Tag: Wilma Webb
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Wellington Webb’s house nominated for landmark status
Wellington and Wilma Webb have lived in their 4-bedroom home in Denver’s Whittier neighborhood since 1971, going on 55 years — but they weren’t there for the most important six weeks of their political careers. “The most unheard part is that we didn’t live here during the campaign,” the former Denver mayor told The Denver Gazette,…
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Here are the Democratic candidates for University of Colorado’s at-large regent seat
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two Democrats are vying to secure their party’s nomination for the University of Colorado’s at-large regent seat, the only statewide position up for grabs this year. The position is one of three open seats within the university’s governing body, which is currently made up of…
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Former Denver leaders endorse John Walsh for district attorney
Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and former Rep. Wilma Webb have endorsed former U.S. Attorney John Walsh to be Denver’s next District Attorney. The endorsement demonstrates the shared vision Walsh and the Webbs have on Denver’s criminal justice system, according to a news a release Wednesday morning. Walsh’s campaign is “energized by a vision rooted in…
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What every kid should know about Martin Luther King Jr. | John Moore
Last week, I was hanging out with some of my favorite people: Kids, all 10 or 11. The only people in my life who are never mad at me. It was a birthday party. Speaking of birthdays, one casually asked the others what they would be doing with their day off from school Monday for…
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Kelly Brough slams Mike Johnston for millions in out-of-state money in Denver mayor’s race
With less than a week to go before Denver’s mayoral election, Kelly Brough stood in front of the Denver City and County building with dozens of green-t-shirted supporters and held up a signed Alex English basketball in a nod to the Nuggets’ first NBA Finals. Just as Denver’s pro basketball team is making history, Brough’s…
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Kelly Brough secures endorsements of Chris Hansen in Denver mayor’s race
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 secures pair of endorsements from former Democratic party leaders
Kelly Brough faces Mike Johnston in the runoff election in June
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Kelly Brough gets endorsement from Wellington and Wilma Webb
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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Denver power couple Wilma, Wellington Webb honored with Governor’s Citizenship Medal
Wilma and Wellington Webb are as close to Denver royalty as it gets. The couple boast a combined 40 years of serving as state representatives and mayor and first lady of Denver, in addition to decades of advocacy. For their lifetime of public service, Wilma and Wellington have been awarded the Vanguard Legacy Medal by…
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Hundreds march through Denver for MLK Day
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Denver on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day during the city’s 37th annual “marade” in honor of the civil rights leader. Denver’s marade — a combination of march and parade — is one of the largest MLK Day celebrations in the country. The event began in…