Friends, I will always champion community causes. Investing in people saves us money down the line. By focusing on preventing problems, we create a better future for ourselves. Today at 1:30 in Washington Park near the rec center, I will endorse Michael Hancock for mayor of Denver. I invite you to join us. I'm endorsing Michael because through our work together on City Council I witnessed his passion for improving Denver. His extensive work with the community demonstrates his willingness to address our problems. He understands that our government best functions when we all work...

Service Center Locations (Locations with a drive-through drop off are in bold. There are 5 drive-through locations.) Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St. Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St. Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd. Christ Community Church, 8085 E. Hampden Ave. Denver Elections Division, 200 W. 14th Ave. Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E. Iliff Ave. Harvey Park Recreation Center, 2120 S. Tennyson Way Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center, 3334 Holly St. Montbello Recreation Center, 15555 E. 53rd Ave. Montclai...

STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN DENVER - The death of Osama bin Laden is a significant milestone in a globally  contentious conflict. However, his death will not put an end to catastrophic attacks against America and her interests. Violence will continue until there is an evolution of cooperation within humanity. By investing in cooperation we can save lives, money, and resources. It's time to think practically about our presence in the world. It's time to consider using our role as a leader to encourage cooperation and mutual sustainability.  It's time to con...

Distinctions of a Proven Progressive Leader ISSUES FACING DENVER DOUG LINKHART’S REAL SOLUTIONS Leadership Experience Doug Linkhart served as a state Representative then state Senator, and now serves as Denver’s City Councilman At-large.  He is the only candidate with city-wide leadership experience and over 17 years in public service. Denver Public Library Doug Linkhart is the only candidate who will reopen libraries full-time, including one 24 hour branch. Recreation Centers Doug Linkhart understands investment up fro...

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Mayor’s race winds down with three bunched at top 4/28/2011 By Ernest Luning THE COLORADO STATESMAN As votes trickle in with less than a week remaining before Denver’s municipal election, mayoral candidates are beating the bushes for ballots in what has turned into a close race for a spot in the anticipated runoff. By most accounts — based on public polling and the candidates’ own, internal tracking — it’s a tight, three-way race between Michael Hancock, James Mejia and Chris Romer. But the other two major candidates, Doug Linkhart and Theresa Spahn, say it’s premature to coun...

Candidate profile: Linkhart Mayoral candidate a self-professed ‘political science geek,’ known for out-of-box ideas, sees potential in city Peter Marcus, DDN Staff Writer Monday, April 25, 2011 DOUG LINKHART   EDITOR’S NOTE: The Denver Daily News is interviewing top candidates to get their perspectives on city issues. The order in which candidate profiles appear in the paper is based on when interviews were scheduled, which was chosen at random. Mayoral candidate profiles will appear on Mondays.   Doug Linkhart isn’t joking when he says he moved to Denver...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAmanda SnipesCommunications This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it DENVER GREEN PARTY ENDORSES DOUG LINKHART ON EARTH DAY DENVER - The Denver chapter of the Green Party has endorsed Doug Linkhart for mayor of Denver. This is because of Doug's lifelong history as an environmental advocate, especially during the past two decades as a public servant. "We support Doug's solution for ending the city's budget crisis while reducing the prison population. We support his proposals to increase open space and park availability and his plan...

Issues for Denver's next mayor An eye toward education By The Denver PostPosted: 04/14/2011 01:00:00 AM MDTUpdated: 04/17/2011 12:13:41 AM MDT 1. Education, and the state of Denver Public Schools, has been a prominent issue in this campaign. What exactly, can the mayor do for DPS? Jeff Peckman: As Mayor, I can get the following program for all Denver schools at no cost: "I got the program loaded on my computer at school. Wow!!! It really has had the most wonderful and positive effects on me and the children in my class. Now ...

GUEST COMMENTARY Guest Commentary: Mayoral candidate's plan for addressing Denver's budget shortfall By Doug Linkhart POSTED: 04/16/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT Re:"Linkhart: 'I'm in it for the long haul,' " April 10 mayoral candidate Q&A. How to address the city's budget shortfall is one issue that distinguishes the various candidates for Denver mayor, which is why I want to clarify The Post's portrayal of my budget plan in Sunday's paper. Denver has faced budget cuts in five of the past seven years, resulting in reduced library and trash services, less money for economic dev...

