Denver Charter Changes for the November 2003 Ballot
Coyote Gulch has already predicted that the charter changes proposed by Mayor Hickenlooper and City Council will pass handily in November. Apparently Mayor Hickenlooper and others, including Councilwoman Kathleen MacKenzie, don't trust my views.  A group in support of the charter changes, Smart Growth Inc., filed paperwork with the Denver Election Commission on Friday according to the Rocky Mountain News [September 6, 2003, "Group backs mayor on charter reforms"]. They are going to raise dough in support of the changes. From the article, "Hickenlooper, who catapulted into office using unconventional political strategies, is now forced to rely on a traditional campaign method because state law prohibits the mayor's staff from operating a campaign out of City Hall."
I'm still at a loss as to why the Rocky claims that the Mayor "won a key battle" last month getting the proposal on the ballot. Sheesh, the vote on Council was 13-0 in favor. The employees who spoke at the public hearings, sent e-mail, and otherwise commented, have no power except their vote in November (if they live in Denver). How was that a battle?
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