EMILYs List Congratulates Guyleen Castriotta on her Victory in the Broomfield Mayoral Race

For Immediate Release
November 3, 2021

EMILYs List Congratulates Guyleen Castriotta on her Victory in the Broomfield Mayoral Race

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Guyleen Castriotta on being elected to a full term as mayor of Broomfield, CO. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
 
“EMILYs List is thrilled to congratulate Guyleen Castriotta on making history yet again as the first LGBTQ+ person elected mayor of Broomfield. Mayor Castriotta has proven to be a progressive champion for justice and equality and has spent her career in public service advocating for all Broomfield residents. Mayor Castriotta worked to better the lives of Broomfield families on the City Council, as mayor pro tem, and as interim mayor, and we look forward to watching her continue this work during her full term.” 
 
Before running for City Council, Guyleen Castriotta spent more than 15 years working with local news and national media networks in marketing and communications. She was first elected to the Broomfield City Council in 2017, where she prioritized regional housing and environmental issues. She was unanimously appointed mayor pro tem in 2019. Castriotta made history today as the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected mayor of Broomfield.

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