tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.comments2023-06-24T06:54:50.771-06:00Denver PoliticsDave Gradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06804389107443507950noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-79575634792633634852013-03-27T03:21:33.672-06:002013-03-27T03:21:33.672-06:00My best friend growing up was Vince biondo. I just...My best friend growing up was Vince biondo. I just talked to him yesterday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888203835542599334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-90163880754831933972013-03-27T03:19:08.846-06:002013-03-27T03:19:08.846-06:00My best friend growing up was Vince biondo. I just...My best friend growing up was Vince biondo. I just talked to him yesterday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888203835542599334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-18125662058094502332011-05-02T22:42:54.558-06:002011-05-02T22:42:54.558-06:00Here's a map showing all these locations, at l...Here's a map showing all these locations, at least where Google Maps thinks they are :-)<br />http://www.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&msa=0&msid=210189014413847897802.0004a2579d89e69405a36&ll=39.712469,-104.931107&spn=0.342279,0.617294&z=11Topher Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813321623024005909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-82377220127967745992008-10-21T12:16:00.000-06:002008-10-21T12:16:00.000-06:00I enjoy your blog and I would like to send you upd...I enjoy your blog and I would like to send you updates regarding similar issues. May I please have your contact information? Thanks.tws1615https://www.blogger.com/profile/03150157623788332021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-73576724992212499782008-07-18T09:44:00.000-06:002008-07-18T09:44:00.000-06:00Apologies. It's been a long day already. I was jus...Apologies. It's been a long day already. I was just visiting Slapstick and evidently my mind's not working.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277251862758581555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-36650331264787620282008-07-18T09:38:00.000-06:002008-07-18T09:38:00.000-06:00Hi Dave,I was just stopping by Slapstick Politics ...Hi Dave,<BR/><BR/>I was just stopping by Slapstick Politics and thought you might be interested in some of the information we've been compiling on oil shale here at The Wilderness Society. As I'm sure you know, it's become a hot topic as of late, and Colorado (along with Utah and Wyoming) is at the center of the debate. I'd like to get the chance to talk with you about it personally a bit more, but in the meantime, check out our web content at: http://wilderness.org/OurIssues/ ...line_Prices.cfm<BR/><BR/>You can reach me at Andrew_Peters 'at' tws.org. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>AndyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277251862758581555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-54170984252420341522008-07-17T11:48:00.000-06:002008-07-17T11:48:00.000-06:00Hey Dave,I recently noticed all the great work you...Hey Dave,<BR/><BR/>I recently noticed all the great work you’re doing regarding Denver politics and thought you (or your readers!) might be interested in attending (or writing about) a luncheon forum being hosted by the Brookings Institution on July 22 in Denver.<BR/><BR/>The event formally presents a new report we are releasing this Sunday that looks at the challenges facing the West and pressing need for federal policy reform to address issues of land use, immigration and population growth, and transition to a knowledge-based economy.<BR/><BR/>Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter will open the discussion, with Brookings experts Bruce Katz and Robert Lang providing an overview of the report and its policy recommendations. Following that, a panel of Mountain region leaders will provide their responses to the report.<BR/><BR/>The event is free, but registration is required. You can find out more about the event and register online at the following URL: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2008/0722_metropolitan.aspxerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532199809796440495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-80415122699901456322007-07-24T04:04:00.000-06:002007-07-24T04:04:00.000-06:00I see where you say the case is strong and Lopez w...I see where you say the case is strong and Lopez will be out the door.