Mayoral election in Denver, Colorado (May 7, 2019 general election)
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| Filing deadline: March 14, 2019 |
| General election: May 7, 2019 Runoff election: June 4, 2019 |
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Incumbent Michael Hancock and urban development consultant Jamie Giellis were the top two finishers in the May 7, 2019, election for mayor of Denver. Hancock received 38.7% of the vote to Giellis' 24.9%. Because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, Hancock and Giellis advanced to a runoff election, which was held on June 4, 2019.
Growth was the central issue, according to Denverite, which described the election as "a referendum on growth and its far-reaching effects, from transportation options and economic prowess to neighborhood aesthetics and displacement".[1]
Although the election was officially nonpartisan, Hancock, Lisa Calderón, Jamie Giellis, and Penfield Tate were all members of the Democratic Party.[2][3][4][5] Party affiliations for Kalyn Heffernan, Stephan "Seku" Evans, and Marcus Giavanni were not available. The last Republican to win election as mayor of Denver was Richard Batterton (R) in 1959.[6]
Hancock was first elected in 2011 and won re-election with just over 80 percent of the vote in 2015. The city of Denver uses a strong mayor-council system, with the mayor's powers including proposing a budget, signing legislation into law, appointing departmental directors and overseeing the city's day-to-day operations.[7] Denver elects mayors to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. No mayor may serve more than three consecutive terms.[8]
This page covers the general election. For coverage of the runoff between Hancock and Giellis, click here.
| Denver voter? Dates you need to know. | |
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| Candidate Filing Deadline | March 14, 2019 |
| Runoff Registration Deadline | Same-day registration |
| Absentee Application Deadline | Ballots automatically sent by mail to active voters |
| Early Voting Deadline | May 20 - June 3, 2019 |
| Runoff Election | June 4, 2019 |
| Voting information | |
| Primary Type | Top-two |
| Polling place hours | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Polling locations: Go to this page to find early voting locations and your assigned precinct for election day. | |
Candidates
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Denver
Incumbent Michael Hancock defeated Jamie Giellis in the general runoff election for Mayor of Denver on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Hancock (Nonpartisan) | 56.3 | 91,675 | |
| Jamie Giellis (Nonpartisan) | 43.7 | 71,069 | ||
| Total votes: 162,744 | ||||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Denver
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Denver on May 7, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Hancock (Nonpartisan) | 38.7 | 69,271 | |
| ✔ | Jamie Giellis (Nonpartisan) | 24.9 | 44,543 | |
| Lisa Calderón (Nonpartisan) | 18.5 | 33,100 | ||
| Penfield Tate (Nonpartisan) | 14.7 | 26,370 | ||
| Kalyn Heffernan (Nonpartisan) | 2.5 | 4,481 | ||
| Stephan Evans (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 1,325 | ||
| Marcus Giavanni (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 83 | ||
| Kenneth Simpson (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 23 | ||
| Paul Fiorino (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 7 | ||
| Leatha Scott (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 179,207 | ||||
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Candidate profiles
Party: Nonpartisan
Incumbent: No
Political office: None
Biography: Calderón graduated from Metro State University and obtained a master's degree from the University of Denver, a law degree from the University of Colorado, and a doctorate in education from CU Denver. Between 1995 and 2007, Calderón was a director at the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, a Boulder-based shelter for victims of domestic violence. She later served as director of the Community Reentry Project, a nonprofit with the objective of assisting recently released former prisoners. At the time of the 2019 election, Calderón was a professor of criminal justice at Regis University and a co-chairwoman of the Colorado Latino Forum.[9][10][11]
- Calderón said that she was running to increase the role that local residents play in policymaking decisions. She argued that her experience as a nonprofit director had given her "the heart, the skills and the policy know-how to lead this city in a new direction."[11]
- Calderón called for policies which she said would decrease the mayor's power, including by modifying the city charter to make the position of sheriff elected rather than appointed by the mayor and to create an independent agency which would make appointments to boards rather than the mayor.[12]
- Calderón identified affordable housing as a central issue, calling for a requirement that developers meet affordable housing minimums before receiving subsidies and for policies intended to discourage the Denver Housing Authority from selling public housing.[12][10]
Party: Nonpartisan
Incumbent: no
Political office: None
Biography: Evans obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Denver, where he was a Ford Foundation scholar. He later attended Metropolitan State University-Denver and the University of Colorado-Boulder. While in high school, Evans joined the Denver chapter of the Black Panther Party and went on to work as an organizer with the All-African Student Union Movement. Evans ran a florist shop for 25 years, retiring in 2000. At the time of the 2019 election, he was chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the BlacK StaRz InTerNaTionaL AcTioNz MoveMent-4-SeLf~DeFenZe, LLc.[13]
- Evans said that the city should prioritize expanding access to housing, calling for the expansion of Low Income Housing Tax Credits, increasing the city's supply of affordable housing, and adopting a housing-first approach to homelessness.[14]
- Evans said that he would remove restrictions on carrying a firearm in the city and called for a change in the city's firearm licensing procedure that would prohibit the police department from denying a permit to an applicant who meets the requirements.[15]
Party: Nonpartisan
Incumbent: No
Political office: None
Biography: Giellis obtained her bachelor's in journalism and communications from the University of Iowa in 1999 and her M.P.A. in local government from the University of Colorado Denver in 2010. Giellis was hired as executive director of the Cedar Rapids Downtown district in 2003 and served in that role for three years before joining Progressive Urban Management Associates, an urban development consulting firm. In 2010, Giellis left the firm to found her own consultancy, Centro, Inc. She served on the board of directors of the International Downtown Association between 2008 and 2014 and as president of the River North Art District from 2014 until resigning to focus on her campaign.[16][17]
- Giellis said that she was running because of her work with "communities in this city who have felt ambushed by the impacts of unplanned development in their neighborhood."[18] Giellis' platform included a proposal to open city development offices in every neighborhood and promised a new approach to growth at the municipal level.[19]
- Giellis identified access to housing as a campaign priority, calling for a $1 billion city expenditure on housing over the next decade, the creation of a Cabinet-level post focused on housing affordability, and a buyback of existing affordable units from developers.[20]
- Giellis said that her professional experience heading the River North Arts District and her M.P.A. made her the most qualified candidate to oversee the city's growth.[18]
Party: Nonpartisan
Incumbent: No
Political office: None
Biography: Heffernan obtained a bachelor's in music entertainment industry studies from the University of Colorado Denver. She founded hip-hop group Wheelchair Sports Camp in 2009 and at the time of the 2019 election was its emcee and producer.[21] Heffernan also was an activist "who is well known for fighting for access, health care, and calling out those in power who protect capital interests over humans."[22]
- Heffernan said that her top priority would be expanding access to housing, transportation, healthcare, education, and wealth.[22]
- Heffernan said that she would emphasize the arts, calling for increased support for the city's artists.[22]
- Heffernan supports Initiated Ordinance 300, which would overturn a ban on camping in public areas.[22]
Party: Nonpartisan
Incumbent: Yes
Political office: Mayor of Denver (Assumed office: 2011), Denver City Council (2004-2011)
Biography: Hancock graduated from Hastings College and obtained an M.A. in public administration from the University of Colorado Denver. Hancock's first job after his graduation from Hastings was with the National Civic League, a nonprofit whose stated mission is "to inspire, support and celebrate civic engagement in America’s communities."[23] Hancock later joined the Urban League, a nonprofit dedicated to "promoting the attainment of economic and social self-reliance among poor and disadvantaged African Americans."[24][25][26]
- Hancock said that he had turned the city around since taking office in 2011, saying that during his two terms the unemployment rate dropped, more businesses entered the city, and more funds were allocated towards affordable housing than by the state government of Colorado.[27]
- Hancock stated that his administration had taken steps to increase the availability of affordable housing, including creating the city's first affordable housing fund.[27]
- Hancock's plan for his third term included the Denveright initiative—a 20-year development master plan for the city of Denver— a plan to establish a municipal department of transportation, allowing the city to fund additional public transit projects, and a plan to increase the minimum wage for city employees to $15 per hour by 2021.[28][29][30]
Party: Nonpartisan
Incumbent: No
Political office: Colorado State Senate (2001-2003), Colorado House of Representatives (1997-2001)
Biography: Tate graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in sociology and obtained a law degree fron Antioch School of Law. He spent three years working as an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission before joining the law offices of Trimble, Tate & Nulan. Tate worked briefly as executive director of the state Department of Administration before being elected vice chairman of the Democratic Party of Colorado in 1994. Tate served six years in the state legislature as a Democrat, resigning in 2003 to run for mayor of Denver. He was defeated by John Hickenlooper. Tate went on to resume his career as an attorney.[31]
- Tate said that he was running because the Hancock administration had "been ignoring and steamrolling neighborhoods over the last eight years for the sake of development."[32] Tate promised to "sit down with developers and tell them open season is not open."[29]
- Tate said that although he believed that the city would continue to grow, he was doubtful that public support existed for sustaining the existing pace of growth through 2040, which the Denveright plan projects as a benchmark.[29]
- Tate's climate plan included a full switchover to renewable energy and electric vehicles for the city goverrnment by 2024 and an entirely wind- and solar-powered and carbon-neutral city by 2030.[33]
Campaign finance
The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Denver Elections Division covering all contributions and expenditures made through May 1, 2019. View the full reporting schedule for mayoral candidates here.
