Kayvan Khalatbari beat Mayor Hancock in fundraising — but the mayor probably isn’t worried
While Hancock has much more money in the bank, the challenger has raised more money in the first months of 2018.
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New marijuana tax could help Denver spend $105 million more on affordable housing
Hancock described the marijuana industry as “stepping up” and asking to be part of the solution.
Cities around the U.S. are struggling with Denver’s big question: What do you do about harassment in elected office?
Denver City Council suggested that it would "lead by example" by creating a policy for reporting and investigating complaint about its members.
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Hired to work on Denver’s housing challenges, “HOPE” chief quits after a year
The announcement comes just a week before the Denver City Council is set to consider the new housing plan Erik Soliván helped write.
Denver mayor to add “chief housing officer” to growing housing staff
The new hire will oversee up to 20 people and a $20 million budget within Denver's Office of Economic Development.
Denver considers adding more money for affordable housing — but no promises
Housing advocates and some members of Denver City Council have pushed for months for the city to dedicate more money for affordable housing.
Denver mayor says $937 million debt package could help city if there’s another recession
By the second quarter of 2018 (that's spring), the city should be ready to start taking out the new debt approved by voters, Mayor Michael Hancock said.
No one seems to know who is responsible for keeping Denver’s homeless shelters safe
Lack of communication and uncertainty about roles led to unsafe conditions at the Crossroads Shelter. It's not clear even today whose responsibility it is.
Mayor Michael Hancock is super interesting, according to Politico
Featured alongside the mayors of Los Angeles, Louisville and Boston, Michael Hancock is described as a "low-key leader" who's living out a childhood dream.
Businesses look to Denver high school students to fill looming workforce gaps
To fill tomorrow's entry-level jobs in healthcare, manufacturing and other industries, employers are looking to classrooms.