Representative Edie Hooton

“Edie understands that students deserve leadership that reflects the communities they serve,” said Pettersen. “At a moment when women’s voices and perspectives are under attack in so many spaces, it’s more important than ever to have strong leaders like her helping shape the future of higher education. I also served with Edie in the legislature and have seen firsthand her relentless dedication to our students and our state. I know she will do an amazing job for our students which is why I’m proud to endorse Edie Hooton for CU Regent.” Thank you Pettersen for Congress for your support!

Honored to share that former CU Regent and Board Chair Michael J. Carrigan has endorsed our campaign for CU Regent!
Michael’s roots at the University of Colorado run deep—from a proud "CU family" to earning his JD from Colorado Law and serving as Chair of the Board of Regents.

A dedicated community leader, former Denver prosecutor, and partner at Holland & Hart, Michael has spent his career championing public service, from local non-profits to volunteering in Bolivia. He knows exactly what it takes to guide CU forward with integrity and vision.

Thank you, Michael, for your incredible support and shared commitment to the future of the University of Colorado Boulder.

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🚨 Breaking: A federal court has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to move NCAR’s supercomputing facility out of Colorado.

As a CU Regent, I understand how important institutions like NCAR are to Colorado’s research community, economy, and national leadership in science and innovation.

Efforts to dismantle, privatize, or relocate world-class research assets threaten opportunities for students, researchers, and the partnerships that help drive discovery across our state.

The Rainbow Pride Flag was raised on Pearl St Mall today to kick off Pride Month against the backdrop of uplifting live music. Rocky Mountain Equality Center Director, Mardi Moore, spoke of Boulder and Colorado as safe havens for the LGBTQ community at a time when it is becoming increasingly dangerous to live peacefully in many parts of the country. She also reminded us of the last three Supreme Court decisions, originating in Colorado, that weakened LGBTQ protections.

A fourth lawsuit from Colorado will be before SCOTUS early next year. (Our next Attorney General must have the experience and chops to defend Colorado! No one more capable or prepared than Michael Dougherty!) Mayor Brockett reviewed the city’s long history of advancing LGBTQ rights and its ongoing collaboration with progressive communities in America.

DA Mike Dougherty reaffirmed the commitment of his office to protect and defend LGBTQ civil rights, elevated by the Community Protection Division with a dedicated focus on Bias and Hate Motivated Crimes, established under his leadership. Former Boulder City Councilman and community leader, Bob Yates, reminded those of us that when non LGBTQ+ individuals leverage their social safety to protect those without it, they transform passive empathy into a shield for human rights. Amen, Bob! Happy Pride Month, everyone!

Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, but it is also a reminder that progress requires leadership willing to protect it.

Across the country, we are seeing attacks on LGBTQ+ students, support systems, diversity programs, healthcare access, and inclusive campus policies. Regents play an important role in protecting LGBTQ+ students, supporting inclusive campus policies, supporting LGBTQ+ student resource centers and mental health services, defending academic freedom, and ensuring that political pressure does not outweigh the university’s responsibility to support students.

As Regent, I will support policies that protect LGBTQ+ students and strengthen campus support systems, while making sure CU remains a place where LGBTQ+ students feel supported and continue to have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Early bird at the Boulder Farmers Market get the best bread and a chance to talk with voters! I had the pleasure of catching up with my friend Jamie from Meadows Mobile Home community. We had a great discussion about the transformation of living conditions in mobile home communities since my landmark legislation passed establishing a complaint division for these homeowners at the state level and giving them a pathway to purchase their communities from corporate landlords. As CU Regent, I will bring that same focus and determination to advancing the best interests of CU students!

Many thanks to The Post in Longmont today for hosting a Meet and Greet for Attorney General Candidate Michael Dougherty, Rachel Friend Boulder County Treasurer Candidate and my campaign for CU Regent. Blustery weather brought us indoors where candidates improvised on the usual format by doing a round robin with tables of our guests. It created a great opportunity for deeper conversation. Remember: Ballots are mailed June 9th and the Primary is June 30th.

I'm proud to have the support of longtime Democratic champion Congressman Ed Perlmutter! Check out the 60+ community leaders who have vetted the race for CU Regent and support me at https://www.edieforcu.com/endorsements

Join us this Saturday from 2-4 pm for a Meet & Greet in support of my campaign for CU Regent and Rachel Friend’s campaign for Boulder County Treasurer, featuring special guest current Boulder District Attorney and candidate to be Colorado’s next Attorney General, Michael Dougherty.

It will be a great opportunity to meet the candidates, connect with neighbors, and hear our vision as candidates. We’ll have food, drinks, and plenty of time to chat.

There is no charge to attend, and we would love to see you there.

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