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.

Election judge Adam Ballinger, collects ballots ...

Outside groups spent more than $1 million to influence Denver’s election, and it took a lot of work to figure that out

June 17, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

Independent spending is mutating faster than the city can keep pace, and it threatens to undermine the campaign finance reforms that were recently approved by Denver voters. More than $1.3...

Denver plans friendlier homeless shelter system after failure of “Right to Survive”

June 12, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

The city of Denver is preparing for what its leaders describe as a new approach to homelessness.

Affordably priced homes are under construction ...

What will Denver do with its suburban frontier through 2040?

June 10, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

Denver's northeastern corner has some of the last development-ready acres in the city. On Monday night, the Denver City Council approved a broad picture for how the area will change...

Denver mayor’s race: Michael Hancock defeats Jamie Giellis, winning a third and final term

June 5, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

Mayor Michael Hancock won re-election to a third term Tuesday night in one of the most expensive and strident races in the city's recent memory -- a contest fueled by...

It’s Election Day, Part 2, in Denver and there’s still time to vote

June 4, 2019 at 3:56 p.m.

Denver's last-minute voters still have a few hours to drop off their ballots as they decide which person would best serve as mayor.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, left, and ...

In the Denver mayor’s race, it’s 1995 all over again

June 4, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

The mayor faced a neck-and-neck challenge in the runoff election. The challenger was talking about cronyism and mismanaged public projects. And race and ethnicity were central topics as a 40-something...

Left: Former Denver mayoral candidate Lisa Calder贸n poses for a photograph in her home in Denver on April 3, 2019. Right: Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis poses for a portrait at her home in Denver on March 31, 2019.

Denver mayor race: Giellis backer gives to Calder贸n after endorsement; developers pour in money for Hancock

May 31, 2019 at 5:57 p.m.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock raised about $660,000 last month in his re-election campaign, while challenger Jamie Giellis raised $211,000. Meanwhile, former candidate Lisa Calder贸n received $15,000 from a prime Giellis...

DENVER, CO - MAY 28: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, left, and Mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis take part in a debate sponsored by the Denver Post at the Denver Press Club on May 28, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver mayoral race: Jamie Giellis and Michael Hancock on the issues

May 31, 2019 at 2:58 p.m.

Mayor Michael Hancock and Jamie Giellis have broad similarities in their visions for Denver, but their platforms promise different approaches to the city's biggest issues.

From left are Amanda Sandoval and Mike Somma.

Denver council runoff: In District 1, two fire employees want to replace Rafael Espinoza

July 10, 2019 at 10:25 a.m.

Northwest Denver voters have a choice between two employees of the Denver Fire Department with generations of family history in the area.

From left are Jamie Torres and Veronica Barela.

Denver council runoff: In District 3, gentrification enters Latino neighborhoods

May 29, 2019 at 6:48 p.m.

Two candidates, Jamie Torres and Veronica Barela, are competing in the runoff for a district that stretches from Mile High Stadium through gentrifying Latino neighborhoods along Federal Boulevard.

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