} } A Mayor shapes public policy and is also a visionary for a city. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[100][101][102]. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? } overflow-x: auto; Kelly Brough maintains 2nd in Denver mayoral race .election_results_text { I am a result-oriented leader. .indicate_scroll { background-color: #6db24f; .votebox_bp_logo { .inner_percentage.Green { Some crime rates are really a reflection of poverty rates. Law Enforcement should take direction and tone from the Mayor..with the focus on respecting human rights. Well replace lead pipes, lower energy bills, expand public transit and develop sustainable housing for working families. Requests should be expedited more than they are currently. Mayoral election in Denver, Colorado (2023) - Ballotpedia In 2021, Caldern became executive director of Emerge Colorado, a training program for Democratic women running for office. $60 on digital advertisements opposing Caldern on March 31. $4,757 on candidate information$1,189 each supporting Caldern, Hansen, Herod, and Ortegaon March 28. The outcome of this election has not been called yet. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? I proposed in my platform to have 3 days summit with the police department and other stakeholders. My administration will initiate our climate strategy to substantial economic development, operational, planning and direct expenditure efforts in high impact areas. 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. That sets me apart from the other candidates. I will have worked with business owners, landlords and other stakeholders to put in place a contingency plan the crisis and the aftermath. .results_row td:first-child { Herod received a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Colorado at Boulder. .race_header.democratic { 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. [35], On March 9, 2023, 15 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Montbello Organizing Committee.[36]. } .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, By: The Denver7 Team. The runoff will happen June 6. Friendly and respectful environment we have between each other. As Mayor, my top priority will be public safety. [30], On March 14, 2023, 11 candidates participated in a debate hosted by 9News. padding-top: 30px !important; I founded an all-volunteer organic community theater eighteen years ago called the Romero Theater Troupe. I know firsthand what it takes to balance budgets and build a business from scratch. | DENVER Meet all 17 candidates on the ballot in the Denver mayoral election. What do you think about the city's current approach to public safety? .answers-container { padding-left: 20px !important; position: relative; We CAN have community safety and hold the police accountable. } How would you address crime and public safety? My team will accomplish this through innovative infrastructure design and building; lowering, and enhancing enforcement of speed limits to meaningfully reduce and eliminate mobility related injuries and deaths and determine how Denver can be a leader in unlocking promising new technologies that can advance these goals, such as self-driving people movers among others. Would you take gentrification and displacement into consideration when planning neighborhood development? The mayor sets the city budget, nominates department heads, and makes more than 700 appointments to positions city-wide. [1], Denverite's Kyle Harris wrote, residents "are worried about the city's affordability public safety and rising crime [and] homelessness. } The 2023 Denver mayoral election will be held on April 4, 2023 to elect the mayor of Denver, Colorado, with a runoff on June 6 if necessary. Click on the links below for summaries of the event: Denver Task Force to Reimagine Policing & Public Safety forum Counties | padding-left: 8px; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Get up Stand for your rights from Bob Marley. .multi-survey-header p { U.S. Congress | Ballotpedia features 406,958 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. } I've consistently fought highway expansions like the I-70 and I-25 expansions. To begin solving this crisis, My second priority is addressing public safety. overflow: hidden; mayoral candidate (2023) Kwame Spearman, Mayoral election in Chicago, Illinois (February 28, 2023, general election), Wisconsin State Senate District 8 special election, 2023, Denver Gov, Election Summary Report, April 4, 2023, American Association for Public Opinion Research, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mayoral_election_in_Denver,_Colorado_(2023)&oldid=9119053, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Same as above. ", Add four hundred police officers, increase funding for police training, and ensure 911 system is responsive to make Denver safer, Enforce the camping ban, to get the homeless into the mental health and drug addiction services they need, Fix Denvers broken permitting department and eliminate regulations that increase the cost of housing for blue collar workers, first time homebuyers, and young families, Submitted Biography: "For twenty years I've fought for economic, racial and environmental justice as a teacher, community organizer, nonprofit leader and public servant in three branches of local government. Denverites and visitors deserve to feel safe in our neighborhoods, parks, and streets and I will commit to rebuilding and improving our Public Safety Department. [10][11][12][13][14] The table below includes candidates with links to any relevant pages or position papers on these topics. My vision for our environment is to build a city that serves the natural world. $1,983 on advertisements opposing Caldern ($661), Herod ($661), and Tafoya ($661) on March 13. display: flex; Recommendations from that summit will be implemented. 