FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2017

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More Than 800 Local Leaders, Citizen Endorsers Announce Support for ’ Campaign for Governor

First Wave of Campaign Endorsements Come from Diverse Communities Across Every Region of the State

The Polis for campaign is excited to announce its first wave of endorsements from more than 800 local leaders and citizens combined across diverse communities throughout Colorado. In less than three months since announcing his candidacy for governor, people from every region of our state are energized by Jared’s candidacy and his bold ideas for Colorado’s future. Here’s who they are and what they are saying:

What citizens are saying: "Jared is on track with all the issues we care about, especially renewable energy!"

Bart Sheldrake, Golden, CO

“I appreciate that Jared Polis is thinking about the future of our children. I support his pledge to make Colorado the first state to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. It’s a bold, big goal, but we need bold, big thinking right now. Debra Evans, Manitou Springs, CO.

What elected officials are saying: "Jared has a bold agenda for Colorado's future and a proven track record for getting things done. A winning combination for exactly the kind of person we need as our next governor."

Ramona Martinez, Former Denver City Council Member

“Jared has always fought for the issues that have mattered most to Coloradans and is exactly who we need to keep fighting for us as our next governor." , Pueblo County Commissioner

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Elected Officials who have endorsed Jared:

Betsy Markey Former United States Congresswoman Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives Rick Palacio Former Colorado Democratic Party Chairman John Kefalas State Senator Steve Fenberg State Senator Chris Romer Former State Senator Polly Baca Former State Senator Sue Windels Former State Senator Tom Glass Former State Senator, Former Mayor of Crested Butte State Representative Jeff Bridges State Representative Jeni Ardnt State Representative State Representative Mike Foote State Representative Angie Paccione Former State Representative Former State Representative Former State Representative Ed Casso Former State Representative Former State Representative Roger Wilson Former State Representative Stan Garnnet Boulder County District Attorney Pueblo County District Attorney, Former County Commissioner, Former Jeff Chostner State Representative Eva Henry Adams County Commissioner Cindy Domenico Boulder County Commissioner

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Deb Gardner Boulder County Commissioner Elise Jones Boulder County Commissioner Tim Mauck Clear Creek Commissioner Garrison Ortiz Pueblo County Commissioner Sal Pace Pueblo County Commissioner Dan Gibbs Summit County Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier Summit County Commissioner Thomas Davidson Summit County Commissioner Jorge Amaya Former Alamosa County Commissioner Will Toor Former Boulder County Commissioner Buffie McFadyen Former Pueblo County Commissioner Suzanne Jones Mayor of Boulder Jacque Whitsitt Mayor of Basalt Christine Berg Mayor of Lafayette Gustavo Reyna Mayor Pro Tem, Lafayette Cecil Gutierrez Mayor of Loveland Dennis Coombs Mayor of Longmont Bob Muckle Mayor of Louisville Sean Murphy Mayor of Telluride Susan Osborne Former Mayor of Boulder Dr. John Warner Former Mayor of Breckenridge Tiffany A. Snyder Former Mayor of Ward Aaron Brockett Boulder City Council Andrew Shoemaker Boulder City Council Lisa Morzel Boulder City Council Kevin Kreeger Broomfield City Council Bette Erickson Broomfield City Council Sam Weaver Boulder City Council

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Richard Skorman Colorado Springs City Council Yolanda Avila Colorado Springs City Council Dean Brookie Durango City Council Kristin Stephens Fort Collins City Council Leah Johnson Loveland City Council Rich Ball Loveland City Council Ed Brown Pueblo City Council Mack Goodman Thornton City Council Val Vigil Thornton City Council, Former State Representative Maria De Cambra Westminster City Council Andy Schultheiss Former Boulder City Council Francoise Poinsatte Former Boulder City Council Ramona Martinez Former Denver City Council Angelika Schroeder Chairwomen of the State Board of Education Dave Levy Thompson School Board Denise Montague Thompson School Board Nancy Tellez Former Poudre School Board Beverly Breakstone Summit County Assessor Nancy Cronk Director on the Cunningham Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors Beverly Benavidez Ryken Former Vice Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party Bob Hullinghorst Former Boulder County Treasurer John Tayer Former RTD Board Eric Mamula Breckenridge (as an individual) Gerry Horak Ft. Collins (as an individual)

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PO Box 3818 | Littleton, CO | 80161 [email protected] (720) 440-2674