Growth is driving housing prices up and pushing locals out Re: “Housing crisis: Build our way out?” March 24 commentary Steve Pomerance’s excellent coverage of Colorado’s shortage of affordable housing and its related problems is clearly on target regarding population growth and affordable housing. Due to population growth, I don’t believe that using taxpayer money…
Letters: The battle for the soul of the GOP
The battle for the soul of the GOP Re: “The Colorado GOP wall of shame is a list of honorable Republicans,” March 17 commentary Although I admittedly don’t share the same party affiliation as Krista Kafer, I felt compelled to write to commend her for the courage she has been demonstrating throughout the past several…
Letters: To those working out in the snowstorm, thanks
To those working out in the snowstorm, thanks Thank you: snow plow drivers, utility workers, EMTs, nurses and all hospital staff, journalists, animal shelter staff and volunteers, homelessness outreach workers, postal workers, and the anonymous neighbor who blew our sidewalk clear, and so many more (and sincere apologies if I’ve missed you)! All those keeping…
Letters: Arrests, mistreated human bodies, indicate need for funeral home regulation
New Mexico regulates funeral services, Colorado should too Re: “Lawmakers unveil bill to fix lax funeral home rules,” March 5 news story I am a licensed funeral service practitioner in New Mexico, currently serving a second term as a member of the New Mexico Funeral Services Board. I clearly remember 1983 when the Colorado funeral…
Endorsement: Mike Johnston for Denver mayor
Editor’s note: This represents the opinion of The Denver Post editorial board, which is separate from the paper’s news operation. Over the past month, The Denver Post editorial board spent 45 minutes each with 15 of the 17 candidates for Denver mayor. We agonized with them about the toll of escalating youth violence, the conditions…
Endorsement: Denver City Council needs a clean-up, and these two candidates are right for the job
After meeting with nine candidates for Denver’s at-large City Council race, two stood out as both listeners and leaders, as experts in a wide variety of Denver affairs, and as having high integrity and a solid moral compass. We urge Denver voters to support Penfield Tate III and Marty Zimmerman for the open Denver City…
The Denver Post’s endorsements for Denver’s 2023 election
Editor’s note: The Denver Post continues the tradition of making endorsements in the City of Denver municipal election on April 4. These endorsements represent the opinion of The Denver Post editorial board, which is separate from the paper’s news operation. The board is unable to endorse in every race. 2023 DENVER ELECTION Mayor of Denver:…
Endorsement: Park Hill golf course development is a sweetheart deal that lacks financial accountability
Editor’s note: This represents the opinion of The Denver Post editorial board, which is separate from the paper’s news operation. Everyone knows conservation easements have value. Everyone, it seems, except for the 11 Denver City Council members and Mayor Michael Hancock, who have green-lighted a sweetheart deal to lift the conservation easement on the Park…
Endorsement: Tim O’Brien for Denver auditor will bring tried and true leadership
Editor’s note: This represents the opinion of The Denver Post editorial board, which is separate from the paper’s news operation. Now is not the time to shake up the Denver Auditor’s Office. The city needs tried and true leadership in this crucial oversight role and Tim O’Brien fits the bill. He’s served two terms in…
Endorsement: Paul López for Denver clerk and recorder
Editor’s note: This represents the opinion of The Denver Post editorial board, which is separate from the paper’s news operation. Ironically Denver’s champion of election participation and civic engagement is the only city-wide candidate running unopposed in the 2023 City of Denver election. Clerk and Recorder Paul López has spearheaded outreach efforts across the city…