Denver mayor election: Debbie Ortega leans on city council experience

Denver mayoral candidate Debbie Ortega speaks during the Fair Elections Fund Mayoral debate in Claver Hall at Regis University on Feb. 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

By Jon Murray | jmurray@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: February 26, 2023 at 5:00 AM MST | UPDATED: February 28, 2023 at 3:08 PM MST

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Debbie Ortega might seem like the safe, establishment pick for mayor. But during nearly three decades as a City Council member, she's often proved a wildcard.

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