Why I am running

Picture of the candidate, Rick Somerson, at CivicCenter.
Picture of Rick Somerson making faces at the camera at the Denny's on Hampden with his friend Kim.
Picture of Rick Somerson's husband, Jacob, walking their rescue pups in Cushing Park.
Rick Somerson with owner of God Save The Cream, Jess.

Our city must work for all of its residents and businesses. I’m running for City Council to build a future where your voice is front and center and your needs are prioritized. I am fired up and ready to work for you.

Our day starts and ends on the block we call home. From transportation and parking to affordability, jobs, public safety, and public services, I am already actively listening and taking action to address challenges and highlight opportunities across the 16 neighborhoods of District 1. 

  • Helped to pass the parks bond

  • Advocated for small businesses to expand offerings 

  • Raised concerns on how the City of Englewood approaches data privacy, surveillance and engages with federal law enforcement

  • Invited and supported neighbors to share public comment both at the City Council and the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee (CEAC) 

  • As vice-chair of CEAC, I contributed to a letter addressed to the City Council in response to public comment addressing repeat safety concerns on S. Lincoln

I will be a fresh voice for District 1, and I want to bring all of District 1 with me to the dais, not just the same loud voices we hear from over and over and over.

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View fullsize Tasha and Preston took a little break from their campaigning to enjoy some pup cups from @godsavethecreamdenver!
View fullsize I had the opportunity to attend the Englewood School Board meeting last week. The agenda featured a heartfelt update from Bishop's principal. Living just a block away, hearing their outdoor announcements and seeing the kids run in and out of school,
View fullsize Tonight, the Englewood Election Commission held the lot drawing to determine the order of appearance on the special election ballot. The commissioners pulled my name, and I’ll be in first position! Look no further than line 1 when your ballot a
View fullsize Had a great morning volunteering at the Market @ifcscolorado. They are open five days a week to help accommodate folks on their monthly shop. I can’t wait to volunteer with them again. Let me know if you’d like to join!
View fullsize It’s official! I’ll be on the Apr. 7 ballot as a candidate for the District 1 Englewood City Council seat. I’m excited to continue meeting folx in D1 and will be working hard to earn your vote in the coming days and weeks.
View fullsize Signature petitions in! Next up: waiting to receive the official ballot confirmation and event/canvassing planning for February, March and April.
View fullsize Spent the day observing City Staff, the Mayor and City Council as they reviewed community feedback and discussed what should be prioritized as outcomes in the next strategic plan. The city will send a public survey to the community to gauge whether t
View fullsize Woo! Had a great weekend connecting with neighbors, gathering signatures, and distributing signs. Can't wait to see what this week has in store! See you out there, D1.
View fullsize Had a great day knocking on doors and meeting people in D1. I’ll be out again tomorrow. Let me know if you’d like to meet!
View fullsize Yard signs have arrived! Thank you to @accessprinting in D1 for the quick turnaround and incredible job.

Latest News

Meet Englewood District 1 candidate Rick Somerson

Lillian Fuglei | Englewood Herald | February 13, 2026

Although it’s still winter, Englewood is gearing up for election season this spring. The District 1 city council seat is currently vacant, and Rick Somerson is hoping to take the spot at the dais. 

Somerson, who is running against Matt Crabtree, was one of the people who applied to fill the vacancy through appointment in December. While he was able to garner support with four votes, he wasn’t able to hit the supermajority of five votes required for appointment. 

Now, Somerson is running in the special election that will fill the District 1 seat. He said that when he first applied, he knew he was in for the whole process, even if that meant an election. 

Englewood City Council Vacancy to be filled with special election

Council failed to reach supermajority vote to appoint applicant

Lillian Fuglei | Englewood Herald | December 22, 2025

Englewood’s District 1 voters will soon get a chance to choose their next representative, after city council failed to reach a consensus and appoint an applicant for the vacant seat.

On Dec. 15, during an Englewood City Council meeting, council attempted to fill the District 1 vacancy on council, left by Othoniel Sierra’s election as mayor — the first direct mayoral election in over 70 years