Satellite spending
Satellite spending, commonly referred to as outside spending, describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[34][35][36]
This section lists satellite spending in this race reported by news outlets in alphabetical order. If you are aware of spending that should be included, please email us.
- The Committee for a Great Denver reported spending just over $100,000 on online ads supporting Hancock and opposing Giellis as of April 26, 2019.[37]
Endorsements
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.
Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available.
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| Endorsement | Calderón[38] | Giellis[39] | Hancock[40] | Tate[41] | ||
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| El Seminario | ✔ | |||||
| Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle | ✔ | |||||
| The Denver Post[42] | ✔ | |||||
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| Sen. Michael Bennet (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former Sen. Ken Salazar (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Rep. Joe Neguse (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former Gov. Dick Lamm (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former Gov. Bill Ritter (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Irene Aguilar (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Alice Borodkin (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Betty Boyd (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Mike Feeley (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Joan Fitz-Gerald (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Rob Hernandez (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Michael Johnston (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Dorothy Rupert (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Sen. Gloria Travis Tanner (D) | ✔ | |||||
| State Rep. Meg Froelich (D) | ✔ | |||||
| State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D) | ✔ | |||||
| State Rep. Susan Lontine (D) | ✔ | |||||
| State Rep. Jovan Melton (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Celina Benavidez (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Terrance Carroll (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Mike Cerbo (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Nolbert Chavez (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Doug Friednash (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Rosemary Marshall (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Anne McGihon (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Joseph Salazar (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former state Rep. Jeff Shoemaker (D) | ✔ | |||||
| Former Mayor Wellington Webb | ✔ | |||||
| Former Mayor Bill Vidal | ✔ | |||||
| South Bend, Indiana mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg (D)[43] | ✔ | |||||
| Denver City Councillor Rafael Espinoza | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver City Councillor Charlie Brown | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver City Councillor Cathy Donohue | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver City Councillor Marcia Johnson | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver City Councillor Elbra Wedgeworth | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver Sheriff Gary Wilson | ✔ | |||||
| Denver Board of Education Member Jennifer Bacon | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver Board of Education Member Bruce Hoyt | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver Board of Education Member Michael Johnson | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver Board of Education Member Jeanne Kaplan | ✔ | |||||
| Former Denver Board of Education Member Rosemary Rodriguez | ✔ | |||||
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| Former International Downtown Association Chairman Jeff Sanford | ✔ | |||||
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| 350 Action[44] | ✔ | |||||
| Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001 Denver | ✔ | |||||
| Colorado Black Leadership Coalition | ✔ | |||||
| Colorado Building Construction Trades Council | ✔ | |||||
| Communications Workers of America -- Colorado/Wyoming chapter | ✔ | |||||
| Denver Firefighters Local 858 | ✔ | |||||
| Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance | ✔ | |||||
| Healthier Colorado | ✔ | |||||
| IATSE Local 7 | ✔ | |||||
| Metro Housing Coalition | ✔ | |||||
| NORML | ✔ | |||||
| Plumbers Local Union 3 | ✔ | |||||
| Progressive Democrats of America -- Denver chapter | ✔ | |||||
| Stonewall Democrats of Colorado[45] | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| Teamsters Local 17 | ✔ | |||||
| UNITE HERE Local 23 | ✔ | |||||
| Vietnamese Community of Colorado | ✔ | |||||
| YIMBY Denver | ✔ | |||||
Issues
Growth and development
The state of Colorado as a whole and the city of Denver in particular experienced a period of rapid growth throughout the 2010s. Between 2010 and 2017, Denver gained over 100,000 residents for a population increase of 13.0 percent—more than three times the national average of 4.0 percent.[46][47] In 2016, developers spent $7.8 billion on construction in the Denver area, surpassing the record that had been set the previous year.[48] Denver's response to this development was "driving one of the city’s most crowded election cycles in decades," according to The Denver Post.[49]
Over the course of the 2010s, housing affordability in Denver declined as the population increased. Between 2011 and 2017, the city's average rent increased by 46.9 percent, greater than any other metropolitan area outside of California.[50] A 2017 Freddie Mac study found that the supply of housing in Denver that would be considered affordable to a person making less than half the median income had decreased by 75 percent between 2010 and 2016.[51] Denver's affordable housing fund, which was first launched in 2015, was funded at a rate of $30 million annually as of the election.[52]
In light of the city's growth, the Hancock administration launched the Denveright project in 2016. A package of five municipal master plans, Denveright was conceived as a comprehensive approach to zoning, planning, and transit to last the city through 2040. The final version of the plan was submitted to the city council on March 19, 2019.[53] The plan called for increased investment in public transit and eliminated a provision in previous Denver planning documents that limited development in certain neighborhoods.[49] The city council approved two of the five plans constituting Denveright on April 22, 2019.[54]
Development planning
Michael Hancock said that his opponents had overstated the downsides of the city's recent growth, adding that Denver had experienced a period of economic growth since he took office.[49] He said that he intended to win election to a third term in order to see the Denveright plan through.[55]
Lisa Calderón said that she would restructure the city's planning processes so that residents of the relevant neighborhood would be involved from the earliest stages. She called for a development strategy which emphasizes walkability and open spaces.[56]
Jamie Giellis said that she would open a municipal planning office in every neighborhood and encourage planning on the neighborhood level in collaboration with local civic groups. She did not support the Denveright plan, saying that it did not emphasize transit enough and opened every neighborhood to development.[57]
Penfield Tate said that he would revise the permitting process to increase the influence of local residents earlier on in projects' lifespans.[58] On March 21, 2019, Tate called for a moratorium on new construction until the election.[59]
Housing affordability
Michael Hancock said that his administration created Denver's first affordable housing fund and had spent more on the issue than the Colorado state government.[60]
Lisa Calderón said that she would create a Cabinet-level Housing Department, attempt to preserve the city's existing stock of affordable housing, and negotiate with developers to seek additional affordable housing units.[61]
Jamie Giellis said that she would create a Cabinet-level Office of Attainable Housing, seek to buy back existing affordable housing units, and spend $1 billion on attainable housing over the next decade.[62]
Penfield Tate supported a multi-pronged approach to housing including converting church facilities and closed Denver Public Schools buildings into housing units, allowing businesses to rent on-site mobile homes and allow employees to live on-campus, and using city resources to incentivize further affordable housing development.[63]
Rent control
Michael Hancock said that he was opposed to a proposal before the city council implementing rent control.[64]
Lisa Calderón said that she was open to the idea of rent control as part of a broader housing policy.[65]
Jamie Giellis said that she did not support rent control.[64]
Penfield Tate said that he supported rent control, adding that he had sponsored a rent control bill while in the state legislature.[64]
Homelessness and the "Right to Survive" Initiative
Michael Hancock In his first campaign ad, Hancock referred to a time when he was homeless growing up and said that his administration had worked to limit homelessness. He opposed Initiated Ordinance 300.[66] On April 19, 2019, Hancock proposed creating a Department of Housing and Homelessness.[67]
Lisa Calderón said that she would prioritize solutions to homelessness which have worked in other localities. She opposed preconditions on housing provided to the homeless and supported Initiated Ordinance 300.[68][65]
Jamie Giellis called for a $6 million increase in the annual homelessness budget and an end to sweeps for homeless residents. She opposed preconditions on housing provided to the homeless, as well as Initiated Ordinance 300.[69]
Penfield Tate promised to establish housing facilities with counseling services for all homeless residents within his first 100 days in office. He opposed Initiated Ordinance 300.[70]
Campaign themes
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Lisa Calderón
Calderón's campaign website stated the following:
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Equity Affordability Commitments Monitoring and Compliance Investment Restructure Public-Private Partnerships (P3's) Design Displacement Mitigation Women Workers Fairness Ethics Board Auditor Mayor Contracting Fair Competition Transparency Public Notice Meeting Minutes Justice Sheriff Independent Monitor Public Safety Department City Attorney Survivors Boards and Commissions Transportation & Safety As part of my SMART (Smart Growth, Mobility, Assess, Revitalization, Trees and open space) vision for planning, I will implement initiatives to shift the culture from being car-dependent to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions. Unfortunately, Denver currently lacks a truly comprehensive, multi-modal approach to transportation. As mayor, I will:
Housing Affordability & Attainability
In gentrifying neighborhoods, I will enact aggressive anti-displacement policies to protect our most vulnerable residents, including evidence-based policies that have been shown to slow hyper-gentrification: rent stabilization, tenant protection policies, and the establishment of community land trusts. Denver Parks & Open Spaces By working together, Denver can be a model for how residents, service providers, business owners and city leaders can create housing for all and improve community well-being. A great city isn’t just measured by its wealth, but how it cares for those in need. As mayor, I will:
Homelessness Compassion matters. I believe that a great city is not measured by its wealth, but in the way it treats its people, particularly our most vulnerable neighbors. Criminalizing our unhoused neighbors, by way of “move on” orders and the urban camping ban, results in failed policies based in fear that have not proven effective at reducing homelessness. In fact, a criminalization approach can make the situation worse: These policies have overwhelming collateral consequences on homeless populations by pushing unhoused people to dangerous areas, pushing them farther away from vital resources, and causing adverse health effects. As homeless people are forced into the shadows, extremely harmful consequences usually follow; this is a public safety and public health issue for those who are experiencing homelessness. As a 20-year service provider, I’ll take an evidence-based approach to this issue, by investing in proven models to reduce homelessness, converting the old jail into treatment facility, bringing a multimillion dollar housing bond to voters, and creating a centralized Housing Department. I will appoint administrators in the Housing Department with deep expertise and experience with our complex housing issues so that we can implement a coherent, comprehensive, and consistent strategy that leverages public and private resources to provide multiple pathways to proper shelter, temporary housing, permanent supportive housing, treatment services, and long-term affordable housing in mixed-income communities for those experiencing homelessness. I will prioritize a housing-first model, where people experiencing chronic homelessness are placed in housing without preconditions, such as sobriety or treatment. Meeting people where they are at, stabilizing them through rapid housing, and then incorporating wrap-around services is a better use of taxpayer dollars than the more expensive criminalization approach to public safety as it relates to homelessness. We must also equip those who are not homeless with alternatives to involving law enforcement in situations better handled by other supportive organizations. As mayor, I will bring together business owners, city agencies, service providers, and community members (housed and unhoused) to come to fair and equitable solutions. This would include education and outreach to the business community, providing business owners with the resources and best practices in how to engage with and support those experiencing homelessness without involving law enforcement. By working together, Denver can be a model for how residents, service providers, business owners and city leaders can create housing for all and improve community well-being. A great city isn’t just measured by its wealth, but how it cares for those in need. Climate Change & Sustainability A great city isn’t defined by its wealth, but by the way it treats its people, neighbors and the environment. The next ten years are critical to the sustainability of our communities and our planet. It’s time that we treat climate change as the urgent threat that it is. My approach to environmental policy is holistic, and will link community health, the environment, and the economy. As mayor, I will appoint a cabinet-level Sustainability Director and will fully fund and scale up the Office of Sustainability to speed a carbon-neutral economy. I will make sustainability foundational to all planning, projects, and decision-making. As the first mayoral candidate to support the Green New Deal, I will work with all due haste to move Denver toward a carbon-free economy. I will implement equitable policies to include those who are most vulnerable to the catastrophic effects of climate change to close the racial and gender wealth divide. As mayor, I will reject political contributions from the oil and gas industry, and I will divest City holdings in any lending institution or company engaged in the ownership, financing, extraction, production, refining, processing, distribution and/or direct sales of fossil fuels. It’s time for Denver to be the nation’s leader in climate action, rather than consistently failing to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s ozone standards. We must protect our most vulnerable residents like children and seniors, and those having chronic and short-term respiratory issues. I will also make it a priority to work across municipalities and the State to meet environmental goals. Denver, as the state’s capital, will finally be a good neighbor and work with our regional partners to move forward together to do our part to save our planet. In my vision for a Green New Denver, we will become leaders in:
Together, we will make Denver a green city, a healthy city, and a sustainable city. Community-Driven Planning & Growth As a 30-year public servant working both in and outside of government, I believe that every action that directly affects the people should originate with the people most impacted. Rather than the current administration’s top-down planning process, I will implement community- and resident-driven development which includes renters, homeowners and our unhoused neighbors. Community-centered development brings residents to the table from the beginning when planning decisions are made at all phases of planning, from early investigation of issues and concerns, through the crafting of goals, policies, and actions, and to the monitoring of outcomes. My SMART vision for city planning and growth includes:
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Stephan "Seku" Evans
Evans' campaign website stated the following:
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Gentrification impacts Denver Metro making affordable housing for middle and low income folks a requirement.
Open Carry in Denver
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Jamie Giellis
Giellis' campaign website stated the following:
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Vision and Values THIS WILL BE OUR DENVER. I believe a true World Class City for all works through our shared value system that must include the following: Ethics
To be a good leader, one must have both personal and professional ethics. I learned this as a child and it has served me well as an adult. Accountability, transparency, compassion and inclusion have been part of my personal and professional life. I have not been a politician but I will not compromise ethical city leadership. Accountability, transparency, compassion and inclusion must be part of ethical city leadership. Quality of Life
Inclusivity We must have policies, infrastructure, jobs and housing that align with the needs of our beautifully diverse city. If we are to be a world class city for all, Denver must demonstrate that we do what we say, putting people first and being a champion of those that are struggling to survive. Economic Sustainability Through a focus on a healthy economy for all, we will ensure a Denver whose culture, creativity and unique character remains intact and a great City that can sustain, and equitably benefit from, waves of economic change. A City for Every Generation This is a critical moment for the Mile High City. A moment in which we must decide to direct the development of Denver’s future, or let that development direct us. From our children and families to our elderly; our diverse, multi-generational residents to our newly arriving immigrants and refugees; people with and without disabilities - as your mayor I will value every individual ensuring this is a great city for every generation. Balanced Growth that Respects Our Neighborhoods Cities are living things, and like all living things, cities are healthiest when they grow and evolve over time. Healthy cities adapt to the changing needs and desires of their residents. We want to see our city and our neighborhoods grow and change, but we want these changes to make our neighborhoods more livable, not less. We want changes that benefit us. We want growth that works for us. For too long now, growth in Denver has been a ship without a rudder We feel helpless as dramatic change happens all around us, and specifically in neighborhoods that have been stable for decades. Denver’s leadership has accepted any and all development without considering how changes will impact the people who live here. It is time to reverse course - we need to stop reacting to growth and start directing it. As your mayor, I will require that new growth in the city respect Denver’s people and its neighborhoods. That it respect families. That it respect our environment and meaningfully enhance our quality of life. New developments will have to integrate into our historic neighborhoods, enhancing Denver’s unique identity and assets. New development will be assessed based on how it adds value to our lives. To make this happen, we need leadership and we need thoughtful planning. We also need the courage to require that new growth improve Denver’s quality of life and provides for the equitable economic prosperity of all our people. Denver’s leaders and its citizens must work hand in hand to chart a new course forward. Growth in our city must bend to the will of the people. As your mayor I will:
Channel development to where it makes sense and can be supported Reposition the City's Office of Community Planning and Development to truly be about Community (and not just Planning and Development) Allow density where it's wanted and where it can be adequately supported and managed Focus on making sure the core of Denver works for everyone Bring the City to the neighborhoods Open city planning and engagement offices in every council district, with designated City staff to be a champion for neighborhood-based issues Strengthen the Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) system Involve neighborhood residents, small business owners, civic groups and institutions early and often Ensure neighborhoods have the amenities and resources they need Expedite individual neighborhood planning Implement design requirements citywide Ensure developers give back via on-site benefits to the community via Community Benefit Agreements A Transit Network to Connect Us Establish frequent, reliable, comfortable transit in our city Return Denver to a streetcar network that worked for the people of this city Thoughtfully integrate transit into land use planning Give access to transit to all Bold Action for Attainable Housing End the attainable housing crisis in a generation, investing $1B in attainable housing over the next 10 years Elevate the City's oversight of attainable housing to a cabinet level position Buy back existing affordable units Create streamlined City processes to expedite the delivery of attainable housing § Streamline policies and procedures to expedite release of the affordable housing funds, which have proven difficult to obtain under the current rules; § Set clear city priorities for use of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) tax credits in partnership with the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) to maximize impact; § Serve as a liaison to support attainable housing developers in obtaining support with other key partners including, but are not limited to, the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) who can help with maximizing federal resources; CHFA who can help with tax credit; and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) who can help with tax increment financing; § Identify how we can weave prioritization of attainable housing throughout other City of Denver departments and policies – in particular Community Planning and Development. Open up City of Denver-owned assets and land for attainable housing Build the coalition § Work with our private sector companies and investors to support attainable housing development, exploring opportunities for them to invest this critical need for the city. § Establishing regional partnerships with our surrounding municipalities. The attainable housing crisis is impacting all of us, and it’ll be critical for us to work together to be aggressive on the issue and to leverage resources. § I will also work with our congressional delegation to advocate for expansion of federal tools that do work to advance attainable housing, notably Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Incentivize innovation in attainable housing Shared Streets to Move Us Safely We live much of our lives on Denver’s streets. Streets are not just the connectors and throughways that knit together our metropolis, they are also places unto themselves. Trees live alongside our streets. We walk along our sidewalks sometimes with a destination in mind and sometimes just to enjoy the outdoors. For disabled people, children, and others who don’t drive, sidewalks and bike lanes are often the only means to get around. Streetcars once crisscrossed the city on Denver’s streets, connecting Belcaro with Highland, Five Points with Sloan’s Lake, and Hilltop