Tag: City Government
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Councilwoman Robin Kniech on breaking barriers and leaving an impact
Denver Councilwoman Robin Kniech made Denver history in 2011 when she was elected to council as the first out member of the LGBTQ community. In the last decade, she has worked tirelessly on issues including affordable housing, labor laws and minimum wage. Kniech grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, moving to Denver after she graduated from…
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Aurora City Council to interview 6 candidates to fill Ward 2 vacancy
The Aurora City Council will interview six candidates later this month to determine who will fill the temporary council vacancy to represent Ward Two after Councilwoman Nicole Johnston resigns. The council set the guidelines for the interviews Monday during its regular study session. The council opted to interview all six candidates who applied for the…
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Council President Stacie Gilmore on listening to the District 11 community
When Council President Stacie Gilmore first moved to Montbello 25 years ago, it was the community that drew her there. Gilmore said she and her husband hand-picked the neighborhood where they would go on to raise their three children because of its diversity, its energy and its people. Now, as the District 11 representative on…
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Broomfield Mayor Patrick Quinn resigns six months before end of term
Broomfield Mayor Patrick Quinn is stepping down from his position, submitting his resignation Monday. Quinn’s last day will be Sunday — six months before his term was set to expire. Quinn, 67, was elected as mayor in 2019. Before that, he served three other terms as mayor from 2007 to 2013. “As all of you…
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Third-generation Denverite Councilwoman Jamie Torres talks representing her home District 3
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For Councilwoman Jamie Torres, serving Denver is in her blood. A third-generation Denverite, Torres represents District 3 with a life-long respect and admiration for the community it holds. Torres was born and raised in west…
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3 Aurora City Council members appointed to National League of Cities committees
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