Eight current council members are seeking reelection in April.
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Open Denver council seats: Here are the candidates that have raised the most
Five races have no incumbent this election cycle, including two at-large seats voted on by the entire city.
United Airlines sues the state, warns of DIA delays due to paid leave law
The company, which employs 9,000 Coloradans and moves 500 flights out of the airport daily, says it’s exempt from a recent state law.
Brough, Johnston, Herod show biggest Q4 gains in mayoral fundraising race
The municipal election is April 4, and more than two dozen people have filed to run to replace Michael Hancock.
“Laughable”: Is it too easy to get on the Denver mayoral ballot?
It took Leslie Herod’s campaign less than 17 hours to collect the 300 verified voter signatures needed to get the mayoral hopeful on the ballot.
DU bar agrees to close forever after liquor violations
“Denver’s liquor laws are outdated and antiquated for this growing city,” says the owner of the Gravel Pit.
Feds say Littleton Social Security employee invented fake kids, stole $320K
Justin Skiff, 36, appears to have taken names from popular culture, including the sitcom “30 Rock” and the movie “Legally Blonde.”
Council to vote on owner-opposed landmarking of Crowther home
“Why not landmark your house?” Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer asked one of the applicants working to preserve the structure.
Epic Brewing to close in RiNo as new use eyed for property
The brewery has been at 3001 Walnut St. since 2013. The property’s new owner submitted a plan to the city showing a restaurant.
Bonnie Brae will get its first pot shop near popular ice cream stand
Silver Stem Fine Cannabis received approval from Excise and Licenses to open at 2331 E. Ohio Ave. despite objections from some neighbors.