasses sitting outdoors against a brick wall.

    Hon. Steve Woodrow

    Attorney & State Rep. House District 6

  • A man with brown hair and a beard smiling outdoors in autumn, wearing a blazer and light blue shirt, with colorful fall leaves in the background.

    David Seligman

    Candidate for Attorney General & Civil Rights Attorney

  • Lesely Smith, a smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing a black top and a colorful scarf, standing outdoors with mountains, trees, and buildings in the background on a sunny day.

    Hon. Lesley Smith

    State Rep. House District 49, former University of Colorado Regent, former Boulder Valley School District Board Member

  • A smiling man with glasses and black hair, wearing a light patterned short-sleeve button-up shirt, standing outdoors on a cloudy day in a rural setting with grass, trees, and a wooden fence in the background.

    Hon. Anil Pesaramelli

    Erie City Council Member and Candidate for House District 19

    Proud to endorse Mike Farrington for RTD, a proven leader who believes in reliable, affordable and sustainable transit that connects every community.

  • A portrait of Gena Ozols young woman with long brown hair, smiling, wearing a black and white top and earrings, against a plain gray background.

    Gena Ozols

    Candidate House District 3

    Michael Farrington is the kind of leader RTD needs right now. He brings everything an RTD Director should have; the experience needed to get the job done, a fresh perspective that will bring new ideas, and the right focus on RTD's workers and riders.

  • 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.

  • A smiling man (William) with short dark hair, wearing a checked shirt and a dark jacket, standing outdoors with a blurred background.

    Hon. William Lindstedt

    State Sen. Senate District 24 & former State Rep. House District 33

  • A woman, Eva, with blonde hair, smiling, wearing a navy blue top with a white neckline, silver earrings, and minimal makeup, against a dark gray background.

    Hon. Eva Henry

    Former Adams County Commissioner

  • Gretchen Rydin smiling blonde woman in a maroon long-sleeve top standing outdoors in front of a house with green lawn and trees.

    Hon. Gretchen Rydin

    State Rep. House District 38 & Former Littleton City Council

  • Joel Zink a man dressed in a blue suit, white shirt, and light-colored tie, smiling outdoors in front of a building with windows and greenery.

    Hon. Joel Zink

    Littleton City Council Member

    Michael's relentless focus on the main issues facing RTD - reliability, safety, and frequency - make him the right choice for the agency. I know that Michael will put in the work to make the agency work for everyone and I am happy to support him.

  • Young man Jack Johnson with glasses smiling outdoors with trees and stairs in the background.

    Hon. Jack Johnson

    Westminster City Council Member

  • Scott Baldermann, a smiling man with crossed arms, in a classroom setting.

    Hon. Scott Baldermann

    Candidate House District 2 & former Denver Public School’s Board of Directors

  • A middle-aged woman with styled brown hair, wearing pearl earrings, a black blazer with a patterned top underneath, and accessorized with jewelry, smiling for a portrait against a neutral background.

    Hon. Adrienne Benavidez

    State Sen. Senate District 21 & Former State Rep. House District 32

  • Ryan, a smiling man with short gray hair and a beard, wearing a blue patterned button-up shirt, standing outdoors on a tree-lined path with a bicycle in the background.

    Hon. Ryan Schuchard

    Boulder City Council Member

  • John, a smiling man with glasses in a business suit and tie, on a light gray background.

    Hon. John Alge

    Thornton City Council Member

  • Portrait of an Kristi Douglas an older woman with long gray hair, smiling, wearing a black jacket and a dark top with small white dots.

    Hon. Kristi Douglas

    Former Commerce City Council Member

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    Andrés Carrera

    Candidate Senate District 34

  • 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.

  • 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 & FixRTD.com Candidate

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A man in a black suit and tie leaning on a ladder, smiling, with a clear blue sky in the background.

    Hon. Sam Nizam

    Former Thornton City Council Member

  • Alison Coombs, a woman with short brown hair, glasses, and light skin standing against a beige brick wall, smiling with her arms crossed, wearing a mustard yellow long sleeve shirt and a colorful striped shawl.

    Hon. Alison Coombs

    Aurora City Council Member

  • Joel Cox

    Candidate for Denver City Council & Microtransit Reformer

  • A man in a dark suit and tie taking a selfie outdoors near a body of water with mountains and trees in the background.

    Hon. Chad Clifford

    State Rep. House District 37

  • A woman with curly gray hair smiling at a lake with mountains in the background, wearing a white sweater with rainbow stripes, sitting on a wooden fence.