with Overland. While streets can seem mundane, they are a complex ecosystem that can enhance - or degrade - our quality of life. Having worked in neighborhoods for most of my career, I’ve seen how good streets improve a community, and how bad streets disrupt daily life. Fixing Denver’s streets is about more than filling potholes. As your Mayor, I will: Green our streets As I outlined in my plan to Turn the City Green, we will add to our tree canopy by restarting the Mile High Million plan. Streets should be green ribbons through our neighborhoods, not just concrete slabs. As the Queen City of the Plains, we should also celebrate our beautiful native species of trees and grasses to reinforce a sense of place. Let’s not just pave our streets - let’s plant them too. A Place for Pedestrians As our city densifies, it’s becoming even more critical that we accommodate people, and not just cars, on our streets. Wider sidewalks and complete sidewalk networks make walking enjoyable while narrow sidewalks and missing segments prevent all but the most determined pedestrians from getting around. Combined with smart land use planning, frequent transit, good building design, and green spaces, a robust sidewalk network becomes an inviting means to travel through our city. A Place for Bicycles Smart cities plan for bicycle commuters because it reduces car dependency, reduces pollution, and offers an active and healthy mobility option. Denver has historically built bike lanes in a haphazard fashion, with lanes now often existing in isolation. We will prioritize connecting the network of separated bike lanes so that cyclists don’t have to mix with traffic as they travel between streets with bike lanes. Streets for All Streets, along with parks, should be the most democratic spaces in our city. Fast moving traffic, broken sidewalks, and long crosswalks are reflective of skewed priorities. It took a Federal settlement last year to motivate Denver to add curb ramps to sidewalks – a basic necessity for families walking with strollers and wheelchair users. Healthy street design requires empathy for people with diverse needs. Our children and grandparents should be as comfortable on our streets as commuters, and I will ensure that, as our streets are improved, they will be built to be used by all. Turn the City Green Advance Denver's Commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement
Expand Denver's Parks and Green Spaces
Expand Denver's Recycling Program and Expand Composting
Clean Up Our Water
Clean Up Our Air A Compassionate Plan to Help our Homeless and Most Vulnerable No one sets out to be homeless. And yet, homelessness is a chronic social challenge across the country, as it is right here in Denver. We cannot abide this. This is not who we are, as a community, and this is not who we want to be in the future. There are countless reasons that someone finds themselves homeless, and those surely need to be addressed in the long term. But homelessness cannot wait. The fact is that we value every individual here in Denver. We want everyone to thrive, not just survive. And so, we must address this challenge today. We must no longer accept that homelessness is a part of big city life. It is not. Homelessness is not acceptable in Denver, and we must work to end it. In Denver we have an opportunity to change the course of the thousands of people who are homeless here every year. Several years ago City Council passed the Urban Camping Ban which criminalized homelessness and more importantly, did nothing to solve the problem. Through innovation, bold thinking and compassion we can work together to find solutions that actually work. There are communities that are having success at changing this complex issue. The state of Utah has seen a 91% reduction in chronic homelessness over a ten-year period between 2005-2015. New York City has seen a similar drop through intentional solutions and data that tracks needs. This is a very complicated problem but one that needs to be addressed. We can do better, and as mayor, I will: Change our attitude towards homelessness First, I will commit to adding an additional $6 million to the homeless budget. Then we must make a commitment to stop treating all homeless individuals the same, recognizing their unique needs. According to Lloyd Pendleton, Housing First advocate in Utah, homeless individuals are categorized as “temporary” (75%), “episodic” (10%), and “chronic” (15%). Chronic homelessness is defined as an unaccompanied adult, continuously without housing for a year or more or for more than four times in three years. Chronic homelessness consumes 50%-60% of our municipal resources and each chronically homeless individual costs between $20,000 and $45,000 per year in emergency services. We must stop lumping all people who are homeless together and start categorizing them into these three groups so that the proper services can be provided: § Temporary: The majority of homeless are those experiencing a temporary situation. The least expensive option for a city is to help people before they experience losing their home. As mayor, I will work to develop intervention support for families and individuals on the brink of losing their home and provide emergency wrap-around services to help re-establish stability and keep families off the street. § Episodic: Intervention and proper services can reduce episodic homelessness, in particular provide access to employment opportunities and job training. § Chronic: The chronically homeless are the most challenging to support and this population creates the biggest crisis for the city. Many of the chronically homeless need mental health, addiction or healthcare services and often all of the above. We must create a temporary housing program and more mental health facilities that allow them to get services while in a stable living situation. Stop the sweeps and shift to services § Work with all first responders on incarceration diversion, which creates a cycle of homelessness. Instead, we’ll work to get people to services and support they need. § Providing temporary lockers for people to store their items while looking for work. § Deploying more mental health and social workers to meet people on the streets to establish what category they fall into and what services they require. The City can serve in a role to break down silos and coordinate services between providers to help leverage resources. § Provide trash receptacles and temporary bathrooms to keep our streets clean and to restore dignity by providing basic needs. § Stopping the permitting of community groups to feed people in the parks. We need to bring people to shelters and other facilities so that they can access healthy foods and get the services they need. Adopt a housing first model § Increase the number of 24/7 shelters and improve the facilities: To significantly reduce chronic homelessness we must be aggressive in identifying the issues people are facing and getting them the services they need. Shelters that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week offer more opportunities to stabilize those who are chronically homeless, although we must be sure that all these facilities are safe, clean and adequate. Currently, Denver has too few day shelters and the night shelters put people on the street beginning at 6:00 AM. Therefore, city corners and parks are the natural gathering places to spend the day. § Establish temporary housing solutions: Our unhoused neighbors will go where they can get services and where they can create safe shelter for themselves. We can provide these opportunities for them through temporary housing solutions while we ramp up more permanent solutions. The single tiny home village for the homeless in Denver - Beloved Community Village - was supported by the community in the River North Art District through my leadership in bringing everyone together to overcome concerns. It was a great success, but the City has yet to identify how to advance additional projects. Utilizing city property across the City and freeing up zoning restrictions is a start. We can also explore incentives to property owners to utilize private owned land for these uses. The City can be a leader in facilitating community partnerships to make these temporary sites a success, and together we can provide a diversity of accommodations, where services can be directed while we as a City invest in longer-term solutions. § Invest in supportive and affordable housing: Ultimately, we need to prioritize supportive housing that gives our homeless longer-term stability. Through a focus on affordable housing and partnerships with service providers we can provide housing with services that help our people get back on their feet. This housing can be a partnership between the city and both non-profit and for-profit organizations who are working to be a part of the solution. Provide employment opportunities A Safe and Just City One of the fundamental rights of being human, of being American, and of being a Denver citizen is the right to be safe and to be treated justly. It’s so obvious, it barely needs to be talked about. But a safe and just city is also so important that we must not only talk about it, we must make safety and justice for all a priority for Denver. Our normal, daily activities mean we are dependent on one another for our safety. Most of us don’t get to choose when we go to work. We have to rely on others to keep the roads safe, to obey the speed limits, to stop at red lights. We take it for granted that we all obey the laws, and that the laws are there to protect us. We all tend to watch out for one another, and we all understand, at some level, that the ways we interact are critical to our safety, our quality of life, and our futures. And, we can do better. We all have roles to play in keeping Denver a happy, safe place to live and work, and we want to make sure those roles are working to protect us. There is a role for police, for sure. There is also a role for citizens and oversight boards. There is a role for jails, certainly. There is also a role for intervention, various education and treatment programs, and prevention. We will not ignore issues of unconscious bias and racism that have plagued cities and police departments around the country, including cities in Colorado. No one should live in fear because of the color of their skin, but these sorts of prejudices persist. They are well documented, and can have lethal consequences, and no one wants that. Denver police officers are professionals who have chosen very difficult work, because they want to help people and make Denver a safer place to live. We need to make sure they have the training they need--and this includes training in overcoming unconscious bias. We need to address this problem and make sure we address it from every angle. Therefore, as your mayor, I commit to:
Clear the Path for Small Business My husband and I are small business owners ourselves. We started with high hopes and big dreams - a like a lot of others. We were passionate about doing meaningful work that had positive effects on our community. The dream was always there and the passion never faded, but we also ran into a cold reality: it takes work, hard work, to make a business succeed. And it takes just as much hard work to make ends meet. Because of our experiences and because of my passion for innovation, I am dedicated to helping other small business owners realize their dreams. We know small business brings diversity to the city - not only diversity of people, but diversity of ideas and perspectives, and diversity of goods and services. We must clear the path for small business to thrive - when entrepreneurs win, Denver wins. We must support these hard workers who have no corporate safety nets to rely on, no huge bankroll to see them through lean times, no hidden pots of gold. No longer will we be a city that rolls out the red carpet for big business, but fails to do the same for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Instead, we will encourage and support innovators in our city. We will welcome cutting edge thinkers and inventors here. We will make Denver a great place to do small business. As your mayor, I will: Create an Office of Small Business within the City
Ease cost burdens for small businesses in Denver
