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 mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis speaks ...

Jamie Giellis’ flub on “NAACP” meaning splits Denver’s black voters

May 16, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

In an interview on Brother Jeff Fard's webcast, Jamie Giellis couldn't say what "NAACP" stands for. Some black voters said it was ignorance, but others are willing to overlook it.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and challenger Jamie Giellis.

Denver mayor race: Jamie Giellis unveils “team of rivals” strategy; Michael Hancock pitches continuity

May 14, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

Denver's dueling campaigns for mayor barely missed one another Tuesday as they held downtown events with polar-opposite messages.

Denver Police Officer Rudy Manzanares takes ...

Denver camping ban fight already resurfacing in mayoral runoff

May 14, 2019 at 3:31 p.m.

Initiative 300 was a culmination of years of planning. It was the most most visible effort yet by Denver's homelessness reformers. And it was crushed by voters.

New apartment buildings are being built along Morrison Road in the Westwood neighborhood in Denver, Feb. 6, 2017.

Denver to help homeowners in several neighborhoods build low-income “granny flats”

May 13, 2019 at 10:42 p.m.

Under a new program, public agencies will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help West Denver homeowners build accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats, on existing residential properties.

Denver mayoral candidates, clockwise from left: challengers Penfield Tate III, Lisa Calder贸n, incumbent Michael Hancock, and challenger Jamie Giellis stand for portraits

Former rivals align behind Jamie Giellis as final countdown for Denver mayoral race begins

May 13, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

The three major challengers who scrapped for months on the election trail have formed a single "unity ticket" to unseat Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

Denver鈥檚 final two candidates for mayor each have a path to victory

May 13, 2019 at 12:23 p.m.

Two candidates for Denver mayor are still standing after Tuesday鈥檚 election: incumbent Michael Hancock and first-time challenger Jamie Giellis. The Denver Post explores the obstacles and opportunities for each leading...

Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis addresses her supporters as they cheer for her on election night in Vauxhall at the Ramble Hotel on May 7, 2019.

Denver elections: Jamie Giellis has a chance to make history, but history shows that won’t be easy

May 12, 2019 at 7:21 a.m.

The opportunity to oust Mayor Michael Hancock is real, analysts said, but Giellis will need a more succinct and perhaps more positive message than got her into to the runoff.

DENVER, CO - MAY 7: Election judges Michael Michalek, and Adam Ballinger, right, collect ballots from cars, bicycles, and pedestrians like Jack Gende and his dog "Charlotte" at the drive-through drop-off location in front of the City and County Building. Denver voters drop off ballots and vote in person for the 2019 Municipal Election at the Denver Elections Division in downtown Denver on May 7, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Kathryn Scott/Special to The Denver Post)

Denver voted in record numbers and threw down a big challenge for the city’s leaders

May 8, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday's elections in Denver included an army of candidates and two first-in-the-nation ballot initiatives, offering voters yet more chances to disrupt the status quo.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock headed to runoff with Jamie Giellis

May 8, 2019 at 8:06 a.m.

Michael Hancock was the top votegetter but fell short of an outright win Tuesday in his race for a final four-year term as Denver mayor.

Election judges Colin Miller, and David ...

Election Day in Denver: What’s at stake in crowded races

June 3, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

Denver elections have brought out the city's largest field of candidates since 2003, and it's especially unusual because only three of 16 seats are open.

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