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My commitment is to ensure every voice is heard, every concern is addressed, and every opportunity is explored.

— Anil Pesaramelli
Erie Town Council Member

Meet Anil

My story began in a modest one-room home. I’ve fought for every step every day, and I bring that same grit and compassion to public service because Every Voice Matters. I bring my lived experiences to this work by showing up with compassion, listening first, and leading with empathy, so the real struggles and hopes of HD19 become practical, people-first solutions at the Capitol.

From India to the Ballot in Colorado

— A story of sacrifice, struggle, and second chances

I was born in Andhra Pradesh, India, where my family didn’t have much, but gave everything. My earliest memories aren’t of toys or trips, but of watching my parents choose between their own meals and the cost of school books for me and my brother.

My parents were never given the opportunities that they gave us. They faced caste discrimination and economic limits that would’ve shut most doors forever. But they held on to one belief with everything they had: education could change everything. And they made sacrifices—quietly, daily, and without complaint—so we could step into rooms they never entered.

My brother and I became the first in our family to go to college. But I wasn’t finished. With just a few belongings and a head full of hope, I flew over 9,000 miles to America. I earned my master’s in chemical engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Twenty years later, I went back to school and earned my MBA.

We never called it “resilience” growing up. It was just what we did.

In 2023, I ran for the Boulder Valley School District board. I didn’t win—but 9,000 families placed their trust in me to speak for their children’s future. That vote reminded me why I started—and who I carry with me every time I show up.

Why I’m Running

From Listening to Leading

The thing that I have learned is quite simple: leadership does not concern a title or a speech; it is about doing the work, being there, and winning the trust that lasts long. It is what leads to my running, to turn all of my years of listening into action and to give every family in House District 19 a future that is both fair and full of opportunities.
A Lifetime of Listening, A Future of Doing

My Vision for District 19

Stability. Dignity. Opportunity.

A community built on fairness, opportunity, and inclusion—where housing is attainable, healthcare is a right, equitable public education is strong, reproductive freedom is protected, workers and unions are valued, small businesses thrive, public safety and community wellbeing come first, and quality of life is protected for every community in HD19.
Stability. Dignity. Opportunity.

My Story (Early Life, Values, Experience)

From Andhra Pradesh to Erie: The Story That Built Me

Engineer with a Civic Heart

Studied engineering, worked in tech, and learned how systems shape outcomes. But policy shapes people. That’s where I chose to make my real impact.

Healthcare Worker on the Frontlines

During the hardest moments of the pandemic, I was on the front line. I saw resilience, inequity—and the urgent need for leadership grounded in empathy.

Small Business Owner & Advocate

I’ve run a small business, managed payroll, and signed leases. I know firsthand what it takes to build stability—and why policy must protect that effort.

Longtime Resident, Parent, Neighbor

I’ve raised a family in District 19. Volunteered in our schools. Fought for safe streets. I’m not campaigning for power—I’m committed to people.

“I’ve walked your neighborhoods, stood at your doorsteps, and heard your hopes. This campaign is not for the spotlight—it’s for the sidewalk.”

Serving with Action – Not Ambition

Listen. Build. Deliver.

That’s how I’ve spent 25+ years solving problems as an engineer—no shortcuts, no band-aids, no blame, just results. That’s how I’ll serve HD19: show up, listen, build real solutions, and deliver for working families.

Core Issues That Drive Me

My campaign is based on the needs of the communities, as opposed to party politics.
Affordability, First
01

Housing, healthcare, childcare, groceries, and utilities—everyday essentials that keep District 19 families secure, stable, and thriving.

Universal Healthcare
02

Coverage for all, affordable care, prescription access, preventive services, and eliminating medical debt or denial due to cost.

Housing That Works
03

Attainable homes, rent stability, responsible growth, protections against displacement, and policies for community-rooted living.

Strong Public Schools
04

Quality education, fair funding, teacher support, safe facilities, special needs inclusion, and resources for every student.

Universal Child Care
05

Accessible childcare, fair wages for caregivers, early learning, parental flexibility, and support for working families.

Core Issues That Drive Me
Strong Supporter of Unions
06

Fair pay, worker safety, collective bargaining rights, workplace protections, and support for growing a strong middle class.

Quality of Life & Environment
07

Clean air, healthy neighborhoods, noise reduction, public green spaces, pollution prevention, and sustainable community design.

Public Safety + Community Wellbeing
08

Violence prevention, community policing, mental health support, safer streets, and programs that build local trust and stability.

Inclusive Community
09

Pride support, anti-discrimination, equal access, language inclusion, immigrant protections, and visible respect for all identities.

Pro-Choice
10

Access to abortion, birth control, privacy, reproductive health resources, and protection from government interference.

Milestones That Built My Leadership

  • 7000+ families placed their trust in me for the 2023 BVSD elections.
  • Knocked on over 4000 doors twice and won 3992 votes.
  • Winning a seat on the Erie Town Council with 3992 votes
Milestones That Built My Leadership

Voices That Believe

Jumie
Junie Joseph

Representative for HD10

I’ve seen Anil’s commitment to inclusive policy firsthand. He leads with empathy and ensures every voice, especially the underrepresented, has a place at the table.

Dan
Dan Hoback

Council Member of Erie

What stands out about Anil is his follow-through. When he says he’ll work on something, he does — with integrity and persistence.

Emily
Emily Baer

Council Member of Erie

Anil doesn’t just talk about community—he’s part of it. His authenticity and problem-solving mindset make him a strong advocate for working families.

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Funded by People, Not Corporations

This campaign has not been funded by large PACs and has not been influenced by special interests. It is a grassroots movement that has been facilitated by teachers, the local business owners, and the common people who desire a positive change.

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This Campaign Begins With You

Help me create a world where everything we do is a reflection of the care, community, and shared purpose. We as a collective can only do this by moving from hopes to action — really, one conversation and one commitment at a time.

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