Denver Councilwoman Shontel Lewis will run against Mayor Mike Johnston in 2027

Shontel Lewis, who was endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America when she ran for council, may be hoping to ride the momentum of recent DSA victories in Denver.

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Victor Marx’s atypical campaign for governor — and sometimes-incredible backstory — makes him a force in GOP primary

Victor Marx says it doesn’t matter if reporters believe him and that he’s comfortable with scrutiny of his background, even as it draws incredulity from comedians.

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Denver Councilwoman Sarah Parady announces she will resign over health concerns

Sarah Parady, who was elected in 2023, serves as one of the council’s at-large members, meaning she represents the entire city rather than a specific district.

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Colorado lawmakers reject bill that would have required legislative caucuses to report their donors

A Democrat who attended the Opportunity Caucus’ Vail retreat last year sided with Republicans to kill the measure

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Neighbors of new stadium site prepare to negotiate with Broncos, hoping to preserve ‘la corazón de la ciudad’

Under community benefit agreements, developers take on various projects intended to offset the impact of a development and help the surrounding area. It can take months or years to finalize a deal.

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Denver’s transportation department has lost key employees amid project missteps, controversy

A chart of the department’s “core team” shows five positions, or about 10% of the top leaders, turning over in the past six months.

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Denver’s transportation department has lost key employees amid project missteps, controversy

A chart of the department’s “core team” shows five positions, or about 10% of the top leaders, turning over in the past six months.

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New Denver order takes aim at ICE activity — ordering police to protect protesters, possibly by detaining agents

“My first job is to run this city,” Mayor Mike Johnston said. “But in today’s America, that means answering questions from our residents about what happens if ice troops des…

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New restaurant report lays groundwork for Denver tipped-wage change. One councilman is drafting a proposal.

Councilman Darrell Watson confirmed to The Denver Post that he plans to propose a change to the city’s tipped-wage policy to his fellow council members before the end of March.

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Denver will end relationship with Flock as mayor announces new provider for license plate cameras

When asked about his views on Flock, Johnston said he had concerns “over the course of the process” of working with the company and that ultimately, they were “not the right fit.”

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Denver is poised to pass mask ban for ICE agents, joining other cities in pushing back on enforcement

In a meeting with Denver City Council members last week, Mayor Mike Johnston thanked the bill’s sponsors for their work and said he looked forward to supporting the face coverings ban for officers.…

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Lisa Calderón will run against Denver Mayor Mike Johnston in 2027

Lisa Calderón, who is the first person besides Johnston to enter the race, placed third in the last mayoral election, narrowly missing the final runoff.

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An apparent AI-generated Facebook post claimed a Broncos reporter died. He doesn’t understand why.

“For that to happen to me was just really weird,” he mused. “Very, very weird.”

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Denver considers ban on face coverings for ICE agents in council proposal

“Federal law enforcement agents operating in Denver have increasingly worn opaque face coverings that obscure identity while conducting arrests and detentions,” according to a council slide deck.…

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Denver making bid to host 2028 Democratic National Convention

If Denver is successful in its bid, it could mean a major economic boost for a city still struggling to rebuild its downtown after the COVID-19 pandemic and years of construction on 16th Street.

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Denver council rejects city contract with Key Lime Air over role in ICE detainee flights

The company will still be able to fly in and out of Centennial Airport, however, where its charter operations won’t be affected by the vote.

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Raccoons, Denver’s twilight tormenters, can cause chaos for koi and pose danger for dogs

“It was like the creature in ‘Alien.’ It just latched onto her and wouldn’t let go,” a Denver resident said of a raccoon encounter while walking his dog, Naima.

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Mayor extends Denver’s contract with Flock license-plate readers without council approval

In May, the council unanimously voted against a contract to extend the system over concerns that the technology is creating a surveillance network ripe for abuse.

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Colorado’s largest hospital had to pause surgeries for a week following a complaint. Here’s what health inspectors saw.

State inspectors declared an "immediate jeopardy" after finding hundreds of dirty surgical trays at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

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Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver’s flavored tobacco ban in election

During the last campaign finance reports in September, opponents of Denver’s ban had far outraised supporters. Bloomberg’s donation significantly shifts the dynamics of the ballot election.

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Could Denver harness AI to renew trust in government? Mayor Mike Johnston thinks so, but others are skeptical.

Mayor Mike Johnston and his chief AI and information officer, Suma Nallapati — whose role was just expanded to include an AI focus — are planning to make it a major part of how Denver o…

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Amid conflict, Denver American Indian Commission co-chairs step away from Indigenous Peoples Day event

“What we are experiencing is not simple conflict — it is manipulation, defiance and harmful behavior that has created an unsafe and unsustainable environment,” the letter says.

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As Denver voters consider Vibrant Denver bond, past approved projects show “it’s not over until they’re built”

“The original project budgets were based on cost estimates using the best available information at the time (the) council referred the bond to the ballot,” a Denver deputy bond manager says.…

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