Increase/ease access to capital for small businesses
Encourage women, entrepreneurs of color, veterans and others traditionally underrepresented in this area of the economy to launch new businesses
Embrace changes in minimum wage and healthcare costs and help small businesses absorb those costs Thriving Schools, Supported Teachers, Strong Children Denver has unlimited potential. The people here, the ideas they have, the talents and skills they possess. There is no limit to what we can do in the future. Unless we limit ourselves. To avoid this, and to prepare our next generation so Denver’s spirit thrives into the future, we want to support Denver Public Schools as they continue to improve and to meet the changing needs of Denver’s residents. We want each and every one of our children to grow up with the idea that there is no limit to what they can be or achieve. And we want Denver’s schools to help them get there. Denver’s schools play a central role in Denver’s future. As mayor, I will reach out to Denver Public Schools teachers, parents, the Board of Education, and to the Superintendent, and help use the mayor’s office to champion the long-term goals of education that is in all our interest. I will open lines of communication so that we are working in a true partnership. There are so many advantages to developing a strong relationship between the city government and the city’s educators. We all feel a sense of responsibility for the success of our students, and want a Denver education to be the highest quality anywhere. And, in our fast-changing culture, this is an ongoing challenge. Education must be responsive to our diverse community and our changing needs. It must be equitable, and must develop individual talents and skills in individual students. It must work in partnership with the larger community. It must be inclusive, and celebrate the diversity of the student population--and be flexible enough to speak to individual learning styles, individual learning challenges, and individual talents. It must adapt to the changing economy and culture. It must be fun, and it must challenge each student to be the best they can be. As Mayor I will:
Elevating and Integrating Denver's Artists and Culturals A Reimagined City of Denver Government Denver’s Mayor sets the tone for how the City operates. Their approach to leadership guides how the city’s nearly 15,000 employees work for you. As our highest elected official, they also have the power to appoint the leadership of every major city department and set our municipal budget. So how would things look if the mayor used all their power and leadership to work for the people, first? I believe it’s time for us to bridge the gap between people and the city, to provide authentic citizen engagement, to open up the city’s doors to the people and implement public involvement into every city process from budget-setting to planning and zoning. And I feel, strongly, that we need to fight for a leader who is ethical and who can bring a culture of transparency and accountability back to city hall. 100 Day Action Plan Frequently Asked Questions Do you support the Right to Survive initiative? Do you support conversion therapy? Do you support increasing the minimum wage to $15/hour at DEN? Do you support the Let Denver Vote ballot initiative? Where do you stand on abortion? Where do you stand on Ban the Box? Do you support the I-70 project? What challenges do you think first responders (inc. fire, paramedic and dispatch + police) face in Denver and how are you prepared to support them? As for policing - we need more personnel, and we are headed that direction. We will be staffed up in the next couple years after Chief Pazen asked for a budget increase. But again we need to pair our police with more mental health providers and work on diversion from the jails. 25% of the people in jails really shouldn't be there, and the sheriffs and jail system are another place we need to work to complete reforms and have good leadership. Jails are overcrowded, and new deputies aren't being appropriately trained. They've seen constant recommendations for changes that leaves our deputies in a constant state of flux. Public safety is a core service of our community, and we need a safe city in order to be a high quality of life city. Where does Jamie stand on immigration?
Finally, it's important to note that I have met with staff of the City's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to understand current issues and opportunities, among them the need to provide more support to individuals working to obtain citizenship. I am committed to this effort and to ensuring quality of life for all in Denver. What was your role with the Tiny Homes Village?
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Michael Hancock
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Delivering a Thriving Economy Making it Easier to Get Around Improving Sustainability Ensuring Equity Making Denver More Livable Modernizing City Services Protecting Kids & Seniors |
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Kalyn Heffernan
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Kalyn Rose Heffernan is leading Denver's first disabled artist / activist campaign for the Denver's mayor seat 2019. Kalyn was born and raised in the Denver metro area where she has been advocating for herself and other marginalized, vulnerable communities most of her life. Kalyn fronts the internationally acclaimed band Wheelchair Sports Camp and represents the DIY (Do It Yourself) arts scene in the city and across the country. Kalyn is an activist educator working with underserved youth who is well known for fighting for access, health care, and calling out those in power who protect capital interests over humans. Platform
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The Hard Truth Over 232 Homeless People Died in Denver - 2017
Denver Rent is 3rd Highest in the Country - 2017
Denver Public Schools are the Most Segregated by Race & Class as they've Ever Been
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Penfield Tate
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Fixing Our Transportation and Infrastructure I will create a cabinet-level Department of Transportation to focus on Denver’s mobility needs, relying on technology and innovation. In most instances, we cannot and should not build more roads or widen the ones we have – we need to be more creative. Denver needs its own mobility solutions “driven” by the city, its businesses, and neighborhoods. Our Denver-centric mobility solutions must be compatible with and complement RTD’s efforts. Our mobility situation has become so acute that we cannot afford to wait for RTD to rescue us. RTD’s mandate is properly regional. Simply making it more difficult to park your car will not get more people out of their cars. Making driving downtown miserable will not stop people from driving – it will stop them from visiting downtown. We have grown without implementing a real transit plan. We need a forward-thinking, multi-modal transit plan that makes transit options other than a single occupancy vehicle accessible, equitable, affordable, convenient, and attractive to Denver residents. All decisions in my administration will be made through the lenses of being an environmental steward and an ally to working people in Denver. Air quality must be preserved and we must move aggressively to do so. A number of solutions are obvious like talking with neighborhoods about the flow of traffic in their community and how it can be improved and/or reduced. But this is our starting point. As your Mayor, I will:
Denver must be a leader in addressing our transportation and infrastructure crisis. We must be innovative and willing to consider new ideas for all modes of transportation the possibility of shuttles on Colfax and other main thoroughfares, and how to direct traffic in a way that cuts congestion. We have to be prepared to accept that new solutions may require new funding sources. Although state voters recently turned down two transportation funding measures, we must explore additional funding sources to address these issues. I will work to find new revenue in ways that don’t harm families who are already struggling in a city that’s becoming rapidly more unaffordable for working people. We need to explore all available options, as we cannot build more roads or widen the ones we have, and most importantly, we only get one planet and need to do all we can to protect it. Climate Change Denver government should and needs to be a leader in preserving our environment and this planet – the only one we have. As we make this necessary and inevitable transition, we must not leave anyone behind. Responding to climate change requires that we also take advantage of the new opportunities. A fair and equitable transition for those currently working in the fossil fuel industries is necessary and good business. The working men and women in the industry now have a unique skill set and are ideal to be retrained to work in the new energy economy. Moreover, previously under-served communities have scores of people underemployed or unemployed who can and should be trained to work in these coming jobs. Today I announce a bold plan for Denver:
Smarter Development/Development that Works for People Growth and the development it brings is inevitable. How we manage, design and direct growth and development is the key. Development should work for and with Denver’s people and our communities — not be done to us. To protect what we all love about Denver, we have to enact smarter growth plans. That means reigning in developers. Denver is a city that prides itself on doing things better. So many great neighborhoods have withstood the test of time because of first-rate planning and design. Stapleton and Lowry are recognized nationally as new developments that got it right – But, much of the stuff built in recent years – not so much. This is because we have a City Government that puts the interests of developers ahead of those of neighborhoods – too much density, not enough parking, not enough green space or parks, failure to live up to commitments for affordable and attainable housing, for sale and rent, and architecture that ruins the character of neighborhoods. I will change Denver’s course by:
Other cities have announced a desire to stop the “Denverization” of their communities. We need to stop the “Denverization“ of Denver. Affordable Housing/Housing Policies that Work There is no one answer to our lack of affordable housing – What is now lacking today is a commitment to a solution – We are mired in the policies of the past as the debacles over the tiny homes and the deed-restricted “affordable” homes showed. Here are some ideas that will move us in the right directions:
Every option must be thoroughly vetted and supported by the neighborhoods – however, Denver has shown an openness to innovation and creativity. Solving Denver's Homeless Problem In my first 100 days in office, I will prioritize tackling our homeless problem in Denver. Homeless sweeps and camping bans are not the answer. They only got the City sued by the homeless. Similarly, Initiative 300 is not a solution. Both continue a debate that does not solve anything. And homelessness is no longer just a downtown issue. It’s become a city-wide problem, manifested in all of our neighborhoods and it’s an issue that we must address. Homelessness is one of the moral issues of our time and it’s time we take bold action. The sweeps of the homeless will end immediately. Two challenges:
Within 100 days, working with non-profit and private providers and services in the city, we will have facilities that are safe, warm and secure that offer an option for every person living on the streets. They will have access to showers, other services, a place to store valuables and a place to sleep in peace. My administration will:
However, that is just step one – at these facilities there will be evaluation in conjunction with Denver Health, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and other organizations. We will ensure:
I will also direct a study of those who are now under contract to provide these services – I will make damned sure that the City and County of Denver is getting full value for the massive expenditures now being made – and if we are not there will be changes.
