Endorsements

I’m grateful for the support of people who know my work and who share my commitment to public service that is accessible, capable, and genuinely helpful to the people it serves.

  • "Rachel brings a strong legal and compliance background to public service. She understands the responsibilities that come with managing public funds and will approach the Treasurer’s role with integrity and professionalism."

    Steve Fenberg
    Former President CO Senate

  • “We must elect people who possess LOSHK:

    skillfully Listen
    approachably Open
    nimbly Smart
    profoundly Honest
    helpfully Kind

    Rachel is all that. She’s also battle tested and has the relevant experience.”

    Mary Young
    Former Boulder City Council

  • “Boulder County needs a Treasurer with a proven track record of integrity, public service, and leadership. I am strongly supporting Rachel Friend because she brings that experience — and is well-suited for this important role. Rachel Friend will be an outstanding Treasurer for this wonderful community.”

    Michael Dougherty
    Boulder County District Attorney

  • “Through her work in government and throughout the community, Rachel has developed a deep understanding of Boulder County’s needs. That balanced perspective, along with her integrity and sound judgment, will make her an excellent and highly effective Treasurer.”

    Judy Amabile
    Colorado State Senator

  • “I worked closely with Rachel during her four years on the Boulder City Council and saw firsthand how thoughtfully she evaluated each issue to achieve the best outcomes for our community. She was deeply committed to engaging the public and consistently demonstrated careful stewardship of the city’s limited resources. I’m confident she will bring that same dedication and leadership to the role of County Treasurer.”

    Aaron Brockett
    Mayor of Boulder

  • "Rachel leads with integrity and honesty, thoughtfully considering every issue that comes before her. She listens carefully and always keeps the community’s best interests front and center. I’m proud to support her for Boulder County Treasurer."

    Tara Winer
    Mayor Pro Tem of Boulder

  • "In a time of cynicism and distrust of our elected officials, Rachel is something else entirely. She stands as a person of principle and values, dedicated always to serving her constituents and her community. She will be an outstanding and effective County Treasurer, and I enthusiastically endorse her to the voters of Boulder County."

    Mark Wallach
    Boulder City Council

  • "I’m proud to endorse Rachel Friend for Boulder County Treasurer. I served alongside Rachel on Boulder City Council, and she is one of the most thoughtful, disciplined, and financially savvy leaders I’ve worked with. Our finances will be in exceptionally capable hands with Rachel protecting taxpayer dollars and delivering the transparency and accountability our community deserves."

    Matt Benjamin
    Boulder City Council

KC Becker
Former CO Speaker of the House

Karen McCormick
CO State Representative

Lesley Smith
CO State Representative

Edie Hooton
Former CO State Representative

Elliot Hood
CU Regent

Hollie Rogin
Mayor of Lyons

Guyleen Castriotta
Mayor of Broomfield

Jason Serbu
Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Superior

Tina Marquis
Boulder City Council

Rob Kaplan
Boulder City Council

Tanya Daty
Lyons Board of Trustees

Kathy Gebhardt
CO Board of Education

Nicole Rajpal
BVSD Board of Directors

Jason Unger
BVSD Board of Directors

Lynn Guissinger
RTD Board of Directors

Chris Nicholson
RTD Board of Directors

Joan Peck
Former Mayor of Longmont

Jamie Harkins
Former Mayor of Lafayette

Shiquita Yarbrough
Former Longmont City Council

Leslie Durgin
Former Mayor of Boulder

Sam Weaver
Former Mayor of Boulder

Adam Swetlick
Former Boulder City Council

Françoise Poinsatte
Former Boulder City Council

Jill Grano
Former Boulder City Council

Bob Yates
Former Boulder City Council

Andrew Shoemaker
Former Boulder City Council

Jan Burton
Former Boulder City Council

Karen Bigelow
Former Mayor Pro Tem of Thornton

Tim Howard
Former Superior Board of Trustees