About Flor

I am a daughter of District 7. My childhood was full of adventures around the District, like visits to Huston Lake Park, Washington Park, and Athmar Park Library. Some of my earliest memories are of taking evening walks along the Platte River with my family, and listening to the whistle of the train at night. After buying their first home in Athmar Park, my family was so content in District 7 that we only moved once - to the house across the street!

Southwest Denver has helped to shape the person I am today. It’s where I learned the value of community, hard work, and service. In fact, my first leadership role was being on the student council at Valverde Elementary School! I attended Denver Public Schools - Valverde Elementary, Baker Middle School, West High School - and when I bought my home, I bought it here in District 7. When my grandmother immigrated from Mexico in the 90s, she too made her home in the district. It’s my dream that my young son will someday also make his home here.

I am a small business owner and I attribute my entrepreneurial spirit to my parents. My family started a business in 1997 out of our basement. My father, Juan Alvidrez, a Mexican immigrant thrived in Denver; he got his GED from Emily Griffith and was able to build a career in construction, working his way up through the carpenter’s union. My mother, Cynthia Alvidrez, pushed my father to pursue his education, and together as a family we built a small concrete contracting company. Knowing that we all needed to do our part to support the family business, my first job was at our office on Pearl Street, in an old Victorian home next to my uncle’s dry cleaning business.

Later, while attending Metropolitan State and the Community College of Denver, I supported my studies by working at the US Bank on Mississippi & Broadway. I had to put my education on hold to help run the family business when my mom experienced a medical emergency.

I had been studying to be a paralegal and had become familiar with law, legislation, and legal processes, and most importantly, how to be an advocate for my community. After a shooting took place on my street, I helped unite neighbors to talk about our safety. Councilman Jolon Clark was there to listen and we came up with real solutions that made us feel safe and gave the community time and space to grieve.

There are solutions to the problems we face and I will advocate for our community. Crime has risen about 6% since 2021. Inflation and the cost of living continue to rise, further exacerbating our housing crisis in Denver. Small businesses in the area continue to close. The path to the American dream that my family was able to achieve is no longer an option for most. I ran to serve District 7 because we need a leader who will deliver results and offer solutions to the big challenges facing our district and our growing city. I’m honored to have earned your support to serve as our representative on the Denver City Council.

Flor meeting Mayor Wellington Webb, and his wife Wilma, at DIA.

Flor meeting Mayor Wellington Webb, and his wife Wilma, at DIA.

Flor's son holding a flower at Wash Park.

Flor's son holding a flower at Wash Park.

Flor at one of her construction projects, Sloan's Lake Marina.

Flor at one of her construction projects, Sloan's Lake Marina.

Flor and her son walking at Wash Park.

Flor and her son walking at Wash Park.

Flor in the Community

  • Denver Regional Council of Governments
    Civic Academy Class Member (Fall 2022)

  • Latino Cultural Arts Center
    Board Member (2021 to Present)

  • West Side Advancing Equity in Rezoning Task Force
    Task Force Member (2022-Present) West Side Advancing Equity in Rezoning Task Force

  • Latino Leadership Institute at DU
    Graduate (2020)

  • Athmar Park Neighborhood Association
    Board Member (2018)

  • Construction Empowerment Initiative Committee (Reports to the Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity)
    Committee member (2008-2018)

  • LatinasGive! Philanthropic Giving Circle
    Member (2017-Present)

  • Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    Nominated for Young Professional of the Year (2014)

  • Flatirons Habitat for Humanity
    Board of Directors (2013 - 2014)

  • Circle of Latina Leadership
    Graduate (2013)

  • Hispanic Contractors of Colorado
    Volunteer to develop the HCC (2003-2005) 

From The 2023 Debates