DENVER RUNOFF 2019 | WATCH: Interview with Jamie Giellis
On June 4, Denver will decide between incumbent Michael Hancock and challenger Jamie Giellis for their next mayor.
Giellis is the former president of the RiNo Art District and the founder of Centro Inc., an urban planning firm. She is originally from Iowa and has lived in Denver since 2006.
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On the eve of Denver’s runoff election for mayor, challenger Jamie Giellis spoke with Kyle Clark of 9News. WATCH the video above.
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