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Three former Denver mayors urge a ‘yes’ vote on license plate cameras (¶¶Ņõap)
This week, Denver City Council will make a decision that goes to the heart of a basic responsibility we all share: keeping our communities safe.

Hancock: Thank you, Denver
My hope is that my administration built a solid foundation for the incoming administration of Mayor-elect Mike Johnston to succeed, a foundation that itself was built on the shoulders of...

Hancock, Suthers and Coffman: Our cities need Colorado lawmakers to help reduce crime
Crime remains a serious issue in Colorado, and we, as mayors of Colorado's three largest cities, are committed to working with the state legislature and the governor on this issue...

¶¶Ņõap: Combating the drug crisis on our streets
Ā As of August, 132 people died to fentanyl poisoning ā nearly half of all overdose deaths in Denver this year.

Hancock and Suthers: A plea to lawmakers for help, not hurt, as we combat crime and drug abuse
As the mayors of Coloradoās two largest cities, we often work together and set aside politics to address urgent concerns.Ā The COVID-19 pandemic made non-partisan collaboration even more critical.

Hancock and Coffman: Coloradans are suffering. Congress must put aside partisanship and pass the COVID relief plan.
As bipartisan mayors, we -- along with an overwhelming majority of Americans -- are united in our support of the American Rescue Plan because we understand that the cost of...

Hancock, Kniech: Supporting 2B will fund proven solutions to reducing homelessness in Denver
If voters pass Measure 2B, your investment will create 1,800 supportive housing apartments over the next 10 years.

Hancock: Rise up, Denver ā and have hope
It all seems bleak today, but I want Denver to know how we are going to get back to normal.

Guest commentary: Denver minimum wage hike necessary for struggling families, city economy
Fair wages are central to ensuring Denver remains inclusive and affordable for everyone, and a livable wage is critical to achieving greater racial, ethnic and gender equity in our city,...

Hancock: Keeping Denver’s housing market in reach for all Denverites
We canāt continue to put our recent economic successes at risk because the very people who jump-started and drove that success -- the people of Denver -- are pushed out...