I know we need to build a city that works, which means a safer, more affordable, and greener Denver. How would you balance the needs and desires of existing business and housing communities with new development? ", Sources: Its time for my vision to build a city where every Denverite, regardless of their neighborhood, can achieve their version of success. Too many Denverites experiencing homelessness have lost their lives in the past five years alone. } $40,000 on advertisements and $5,250 on canvassing on March 16. Caldern worked as a professor and as chief of staff in the Denver City Council District 9 office. position: relative; What is your definition of a healthy downtown? State legislature |
Affordability will be one of the greatest challenges Denver faces over the next decade, as well as investing in our kids' education and future. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? My administration will be meeting community leaders to have a conversation on how we are doing, and we should resolve issues the community is facing. I've consistently fought highway expansions like the I-70 and I-25 expansions. I believe that every human being has a positive potential to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. Candidates in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Denver Clerk and Recorder. DEN, DOTI, DEDO and our regional intergovernmental relations present unique opportunities. Mixed uses can exist in those buildings they dont have to be just office spaces or just housing spaces, but can house both. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. My approach focuses on prevention, rather than band-aid solutions. Cooperative with a share vision of serving every member of society, housed and unhoused, documented and undocumented, mainstream or nonconforming. Denver has a Democratic mayor. } } Being able to tap into and overcome the pain I experienced growing up in an underserved neighborhood. Ballots have gone out and one candidate -- Kwame Spearman -- has since dropped out of the running. What plans do you have regarding the police department? Why did you select those policies? Counties | width: 100%; School districts | As Mayor Michael Hancock is now finishing his third term, this is Denvers first mayoral election padding-bottom: 8px; No, I have never used any of those substances in my life. I also am inspired by Ral Grijalva whom chaired the Natural Resources Committee for US House of Representatives and Deb Haaland the US Secretary of Interior. background-color: #ccc; Do you believe crime rates are changing? Brough was a chief of staff to former Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) from 2003 to 2009, president and C.E.O. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. align-items:center; Build team and invest in people (appointees) and the future of our citys leadership that is diverse; Lead the development of culture and values of the city team (cabinet and appointees, employees, and board and commission members); Collaborate with the city council and advisory entities; Measure and monitor organizational performance and transparently share with the public; Actively lead stakeholder partnership development that advances Denvers strategic goals with philanthropy, business and commerce, neighborhoods, community serving organizations, and domestic and foreign governments and organizations where Denver has a strategic interest; What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? margin-top: 16px; Vernica Figoli: Former DPS Foundation CEO; former Chief of Community Engagement at DPS; Chief Development Officer
My administration will hold design competitions for our rich architectural industry to drive planning and zoning policies that unlock and drive the redevelopment of exciting places that attract and retain diverse uses. I look up to my parents and how they navigated existing one income with 7 children. max-width: 600px; We also need community engagement to create a bold vision for the repositioning of the glut of commercial office space. overflow-y: hidden; By providing a guaranteed income to those at or below the poverty line, we offer a direct and immediate solution to the housing crisis, drastically decrease the number of unhoused neighbors, and have an impact on crime and mass incarceration. .votebox-results-cell--number { text-align: left; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .results_table_container { height: 56px; color: #888; Get up Stand for your rights from Bob Marley. } .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} } Over the last ten years we've added to both our total housing supply and restricted affordable units, and as Mayor, I will build on this work. [25], On March 15, 2023, 10 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by Delta Sigma Theta and Community Works. Contact our sales team. overflow-y: auto; Those released are linked below: Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available. This means that they set the tone for the city's civic culture and welcoming nature. This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. } .electionsectionheading { Governor George Brown (D) and former U.S. Sen. Floyd Haskell (D) before accepting a position with former City Councilman Sal Carpio in 1979. Ill do the same at the local level as Denvers next Mayor. If you know a poll that should be included, please email us. font-size: 16px; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { margin-top: 5px; I remember watching one of the first rockets to the moon take off on a black and white television. Building on my work with the Denver Housing Authority, my first action would be to declare a state of emergency to address Denver's homelessness crisis. Incumbent Democratic mayor Michael Hancock is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to .race_header { mayoral candidate (2023) Anna Burrell, Frmr. overflow: hidden; Would you make any changes to existing public safety policy? Who better than a finance expert and city builder to develop strategies and teams to ensure investors do more to support our affordability objectives? Election Day is April 4. Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough are atop Denver's crowded mayoral field and look poised to advance to a runoff election in June. The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Denver on May 7, 2019. WebElection Day for Denver's mayoral race is next Tuesday. of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2009 to 2021, and chief strategy officer at Metropolitan State University of Denver from 2021 to 2022. I founded an all-volunteer organic community theater eighteen years ago called the Romero Theater Troupe. Its about power to the peopleliterally! font-weight: 200; Pollsters contacted people but reached My plan for involving residents is to create a city-wide community engagement plan that doesn't exist today. I believe we rely too much on police to solve our every societal problem, and that's not fair to our communities or to the police force. Its about turning our biggest crisis into an opportunity to remake a society that works for everyone. padding:7px 8px 8px; But it was also inspiring how our communities came together through mutual aid networks and creative solutions to our problems. .question-scroll-container { The mayor sets the city budget, nominates department heads, and makes more than 700 appointments to positions city-wide. [64], On Feb. 14, 9News began publishing interviews with all mayoral candidates. } Renate Behrens, Al Gardner, Aurelio Martinez, Terrance Roberts, Trinidad Rodriguez, Ean Tafoya, Robert Treta, James Walsh, and Thomas Wolf were also on the ballot. }
padding-left: 20px !important; That's why I've spent the last 25 years volunteering and in my finance career working with local nonprofits and civic groups, securing funding for schools, health clinics and affordable housing communities. At the same time, private sector industry is pushing forward with exciting innovations in sustainable products and services.