<BR/><BR/>Was that Councilperson Lopez I saw on Channel 8 this evening? <BR/><BR/>So much for solid cases....huhRev Fidel "Butch" Montoyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566985664099503813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-45893543891446938142007-06-06T11:12:00.000-06:002007-06-06T11:12:00.000-06:00Carla Wins!Carla Wins!ColeMemoirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686856918620545408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-19721846602202227942007-06-05T11:32:00.000-06:002007-06-05T11:32:00.000-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Andrew Oh-Willekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-51043629738123224242007-06-01T20:36:00.000-06:002007-06-01T20:36:00.000-06:00I thought Paul Lopex was/is an "illegal alien" in ...I thought Paul Lopex was/is an "illegal alien" in District 3.Dave Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07355264650239868491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-47080996261379490512007-06-01T09:10:00.000-06:002007-06-01T09:10:00.000-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737901004771066039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-11748381781988991462007-05-29T12:35:00.000-06:002007-05-29T12:35:00.000-06:00Suppose Lopez isn't a valid resident? What is the...Suppose Lopez isn't a valid resident? What is the remedy?<BR/><BR/>The first round ballot is out and counted. The second round ballot is likewise in voters hands and includes Lopez as a choice. <BR/><BR/>There wasn't a timely protest made to stop this progression of events. In six days, votes will be counted, and there is no vacancy process in municipal election in the way that there is in partisan state election, so far as I know.<BR/><BR/>If Lopez does not win the runoff, the question is moot. If Lopez does win the runoff (and there is every indication that he will win the runoff), the question is, I suppose, can residency qualifications be challenged any time, or is the failure to make a timely and proper challenge suffiicent? <BR/><BR/>If residency qualifications can be challenged at any time, one would suppose that the proper course of action would be to have a hearing, and if Lopez's residency is found wanting at that hearing after suitable appeals, to declare the seat vacant, and hold a vacancy election in that district (no sooner than July or August).<BR/><BR/>Also, should such an election, if held, be conducted under the auspices of the Denver Election Commission, which thought it had breathed its last gasp, be deferred until the newly elected clerk and record takes office, or be handled by a combination of both, a scenario the starting date for the Clerk and Recorder was deliberately chosen to avoid?Andrew Oh-Willekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-21649506994500179112007-05-24T10:19:00.000-06:002007-05-24T10:19:00.000-06:00JoAnn Phillips might have a chance if she made it ...JoAnn Phillips might have a chance if she made it easier for someone to find something out about her. When I was researching candidates, I found out a little, but I'm not even entirely sure that what I did learn referred to her, or merely someone else with the same name.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry, but even if you are endorsed by the Denver Post, if you are running for public office in a jurisdiction (a council district) with more people than the vast majority or counties and cities in the State, you need a website. You can win a race on word of mouth in Bailey or Salida. It is foolhardy to try to do that in Denver.Andrew Oh-Willekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-34672166736408176542007-05-23T08:44:00.000-06:002007-05-23T08:44:00.000-06:00Denver City Council District 3 run-off candidate, ...Denver City Council District 3 run-off candidate, Jo Ann Phillips has received the endorsement of three former District 3 candidates, Kathy Sandoval, Mark Roggerman, and Antoinette Alire. All three acknowledge that Jo Ann Phillips is the most qualified candidate for the job and has dedicated her time to the west Denver community. Phillips is challenging Paul Lopez for the opportunity to represent City Council District 3. “Her experience in District 3 has taught her how to tackle neighborhood issues and create opportunities in our community” stated Kathy Sandoval. “And that is why I am proud to support her candidacy. She is the right choice for the district.” 55% of the voters in the district cast their ballots for someone other than Paul Lopez.Denver3for3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11143866417408752447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-12018807972682913832007-05-22T14:57:00.000-06:002007-05-22T14:57:00.000-06:00Soulful Sarah basks today in the glory of her (lik...Soulful Sarah basks today in the glory of her (likely) 247 votes. If only she'd have signed the affidavit of intent to accept the office; if only she'd have spent a few bucks on her campaign. Oh well... History will record her good fight will extra cookies after dinner tonight. : - ]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737901004771066039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-16434528240119995442007-05-21T10:22:00.000-06:002007-05-21T10:22:00.000-06:00Good point. It's especially telling since Gerald S...Good point. It's especially telling since Gerald Styron received only 9 write-in votes. Given that there were 256 writeins for District 1, it's possible she received as many as 247 of 'em!Dave Burrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09558213530020630842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-42359865519999778202007-05-21T09:54:00.000-06:002007-05-21T09:54:00.000-06:00Clearly, given the poor performance of the authori...Clearly, given the poor performance of the authorized write in candidates, Soulful Sarah must not have done half bad.Andrew Oh-Willekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-41880576221713696552007-05-18T20:52:00.000-06:002007-05-18T20:52:00.000-06:00WTF! "authorized write-in candidate"What a joke.Wr...WTF! "authorized write-in candidate"<BR/>What a joke.