Author: Jared Wright
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Unlike mayoral candidate Romer, Mejia is better than ‘OK’ and ‘not Satan’
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Dear Editor, A recent column in The Statesman by a Western Slope Republican with no ties to Denver (“Not a GOP in sight? Romer’s right pick as Mayor for center and right Democrats” by Josh Penry) urged Denver Republicans to base their vote in the Denver Mayor’s race by choosing the candidate they felt “fits…
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Paul Sandoval — always true to his word
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“One time Joe (Shoemaker) needed a vote on a workman’s compensation bill and asked me for it early in the session. I was a freshman and agreed. Soon, however, representatives from organized labor came down hard on me. They were lobbying very hard to kill this bill and wanted my vote. I told them that…
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How good are Denver’s best women chefs?
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The 7th Annual WomenCook! Dining for a Difference Work Options for Women COME ONE, COME ALL, to a tasting of the finest food your tum-tums will ever get an opportunity to receive. If you haven’t been before, you’d best hope it’s not too late to buy a seat, or better yet a table.On Monday evening,…
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Not a GOP in sight? Romer’s right pick as Mayor for center and right Denverites
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Republicans have a hard time figuring out exactly what do in a Denver Mayor’s race. I mean, of course we vote — dutiful and civic-minded patriots that we right-wingers are. But that’s where any semblance of certainty ends in a race like this.We for sure aren’t exactly sure who to vote for in one of…
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Cleaner cars part of solution this Earth Day
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Colorado consumers face a dilemma: How can we continue to conveniently travel on a daily basis to work, school or home while limiting our impact on the environment?I love my bicycle and ride it regularly but it’s not a replacement for my car. And light rail doesn’t go everywhere I need to go. Car…
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Romer leads fundraising pack in Denver mayor’s race
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Former state Sen. Chris Romer hauled in the most money in March, enough to push him across the $1 million mark in the race to be Denver’s next mayor.With a reported $282,036 in receipts, Romer raised nearly twice as much as his nearest competitor and also reported nearly twice the cash-on-hand of any candidate with…
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Governor, city officials mourn Carla Madison
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Denver City Council lost one of their most vibrant members as District 8 Councilwoman Carla Madison, 54, lost her battle with cancer late Tuesday.Madison, elected in June 2007 and known for her bold style and outlook on life, was passionate about neighborhoods and strengthening the community spirit of her East-Denver district. An ardent environmentalist, Carla was…
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Control of mental health boards is at stake
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The longer Senate Bill 187 simmers in Senate and House committees, the worse it smells from the amendments to the mental health law and violation of the Department of Regulatory Affairs’ Sunset Review. While I was not in attendance during the testimony before the Senate Health Committee, the most striking development was the failure…
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Gossip: April 8, 2011
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HOUSE SPEAKER MCNULTY JOINS DENVER LAW FIRMSpeaker of the Colorado House Frank McNulty has joined the law firm of Grimshaw & Harring, P.C., in order to help the Denver firm expand its natural resources and water law specialties.McNulty, who represents Highlands Ranch in House District 43, opened offices with Grimshaw & Harring on April…
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Civil unions vote was heart-breaking act of pandering to the far right of the Republican Party
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Dear Editor, When Democrats held the majority in the State House, our caucus worked hard to create a more fair and just state for all Coloradoans. As Majority Leader, I was proud to pass a bill to allow for second parent adoption which could include a parent of the same sex. We made great strides as a Democratic majority —…