This years Denver primary election races focus on the state and federal level. BFD: All ballots must be returned by 7pm Election The Mayor's office should be promoting non-police policies and programming that lessen the burden on law enforcement to solve every social problem. Physical occupancy of our downtown commercial buildings hovers around 50%, and work-from-home is an undeniable factor. $200 on administrative services opposing Herod on Feb. 23. Raising the standard of living for everyone with decent restoring people dignity and hope of the pursuit of happiness. I would like to see a weaker Mayor in Denver, one that can be checked by City Council. } max-width: 75px; Neighbors I've grown up with are considering whether they can afford to stay in Denver. Bill Ritter (D) and on two presidential campaigns in the state: Barack Obama's (D), as a deputy political director in 2012, and Kamala Harris' (D), as a co-chair in 2020. background-color: #dac113; Submitted Biography: "I am a former Army officer, small business owner, and father running for Mayor to Fight for Denvers future. To begin solving this crisis, My second priority is addressing public safety. That sets me apart from the other candidates. position: absolute; Well replace lead pipes, lower energy bills, expand public transit and develop sustainable housing for working families. This is my life's work. I will call up retired police officers, and private detectives to help curving down the crime level while we are assessing a way to find a durable solution. } I accept that covid led to an increase in crime due to increased desperation, but I reject the idea of beefing up and re-militarizing police departments. But the officers who responded that night were heroes, and helped us feel slightly safer to sleep again. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { font-size: 12px; A mayor is a leader in his or her city. background-color: #6db24f; ", Ortega said she "will reduce crime & protect fundamental rights," adding, "Every person in Denver deserves to feel welcome and safe in our community, streets, parks, and businesses. Ill collaborate with Denver Water to promote water efficiency programs and reduce water waste. I support harm reduction, safe use sites and continuity of care for those struggling with addiction.
[47], On Feb. 24, 2023, 10 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by PBS 12. Civil Rights movements are often followed by Law and Order backlashes and we need to be cautious in allowing this to harm low income communities. Denver Workers First. They could also include arts, nonprofit, and healthcare spaces. My vision for our environment is to build a city that serves the natural world. ", "I am Dr. Abass Yaya Bamba. } text-align: center;
State and local courts | Leading up to the election, two polls showed, on average, that 61% of respondents were undecided. Like many Denverites, this city helped my mom and me through tough times, and I wanted to pay it forward. I hold a graduate level certification homeland security, business data security and project management. My administration will initiate our climate strategy to substantial economic development, operational, planning and direct expenditure efforts in high impact areas. ", Ortega said she "will fight for housing fairness and affordability," and "create opportunities for all people in Denver - that means workers, business owners, public servants, children, the unhoused, and future generations. There could also be innovative approaches to financing and economic incentives to spur more rapid development. .quote-icons { To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. Some areas that I will prioritize in addition to and in concert with the Climate Action Plan include the following. .results_row td { I believe downtown is recovering nicely from the pandemic. I think COVID-19 laid bare the inequities that our communities have always been aware of. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Local law enforcement have no business assisting with ICE activities that target our residents. -Former State Senator Lois Court display: inline-block; That will require a constant open line of communication. I am not a progressive; nor a conversative. padding: 15px 15px 5px 15px; I migrated from the country of Ivory Coast in 1997 to the United States of America.