Standards of Ethics and Transparency Denver has developed a reputation as a ‘Pay to Play’ City and that must end. Millions of our tax dollars (or what I call a corruption tax) has gone to pay for cover-ups and to pay for misconduct on the part of the top officials at City Hall up to and including the Mayor. Simply put too many have not lived up to the high standards we have a right to expect from our elected officials. Passage of 2E was a great first step on campaign reform – but as I said when I endorsed it, 2E is only the beginning. Here’s what I will do:
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Campaign advertisements
This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.
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- "My Story" - Calderón campaign ad, released February 18, 2019
- "Womxn's March Denver 2019" - Calderón campaign ad, released January 20, 2019
- "It's Time for Lisa" - Calderón campaign ad, released November 14, 2018
- "A New Direction" - Calderón campaign ad, released October 24, 2018
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Debates and forums
April 30, 2019
Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by the Intermountain Jewish News on April 30, 2019. The four discussed growth, transit, and responses to hate crimes.
- Find the Intermountain Jewish News round-up of the debate here.
April 18, 2019
Calderón, Evans, Giellis, Heffernan, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by The Colorado Independent on April 18, 2019. The three discussed allegations of misconduct among city officials, homelessness, and policing policy.
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April 17, 2019, debate
Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by 9NEWS on April 17, 2019. The candidates discussed growth and development, homelessness, and responses to drug use.
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April 16, 2019, candidate forum
Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a candidate forum at the Alamo Drafthouse hosted by GoodCinema on April 16, 2019. Chief Housing Officer Britta Fisher attended in place of Hancock. The topic of the forum was housing.
- Find the Denverite round-up of the debate here.
April 13, 2019, debate
Hancock, Calderón, Evans, Giellis, Heffernan, and Tate participated in a debate at the Southwest Improvement Community Center on April 13, 2019.
- Find the Colorado Politics round-up of the debate here.
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April 1, 2019, debate
Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by The Denver Post on April 1, 2019. The candidates discussed their backgrounds as well as their positions on development.
- Find the Denver Post round-up of the debate here.
- Find the Colorado Politics round-up of the debate here.
- Find an audio recording of the debate here.
March 25, 2019 candidate forum
Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Republican Party of Denver and the Lincoln Club of Colorado on March 25, 2019.
- Find the official recording of the event here.
March 21, 2019, candidate forum
Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Alliance Center on March 21, 2019. The candidates debated the pace and management of development within the city as well as transit management and environmental issues.
- Find the Westword summary of the forum here.
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Timeline
- May 1, 2019: The candidates submitted a fourth round of pre-election campaign finance reports covering all raising and spending through May 1.
- April 30, 2019: Hancock, Calderón, Gillies, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by the Intermountain Jewish News.
- April 30, 2019: Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg (D) endorsed Hancock.
- April 18, 2019: Calderón, Evans, Giellis, Heffernan, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by The Colorado Independent.
- April 17, 2019: Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by 9NEWS.
- April 17, 2019: The candidates submitted a third round of pre-election campaign finance reports covering all raising and spending through April 14.
- April 16, 2019: Calderón, Giellis, Tate, and a Hancock surrogate participated in a candidate forum hosted by GoodCinema.
- April 13, 2019: Hancock, Calderón, Evans, Giellis, Heffernan, and Tate participated in a debate hosted at the Southwest Improvement Community Center.
- April 12, 2019: The Denver Post endorsed Hancock.
- April 3, 2019: The candidates submitted a second round of pre-election campaign finance reports covering all raising and spending through March 31.
- April 1, 2019: Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a debate hosted by The Denver Post.
- March 25, 2019: Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Republican Party of Denver.
- March 21, 2019: Hancock, Calderón, Giellis, and Tate participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Alliance Center.
- January 16, 2019: Incumbent Mayor Michael Hancock launched his campaign for re-election to a third term.[78]
- November 1, 2018: River North Art District President Jamie Giellis launched her mayoral campaign.[79]
- October 15, 2018: Criminal justice professor Lisa Calderón launched her mayoral campaign.[80]
- October 1, 2018: Former state Sen. Penfield Tate launched his mayoral campaign.[81]
- May 29, 2018: Musician and disability rights activist Kalyn Heffernan launched her mayoral campaign.[82]
- September 22, 2017: Citizen activist Stephan "Seku" Evans launched his mayoral campaign.[83]
Mayoral partisanship
Once mayors elected in 2019 assumed office, the mayors of 65 of the country's 100 largest cities were affiliated with the Democratic Party. Out of the 31 mayoral elections that were held in 2019 in the 100 largest cities, five partisan changes occurred. Democrats gained three mayorships: two previously held by Republicans and one previously held by an independent. Republicans won one office held by an unaffiliated mayor, and one office where the incumbent's partisan affiliation was unknown.
In the elections in Phoenix, Arizona and Wichita, Kansas, Democrats won seats with Republican incumbents. In Wichita, Democrat Brandon Whipple defeated Republican incumbent Jeff Longwell. In Raleigh, North Carolina, a Democrat won a seat previously held by an independent. In Aurora, Colorado, a Republican succeeded an unaffiliated mayor. In Garland, Texas, a Republican succeeded a mayor with unknown party affiliation. Incumbents did not seek re-election in Phoenix, Raleigh, Aurora, or Garland.
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Election history
2015
The city of Denver, Colorado, held elections for mayor and city council on May 5, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was March 11, 2015. In the mayoral race, incumbent Michael B. Hancock defeated Seku, Paul Noel Fiorino and Marcus Giavanni.[84][85]
| Mayor of Denver, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Michael B. Hancock Incumbent |
80.2% | 75,774 | |
| Marcus Giavanni | 8.5% | 8,033 | |
| Paul Noel Fiorino | 5.7% | 5,379 | |
| Seku | 3.1% | 2,973 | |
| Write-in | 2.5% | 2,366 | |
| Total Votes | 94,525 | ||
| Source: City of Denver, "Official general election results," accessed May 19, 2015 | |||
2011
On June 7, 2011, Michael Hancock defeated Chris Romer in a runoff election.[86]
| Mayor of Denver runoff, 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Michael Hancock |
58.1% | 70,780 | |
| Chris Romer | 41.9% | 51,082 | |
| Total Votes | 121,862 | ||
| Source: Denver Post Election Results 2011 | |||
| Mayor of Denver, 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Chris Romer |
28.6% | 31,901 | |
| Michael Hancock |
27.1% | 30,314 | |
| James Meija | 25.8% | 28,823 | |
| Doug Linkhart | 9.5% | 10,577 | |
| Theresa Spahn | 3% | 3,332 | |
| Carol Boigon | 2.1% | 2,344 | |
| Thomas Wolf | 1.9% | 2,106 | |
| Danny Lopez | 0.9% | 1,030 | |
| Jeff Peckman | 0.7% | 781 | |
| Ken Simpson | 0.5% | 519 | |
| Total Votes | 104,947 | ||
| Source: The Denver Post | |||
About the office
- See also: Mayor-council government
The city of Denver uses a strong mayor-council system. In this form of municipal government, an elected mayor serves as the city's chief executive officer while an elected city council serves as the municipal legislature. Mayor-council systems are often described as strong or weak based on how much power is given to the mayor. Denver is a strong mayor-council city, with the mayor's powers including proposing a budget, signing legislation into law, appointing departmental directors and overseeing the city's day-to-day operations.[87]
Denver's city council consists of 13 members, including 11 elected from districts and two elected to at-large seats. All Denver elected officials are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections and may not serve more than three consecutive terms.[88]
About the city
Denver is a city in Colorado which is coterminous with the county of the same name. It is the 19th-largest city in the United States and the largest in Colorado. The Denver metropolitan area, which also includes Aurora and Lakewood, was the nation's 19th-largest in 2017.[89]
- See also: Denver, Colorado
Denver is a city in Denver County, Colorado. As of 2010, its population was 600,158.