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. If you know a poll that should be included, please email us. I founded an all-volunteer organic community theater eighteen years ago called the Romero Theater Troupe. display: inline-block; Click a vertical-align: top; Satellite spending organizations in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Denver Clerk and Recorder where they are referred to as independent expenditures. "I am a state senator and engineer with public and private sector experience. The first ballots go out in the mail on March 13. As mayor, I will position Denver to specifically attract this innovation industry as a long term play in our future development. Our city should be active in fighting for its needs where the federal government is doing too little. font-weight: bold; .results_row td { Not specifically although I strongly believe in transparency and accountability and believe public information requests should be met as quickly as possible. font-weight: 300; Jack Blumenthal: Independent Director What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade? -Teamsters 17 } ", Johnston said he "is running for Mayor of Denver with real plans to make Denver America's best city by making sure it is vibrant, affordable, and safe for everyone. In order to qualify for the April 4 ballot, candidates must submit at least 300 verified signatures of registered Denver voters. DEN, DOTI, DEDO and our regional intergovernmental relations present unique opportunities. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { clearInterval(nTimer);}},100);})(); Candidates described the topics of public safety, homelessness, and housing affordability as key issues in this race. U.S. President | @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { } This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. 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. Ill never forget the night someone invaded my home and assaulted my mom; I was nine.I felt completely helpless. The last day to vote is Election Day, on April 4. [17] Based on 2020 population estimates, 76.1% of the population of the top 100 cities lived in cities with Democratic mayors, and 16.2% lived in cities with Republican mayors at the start of 2022. width: 50px; 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. font-size: 16px; Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals. -Mayor of Fort Collins Jeni Arndt At this point we have no choice but to be putting an environmental justice lens into everything we do. Well plan neighborhoods to be walkable and bikeable with plenty of parks and urban gardens. Submitted Biography: "I am Dr. Abass Yaya Bamba. Its time for leadership that puts the people first and tackles this crisis head-on. 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. .votebox-results-metadata-p { max-height: 580px; I would like to serve the city as someone who is on the streets among the people, learning from them, not serving from above the people. $40,000 on advertisements and $5,250 on canvassing on March 16. There must maximum transparency and accountability. The latest release from the city's Clerk and Recorder reshuffles the fundraising lead in the Mayor's race as previously reported by the Denver Gazette. -Teamster 455 Source1Source2. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Yes, I would incentivize use of EV's and E-bikes, expand bike lanes and make RTD free. Candidate order for the ballot will be determined by random draw on Feb. 7, and ballots will be mailed to Denvers 447,000 active registered voters beginning March 13. margin-bottom: 25px; My systems engineering background combined with my extensive legislative experience will enable me to deliver this vision of a connected, green, dynamic city. [56], On Feb. 16, 2023, 13 candidates participated in a debate hosted by 9News and Metropolitan State University of Denver. margin-top: 0px; .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Lisa Caldern's 2023 campaign website, "About Lisa," accessed March 7, 2023, Lisa Caldern's campaign website, "Issues," accessed March 7, 2023;LinkedIn, "Lisa Caldern, MLS, JD, EdD," accessed March 7, 2023, Submitted Biography: "I am a state senator and engineer with public and private sector experience. Denver has grown by 50% but our officer ranks are the same as in 1997. background: #4c4c4c; mayoral candidate (2019) Jamie Giellis, Frmr. $68,672 on postage and $3,132 on data on March 7. My top priority is addressing the homelessness crisis. Setting the strategic organizational direction of the city and its affiliate organizations; The Mayor should be a competent executive and a visionary. Candidates in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Denver Clerk and Recorder. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? It's extremely important to hear our residents. If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office? left: 0; In an ideal world, we would have been able to pay everyone to stay home and have specific young adults safely deliver food across the city. Unfortunately though, the crime rate is rising and law enforcement has a lot of trust to rebuild in the communities it serves. 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. Gary Yamashita: In personal capacity only. color: #888; Click on the link below for summaries of the event: On March 1, 2023, Behrens, Brough, Caldern, Herod, and Ortega participated in a candidate forum hosted by Town Hall Collaborative. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? No one had previously experienced such type of global pandemic. With the right investments, communities can even own their own solar gardens! For the first time in 12 years, the powerful mayors office will be fully up for grabs. The ballots cast to decide the composition of Denver's next set of leaders, including the first new mayor in 12 years, are barely trickling in. The race will likely move to a runoff Police training needs to be about de-escalation tactics and cultural and economic competency. LIVE Denver election updates: Voter turnout around 21% as of this afternoon. .results_row { padding-left: 10px; $380,000 on media buys and $100,000 on media production on March 6. (function(){var nTimer=setInterval(function(){if(typeof $!='undefined'){$(".collapse-all").on('click',()=>{$('.collapse').collapse('hide');}) Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough are atop Denver's crowded mayoral field and look poised to advance to a runoff election in June. @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { } I know people may be thinking about substance such illegal drugs, alcohol, tobaccos and others. My goal is to bring people together and call in all four directions. width: 50%; height: auto; Krisiti Douglas - Commerce City Councilmember Throughout this transition we'll support workers, investing in local jobs replacing lead pipes and in construction, while helping workers in transitioning industries. They lived a dignified life. This means that they set the tone for the city's civic culture and welcoming nature. The mayor also oversees the Denver International Airport, police and sheriff departments, and the community planning and development department.