<BR/>Write-in should mean written in. If John Smith gets the most votes via being written in, then John should win.<BR/>What? You have to apply to be a write-in candidate? Stupid.Dave Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07355264650239868491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-23167484205726737792007-05-17T20:26:00.000-06:002007-05-17T20:26:00.000-06:00Persnickety? Seething? Oh my... George surely need...Persnickety? Seething? Oh my... George surely needs a reality check. Right? I mean, how dare he seethe persnicketly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737901004771066039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-88475934825500394072007-05-17T16:38:00.000-06:002007-05-17T16:38:00.000-06:00An alternate way to explain the data is that the l...An alternate way to explain the data is that the likelihood of a voter to vote may be independent of neighborhood and solely dependent upon income. In that interpretation, areas with fewer high income people have lower turnout, because people who are likely to vote are more scarce.<BR/><BR/>If true, this implies that high income people in poor neighborhoods want change; while high income people in high income neighborhoods are satisfied. Both reactions, of course, are logical.<BR/><BR/>Campbell support then, would be traceable to high income people in the low income West side from which she hails (i.e. gentrifiers).<BR/><BR/>This makes more sense than the theory that Campbell support is primarily from low income voters in low income neighborhoods, as her campaign focused on trying to have more code enforcement targeted at low income voters in low income neighborhoods.<BR/><BR/>Of course, the data isn't sufficient to give an answer one way or the other.Andrew Oh-Willekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-79601553231438610872007-05-17T16:32:00.000-06:002007-05-17T16:32:00.000-06:00The status sheet as of April 24, 2007 is here. It...The status sheet as of April 24, 2007 is <A HREF="http://www.elections.colorado.gov/WWW/default/Initiatives/2007-2008_proposed_initiatives.pdf" REL="nofollow">here</A>. It has 30 entries, but this is deceptive, because it included abandoned applications and multiple entries for slightly different versions of the same measure. It is also out of date as hearings were held in early May.<BR/><BR/>There are actually ten distinct proposals, at least one of which (Amendment 41 proposal) has been abandoned, and a couple of others of which are probably improper to put before voters in 2007 because they are not financial in nature.<BR/><BR/>One involves the lottery, one involves funding for higher education, and several involve severance taxes or mineral taxation matters.Andrew Oh-Willekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-49186283499126388432007-05-17T15:53:00.000-06:002007-05-17T15:53:00.000-06:00If this is a battle over who has the best endorsem...If this is a battle over who has the best endorsements, Chris Nevitt is in great shape. He has the support of all of the legislators who actually represent the district, including Reps. Anne McGihon and Mike Cerbo, as well as Sens. Chris Romer and Jennifer Veiga. You can even see video on his website at www.ChrisNevitt.com where Rep. McGihon talks about what Chris will do to improve schools, and Rep. Cerbo talks about what Chris will do to reduce crime and graffiti. There is also a long video listing all the people who support Chris, including me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959409324844598475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-11751876346576377322007-05-17T13:20:00.000-06:002007-05-17T13:20:00.000-06:00Despite a supposedly destitute, unfocused and ofte...Despite a supposedly destitute, unfocused and often clueless campaign, Benevidez did find enough funding to distribute one crude and racially-tinged election piece to households. <BR/><BR/>Waldo also benefited from some name recognition (from several unsuccessful campaigns) in some of the communities where there still are large #s of Hispanic households in the district; and from regular air-time and back-handed endorsements from Peter Boyles.Mile High Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828727137134168064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722512421782801851.post-65669101522262855302007-05-17T09:47:00.000-06:002007-05-17T09:47:00.000-06:00Thanks for point that out. It wasn't something I d...Thanks for point that out. It wasn't something I decided; these are the official designations given by the Denver Election Commission. <BR/><BR/>Precincts 206, 210, 211, 217, and 220 are all designated as Baker. 220 does edge into West Wash Park, however, incorrectly including about 14 blocks in District 7... which is why Baker shows up in this report.<BR/><BR/>Again, thanks for pointing that out.Dave Burrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09558213530020630842noreply@blogger.com