COPO PODCAST | Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talks about plans for his 3rd term
On the morning after winning a third term, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talked about his plans for the next four years during a Colorado Politics podcast interview in his office.
Hancock talked about addressing issues such as homelessness, housing affordability, wage stagnation and construction at Denver International Airport.
He also discussed how he hopes to keep from growing stale during his final four years in the mayor’s office.
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ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 15 hours ago
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nicholas.fogleman@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 day ago
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marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
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michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
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kyla.pearce@gazette.com
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