Denver Post – Mayor Needs a Challenge

Jeremy Meyer argues Denver would be best served if Mayor Michael Hancock had serious competition to spur a debate on the issues.

It does not appear likely to happen.

Mayor Michael Hancock

“There is generally a good feeling about the city right now,” he said. “And Hancock nicely represents a fulcrum point in the politics of the city. He is not too left or not too right.”

“Ultimately, the final thing is leadership,” Ciruli said. “Is there someone with the name ID and money and grassroots support — not just a gadfly or marginal candidate? I don't see that person.” (Floyd Ciruli, 2-1-15, Denver Post)

Two December 2014 blog posts point out how unlikely a Denver mayor loses an election: Denver Mayor Unopposed? (Dec. 16, 2014) and Denver Holds Election and No One Shows Up (Dec. 11, 2014).