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Douglas County commissioner says Daniels Park up for grabs, Hancock denies contact
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Daniels Park is still up for grabs, according to one Douglas County commissioner who says he has plans to meet with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock about taking the iconic property over from the Mile High City. But Hancock is out of the office this week and has not heard from Douglas County Commissioner George Teal,…
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City leaders demand regional housing solutions following Mayor Coffman’s homeless ‘stunt’
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Numerous city leaders and homeless advocates demanded action Thursday in a virtual press conference inspired by Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman’s week-long experiment posing as homeless in Aurora and Denver. “Our goal is to provide an alternate vision to solving housing and homelessness issues,” said Aurora City Council member Crystal Murillo. Murillo said she and the…
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Denver City Council newcomers oppose oversight screener
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The Denver City Council on Monday voted to approve the appointment of a lobbyist who made campaign contributions to several council members to vet candidates to a board that oversees allegations of police misconduct. The council voted 9-3 to appoint Roger Sherman as their representative on a three-member nominating committee that screens application for the…
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Denver’s Mayor Hancock, new council members sworn in
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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock vowed on Monday to build a more equitable city after he was sworn in to his third and final term in office. Under a blazing mid-morning sun, Hancock was sworn in along with the 13 City Council members, including five new members. Hancock began his inaugural speech with a line of…
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Ex-Denver mayoral candidate Calderon to be top aide for Councilwoman-elect CdeBaca
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Lisa Calderón lost her bid to become Denver mayor. But she will have a city hall office after all. Calderón announced on her Facebook page Wednesday that she will be working as chief of staff for Candi CdeBaca, the Denver City Councilwoman elect representing Council District 9. “I’m excited to work with Councilwoman-elect CdeBaca to…
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Denver City Councilman Albus Brooks lands new job
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Denver City Councilman Albus Brooks, who lost his bid for re-election in a campaign that centered on development, has accepted a job with Milender White Construction Co., which has undertaken several major projects in Colorado. “Albus has been an outstanding community leader in Denver for the last 19 years,” said Bryon White, president and chief…
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COPO PODCAST | A conversation with Denver District 9 City Councilwoman-elect Candi CdeBaca
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Meet Candi CdeBaca. Social worker. Community activist. And soon to be the next Denver City Councilwoman representing Council District 9. Colorado Politics caught up with CdeBaca in the week following the June 4 runoff election. We talked about her campaign, her childhood, why she ran and some of the issues that motivate her. Here’s that…