Tag: Ean Tafoya
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Johnston secures endorsement form former opponents, state senators
Several former opponents in the Denver mayoral race and two state senators endorsed Mike Johnston for mayor during a Wednesday press conference in Civic Center Park. Ean Tafoya, Al Gardner, Terrance Roberts and James Walsh, joined Sens. Julie Gonzales and James Coleman in endorsing Johnston at the gray, slightly rainy mid-morning event. The threat of…
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Five takeaways from Denver Gazette mayoral forum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Gazette and Colorado Politics hosted one of the final major mayoral forums on Wednesday. Thirteen of the 16 remaining candidates discussed issues held at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Here are five takeaways from the forum. Majority of candidates…
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What are the Denver mayoral candidates’ public safety priorities? | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Gazette asked 16 candidates for Denver mayor several questions about public safety, including how they would address a police officer shortage, their priorities for the public safety budget and the role they believe community-based alternatives to policing should play. Here are their responses,…
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Rally against Park Hill redevelopment draws mayoral candidates, Wellington Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Park Hill Golf Course attracted hundreds in Denver on Sunday, including former mayor Wellington Webb, who sought to portray the fight as a battle between those who have the financial means to push it — and gain…
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With youth as audience, Denver mayoral candidates focus on fentanyl at 5280 High School forum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Recent mayoral debates have been combative, but the forum on Thursday, which focused on fentanyl, was much more collaborative. Candidates were asked questions by students at 5280 High School, which specializes in providing education for youth dealing with substance misuse and addiction. Their queries, which…
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10 candidates for Denver mayor square off in forum
Ten candidates running to become Denver’s next mayor squared off on Friday for a forum covering a bevy of issues, from crime and housing to homelessness and affordability. Although more people are running for mayor, the 10 were invited because current fundraising levels suggest they are the most viable, organizers said. PBS12’s “The Aaron Harber…
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Denver mayoral candidates discuss influx of migrants, homelessness
Mayoral candidates Ean Tafoya and Mike Johnston threw a wrench in the typical debate format by agreeing on several issues during a forum at the Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday night. Candidates discussed the recent influx of migrants in the city and also talked about how they would address sustainability. Well over 4,500…
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Three takeaways from latest Denver mayoral debate
Candidates who participate in Denver’s Fair Elections Fund sparred over the city’s most pressing issues, notably the enforcement of a camping ban and rent control, in a debate hosted by 9News, a media partner of The Denver Gazette, on Thursday night. Here are three takeaways. Rent control Rent control dominated the conversation. Of the 13 members…
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Second Denver mayoral debate focuses on rent control, candidate’s first campaign ad
There wasn’t a laugh track at the second mayoral debate, hosted by 9News. That was just moderator Kyle Clark’s quick wit bringing forth the laughs. Candidates sparred over some familiar issues like enforcing the camping ban, but new discussion emerged as they were pressed on rent control. Of the 13 members present, seven raised their…
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Here’s the official order of candidates’ names on ballot for Denver council, mayoral races
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After a random drawing of names by the Denver Elections Division Tuesday evening, the ballot order for all 17 mayoral candidates and 41 other city offices is set. Lot draw has begun. Ballot order to be determined pic.twitter.com/mrzXir1Dyi — Denver Elections (@DenverElections) February 8, 2023…