I am proud to support Dr. Parth Melpakam for City Council District 6. Parth has the deep experience and the wise judgment we need on the City Council. As president of the D11 school board and in other community roles, Parth has demonstrated his outstanding leadership abilities. Our community is fortunate that now Parth is ready to take the next step in his public service. Please join me in supporting Parth for City Council.

When I learned Parth was running for a seat on the City Council, I switched my endorsement from another qualified candidate to Parth, because Parth is the most qualified candidate, and the citizens in district 6 deserve the best representative available. I endorse Parth 100%. His leadership on School District 11’s board has been transformational. I expect no less from his leadership as a city councilor.

Parth Melpakam will make an excellent addition to the Colorado Springs Utility Board using his Chemical & Petroleum Engineering knowledge and experience to solve complex energy challenges.

I fully endorse Parth Melpakam for City Council District 6. Having served previously as the District 6 representative on City Council and the Utility Board of Directors, I know firsthand what the job entails. Parth Melpakam is a proven, conservative representative who listens to the people he serves.  He has served his community and been elected to the School District 11 Board of Education not once but, twice and then elected by his peers as the President of the Board.  He has taken on difficult fights.  The kids and his community have always come first. He has the resume and the experience I want to see when supporting a person to serve the fastest growing, most challenging part of Colorado Springs. Let us go with the proven experience. Join me in supporting Parth for City Council, District 6.

If you are looking for collaborative leadership, Parth Melpakam is your person. He has served his community, our children, for almost 6 years on the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education. His leadership put the Union on notice that Parth is about our kids and our community not personal benefit. The City Council needs strong, courageous leadership like that which Parth will bring and that is why I encourage the voters to join me and support Parth. Bring real leadership to City Council.

If you are looking for a bold, conservative, and collaborative leader, then Dr. Parth Melpakam is the guy. I have had many conversations over several years with Parth and I am always amazed at his quick grasp of the technical details and the implicit gravity of a given situation. He is a very smart and capable person. I fully support his election to our city council. Parth Melpakam will serve our community above self.

Parth’s demonstrated leadership on the D11 School Board shows that voters can trust him to prioritize our community’s needs and get things done. Parth is committed to ensuring the completion of the Pikes Peak RTA’s promised expansion of Marksheffel Road that was approved by the voters in 2024.

Parth Melpakam has done amazing things for District 11. I will vote for him to be my next City Councilperson for District 6 where I will expect him to do more amazing things.

I have watched Parth for many years devote himself to the children and teachers of District 11. Kim taught at Jenkins Middle School and saw first hand how Parth’s leadership was compassionate and focused on improving our schools. I know that he will do the same for our City!!  He is a common sense leader!

It is my honor to endorse Dr. Parth Melpakam for the Colorado Springs City Council. As a dedicated leader with a bold vision for the community, he is committed to driving real, meaningful change. Serving as President of the Colorado Springs School District 11 school board, Parth has a proven track record of transformative leadership that has improved academics and student outcomes. His ability to listen, lead, and take decisive action on the issues that matter most demonstrates his readiness to serve on the City Council.

By applying the same intelligence, tenacity, and problem-solving skills that fueled his success in education, Parth will drive measurable progress in public safety, infrastructure, housing affordability, and overall quality of life. His unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and engaged governance makes him the right choice for Colorado Springs. Now more than ever, leaders like Parth are needed – leaders who prioritize the community, advocate for sensible solutions, and work tirelessly to build a brighter future for all.

Let me encourage you to support Parth in this critical election. Your vote can help shape a stronger, more vibrant Colorado Springs.

A candidate for elected office must demonstrate one main quality in order to gain my support. He should not only listen to his constituents’ concerns, but respond to their phone calls, texts and emails. Parth Melpakam has shown me he is responsive to taxpayers’ issues in School District 11 and is committed to serving Colorado Springs in the same way. Therefore, he has my support for District 6 Councilman and I wish him every success in that role.

As a former Member and President of Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education I have paid close attention to how our District is doing and I am pleased to see real leadership coming from the BOE especially in the current Board President, Parth Melpakam. As he moves to the next phase of his journey to serve, he is running for City Council to represent District 6. Parth is exactly what our growing, challenged city needs. Leadership. I am honored to support Parth and look forward to his contributions to our community.

Parth will bring vision, courage, and commitment to our community and region. Parth will put the needs of our citizens above the noise and clutter.  Parth will address our most critical needs, including economic vitality, housing affordability, public safety, and community infrastructure.  Parth’s proven leadership is needed on City Council.

I strongly support Dr. Parth Melpakam for City Council District 6. As a former D11 School Board member, Treasurer, Vice President, and President, and more recently a very active volunteer, I have worked closely with Dr. Melpakam on numerous key issues over the past 8 years. As D11 Board President, Parth made improved academic results the top priority in D11 with excellent results. He is laser focused on the top needs of the District and works tirelessly with staff and community to develop excellent workable solutions for all. His depth of experience and dedication to finding workable solutions for core city needs will greatly benefit all citizens of District 6 and Colorado Springs.

Parth is a clear-thinking professional who is task oriented. For 3 years he and I served together on the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education. With each decision, Parth endeavored to collaborate with colleagues in finding the best solution to the challenges of the day. He will do the same as District 6’s Council Member. He will work with stakeholders towards enhancing the city of Colorado Springs and its citizens’ overall quality of life. I endorse his candidacy for City Council, District 6.

As the founder of Colorado Springs School of Technology, I have had the privilege of witnessing Parth Melpakam’s outstanding leadership firsthand. As president of the D11 Board, Parth demonstrated an unwavering commitment to innovative, student-centered education. He understands that we cannot settle for status quo—the future of our children and this community, demand bold, forward-thinking solutions.

Parth brings not only a deep passion for education but also the vision and determination needed to drive meaningful change. His leadership has consistently prioritized opportunity, equity, and excellence for all students, ensuring that education evolves to meet the challenges of tomorrow.  I am delighted to endorse Parth Melpakam for Colorado Springs District 6 City Council.

Our organization is proud to endorse Dr. Parth Melpakam for City Council. Parth has been a conservative warrior as the President of the Colorado Springs District 11 School Board. He took on the radical left teacher’s union, stood up for parental rights, and pushed to reopen schools during COVID.

Please join the Young Republicans in supporting Parth Melpakam for City Council.

I’ve known many of Parth’s many endorsers for years — past and public servants who helped lead Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region to greatness. Parth skillfully leads Colorado Springs School District 11 and its 58 schools as the President of its Board of Education. I’ve regularly attended D11 BOE meetings and seen Parth in action; his experience there will help him lead City Council.