Tom Hellauer, Author at Colorado Politics

Auon’tai Anderson discusses the Board of Education’s controversial executive session after shooting

Jul 21, 2023

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Following a string of violence in Denver Public Schools last academic year, the board held a closed door executive session.

Mike Johnston gives inaugural speech as Denver’s 46th Mayor

Jul 17, 2023

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Tom Hellauer

On Monday Mike Johnston and other elected officials for the City and County of Denver were sworn in at a ceremony at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in front of family, friends, colleagues and other Denverites. Johnston emphasized problem-solving and stressed he wanted to build a, “broad coalition,” of Denver’s talented minds to tackle those…

Mike Johnston gives inaugural speech as Denver’s 46th Mayor

Jul 17, 2023

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Tom Hellauer

Mike Johnston officially sworn in as Denver’s 46th Mayor

Jul 17, 2023

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Mike Johnston wins race for Denver’s next mayor

Jun 6, 2023

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Speaking to a crowd of hundreds of supporters gathered at Union Station, Johnston announced that his opponent, Kelly Brough, had called him to concede before giving a victory speech on June 6, 2023. Johnston invoked MLK, sharing his dreams for Denver.

PHOTOS: Gun control advocacy group protests at Colorado State Capitol steps

Jun 5, 2023

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Tom Hellauer

Gun control advocacy group, “Here 4 The Kids,” took to the Colorado State Capitol on June 5, 2023 to push state legislators and Governor Jared Polis to enact tougher gun reform measures, calling for bans and buyback programs.