Andrew Kenney
Andrew Kenney covers Denver and its government. His work explores how urbanization is reshaping Colorado's cities and whom it benefits, focusing on housing, sustainability, culture and government accountability. He previously worked as a reporter for The (Raleigh) News & Observer and for Denverite. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was honored with the Associated Press' Walter Spearman Award for young writers in 2015, among other recognition.
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Mayor Michael Hancock apologizes for comment about suggestive texts as officer accuses him of “telling additional lies”
Saying that "my bad judgment is a mistake that I own," Denver Mayor Michael Hancock apologized Wednesday for a debate remark explaining why he didn't think his suggestive texts to...

Denver council runoff: In District 5, challenger says East Denver is nearing capacity
Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman was the only incumbent to finish behind a challenger in the first round of Denver's elections.

Denver council runoff: In District 10, Capitol Hill and Cherry Creek voters clash over Denver density
In the runoff election of District 10, Capitol Hill and Cherry Creek are going in opposite directions.

Denver council runoff: In District 9, candidates debate role of community, developers
The District 9 council race in northeast Denver saw one of the closest results in the city’s elections, but the candidates have broad philosophical differences.

Jamie Giellis’ RiNo legacy includes a pricier office. Thinking big or wasting money?
Jamie Giellis' work in River North is the most prominent local experience that the urban planning consultant can point to in her bid to run Denver. Her supporters credit her...

Asian American community leaders ask Jamie Giellis to explain “Chinatown” statements
More than 30 leaders and members of Asian American communities issued an open letter to Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis on Tuesday, asking that she clarify her statements about Chinatowns.

Denver mayor ad fact check: Challenger Giellis didn’t call immigrants “criminals”
Mayor Michael Hancock's campaign trashed challenger Jamie Giellis in new advertisements weeks ahead of the final vote in the mayoral election, prompting a sharp response from the challenger.

Vendors paid for Denver employees’ Italy trip before $221,000 purchase
Two high-ranking Denver Public Works employees who were recently suspended for an investigation took an international trip in 2018 that was funded by equipment manufacturers. The setup may have violated...

Jamie Giellis’ blunders on race reshape Denver mayoral election
In the first week of Denver’s runoff election, mayoral challenger Jamie Giellis’ missteps have brought race to the forefront of the June 4 contest -- but they also illuminated the...

Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis goes silent after NAACP mistake and revelation of Chinatown tweet
One day after failing to identify what the acronym “NAACP” stood for in a live interview, Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis is under new fire for a racially insensitive tweet...