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Newcomer Melissa Mejía vows to bring working-class focus to council
At-large Denver City Councilmember-elect Melissa Mejía partly credits the blue tsunami that swept Colorado on Nov. 3 for helping propel her to victory. Why it matters: Mejía is the latest democratic socialist to notch a major win in Denver, further cementing the Democratic Socialists of America's g rowing political influence ahead of next year's municipal elections. State of play: Her victory keeps the seat vacated by Sarah Parady in progressive hands. Mejía secured a key endorsement from Melat Kiros , who's headed to Congress, and a historic nod from Denver Democrats , whose backing marked the group's first in a nonpartisan election. She tells us her win reflects frustration with "traditional politics" and a renewed focus on working-class residents. What's next: Mejía's immediate priorities include a tenant rights proposal she helped craft, stronger worker protections and anti-displacement measures. Context: A longtime housing advocate and planning board member, Mejía built a coalition of moderates and progressives in just three months — defeating nine opponents . She says council may be "less flashy" than federal offices, but decisions about land use, zoning and city spending carry major consequences for residents. Caveat: More Denver voters skipped the at-large race than voted for Mejía,
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VOA Colorado honors veterans whose service continued even after leaving military
Volunteers of America Colorado's Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center honored veterans on Wednesday. Each of the veterans who were honored continued their service to this country even after their time in the military came to an end.
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A new music venue just opened in Capitol Hill
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Jacob Williams hasn’t slept much in the past couple of days. Operating...