On March 10, 2023, Axios Denver published a summary of the mayoral race, including interviews with candidates, as available. } } background-color: green; font-weight: 100; As Mayor, I will prioritize public safety and will recruit, retain, and highly-train public safety officers so we have a Department that is accountable and works for everyone. Incumbent Michael Hancock defeated Jamie Giellis in the general runoff election for Mayor of Denver on June 4, 2019. I support consistency of care for mental health and addiction, including safe use centers, access to NARCAN and medication for Opioid Abuse Disorder. top: 2px; padding-left: 16px; The city also needs to ensure all websites and public meetings are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. display: block; .votebox-results-metadata { Juan Madrid - President CO Public Health Association* as individual .race_header.green { } This was Denver's fifth open mayoral election since 1959. I have strong budget and finance experience, grit, and I know what it's like to have been served by the programs that I've gone on to oversee. My third priority is to address affordability in Denver. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} The Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979; I was six years old. If not, why? color: #fff; If so, please give us an example. I am a result-oriented leader. [41] On the same day, Denverite also began publishing short biographies of all candidates and questionnaire responses, when available, here. border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Herod said she would "focus on addressing the day-to-day issues impacting our lives: affordable housing, safer streets for our families, and addressing the homelessness crisis. width: 100%; As mayor, my priorities will be to accelerate the implementation of our existing citywide and regional plans and infrastructure to create complete mobility networks. Creating new kinds of exciting attractions is next: better connections to our incredible place and each other. [57], On Feb. 20, 2023, Denver7 published a series of interviews with all 17 mayoral candidates appearing on the ballot. We will support our officers, improve job satisfaction and retention, implement rigorous non-lethal and de-escalation training to protect life, and expand innovative programs like STAR. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; I would like to say to our descendants that we did everything we could to address climate change and make Denver an equally safe home for all its residents. font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0; Growing up, we confronted the effects of housing insecurity, addiction, violence, and mental health struggles. I will audit the homelessness programs and ensure we're investing in programs that show results and cutting ones that don't. border: 1px solid #999; I also believe an elected official should value transparency, accountability, honesty, engagement, and a dedication to hard work. We cant keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Same as above. I will have not followed the public mainly based on rumors overplayed press coverage. $1,983 on advertisements opposing Caldern ($661), Herod ($661), and Tafoya ($661) on March 13. } I've been delivering results for Denver in the legislature for seven years. .votebox-results-cell--check { I have plans to use public banking, state and federal funds to support local workers through a just transition. The first ballots go out in the mail on March 13. A safe and clean environment is foundational to a vibrant area. We can create that world by investing in public health, addressing the root causes of harm and finding data-driven solutions that fit the problem. First, we must hire more officers. $5,000 on digital advertisements on March 31. Mike Johnston, a Denver mayoral candidate, hugs supporters during the watch party at the Maven Hotel in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 4, 2023. Where do you get your crime rate data from? There are 17 candidates running in the April 4 election to lead the Mile High City. After a brief stay in New York, I moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1998. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. border-radius: 50%;
", I will put price cap on rents, foods, and reduce property taxes, ensure public safety with community support - People forum, .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Denver has some of the most polluted neighborhoods in the country. In order to qualify for the April 4 ballot, candidates must submit at least 300 verified signatures of registered Denver voters. $68,672 on postage and $3,132 on data on March 7. } I hope when we address the root causes of poverty, addiction, mental health crises and other issues, we free up our law enforcement to address serious violent crime like the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. I am the owner and founder of Denver-based Information Technology company Y2Fox, a prime contractor for the United States Federal government. Christina Habas: Colorado 2nd Judicial District Court Judge, retired Quackers. display: block; Integrity, honesty, availability, and result oriented. The city of Denver disbursed $4.2 million in matching funds to local candidates on Wednesday, creating a new leader in the money race among mayoral and city council aspirants.
