Tag: Leslie Herod
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Colorado’s Democratic convention delegates throw support behind Kamala Harris as party’s nominee
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Many of Colorado’s leading Democratic elected officials and others who will have a say in picking the party’s presidential ticket said Sunday that they support nominating Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden’s historic decision to withdraw from the race less than four months…
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Denver arts leader among those asked to reapply for jobs | John Moore
One thing the 2023 Denver mayoral election was not was a referendum on the arts. Of all the contentious issues that came up during the campaign ranging from encampments to armed officers in schools, support for the arts came up, well … never. Denver is lucky that way. Outgoing Mayor Michael Hancock will be remembered…
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Open DPS at-large seat held by Anderson attracts three candidates
A former East High School principal is the latest to jump into the Denver Public Schools Board of Education race. John Youngquist has joined an increasingly crowded field to replace the at-large seat held by Board Vice President Auon’tai Anderson. Last month, Anderson announced he was dropping out of the race to run for Colorado…
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Anderson drops out of Denver school board race, announced state House run for District 8
Auon’tai Anderson announced Monday he’s dropping out of the school board race and setting his sights on the state House of Representatives. Anderson, who is vice president of the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, filed for House District 8 on Monday. The seat is currently held by Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, who will be…
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Federico Peña, Leslie Herod join Mike Johnston’s Denver mayor transition, inauguration teams
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Mayor-elect Mike Johnston on Friday tapped former Mayor Federico Peña to join the leadership team for his transition committee and state Rep. Leslie Herod to head his inauguration team, building his administration in preparation for taking office in July. Johnston said the team members are community leaders, each with experience in the five values that…
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Kelly Brough secures endorsements of Chris Hansen in Denver mayor’s race
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Sen. Chris Hansen, who ran for Denver mayor in the April 4 election, decided to endorse Kelly Brough. Brough, a former business chamber CEO, faces Mike Johnston, a former legislator, in the runoff election in June. Brough’s campaign said Hansen and advocates seeking to prevent gun violence will join her today at the steps of…
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Kelly Brough gets endorsement from Wellington and Wilma Webb
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kelly Brough got the endorsement of former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and former state legislator Wilma Webb. Previously, the Webbs endorsed Leslie Herod — who failed to make the June 6 runoff election. Brough’s campaign held a press conference on the announcement at 9:30 a.m.,…
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Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough headed toward runoff in Denver mayor race
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Mike Johnston takes early lead in Denver mayor’s race
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Johnston took the early lead in the race for mayor, the unofficial and early count shows. Johnston, a former state senator, secured about 25% of the votes in the first tally at 7 p.m. In second place is Kelly Brough, a former chamber of…
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Mike Johnston surges ahead in Denver mayor’s money race with outside support
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While Kelly Brough maintained the fundraising edge among direct contributions and matching funds, Mike Johnston catapulted to the front of the money race with strong backing from outside groups in the crowded contest for Denver’s next mayor. Counting all sources of funding, Johnston has benefited…