Note: This article was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. This page preserves the campaign context for archival purposes.
Originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. Brad Laurvick, a Methodist pastor who supported Denver teachers during the 2019 strike, announced his candidacy for the DPS Board of Education, District 5.
As pastor of Highlands United Methodist Church in northwest Denver, Laurvick had been a visible supporter of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association during the three-day walkout earlier that year — the first Denver teacher strike in 25 years. He opened his church as a gathering point for educators and community members, and walked the picket lines alongside teachers demanding fair compensation.
Laurvick's campaign for the District 5 seat brought a community organizing perspective to the school board race, emphasizing teacher pay, school safety, equitable funding, and LGBTQ+ inclusion across DPS.
