By November, women could hold mayoral offices in four of Jefferson County’s largest municipalities. They’re a model for all of Colorado.
Denver mayor
Posted inOpinion Columns
Nicolais: Will rising evictions threaten incoming Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s homelessness plan?
Evictions both within and beyond the City of Denver could lead to spiking numbers just as a new administration tries to wrap its hands around its biggest challenge
Posted inOpinion Columns
Littwin: Mike Johnston will be Denver’s next mayor, thanks to support from big money and many progressives
The campaign, which had little enough drama, ended when Kelly Brough — who would have been Denver’s first female mayor — conceded just after 10 p.m.
Posted inElection 2023
Mike Johnston beats Kelly Brough to become Denver’s first new mayor in 12 years
Johnston will take the reins from Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. He will be inaugurated July 17.
Posted inElection 2023
Denver mayor election: Live updates during Tuesday’s runoff between Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough
Denver’s runoff mayoral election is today. Check for live updates for the race between Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough.
Posted inOpinion Columns
Littwin: Of course the Denver mayor’s race would get ugly. But why is Kelly Brough taking shots at Leslie Herod?
Columnist Mike Littwin writes that we knew all along that the Denver mayor’s race eventually would turn ugly. But what was behind Kelly Brough’s shots at Leslie Herod?
Posted inPolitics and Government
Meet Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston, the two candidates in Denver’s June 6 mayoral runoff
Johnston is a former state senator who also has a background in philanthropy and education. Brough is the former CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and before that was chief of staff to then-Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.
Posted inOpinion Columns
Nicolais: Working with Mike Johnston during a pandemic convinced me he is the right choice for Denver mayor
During 2021, I served as COVIDCheck Colorado’s general counsel and saw the inspirational leadership style Johnston would bring to combat Denver’s biggest challenges
Posted inOpinion Columns
Opinion: Denver needs a visionary leader who will prioritize integrity, transparency, and progress
In the coming weeks, we will decide what type of city we are to become for the next generation.
Posted inOpinion Columns
Opinion: A climate-resilient platform for Denver’s next mayor
City voters have demonstrated they will support the candidate who prioritizes investment in climate action, parks and open spaces, and environmental justice.