Briefly describe the single most urgent issue facing the city of Denver and how it should be addressed.
Since launching my campaign, one theme remains clear—Denver needs a turnaround and leaders who can get processes moving. The remainder of the candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Since launching my campaign, one theme remains clear—Denver needs a turnaround and leaders who can get processes moving. The remainder of the candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
What should Denver leaders do to address the city’s lack of affordable housing?
If elected, I would work with colleagues to take the following steps to onboard more affordable housing: (1) strengthen the Affordable Housing Review Team to ensure that exclusively affordable housing developments receive expedited city review; (2) facilitate speedier approval for projects aimed at delivering housing; (3) work closely with the executive branch to provide legislative support that will improve customer service and refine internal processes across city agencies; (4) preserve existing affordable housing units that will lose their affordability over the next 5-10 years; (5) add to Denver’s land bank and utilize investment strategies like land trusts to bring down costs of real estate; and (6) waive sales and use tax to build 100% affordable housing developments.
If elected, I would work with colleagues to take the following steps to onboard more affordable housing: (1) strengthen the Affordable Housing Review Team to ensure that exclusively affordable housing developments receive expedited city review; (2) facilitate speedier approval for projects aimed at delivering housing; (3) work closely with the executive branch to provide legislative support that will improve customer service and refine internal processes across city agencies; (4) preserve existing affordable housing units that will lose their affordability over the next 5-10 years; (5) add to Denver’s land bank and utilize investment strategies like land trusts to bring down costs of real estate; and (6) waive sales and use tax to build 100% affordable housing developments.
Do you support redevelopment at the Park Hill golf course property? Why or why not?
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
What should Denver leaders do to revitalize downtown Denver?
(1) Work collaboratively with regional partners to build more housing with wrap-around services for the homeless. (2) Invest in creative, near term strategies to shelter those in unsanctioned encampments. (3) Dedicate resources to effective policing strategies like boosting the number of police along commercial corridors and directing more support to STAR Program. Part of answer not responsive to the question removed. (6) Activate more housing in downtown Denver through new builds and adaptive reuse; (7) Recruit new business to downtown Denver. Portions of candidate’s answer were not responsive to the question.
(1) Work collaboratively with regional partners to build more housing with wrap-around services for the homeless. (2) Invest in creative, near term strategies to shelter those in unsanctioned encampments. (3) Dedicate resources to effective policing strategies like boosting the number of police along commercial corridors and directing more support to STAR Program. Part of answer not responsive to the question removed. (6) Activate more housing in downtown Denver through new builds and adaptive reuse; (7) Recruit new business to downtown Denver. Portions of candidate’s answer were not responsive to the question.
What is Denver’s greatest public safety concern and what should be done about it?
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Should neighborhoods help absorb population growth through permissive zoning, or do you favor protections for single-family neighborhoods?
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Should the city’s policy of sweeping homeless encampments continue unchanged? Why or why not?
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Candidate’s answer was not responsive to the question.
Should Denver change its snow plowing policy? Why or why not.
Yes. I want to ensure that the successful deployment of core services is front and center under the next council and mayoral administration. The status quo cannot continue.
Yes. I want to ensure that the successful deployment of core services is front and center under the next council and mayoral administration. The status quo cannot continue.
What’s your vision for Denver in 20 years, and what would you do to help the city get there?
Denver is at an inflection point. Housing is unattainable, homelessness is on the rise, and many neighborhoods feel unsafe. Forty years ago, we were called to imagine a great city. With urgency, we must restore it. A person’s zip code is a key determinant of their destiny; not all Denver zip codes are treated equitably. Let’s ensure access to parks, libraries, transit, walkability, and safety. We must create a city that fosters innovation and supports small businesses. I envision a city where housing is attainable and shelter is readily available for those in need. We can break down silos and forge new partnerships to get big projects done. The city’s economy is growing, and we must invest in underrepresented groups. I am prepared to deliver clear vision and decisive leadership on day one.
Denver is at an inflection point. Housing is unattainable, homelessness is on the rise, and many neighborhoods feel unsafe. Forty years ago, we were called to imagine a great city. With urgency, we must restore it. A person’s zip code is a key determinant of their destiny; not all Denver zip codes are treated equitably. Let’s ensure access to parks, libraries, transit, walkability, and safety. We must create a city that fosters innovation and supports small businesses. I envision a city where housing is attainable and shelter is readily available for those in need. We can break down silos and forge new partnerships to get big projects done. The city’s economy is growing, and we must invest in underrepresented groups. I am prepared to deliver clear vision and decisive leadership on day one.
How better can city officials protect Denver’s environment — air quality, water supply, ground contamination? And should the city take a more active role in transit?
We can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint through smart, sustainable, and equitable investments in neighborhoods–for example, making it easier for the adaptive reuse of older properties. Clean air and water are vital to our city’s future. Enhancing Denver’s tree canopy through climate appropriate strategies will help reduce heat in communities and promote clean air quality. We must be able to move around freely and easily, an essential part of what makes a good quality of life in a growing city. We need to make biking, walking, and micro-modal transportation easier for everyone including broad and unobstructed sidewalks, clearly Work to expand car sharing programs, public transit systems, and adopt a curated, Denver-specific bus route system in partnership with RTD.
We can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint through smart, sustainable, and equitable investments in neighborhoods–for example, making it easier for the adaptive reuse of older properties. Clean air and water are vital to our city’s future. Enhancing Denver’s tree canopy through climate appropriate strategies will help reduce heat in communities and promote clean air quality. We must be able to move around freely and easily, an essential part of what makes a good quality of life in a growing city. We need to make biking, walking, and micro-modal transportation easier for everyone including broad and unobstructed sidewalks, clearly Work to expand car sharing programs, public transit systems, and adopt a curated, Denver-specific bus route system in partnership with RTD.
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