Barack Obama gives a shout out to the Colorado Young Dems! Crisanta Duran introduces Caroline Kennedy at University of Denver rally on January 30, 2008.

 
Building Bridges in Colorado

We need a leader who can represent all of the faces that make up House District 5, a leader who can effectively build bridges between the changing and diverse neighborhoods that make up our district. Someone who can bridge the divide. I believe I am that person. As the only candidate who is bilingual with legal, political and grassroots community organizing experience, I will build bridges so that together we can lead Colorado forward.

Getting the economy back on track, fighting for quality education and affordable health care are not easy tasks. That’s why we need someone with experience to get the job done. In 2008, I served as Political Director for Mark Udall’s U.S. Senate campaign. I also worked on legislation to promote workers’ rights at the Capitol. I have negotiated contracts with multi-billion dollar corporations to provide stable wages and affordable health care to thousands of workers and their families throughout Colorado. I will do the same for you as your representative at the state House.    En Español

My Story: Family, Community, Education and Leadership

I am a proud native of Colorado as my family has owned a ranch just West of Trinidad in this great state going back six generations. I credit my parents for instilling in me from a very early age the importance of public service, making a difference by speaking up against injustice, and of dignity and respect. As a labor leader, my father dedicated himself to fight for and improve the lives of those who need strong representation and leadership the most – the working class members of our communities. Likewise, my mother dedicated herself to assuring that there is affordable housing for struggling families throughout our state.    En Español

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Dear Friend,

We need a leader who can address all of the issues that affect us - not just a single issue.

We need a Representative who can be effective the day she is elected to address Colorado's budget, improving our public education system and fighting for stable jobs.

Our leader must be able to represent the changing neighborhoods that make up our community and have the ability to bring people together.

The politics of the past and special interests can't continue to dictate what is best for the people of Colorado. That's why throughout my life, I worked to create change by organizing our community from the bottom up. I don't just talk about changing politics as usual, I am representative of it. I have more small dollar donors that my opponent with almost 450 people who have contributed to my campaign. As tomorrow evening marks a financial reporting deadline, I encourage you to continue to build our grassroots movement from the bottom up to create meaningful change for our community. Please donate $5, $15 or $25 to bring the voice of everyday Coloradans to the state House.

I am the only candidate with the necessary qualifications and experience to be effective on day one regarding all of the issues that face our district. And you can see by my endorsements that we have brought people together - business and labor leaders, elected officials and community advocates - to lift our economy and community. You can bet I will do the same at the state House to address the issues that impact us.

Best,

Crisanta

The American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees and UNITE HERE

Invite you to a fundraising Reception & Silent Art Auction with

CRISANTA DURAN

HOST COMMITTEE
Reeves D. Whalen • Professor Tom Russell • Congressman Ed Perlmutter • Senator Chris Romer • Representative Judy Solano • City Councilman Chris Nevitt • DPS Board Member Andrea Merida • Margie Valdez • Michael Mantia • Dan Mahoney • Dr. Tom Bouknight • Matt Lockeed • Marc Shatten • Katie Langlois • Dustin Davis • David Munoz • Teresa Noell • Sam Whittaker • David Tscholl • Timothy Ramsey • June Schlesinger • Amy Beth Herman • and more!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Beauvallon Building
5th Floor Garden Level
925 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203

Suggested Contribution:  $100

To RSVP, please contact Reeves Whalen at rwhalen@burgsimpson.com

*Perlmutter for Congress does not accept or solicit corporate or union funds*