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Jon Murray @jonmurraydp.bsky.social · 10h

New: Billionaire Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver's flavored tobacco ban in election www.denverpost.com/2025/10/08/m... via @elliottwenzler.bsky.social

Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver’s flavored tobacco ban in election

During the last campaign finance reports in September, opponents of Denver’s ban had far outraised supporters. Bloomberg’s donation significantly shifts the dynamics of the ballot election.

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · 2d

Could Denver harness AI to renew trust in government? Mayor Mike Johnston thinks so, but others are skeptical.
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/06/d... @denverpost.com #denver

Could Denver harness AI to renew trust in government? Mayor Mike Johnston thinks so, but others are skeptical.

Mayor Mike Johnston and his chief AI and information officer, Suma Nallapati — whose role was just expanded to include an AI focus — are planning to make it a major part of how Denver o…

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · 6d

Amid conflict, Denver American Indian Commission co-chairs step away from Indigenous Peoples Day event
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/02/d...

Amid conflict, Denver American Indian Commission co-chairs step away from Indigenous Peoples Day event

“What we are experiencing is not simple conflict — it is manipulation, defiance and harmful behavior that has created an unsafe and unsustainable environment,” the letter says.

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · 9d

As Denver voters consider Vibrant Denver bond, past approved projects show: “It’s not over until they’re built”
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/28/v... #denver @denverpost.com

As Denver voters consider Vibrant Denver bond, past approved projects show “it’s not over until they’re built”

“The original project budgets were based on cost estimates using the best available information at the time (the) council referred the bond to the ballot,” a Denver deputy bond manager says.…

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Noelle Phillips @thenoellephillips.bsky.social · 14d

BREAKING: Settlement reached in Marshall fire lawsuit.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/24/m...

Xcel Energy agrees to settle lawsuit over ignition of Marshall fire, plaintiffs’ attorney says

Lawyers were expected to appear in Boulder County District Court on Wednesday to notify Judge Christopher Zenisek that they have settled the case, attorney Gerald Singleton told The Denver Post.

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Seth Klamann @sethklamann.bsky.social · 20d

Two lawsuits filed in Denver District Court this week allege that artificial intelligence-powered chatbots sexually abused two Colorado teenagers, leading one girl to kill herself via @elliottwenzler.bsky.social www.denverpost.com/2025/09/18/c...

AI chatbots sexually abused Colorado children, leading to one girl’s suicide, lawsuits allege

The chatbots isolated the children from their friends and families and talked with them about sexually explicit content.

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · 19d

Denver’s auditor lashes out at Mayor Mike Johnston over proposed budget cuts: ‘Stop interfering’ @denverpost.com
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/19/d...

Denver’s auditor lashes out at Mayor Mike Johnston over proposed budget cuts: ‘Stop interfering’

“Mr. Mayor, your office and the Finance Department must stop interfering with the Auditor’s Office and stop preventing me from doing my job,” Timothy O’Brien wrote.

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 28d

BREAKING: Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an “active assailant” and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.

Shooting, ‘active assailant’ reported at Evergreen High School

Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an “active assailant” and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 29d

NEW: Burnham Yard is the Denver Broncos' preferred site for a new stadium, the club announced today while outlining an unprecedented, privately financed vision for a stadium and adjoining mixed-use entertainment district // Story by @parkerjgabriel.bsky.social

Broncos name Burnham Yard preferred site for new stadium development

The 58-acre yard is the epicenter of what the Broncos hope will be a transformative project, anchored by a multi-billion dollar stadium and flanked by an entertainment district designed to host eve…

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Sep 4

NEW: More Denver voters said they disliked Mayor Mike Johnston in a new poll released Thursday, even as optimism about the city as a whole has improved since he began his term.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/04/d...

Some Denver voters are souring on Mayor Mike Johnston, poll shows, but experts say he could regain footing

Slightly more than half of voters said they thought the city is headed in the right direction, compared to 44% who said the same in 2023. More are also feeling optimistic about downtown’s recovery.…

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Sep 2

Earl Jackson, the former CFO for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, volunteered to be laid off, he said. Things have gotten increasingly chaotic since Johnston was elected, he said.

“It has been pretty much crisis-after-crisis mode since he’s arrived."

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Sep 2

Nick Trombetta worked for a vocational program for young people who have been through the criminal justice system.

“I was disappointed because I thought, given the nature of our program and how small our team was, I was kind of hopeful they wouldn’t mess with us,” he said.

