The councilman who broke the North Denver political machine, championed FasTracks, and fought for neighborhoods over developers. Harvard Kennedy School. Two terms. One mission.
Rick Garcia served Denver's District 1 on the City Council from 2003 to 2011, representing the city's historic northwest neighborhoods — the Highlands, Sunnyside, Berkeley, Sloan's Lake, and West Colfax. Before joining the Council, he served as an elected RTD Board Commissioner, helping build the credibility that led to the voter passage of the landmark FasTracks initiative.
Founded the Crime Prevention & Control Commission. Secured police overtime funding. Built COP Shops. Ran graffiti and noise enforcement stings.
As RTD Board Commissioner, brought the credibility that enabled voters to pass FasTracks. Championed the Gold Line for NW Denver.
Backed the West Colfax BID, Tennyson streetscape, and brought $15M in private capital to community development through CDFI selection.
Dedicated Camp Rollandet as open space. Finalized Berkeley and Highland Park master plans. Dedicated Cesar Chavez Park.
Hispanic Contractors of Colorado & Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Denver Children's Advocacy Center — alongside Gov. Ritter, Chief Whitman, DA Morrissey