April 13, 2011   Open Letter to City Employees: City employees are the backbone of our city government.  You have served the public well over the past many years and have sacrificed much in the form of furlough days, reduced merit pay and heavier workloads.  Our budget problems are no longer temporary and we need to be more creative in addressing their underlying causes.  As the next Mayor of Denver I will not continue to balance the City budget on the backs of workers. As a Councilman I have done ride-alongs/work-alongs with city employees in many different departments an...

TheDenverChannel.com Doug Linkhart: Why I Want To Be Denver's Mayor I'm running to be the next Mayor of Denver because I can't stand to see Denver not living up to its potential.   We are blessed with great natural resources and smart, caring, and progressive people. We will prosper by prioritizing investments in people that serve to stabilize our society. As your mayor, I will focus investments on prevention. By investing in programs such as mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and homelessness transition programs we can empower all in Denver to live a full life.   ...

OPINION Q&A with Denver mayoral candidate Doug Linkhart   POSTED: 04/10/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT Editor's note: The following Q&A with City Councilman Doug Linkhart is the second in a series of interviews with six of the candidates running for Denver mayor. See the schedule for the rest of the candidates at the end of this article. Q: Why are you running for mayor? A: I'm running because I think I have the solutions after being in office for 17 years that will help our city be better off long term. I think a lot of people are out to get a quick fix, and I'm in it f...

Mayoral candidates focus on DPD relationship with community 9:55 PM, Apr 7, 2011  |   comments Twitter Facebook Share Email Print - A A A + Written by Jeffrey Wolf Written by Cheryl Preheim FILED UNDER From the Capitol Home Local News Related Links Candidates make one minute pitches in Denver's Mayoral Race DENVER - It was not a debate. Eight candidates to be Denver's next mayor spent two hours talking about one topic. They sat in the front of a sanctuary built in 1892 to have a discussion about re...

Denver mayoral candidates offer sunny spin in Sun Valley 4/8/2011 By Ernest Luning THE COLORADO STATESMAN No one disputes that Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood — notoriously the state’s poorest and, according to some observers, among its most overlooked — faces tremendous challenges. Last weekend, mayoral candidates vied to see who best understood just how extensive those challenges are. RELATED STORY: ROMER LEADS FUNDRAISING PACK IN DENVER MAYOR’S RACE Two weeks before voters can start returning mail ballots for the May 3 municipal election, eight candidates for mayor — seve...

DENVER AND THE WEST Denver police chief's job in peril By Felisa CardonaThe Denver Post POSTED: 04/07/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT UPDATED: 04/07/2011 06:42:52 AM MDT Five of the candidates for Denver mayor, including almost all of the front-runners, say Police Chief Gerald Whitman won't keep his job if they are elected. The candidates say the chief has worn out his welcome with the public after years of excessive-force complaints and what they describe as an inefficient and lengthy officer-discipline process. Doug Linkhart, James Mejia, Michael Hancock, Chris Romer and ...

Best candidate forum ever? ‘Candidate Survivor’ leaves Linkhart the victor, but all spill blood Peter Marcus, DDN Staff Writer Thursday, April 7, 2011   Perhaps Councilman Doug “Dougie” Linkhart dancing the notorious “Dougie” was the highlight of the “Candidate Survivor” mayoral candidate forum last night. Maybe it was Theresa Spahn cracking that as a district attorney she once jokingly requested a special prosecutor because, “Yes, I dated that felon too.” Actually, it might have been former state Sen. Chris Romer and Councilman Michael Hancock taking a shot of boo...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAmanda SnipesCommunications This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT IS ESSENTIAL TO TRUST OUR SWORN OFFICERS AGAIN   DENVER - Mayoral candidate Doug Linkhart called today for preserving the position of Manager of Safety. Doug will strengthen civilian control over law enforcement. "Chris Romer clearly doesn't understand the importance of civilian oversight when he says this position can be eliminated," Linkhart said. "The decision last week by Manager of Safety Charlie Garcia to overrule the police chief a...