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Rally against Park Hill redevelopment draws Wellington Webb, other politicos
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A rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Park Hill Golf Course attracted hundreds in Denver on Sunday, including former mayor Wellington Webb, who sought to portray the fight as a battle between those who have the financial means to push it – and gain from its completion – and advocates for preserving it as…
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LinkedIn cofounder, former DaVita CEO pour money into Denver mayor’s race
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Outside groups with well-oiled money machines have begun flexing their muscles in the Denver mayor’s contest, shaking up the top spots in the money race with less than a month to go before Election Day and as ballots begin arriving in voter’s mailboxes next week. As if on cue, outside spending began to pile…
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Denver community leaders weigh in on mayor’s race as city grapples with public safety woes
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As Denver prepares to elect its first new mayor in 12 years, community leaders have begun to offer and press for answers from the mayoral candidates about one of the city’s most pressing challenge – public safety. The candidates have taken varied tones in their views on the role of policing and how to curb…
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Denver mayoral candidate Leslie Herod said she ‘transformed Colorado for the better’
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Leslie Herod began her political journey at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she said she thought she’d be a cheerleader. She quickly learned there were few people who looked like her and began to recognize severe inequities at the flagship university. So, she did something about it. Herod worked with a group of progressives…
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Metro realtors endorse Kelly Brough, council candidates
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Denver mayoral candidate Kelly Brough snagged the endorsement of the trade group for metro Denver’s realtors, the association announced on Friday. We are pleased to share our endorsements for the upcoming April 2023 election. We encourage our members to support these great candidates and also learn more about them by visiting their campaign websites below.…
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Find out where mayoral candidates stand on Denver’s rental licensure rule, housing, public safety
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Several candidates for Denver’s top post descrbed The Denver Metro Association of Realtors Thursday brought together seven candidates to discuss issues important to their members. Mayoral candidates Kelly Brough, Chris Hansen, Debbie Ortega, Mike Johnston, Leslie Herod, Andy Rougeot and Kwame Spearman discussed issues related to housing and public safety to the real estate community…
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ENDORSEMENT: Kelly Brough for Denver mayor
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Kelly Brough’s life could be a reflection of Denver itself. Her own profile synchs with much of the city’s image: educated but down to earth; cosmopolitan yet compassionate. She reflects Denver’s diversity, too, as a mom to bi-racial kids. She also can relate on a very personal level to some of Denver’s most daunting challenges.…
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Three takeaways from latest Denver mayoral debate
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Thirteen candidates answered questions about topics they might face as the Denver’s next mayor. 9 News Candidates who participate in Denver’s Fair Elections Fund sparred over the city’s most pressing issues, notably the enforcement of a camping ban and rent control, in a debate hosted by 9News, a media partner of The Denver Gazette, on Thursday…
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Second Denver mayoral debate focuses on rent control, candidate’s first campaign ad
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Candidates for Denver mayor sparred over familiar issues like enforcing the camping ban, but new discussion emerged as they were pressed on rent control. WATCH: Denver mayoral debate hosted by 9NEWS Of the 13 members present, seven raised their hands in support of some form of rent control. According to City Councilwoman Deborah Ortega, Denver…
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Sole Republican mayoral candidate wants to ‘Fight for Denver’s Future.’
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Denver has not had a Republican mayor in decades. Andy Rougeot, a registered Republican and one of 17 others vying for the seat, seeks to buck that trend. With a solid 10% base of registered Republicans in Denver, there’s a solid chance Rougoet makes the June runoff, according to published reports. His campaign is one focusing…