City government
- See also: Mayor-council government
The city of Denver uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Denver, Colorado | ||
|---|---|---|
| Denver | Colorado | |
| Population | 600,158 | 5,029,196 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 153 | 103,636 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 76.1% | 84% |
| Black/African American | 9.2% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Native American | 0.9% | 1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two or more | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 29.9% | 21.5% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 88% | 91.7% |
| College graduation rate | 49.4% | 40.9% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $68,592 | $72,331 |
| Persons below poverty level | 12.9% | 10.3% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
State profile
- See also: Colorado and Colorado elections, 2019
Partisan data
The information in this section was current as of May 7, 2019
Presidential voting pattern
- Colorado voted for the Democratic candidate in five out of the seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
Congressional delegation
- Following the 2018 elections, one U.S. Senator from Colorado was a Democrat and one was a Republican.
- Colorado had four Democratic and three Republican U.S. Representatives.
State executives
- Democrats held 11 and Republicans held five of Colorado's 25 state executive offices. Elections for the other offices are nonpartisan.
- Colorado's governor was Democrat Jared Polis.
State legislature
- Democrats controlled the Colorado State Senate with a 19-16 majority.
- Democrats controlled the Colorado House of Representatives with a 41-24 majority.
Colorado Party Control: 1992-2025
Thirteen years of Democratic trifectas • Four years of Republican trifectas
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| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Demographic data for Colorado | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 5,448,819 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 103,642 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 84.2% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 4% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 3.5% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 90.7% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 38.1% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $60,629 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Colorado. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Pivot Counties
- See also: Pivot Counties by state
Four of 64 Colorado counties—6 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.
| Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | Trump margin of victory in 2016 | Obama margin of victory in 2012 | Obama margin of victory in 2008 | ||||
| Conejos County, Colorado | 3.56% | 9.22% | 12.93% | ||||
| Huerfano County, Colorado | 6.61% | 8.27% | 11.23% | ||||
| Las Animas County, Colorado | 15.60% | 2.65% | 7.04% | ||||
| Pueblo County, Colorado | 0.50% | 13.99% | 14.97% | ||||
In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton (D) won Colorado with 48.2 percent of the vote. Donald Trump (R) received 43.3 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Colorado voted Republican 63.3 percent of the time and Democratic 36.7 percent of the time. Colorado voted Republican in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, but voted Democratic in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 elections.
Presidential results by legislative district
The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Colorado. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[90][91]
| In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 37 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 27.3 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 40 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 24.8 points. Clinton won four districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections. |
| In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 28 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 21.2 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 25 out of 65 state House districts in Colorado with an average margin of victory of 25.8 points. Trump won one district controlled by a Democrat heading into the 2018 elections. |
| 2016 presidential results by state House district | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Obama | Romney | 2012 Margin | Clinton | Trump | 2016 Margin | Party Control |
| 1 | 63.79% | 34.04% | D+29.8 | 59.82% | 32.28% | D+27.5 | D |
| 2 | 72.48% | 24.78% | D+47.7 | 75.22% | 16.32% | D+58.9 | D |
| 3 | 52.36% | 45.33% | D+7 | 53.90% | 37.16% | D+16.7 | D |
| 4 | 79.17% | 18.39% | D+60.8 | 76.84% | 15.60% | D+61.2 | D |
| 5 | 76.41% | 21.06% | D+55.3 | 74.82% | 16.97% | D+57.9 | D |
| 6 | 66.55% | 31.98% | D+34.6 | 70.34% | 23.22% | D+47.1 | D |
| 7 | 82.54% | 16.11% | D+66.4 | 79.82% | 14.64% | D+65.2 | D |
| 8 | 84.00% | 13.75% | D+70.2 | 83.59% | 9.56% | D+74 | D |
| 9 | 63.82% | 33.80% | D+30 | 64.82% | 26.84% | D+38 | D |
| 10 | 79.29% | 17.98% | D+61.3 | 80.62% | 12.47% | D+68.2 | D |
| 11 | 58.66% | 38.84% | D+19.8 | 58.25% | 33.00% | D+25.3 | D |
| 12 | 65.33% | 32.47% | D+32.9 | 66.50% | 25.52% | D+41 | D |
| 13 | 68.88% | 28.33% | D+40.5 | 66.61% | 25.99% | D+40.6 | D |
| 14 | 29.31% | 68.47% | R+39.2 | 28.41% | 61.02% | R+32.6 | R |
| 15 | 35.17% | 62.29% | R+27.1 | 30.23% | 59.27% | R+29 | R |
| 16 | 38.44% | 58.69% | R+20.3 | 33.98% | 55.52% | R+21.5 | R |
| 17 | 58.28% | 38.66% | D+19.6 | 46.07% | 43.39% | D+2.7 | D |
| 18 | 55.69% | 41.03% | D+14.7 | 50.76% | 39.01% | D+11.8 | D |
| 19 | 23.20% | 74.75% | R+51.5 | 21.00% | 70.64% | R+49.6 | R |
| 20 | 36.90% | 61.07% | R+24.2 | 36.13% | 54.67% | R+18.5 | R |
| 21 | 44.76% | 52.44% | R+7.7 | 33.08% | 56.35% | R+23.3 | R |
| 22 | 43.22% | 54.92% | R+11.7 | 41.43% | 49.83% | R+8.4 | R |
| 23 | 56.59% | 40.48% | D+16.1 | 53.37% | 37.35% | D+16 | D |
| 24 | 56.97% | 40.27% | D+16.7 | 54.87% | 35.95% | D+18.9 | D |
| 25 | 45.68% | 52.27% | R+6.6 | 46.55% | 44.77% | D+1.8 | R |
| 26 | 56.52% | 41.35% | D+15.2 | 55.34% | 36.27% | D+19.1 | D |
| 27 | 47.59% | 50.20% | R+2.6 | 45.58% | 45.51% | D+0.1 | R |
| 28 | 56.14% | 41.40% | D+14.7 | 52.88% | 38.13% | D+14.7 | D |
| 29 | 55.15% | 41.90% | D+13.3 | 49.23% | 40.65% | D+8.6 | D |
| 30 | 58.12% | 39.53% | D+18.6 | 50.98% | 40.69% | D+10.3 | D |
| 31 | 57.57% | 39.68% | D+17.9 | 49.47% | 41.26% | D+8.2 | D |
| 32 | 68.41% | 28.79% | D+39.6 | 59.50% | 32.00% | D+27.5 | D |
| 33 | 54.04% | 43.63% | D+10.4 | 54.79% | 35.90% | D+18.9 | D |
| 34 | 58.24% | 38.92% | D+19.3 | 50.21% | 40.46% | D+9.8 | D |
| 35 | 56.93% | 40.57% | D+16.4 | 53.11% | 37.98% | D+15.1 | D |
| 36 | 58.93% | 39.04% | D+19.9 | 53.58% | 37.59% | D+16 | D |
| 37 | 46.74% | 51.56% | R+4.8 | 48.68% | 42.60% | D+6.1 | R |
| 38 | 45.32% | 52.68% | R+7.4 | 46.96% | 43.84% | D+3.1 | R |
| 39 | 33.46% | 64.72% | R+31.3 | 31.36% | 61.02% | R+29.7 | R |
| 40 | 57.39% | 40.16% | D+17.2 | 53.06% | 37.39% | D+15.7 | D |
| 41 | 62.83% | 34.95% | D+27.9 | 60.91% | 31.42% | D+29.5 | D |
| 42 | 72.27% | 25.31% | D+47 | 66.99% | 25.31% | D+41.7 | D |
| 43 | 40.49% | 58.15% | R+17.7 | 42.44% | 48.85% | R+6.4 | R |
| 44 | 37.59% | 60.64% | R+23 | 37.16% | 53.68% | R+16.5 | R |
| 45 | 32.91% | 65.51% | R+32.6 | 32.80% | 58.30% | R+25.5 | R |
| 46 | 55.76% | 42.01% | D+13.8 | 45.78% | 46.05% | R+0.3 | D |
| 47 | 47.31% | 50.40% | R+3.1 | 37.98% | 54.19% | R+16.2 | R |
| 48 | 37.53% | 60.27% | R+22.7 | 30.35% | 61.19% | R+30.8 | R |
| 49 | 41.56% | 56.12% | R+14.6 | 36.54% | 54.81% | R+18.3 | R |
| 50 | 55.50% | 41.23% | D+14.3 | 45.81% | 43.71% | D+2.1 | D |
| 51 | 43.13% | 54.07% | R+10.9 | 36.83% | 53.48% | R+16.7 | R |
| 52 | 57.53% | 39.81% | D+17.7 | 55.70% | 34.08% | D+21.6 | D |
| 53 | 61.38% | 35.23% | D+26.1 | 59.03% | 29.59% | D+29.4 | D |
| 54 | 28.39% | 69.43% | R+41 | 22.69% | 70.10% | R+47.4 | R |
| 55 | 36.10% | 61.61% | R+25.5 | 32.32% | 59.26% | R+26.9 | R |
| 56 | 40.95% | 56.94% | R+16 | 36.37% | 55.99% | R+19.6 | R |
| 57 | 38.90% | 58.78% | R+19.9 | 34.52% | 58.25% | R+23.7 | R |
| 58 | 36.91% | 60.52% | R+23.6 | 31.94% | 61.10% | R+29.2 | R |
| 59 | 50.62% | 46.33% | D+4.3 | 47.02% | 43.47% | D+3.5 | D |
| 60 | 39.26% | 57.98% | R+18.7 | 31.71% | 60.43% | R+28.7 | R |
| 61 | 55.13% | 42.35% | D+12.8 | 52.90% | 39.28% | D+13.6 | D |
| 62 | 58.86% | 38.59% | D+20.3 | 47.77% | 43.64% | D+4.1 | D |
| 63 | 40.61% | 56.65% | R+16 | 33.06% | 58.29% | R+25.2 | R |
| 64 | 31.01% | 66.64% | R+35.6 | 22.78% | 70.74% | R+48 | R |
| 65 | 29.29% | 68.33% | R+39 | 20.30% | 74.27% | R+54 | R |
| Total | 51.49% | 46.13% | D+5.4 | 48.16% | 43.25% | D+4.9 | - |
| Source: Daily Kos | |||||||
