Weighing in on the runoff election for Denver mayor
Re: “Brough and Johnston: The runoff candidates,” May 21 news stories
Thank you for publishing the side- by- side summaries of the backgrounds of the two mayoral runoff candidates, which presented sufficient contrast to present a clear choice, in my view. Kelly Brough — a woman of humble beginnings, worked her way through public colleges; found a full- time career encompassing a breadth of City of Denver jobs, including working up to and serving as Chief of Staff for Mayor John Hickenlooper, followed by a lengthy stint as CEO of the Denver Chamber of Commerce.
After reading that Mike Johnston was a born Vail aristocrat; exclusive private school grad; and spent a great deal of his recent past as an adviser in politics, with eight years as a parttime state legislator ( 120 days/ yr. in session) — followed by failed campaigns running for governor and for U. S. Senate, my voting choice is made, regardless of which candidate can raise more money.— Peter Ehrlich, Denver
The recent attack ads by Kelly Brough should disqualify her from the current mayoral race and from ever running for office in Colorado. It is not just the content; it is also the timing.
Whether it is her directly or a PAC, she could shut it down, or at least disavow them.
With all the joint debates, she had many opportunities to make these accusations. She lacked the courage to look him in the eye and repeat what are the worst of political campaigns.
Those who endorsed her candidacy should immediately issue retractions.
— Edward Shackelford,
Denver
Re: Denver needs “killer instinct’,” May 21 editorial
After reading both excellent pieces on Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston, we’re saying how fortunate for Denver voters that we don’t have to choose between the lesser of two evils. That said, we’re voting for Kelly Brough.
Considering everything explained in the editorial about what might be in store for the Mile High stadium district, she has “the chops” to deal with giant issues involving all the different constituents that will need to be juggled — businesses, sports fans, neighbors, land owners, civic cheerleaders, media, and billionaires. She’s a competent diplomat.
— Helen and Chris Gray,
Denver
You report that mayoral candidate Kelly Brough has been employed by various entities both in and outside of city government. She is reported to be an effective administrator. But the question is, if elected mayor, who will she be working for? The average Denverite or the developers and Chamber of Commerce who both paid her handsomely while she worked for them and who have also invested millions of dollars in her campaign?
— Guy Wroble, Denver