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Sep 2

Mikhail Vafeades started working for the city of Denver at age 14 as an aide at the La Alma Recreation Center.

After 24 years of continuous work, city officials laid her off two weeks ago.

“I can’t afford to be without a job,” she said.

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Sep 2

My latest on Denver's layoffs: From feeling betrayed to volunteering to leave, five former Denver city employees tell their layoff stories @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2025/09/01/d...

From feeling betrayed to volunteering to leave, five former Denver city employees tell their layoff stories

On the other side of Denver’s city budget savings are laid-off workers who now face their own budget crises. “I can’t afford to be without a job,” Mikhail Vafeades told The Denver Post.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · Aug 27

this picture of a mom shoes off sprinting to the Mpls school: www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following

A parent runs toward the school after the shooting Wednesday at Annunciation Church in south Minneapolis. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEW: Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action

www.denverpost.com/2025/08/20/d...

Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action

“Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.”

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Aug 19

Re-upping this after another day of layoffs in Denver. Please send this to anyone who lost their job in the cuts this week.

Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Aug 18

Know someone laid off by the city of Denver? Please send them this form.

I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...

Were you laid off by the city of Denver? Tell us about your experience.

The Denver Post is interested in hearing from Denver city employees who receive layoff notices this week.

www.denverpost.com

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Aug 18

Latest: Scott Gilmore, a longtime manager in the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, was among the 171 people laid off. He's married to Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore.

“I committed my life to this city.” he said in an interview.
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...

Denver begins laying off 171 employees, eliminates hundreds of vacant positions

The city of Denver plans to lay off 171 employees to help close a $200 million budget gap in next year’s budget. Managers began notifying affected workers today and expect to finish Tuesday.

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Aug 18

Know someone laid off by the city of Denver? Please send them this form.

I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...

Were you laid off by the city of Denver? Tell us about your experience.

The Denver Post is interested in hearing from Denver city employees who receive layoff notices this week.

www.denverpost.com

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Aug 18

Texting with one city employee this morning as he waits to find out if his job has been eliminated, he says:

"I'll know in two hours one way or another. Scary stuff. Just the minutes ticking by. Hoping you don't get a calendar hold to discuss severance."

www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...

Denver city employees brace for layoff notices as mass job cuts begin Monday

Notifications expected Monday and Tuesday mark a painful moment for Denver city employees, residents and leaders as the cuts mark the first mass-layoffs in city government since 2011.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · Aug 18

Denver city leaders will alert an untold number of employees today and tomorrow that they've lost their jobs, the first mass layoffs in local government since 2011 // Story by @elliottwenzler.bsky.social

Denver city employees brace for layoff notices as mass job cuts begin Monday

Notifications expected Monday and Tuesday mark a painful moment for Denver city employees, residents and leaders as the cuts mark the first mass-layoffs in city government since 2011.

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Jon Murray @jonmurraydp.bsky.social · Aug 13

New: Denver Water approves $2 million purchase of property near Burnham Yard amid stadium talks. @elliottwenzler.bsky.social has more: www.denverpost.com/2025/08/13/d...

Denver Water approves $2 million purchase of property near Burnham Yard amid stadium talks

Denver Water’s attempts have fueled speculation, but a spokesman has said it’s “just exploring some voluntary acquisitions of properties near our operations complex to meet future…

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · Aug 12

The Denver City Council on Monday night narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would ask voters to convert most city elections to ranked-choice voting, while advancing a potential change to how its two at-large members are elected // Story by @elliottwenzler.bsky.social

Denver City Council rejects ranked-choice voting, advances change for at-large seats

The Denver council on Monday night narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would ask voters to convert most city elections to ranked-choice voting, replacing a two-election runoff system.

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Elliott Wenzler @elliottwenzler.bsky.social · Aug 14

New: The Salvation Army will no longer operate three of the largest homeless shelters in Denver. They say they made the choice for financial stability. City officials say they didn't choose them from a list of other contractors. #denver @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2025/08/14/d...

The Salvation Army won’t run three large Denver homeless shelters amid council pushback, protests

The Salvation Army said it decided not to run some shelters “to ensure our financial sustainability,” but a Denver mayor’s spokesman said the city chose other contractors for two of the…

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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · Aug 6

In private group chat, GOP lawmakers made crude jokes about a Democratic colleague's clothing www.cpr.org/2025/08/06/c... via @bentebirkeland.bsky.social #copolitics

In private group chat, GOP lawmakers made crude jokes about a Democratic colleague's clothing

The thread was sparked by a photo that was later posted to social media, unleashing online harassment.

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