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The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. That is my people forum is about. padding-left: 0; height: auto; Climate change is our biggest challenge and biggest opportunity to remake our world more equitably. Denver currently has the same number of officers that it had in 1997, yet our population has grown by about 50%. Requests should be expedited more than they are currently. April 4, 2023, 6:04 AM. Congressman David Skaggs position: absolute; ", Brough said she would revitalize downtown by "[m]aking sure our residents and visitors feel safe," converting spaces to residential, and "retaining businesses and attracting new jobs and investments. .outer_percentage { ", Caldern emphasized her background in nonprofit management and advocacy, saying, "I have fought for the rights of women, people of color and those on the margins of society to be treated equally and fairly. Submitted Biography: "I am Dr. Abass Yaya Bamba. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? -Former U.S. margin-bottom: 25px; -Teamster 455 There needs to me a more balanced relationship between the Mayor and City Council than currently exists. The outcome of this election has not been called yet. Thanks to the officers who responded, my mom and I felt slightly safer sleeping again. Brandon Marshall The countdown has begun. } } border-right: 1px solid #ddd; Leslie Herod's 2023 campaign website, "Meet Leslie," accessed Feb. 15, 2023, Facebook, "Leslie Herod," Feb. 9, 2023, Leslie Herod's 2023 campaign website, "Issues," accessed Feb. 15, 2023;LegiStorm, "Colorado State Rep. Leslie Herod," accessed Feb. 15, 2023, Denver Democrats, "Leslie Herod," accessed Feb. 15, 2023, Leslie Herod's 2022 campaign website, "About Leslie," accessed Feb. 15, 2023. | As a board leader at the Denver Housing Authority for ten years, I learned what investors want and need to advance our affordability goals. Ortega said, while in office, she "has been an independent voice for neighborhoods left behind by city hall standing up to powerful mayors and siding with people. } In my pledge, I said policing a city should not be only repressive. font-weight: 300; Johnston worked as a teacher and principal from 1997 to 2009. I do not think that is the case at this moment. It's not about the Mayor's career--it's about the people and getting results for our communities. Im envisioning weekday Ciclovias, mass events for walking, biking, rolling and other exercise. The other key to building affordability in our city is expanding our city's relationship with Denver Public Schools and higher education institutions: we must keep investing in education. Our officers need to be doing the work they are trained and signed up to do. The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. I am a pragmatist because I am a unifier. Public safety means everyone has clean air, clean water, safe working conditions, a home thats comfortable and affordable, and a strong safe community. top: -5px; If you are aware of other links that should be included, please email us. Our city can be a regional leader, advocating fiercely at the state level for our values and collaborating with other cities to share ideas about how we achieve our goals. Today I believe our local governments have a responsibility to continue providing masks and advocate for the populations disabled by long COVID and mental health services for the trauma we've collectively endured. Biography: Caldern received a bachelor's degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver, a master's degree from the University of Denver, a law degree from the University of Colorado, and a doctorate from the University of Colorado Denver. top: 0px; "I was born and raised in west Denver by a single mom. ", Johnston emphasized his work on Proposition 123, which dedicated income tax revenue to funding housing projects, saying, "[n]ow that we have the resources we need to make Denver affordable, we need a mayor with the vision and tenacity to get it done. The long walk to Freedom from Nelson Mandela. And Ive also been the recipient of city services that I will go on to oversee. [94] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[95]. Would you take gentrification and displacement into consideration when planning neighborhood development? As of April 2023, the partisan breakdown of the mayors of the 100 largest U.S. cities was 62 Democrats, 26 Republicans, three independents, and seven nonpartisans. I also support youth mentorship, extracurriculars, conflict resolution education and community care that can teach our youth to move forward in a healthy way. Denver Race for Mayor: Get to know the candidates Survey SurveyUSA gathered data from between Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. Johnston received a bachelor's and a law degree from Yale University and a master's in education from Harvard University.
Conor McCormick-Cavanagh April 4, 2023 8:58PM Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough appear headed for a mayoral runoff on June 6. I would also press for environmental regulations to be strictly enforced. [31], On March 13, 2023, 16 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by Commn Denver.[33].
I don't just want our communities to be brought to the table, I want to build that table together. The plan is to implement the finding/recommendations of the current studies. Fourteen candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by The Denver Gazette.[24]. }
Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the ballot. The results have been certified. padding-right: 20px !important; Those recommendations should be updated if needed and be implemented. I believe that every human being has a positive potential to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. I migrated from the country of Ivory Coast in 1997 to the United States of America. I have extensive experience advocating at the federal level and intend to collaborate with federal bureaus to bring funding to Denver for climate justice and housing. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { color: #aaa; I've been delivering results for Denver in the legislature for seven years. Herod emphasized her legislative experience, saying she "[has] passed bold legislation and initiatives dealing with some of our toughest challenges," including alternative policing programs and funding for mental health and substance use treatment organizations. .inner_percentage.Democratic { It was a community rich in love though money was tight. Cynthia Lynn Diaz: Tonantzin Casa de Caf } I'm running for Mayor because its about time our local government actually listened to the working families of this city. Recognizing that leadership can come from everywhere. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. font-style: italic; What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Public policy. Rents are skyrocketing and wages are staying stagnant. I will be in close touch with neighborhood associations, community and cultural leaders, and arts-based organizations to bring new voices to policy-making spaces, particularly those directly impacted by policies. After her first tenure on the city council, Ortega became the executive director of the Denver Homeless Commission and chairwoman of the Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation, an affordable housing non-profit. Universal Basic Income. Check back here throughout the night to see the latest ballot counts from the Denver Elections Division. Gary Yamashita: In personal capacity only. The historical event I still remember is the start of the civil in my country of birth in 2001. The race will likely move to a runoff In 2021, Caldern became executive director of Emerge Colorado, a training program for Democratic women running for office.
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