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Footnotes
- ↑ Denverite, "What candidates have to do to win Denver’s May 2019 race for mayor," March 14, 2019
- ↑ Denverite, "Denver Mayor Michael Hancock tapped to lead National Conference of Democratic Mayors," January 26, 2018
- ↑ Youtube, "Lisa Calderon at Denver Mayor Forum, HD8 Democrats, 1.26.19, Timestamp 00:26," January 26, 2019
- ↑ Reddit, "Hi Reddit! I'm Jamie Giellis, and I'm running for Mayor of Denver, AMA!" December 17, 2018
- ↑ The Colorado Sun, "'There’s a sense of being unsettled': Former state lawmaker Penfield Tate will run for Denver mayor in 2019," October 1, 2018
- ↑ Denver Public Library, "Richard Y. Batterton papers," accessed March 27, 2019
- ↑ Denver City Charter, Sec. 2.2.1-9, accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Denver City Charter, Sec. 8.2.6, accessed March 20, 2019
- ↑ Westword, "Lisa Calderón Running for Denver Mayor," October 15, 2018
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Denver Post, "Lisa Calderón will enter Denver mayor’s race to challenge Michael Hancock, and she’s already suing him," October 15, 2018
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Westword, "Lisa Calderón: Why You Should Elect Me Mayor of Denver," March 1, 2019
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Lisa Calderón for Denver Mayor, "Home," accessed March 20, 2019
- ↑ Committee to Elect Seku, "About Me," accessed April 22, 2019
- ↑ Committee to Elect Seku, "Gentrification impacts Denver Metro making affordable housing for middle and low income folks a requirement." accessed April 22, 2019
- ↑ Committee to Elect Seku, "Open Carry in Denver," accessed April 22, 2019
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jamie (Licko) Giellis," accessed March 20, 2019
- ↑ Denverite, "Jamie Giellis of the RiNo Art District is running to be Denver’s next mayor," November 1, 2018
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Westword, "Jamie Giellis: Why You Should Elect Me Mayor of Denver," March 6, 2019
- ↑ Jamie for Denver, "Balanced Growth that Respects Our Neighborhoods," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ Jamie for Denver, "Bold Action for Attainable Housing," accessed March 20, 2019
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Kalyn Heffernan," accessed April 22, 2019
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Kalyn for Mayor, "The Campaign," accessed April 22, 2019
- ↑ National Civic League, "Who We Are," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ Urban League of Metro Denver, "Our History," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ Partner America, "Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver, CO," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Denver mayoral candidate profile: Michael Hancock running on reputation, enthusiasm," April 6, 2011
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Westword, "Michael Hancock: Why You Should Re-Elect Me Mayor of Denver," March 7, 2019
- ↑ City of Denver, "Denveright," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 The Denver Post, "“We suck in Denver, huh?” Here’s how development is shaping the mayor’s race in 2019," September 25, 2018
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Hancock unveils proposal for $15 minimum wage for Denver city employees (VIDEO)," February 14, 2019
- ↑ The History Makers, "Penfield W. Tate III," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Penfield Tate: Denver's poor planning drove him to run for mayor," October 3, 2018
- ↑ Tate for Denver, "Climate Change," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed September 22, 2015
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed September 22, 2015
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," November 6, 2015
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Denver election goes negative: Outside group spends $100,000 as it trashes Giellis, supports Hancock," April 26, 2019
- ↑ Lisa Calderón for Denver Mayor, "Endorsers," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ Jamie for Denver, "Endorsements," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ Michael Hancock for Denver, "Supporters," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ Tate for Denver, "Endorsements," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Endorsement: Michael Hancock deserves your vote for a third and final term as Denver mayor," April 12, 2019
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Democratic presidential hopeful Buttigieg endorses Hancock in Denver mayoral race," May 1, 2019
- ↑ Lisa Calderón for Denver Mayor, "In the News," accessed May 6, 2019
- ↑ Google Cache, "Facebook - Stonewall Democrats of Colorado," April 17, 2019
- ↑ Census Bureau, "American FactFinder," accessed March 21, 2019
- ↑ The preceding figures were calculated by comparing population figures from the 2010 census with 5-year American Community Survey population estimates for 2013-2017.
- ↑ Colorado Public Radio, "Denver Construction Is A-Boomin’, But For How Long?" April 4, 2017
- ↑ 49.0 49.1 49.2 The Denver Post, "'We suck in Denver, huh?' Here’s how development is shaping the mayor’s race in 2019," September 25, 2018
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Outside California’s Bay Area, metro Denver had biggest rent increases this decade," March 19, 2018
- ↑ CNN, "How Colorado became one of the least affordable places to live in the U.S.," November 1, 2017
- ↑ Denverite, "Denver’s plan to double affordable housing funding just cleared critical hurdles," August 27, 2018
- ↑ Westword, "Denveright's Plans to Guide Growth Over 20 Years Moves Ahead Before Election," March 20, 2019
- ↑ The Denver Channel, "Denver City Council approves plans for responsible growth over the next 20 years," April 23, 2019
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Hancock vows to push ahead on 'Denveright' 20-year master plan," March 19, 2019
- ↑ Lisa Calderon for Denver Mayor, "Community-Driven Planning and Growth," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ Jamie for Denver, "Balanced Growth that Respects Our Neighborhoods," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ Tate for Denver, "Smarter Development/Development that Works for People," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Denver's mayoral challengers propose construction moratorium, rezoning restrictions as Hancock pushes 2040 vision," March 21, 2019
- ↑ Westword, "Michael Hancock: Why You Should Re-Elect Me Mayor of Denver," March 7, 2019
- ↑ Lisa for Denver Mayor, "Housing Affordability & Attainability," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ Jamie for Denver, "Bold Action on Attainable Housing," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ Tate for Denver, "Affordable Housing/Housing Policies that Work," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ 64.0 64.1 64.2 KDVR, "Denver leaders might not implement rent control if bill passes," April 10, 2019
- ↑ 65.0 65.1 Westword, "Lisa Calderón: Why You Should Elect Me Mayor of Denver," March 1, 2019
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Denver Mayor Hancock's 1st campaign ad features homelessness (VIDEO)," March 25, 2019
- ↑ Westword, "After Audit, Hancock Proposes New Homelessness Department," April 19, 2019
- ↑ Lisa for Denver Mayor, "Homelessness," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ Jamie for Denver, "A Compassionate Plan to Help our Homeless and Most Vulnerable," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ Tate for Denver, "Solving Denver's Homeless Problem," accessed April 12, 2019
- ↑ 71.0 71.1 71.2 71.3 71.4 71.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lisa Calderón for Denver Mayor, "The Issues," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ Committee to Elect Seku, "Home," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ Jamie Giellis for Denver, "Vision and Values," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ Michael Hancock for Denver, "Accomplishments," accessed March 20, 2019
- ↑ Kalyn for Mayor 2019, "The Campaign," accessed March 20, 2019
- ↑ Tate for Denver, "Issues," accessed April 23, 2019
- ↑ 9 News, "Hancock wants to be Denver's mayor again," January 16, 2019
- ↑ 9 News, "Denver mayor’s race picks up another candidate," November 1, 2018
- ↑ Westword, "Lisa Calderón Running for Denver Mayor," October 15, 2018
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Former Democratic lawmaker Penfield Tate to challenge Hancock in Denver mayor’s race," October 1, 2018
- ↑ KDVR, "May 29, 2018
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- ↑ United States Census Bureau, "County and Metro Area Population Estimates," March 22, 2018
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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