Tag: a better denver
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Aurora’s candidates disagree on city’s progress in implementing consent decree
Aurora’s candidates for council offered differing views on the city’s progress in implementing a consent decree with the state that outlines major changes to its fire and policing practices, with some expressing satisfaction and others worry. concern Mayor Mike Coffman, who is seeking reelection, said the police and fire departments are making “great strides” toward…
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Big money floods Denver mayor’s race as Michael Bloomberg, Pete Coors make large contributions
Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and once presidential aspirant, forked out half a million dollars in contributions to help a candidate from almost 1,800 miles away. Bloomberg’s goal? Get Mike Johnston, a former state legislator, elected as Denver mayor. Meanwhile, businessman Pete Coors, the Republican nominee for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat…