WATCH: Mayoral candidate Lisa Calderón on Denver’s No. 1 need
Calderon, who kicks off her campaign Wednesday, talks with Kyle Clark of 9News about her challenge to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Affordable housing is the No. 1 concern of Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s new challenger, Lisa Calderón. He and Calderón, a community activist, agree on that.
Calderón officially kicks off her run for mayor Wednesday.
The frequent critic of her fellow Democrat told Next with Kyle Clark that the Hancock administration hasn’t done enough to make Denver an affordable place to live.
WATCH the interview below.
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