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.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, left, responds ...

Mayor Michael Hancock apologizes for comment about suggestive texts as officer accuses him of “telling additional lies”

May 29, 2019 at 5:39 p.m.

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...

From left are Amanda Sawyer and Mary Beth Susman.

Denver council runoff: In District 5, challenger says East Denver is nearing capacity

May 24, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman was the only incumbent to finish behind a challenger in the first round of Denver's elections.

From left are Chris Hinds and Wayne New.

Denver council runoff: In District 10, Capitol Hill and Cherry Creek voters clash over Denver density

May 24, 2019 at 6:46 p.m.

In the runoff election of District 10, Capitol Hill and Cherry Creek are going in opposite directions.

From left are Albus Brooks and Candi CdeBaca.

Denver council runoff: In District 9, candidates debate role of community, developers

May 24, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

The District 9 council race in northeast Denver saw one of the closest results in the city鈥檚 elections, but the candidates have broad philosophical differences.

Zeppelin Station on Thursday, March 1, ...

Jamie Giellis’ RiNo legacy includes a pricier office. Thinking big or wasting money?

May 24, 2019 at 10:47 a.m.

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...

DENVER, CO - May 21: Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis explains about ethics reform and end secret sexual harassment settlements during the press conference at her campaign office. May 21, 2019. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Asian American community leaders ask Jamie Giellis to explain “Chinatown” statements

May 22, 2019 at 11:13 a.m.

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, COLORADO - MAY 15: Mayor Michael Hancock during the Vision Zero Ride and Walk of Silence Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Sunken Gardens Park. Family, friends, city officials, and advocates gathered to commemorate the 88 lives lost to traffic crashes on Denver streets since January 1, 2018. Attendees began at the Denver City and County Building and walked or biked to Sunken Gardens Park. The annual, international event advocates to improve active transportation and transit infrastructure. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)

Denver mayor ad fact check: Challenger Giellis didn’t call immigrants “criminals”

May 21, 2019 at 2:03 a.m.

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.

A Dulevo electric streetsweeper. (Courtesy City of Denver.)

Vendors paid for Denver employees’ Italy trip before $221,000 purchase

May 17, 2019 at 9:16 p.m.

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...

Mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis talks with ...

Jamie Giellis’ blunders on race reshape Denver mayoral election

May 16, 2019 at 11:13 p.m.

In the first week of Denver鈥檚 runoff election, mayoral challenger Jamie Giellis鈥� missteps have brought race to the forefront of the June 4 contest -- but they also illuminated the...

Mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis poses for ...

Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis goes silent after NAACP mistake and revelation of Chinatown tweet

May 16, 2019 at 10:23 p.m.

One day after failing to identify what the acronym 鈥淣AACP鈥� stood for in a live interview, Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis is under new fire for a racially insensitive tweet...

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