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Endorsements
Community leaders standing with Happy for Denver's kids.
Featured Endorsement
Mayor Michael Hancock
"Happy Haynes has spent her entire career fighting for Denver's children and families. She brings unmatched experience in public service, community engagement, and education policy. She is exactly the kind of experienced, collaborative leader our school board needs."
On September 20, 2011, Mayor Michael Hancock endorsed Happy's campaign for DPS Board of Education at-large. The endorsement came during a competitive election cycle and reflected Mayor Hancock's confidence in Happy's decades of experience in Denver government, community engagement, and education.
Having worked together in Denver city government for years, Mayor Hancock understood Happy's deep knowledge of the city's neighborhoods, her relationships across Denver's diverse communities, and her proven track record of bringing people together to solve problems.
Community Support
Throughout the campaign, community leaders across Denver opened their homes and networks to support Happy's candidacy. Their support reflected the breadth of Happy's relationships and the depth of trust she had built over three decades of public service.
Fran Coleman
Hosted a Meet and Greet for Happy in southwest Denver at her home on South Lowell Boulevard, bringing together neighbors and community members to hear about Happy's vision for DPS.
Michelle Moss
Community organizer and advocate who mobilized support for the campaign and helped coordinate canvassing efforts across Denver neighborhoods.
Anna Jo Haynes
Longtime Denver community leader who hosted campaign events and connected Happy with supporters throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods.
Campaign Reception Hosts
Sue & Harvey Allon, Elaine Gantz Berman, Charlotte Brantley, and other community leaders hosted evening receptions and fundraising events to build support for the campaign.
