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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Denver City Council race: Look to Northwest Denver to see the future of city politics
In one of Denver's most intense redevelopment zones, it's not just about YIMBY and NIMBY.

Denver City Council candidate settles consultant’s lawsuit
Tony Pigford, a candidate for Denver's at-large council race, has settled a lawsuit from a political consulting company that worked on his campaign.

Denver council moves to open 2 square miles for social marijuana use, despite mayor’s opposition
The Denver City Council on Monday took a step to boost the slow growth of the city's social-use cannabis businesses.

Denver election guide 2019: Mayor, City Council, camping ban and magic mushrooms on the ballot
Ballots will arrive this week for Denver's 2019 elections. Residents will choose city leaders for the next four years and decide on two ballot initiatives.

Stephan “Seku” Evans: Former Black Panther, florist, has had enough “poo-poo la-la” in Denver
Stephan "Chairman Seku" Evans is preaching revolution on the campaign trail -- and he's got a long, colorful history in Denver.

Denver Water clears development companies accused of collusion on Colorado Convention Center
An internal investigation found no evidence of corruption during the $196 million redevelopment of Denver Water's headquarters.

Kalyn Heffernan: The rapper who’s “rolling” for Denver mayor
The theme of Kalyn Rose Heffernan's campaign for mayor of Denver is "access," whether it's referring to physical spaces or the government itself.

Penfield Tate: Former lawmaker warns that Denver is “disappearing” amid development and scandals
Penfield Tate III, a former Colorado lawmaker, has centered his second run for Denver mayor on the idea that the city has fallen into disarray by ignoring the fundamentals.

The reckoning of Denver’s boomtown mayor: Can Michael Hancock survive success?
Mayor Michael Hancock’s ascendant story once enraptured the city. Now, after eight years in office and an unprecedented population boom, he faces his sharpest challenge yet.

Jamie Giellis: Denver transplant and former RiNo leader tries to strike a balance on development
More than 100 people crammed themselves into the back room of a South Broadway storefront on a December evening. The venue was just the right size, barely containing the buzzing...