Mike Johnston, a former state senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate who spent the last three years leading one of Colorado’s most influential philanthropy organizations, announced We…
Another familiar face is getting into the snowballing field of candidates in Denver’s 2023 mayoral racewho spent the last three years leading one of Colorado’s most influential philanthropy organizations, announced Wednesday that he is running to succeed Denver’s term-limited mayor, Michael Hancock.
Once Johnston’s candidate paperwork is finalized with the Denver Elections Division, he will become the 17th person to jump in the race for the April 4 municipal election. It is the first open mayor’s race in Denver since Hancock first ran in 2011. “I just see the promise of what Denver can be and see the places where we are falling short and I’m inspired to try to help deliver a Denver that we will all be proud of,” Johnston said in an interview Wednesday. “I want to help build a Denver that is vibrant, affordable and safe.”
Johnston worked as a teacher and principal before being elected to the first of his two terms representing northeast Denver in the Colorado Senate in 2009. He ran for governor in 2018,Since 2020, Johnston has worked as the president and CEO of
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