[16]. This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election. We only report polls for which we can find a margin of error or credibility interval. When we come together to find solutions, we rise!". Law enforcement should focus on serious violent crime like the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Pollsters contacted people but reached Downtown area should be the cleanest face of our city with the quality of the streets, public open spaces with well maintenance green ecosystem, air quality. This is my life's work. } How important is it to involve residents in the governments decision-making process? A Strategic community oriented working relationship. margin: 5px 0 5px 0; vertical-align: middle; Biography: Ortega worked for former Lt. .non_result_row th { .race_header.republican { .inner_percentage { If no candidate receives a majority of votes, the top-two vote-getters will advance to a runoff on June 6, 2023. ", 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. -Former U.S. .non_result_row div { As of 10:00 PM on April 4, with 20% of precincts reporting, Michael Johnston was in first place, with 25% of the vote, and Kelly Brough was in second place, with 22% of the vote. It is clear that Denver needs a new leader to make real progress on addressing homelessness and ensuring our streets, sidewalks and public areas are open for all Denverites to utilize. But it was also inspiring how our communities came together through mutual aid networks and creative solutions to our problems. I am proposing the people forum every 90 days. I want to be remembered for people unity to make the world a better place, where people live in harmony and peace. Meanwhile some undesirable behaviors, like wage theft, aren't factored into the crime rate statistics. Andrew Hudson: Former Communications Director/Press Secretary, Mayor Webb; Founder AH Jobs List Short-term measures I will employ include emergency financial assistance, targeted efforts in housing choice voucher acceptance, acceleration of middle-, low-priced, and affordable housing. I walk the talk and I put Denver first. What plans do you have regarding the police department? The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. [64], On Feb. 14, 9News began publishing interviews with all mayoral candidates. Downtown can be a space where all feel welcome. ", Brough highlighted her experience as a chief of staff in the mayor's office, saying she "is the only candidate for mayor who has actually managed the city. There are 17 candidates running in the April 4 election to lead the Mile High City. background-color: #003388; } I've organized for local ballot initiatives like Waste No More and statewide laws like the Environmental Justice Act. I hold a graduate level certification homeland security, business data security and project management. Good working relationship in area that matter to my residents and the state population as whole. I know we need to build a city that works, which means a safer, more affordable, and greener Denver. DENVER Meet all 17 .votebox-results-cell--number { Many sustainability efforts can make near term, perceptible improvements in local climate conditions. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 20px; Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. overflow-y: hidden; 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. Herod worked as a policy advisor to former Gov. $30 on digital advertisements supporting Rodriguez on March 23. Caldern worked as a professor and as chief of staff in the Denver City Council District 9 office. height: 50px; I am a pragmatist because I am a unifier. Growing up, we confronted the effects of housing insecurity, addiction, violence, and mental health struggles. It was a community rich in love though money was tight. I intend to invest a great deal of resources into an expanded network of bicycle and other non-carbon emitting forms of transportation and to make RTD free of cost. This includes fighting poverty and investing in community-based care and accountability, including harm reduction and addiction services, mental health care, youth mentorship and restorative justice. 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. I support expanding multimodal infrastructure, implementing our bike and sidewalk plans, and vastly expanding and electrifying our public transit. Brough was a chief of staff to former Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) from 2003 to 2009, president and C.E.O. Being able to tap into and overcome the pain I experienced growing up in an underserved neighborhood. When we come together to find solutions, we rise! This section includes a selection of up to three campaign advertisements per candidate released in this race, as well as links to candidates' YouTube, Vimeo, and/or Facebook video pages. We need humane, compassionate, and scalable new tools to protect unhoused people from themselves and others. As a board leader at the Denver Housing Authority for ten years, I learned what investors want and need to advance our affordability goals. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. I think the Mayor's office should be providing a vision for public safety that influences where law enforcement focuses their time and funds. I hold a Bachelors in Computer Science, a Master in Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Computer Sciences. Survey responses from candidates in this race. That sets me apart from the other candidates. Mike Johnston, a Denver mayoral candidate, hugs supporters during the watch party at the Maven Hotel in Denver, Colorado on April 4, 2023. I envision Denver as a connected, dynamic, thriving city and I have the skill set to help Denver become a city that works. width: 65px; Matt Brady, Paul Fiorino, Marcus Giavanni, Danny F. Lopez, Jesse Parris, and Abass Yaya Bamba ran as write-in candidates. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors on Thursday grilled seven Denver mayoral candidates about the city's new rental home registration ordinance, some of whom argued that the new rule has been a disaster and should be repealed. My vision for downtown is similar to the rest of the city: a thriving small business district, accessible by public transit, with sustainable buildings and comfortable homes for people of all income levels.