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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Rick Palacio |
| Address |
Pueblo, Colorado , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
00, 1974
(50 years)
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| Contributor | COSDem |
| Last Modifed | COSDem
Apr 14, 2012 04:02pm |
| Tags |
Gay -
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| Info | Rick Palacio was born in Pueblo, CO in 1974. His father was a union steel worker and his mother a homemaker. Rick's maternal family's roots are in the southern part of Colorado, where he is a sixth-generation Coloradan. His grandmother was a leader in the Las Animas County Democrats for many years. Both of Rick's grandfathers were union mine workers. Rick's paternal grandfather was a Mexican immigrant, and his paternal grandmother was born in Sopris, CO to Sicilian immigrant parents. Rick attended Pueblo County High School, and later Regis University in Denver.
From 2004-2006, Rick worked as the Assistant to Colorado House Majority Leader Alice Madden (D). He served as a principal member of the Majority Leader's management and strategy team, developing legislation and messaging aimed at helping Colorado's working families. Rick advised the Majority Leader on all legislation pending before the House, advised other members of the House regarding Democratic caucus positions, and acted as liaison to lobbyists and other advocates to communicate issues and concerns directly to the Majority Leader. It's little wonder that Rick became a trusted aide and friend to so many House members during his tenure.
Based on his success in the Colorado House and his knowledge of Colorado politics, Rick was appointed as the Regional Director of Victory 2006, where he took charge of the political operations for 54,000 square miles of Colorado for the State Democratic Party.
Additionally, he managed his very own race for Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder in 2006. He garnered 37% of the delegate vote in a five-way county assembly. Rick directed fundraising efforts, strategy, and implementation of field work operations and media outreach. Rick earned 49.9% of the Democratic vote - only two votes shy of becoming the party's nominee for the general election.
Rick then accepted a job offer from Rep. John Salazar of Colorado's third congressional district. Rick held multiple roles with Rep. Salazar, including working as Deputy Communications Director and Legislative Assistant. While working for Rep. Salazar, Leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives noticed Rick's talent and his dedication to Democratic causes. Rick was hired to work in the leadership operation of Congressman Steny Hoyer (D), the second highest ranking Democratic congressman. During the last Congress, Rick was the Deputy Director of Member Services for Majority Leader Hoyer. While serving as a liaison between the Majority Leader and a diverse group of House members, Rick worked especially closely with members of the Colorado delegation, including Congressmen Salazar, Markey, and Perlmutter. Rick was one of the primary Congressional staffers responsible for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
As Chair, Rick will use his political skills to help guide the Colorado Democratic Party through the tough challenges of redistricting, regaining our Democratic majority in the State House, recruiting and training top-notch Democratic candidates, and ensuring that Colorado does its part to re-elect President Barack Obama.
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