Board Biography: Anthony Aragon

Anthony Aragon
LGBT Civic & Community Activist
City & County of Denver
Denver, CO

Anthony Aragon joined the HRCR staff as the Director of the Denver Office on Aging & Community Relations on August 18, 2008. Previously, he was the Director of Boards & Commissions for Mayor John Hickenlooper and also served as the Mayor’s Director of Scheduling for several years. Anthony is a Denver native and has been a proud member of Denver’s GLBT community for over 25 years. Anthony also serves as Mayor John Hickenlooper’s GLBT Liaison. He is a long-time Democratic activist having worked for former Mayor Federico Pena, Governor Roy Romer and Ambassador Swanee Hunt. He has also been honored as the Colorado Pride Guide 2005 Coloradan of the Year and the 2006 Colorado Business Council Professional Man of the Year. Some of Anthony’s civic engagement includes serving as a Commissioner on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, having been appointed by Governor Bill Ritter in July, 2007. Anthony is also the President of the Board of Directors for Equal Rights Colorado. Anthony lives with his partner of 12 years, David Westman in Stapleton.

Last Updated: 9-29-09

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