    Hon. Rachel Friend

    Candidate for Boulder County Treasurer &‍ ‍Former City Council Member

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and proud to commit to a better world:

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What Leaders Are Saying

“Michael isn't just a political ally and friend; he is a fellow resident of Commerce City who understands our unique transit needs. He is extremely passionate and deeply knowledgeable about public transportation—not as an abstract concept, but as a critical lifeline for our working families, seniors, and students in our community and across Colorado.

I know firsthand Michael’s dedication to public service. He will be a truly effective, accessible, and responsive advocate for Commerce City and the surrounding areas, ensuring our tax dollars are invested wisely to improve our routes, service frequency, and safety.”

Chris VanDijk, Candidate, House District 32

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.

Elliot Hood, Regent, University of Colorado

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.

Jeff Bridges, State Senator

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.

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Other Endorsements:‍ ‍

Community Leaders:

  • James Flattum, Greater Denver Transit

  • Tyler Quick, Community Leader

  • Sterling Simms, Community Leader

  • Aliyah Acevedo, Commerce City Environmental Policy and Innovation Commission

  • Robert Greer, Lead YIMBY Denver

  • Howard Chou, AAPI Community Leader

  • Matthew Logan, First Vice Chair of Denver Democratic Party

  • Luke Miller, Denver New Liberals and Denver Young Dems

Endorsements Text Only:

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Labor

  • Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001

Elected Officials

  • State Senator Jeff Bridges, nominee for Colorado State Treasurer

  • State Representative Manny Rutinel, nominee for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District

  • State Senator Julie Gonzales

  • State Senator Judy Amabile

  • State Senator William Lindstedt

  • State Senator Adrienne Benavidez

  • State Representative Javier Mabrey

  • State Representative Junie Joseph

  • State Representative Andrew Boesenecker

  • State Representative Kenny Van Nguyen

  • State Representative Steve Woodrow

  • State Representative Lesley Smith

  • State Representative Gretchen Rydin

  • State Representative Chad Clifford

  • District Attorney Michael Dougherty

  • University of Colorado Regent Elliot Hood

  • Adams County Commissioner Emma Pinter

  • Commerce City Mayor Steve Douglas

  • Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett

  • Commerce City Council Member Charles Dukes

  • Thornton City Council Member Justin Martinez

  • Thornton City Council Member John Alge

  • Westminster City Council Member Adam Barajas

  • Westminster City Council Member Jack Johnson

  • Broomfield City Council Member Paloma Delgadillo

  • Boulder City Council Member Ryan Schuchard

  • Littleton City Council Member Joel Zink

  • Aurora City Council Member Alison Coombs

  • Erie City Council Member Anil Pesaramelli

Former Elected Officials

  • Former State Representative Shannon Bird

  • Former Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry

  • Former Commerce City Council Member Kristi Douglas

  • Former Thornton City Council Member Sam Nizam

  • Former Boulder City Council Member Rachel Friend

  • Former Denver Public Schools Board Member Scott Baldermann, candidate for Colorado House District 2

RTD Directors and Candidates

  • RTD Director Chris Nicholson, District A

  • RTD Director Brett Paglieri, District M

  • Jack Rosenthal, candidate for RTD Board District O

  • Joe Meyer, candidate for RTD Board District C

  • Coleman Erickson, Candidate for RTD Board District J

Candidates

  • Chris VanDijk, candidate for Colorado House District 32

  • Gena Ozols, candidate for Colorado House District 3

  • Joel Cox, candidate for Denver City Council

  • Former Colorado attorney general candidate David Seligman

  • Former Colorado Senate District 34 candidate Andrés Carrera

  • Former Adams County commissioner candidate Tyler Quick

  • Former Colorado House District 6 candidate Sterling Simms

Community Leaders

  • Aliyah Acevedo, Commerce City Environmental Policy and Innovation Commission member

  • Howard Chou, AAPI community leader

  • James Flattum, Greater Denver Transit leader

  • Robert Greer, YIMBY Denver leader

  • Kevin Mathews, YIMBY Denver leader

  • Matthew Logan, Denver Democratic Party first vice chair

  • Luke Miller, Denver New Liberals and Denver Young Democrats leader

  • Oliver Willett, community advocate

Organizations

  • Advocates for Trans Equality

  • American Youth 4 Climate Action

  • Candidates for Common Good

  • Colorado Intertribal Policy Alliance

  • Courage for Democracy [Pledge]

  • Democratic Municipal Officials

  • Denver New Liberals

  • For the Future Victory Fund

  • Greater Denver Transit

  • Mental Health Candidate [Pledge]

  • New Politics

  • No Fossil Fuel Money [Pledge]

  • Patients Over Profits [Pledge]

  • Progressive Victory

  • RTD Rider’s Alliance

  • Transform RTD

  • Unity Rising USA

  • Vote Common Good

  • YIMBY Denver