Tag: Mayor
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City of Arvada buys building for long-time food pantry
An Arvada food pantry that’s been in operation for more than 40 years will remain in the city. The City of Arvada purchased a building over 15,000 square-feet with the intent of transferring the Community Table to the new property. The emergency food shelter will be moving from its current leased space at 8555 W.…
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Meet Aurora’s 2023 candidates for mayor, city council | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The field of 13 candidates vying for Aurora’s mayor and open city council seats on Nov. 7 includes several incumbents and current councilmembers, as well as several new candidates. There are three candidates for mayor, four candidates for two at-large councilmember positions, and two candidates…
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Aurora’s ‘strong mayor’ ballot initiative delayed until 2025
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Aurora’s “strong mayor” ballot initiative will not be on the November ballot after missing a deadline that proponents blamed on opponents. In a news release, proponents said the measure will appear on the 2025 ballot instead. Proponents blamed critics for the measure’s failure to make…
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Denver residents seek renewed focus on ending traffic deaths: ‘Lives are at stake’
Since Mayor Michael Hancock committed to eliminating traffic deaths seven years ago, Denver’s roads have only gotten deadlier. As Mayor-elect Mike Johnston prepares to take the city’s reins, Denverites are asking for change. More than 100 Denver residents squeezed into a packed rec room on Thursday evening for the chance to tell Johnston how he…
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Kelly Brough slams Mike Johnston for millions in out-of-state money in Denver mayor’s race
With less than a week to go before Denver’s mayoral election, Kelly Brough stood in front of the Denver City and County building with dozens of green-t-shirted supporters and held up a signed Alex English basketball in a nod to the Nuggets’ first NBA Finals. Just as Denver’s pro basketball team is making history, Brough’s…
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Denver runoff elections: Ballots mailed Monday
Ballots for Denver’s 2023 runoff election left the clerk and recorder’s office Monday en route to registered voters’ mailboxes. Here’s everything you need to know about where to vote and who will be on your ballot. The mayor’s race originally had 17 candidates on the ballot, though one had dropped out by election day. Now…
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Denver firefighters union endorses Kelly Brough
Local 858 Denver Firefighters, a local affiliate of the International Association of Firefighters, endorsed Kelly Brough for Denver mayor at a news conference Monday morning. Governmental Affairs Director of Local 858 Eric Tade highlighted Brough’s experience as a leader, referencing her time as chief of staff for former Denver mayor and now Sen. John Hickenlooper.…
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Think tank on car thefts: Longer view paints dire picture for Colorado
While not disputing the declining car theft figures Denver officials cited, a think tank argued that viewing the stats from a longer timeframe offers the public a more precise and comprehensive view of crime both in the city and the state and whether Colorado leaders’ public policy response is working. Denver officials last week said…