Erik Clarke
@erikclarke.bsky.social
Denver, Colorado. Community Advocate. Business Leader. Believer in a Better Future. Views are my own. ClarkeForDenver.com
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Erik Clarke
@erikclarke.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Sky People, Let me introduce myself. I’m into community service, politics, working out, the outdoors, and general human things. I’m a Democrat. I have a sense of humor despite working in finance and accounting (CFO, Controller, Auditor). Coloradan. Mountains are good. Let’s connect.
Check out my newly published piece on the oversight of the recently passed Denver Vibrant Bond: coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/d...
Denver's Vibrant Bond must build projects and protect workers | Colorado Newsline
Voters just approved the Vibrant Bond package, authorizing nearly $1 billion for construction across Denver. It’s the role of the Denver Auditor’s Office to provide oversight of that construction: Fai...
coloradonewsline.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Check out my newly published piece on the oversight of the recently passed Denver Vibrant Bond: coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/d...
Sharing some thoughts on the federal government shutdown and the real risks it poses to Denver and Colorado residents. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/10/lead...
Leadership Starts Here: Denver’s Role When Washington Shuts Down
Header image from Wikimedia Commons. Even as Washington grinds to a halt, cities like ours still have to press forward. The federal government shutdown may look like a distant partisan...
coloradotimesrecorder.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Sharing some thoughts on the federal government shutdown and the real risks it poses to Denver and Colorado residents. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/10/lead...
Sharing some thoughts on the city budget process: coloradonewsline.com/2025/10/06/d...
The Denver mayor must not muzzle watchdogs to balance the budget | Colorado Newsline
In the Denver mayor’s scramble to balance the books, he has made a dangerous misstep that needs to be called out.
coloradonewsline.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Sharing some thoughts on the city budget process: coloradonewsline.com/2025/10/06/d...
My latest on the $950 million Denver Vibrant Bond proposal: www.westword.com/news/vibrant...
A $950 Million City Bond Deserves Full Transparency
"Denver residents want to support good projects that improve our daily life and solve real problems. Taxpayers also want to know that their money is being managed responsibly."
www.westword.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
My latest on the $950 million Denver Vibrant Bond proposal: www.westword.com/news/vibrant...
I’m excited to share that I’ve been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the top CFOs in Colorado for 2025. Throughout my career in accounting, finance, and audit, I’ve sought to solve problems and create value in whatever I’ve done.
July 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I’m excited to share that I’ve been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the top CFOs in Colorado for 2025. Throughout my career in accounting, finance, and audit, I’ve sought to solve problems and create value in whatever I’ve done.
Check out my latest piece for the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle. We need stronger oversight and full transparency when it comes to infrastructure and bond spending. Folks deserves real accountability on how taxpayer dollars are spent. glendalecherrycreek.com/2025/06/denv...
Denver Deserves Bond Oversight And Accountability - Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle
by Erik Clarke Denver voters approved the $937 million Elevate Denver Bond Program in 2017 to fund nearly 500 civic infrastructure projects across our city. Nearly a decade later, while many worthwh...
glendalecherrycreek.com
June 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Check out my latest piece for the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle. We need stronger oversight and full transparency when it comes to infrastructure and bond spending. Folks deserves real accountability on how taxpayer dollars are spent. glendalecherrycreek.com/2025/06/denv...
Check out my opinion piece on accountability and public budgets: www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/fixi...
Fixing public budgets with accountability | OPINION
The City of Denver and the State of Colorado are at a fiscal crossroads. Economic uncertainty, declining revenues and escalating service demands are straining public budgets. In Denver, city leaders
www.coloradopolitics.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Check out my opinion piece on accountability and public budgets: www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/fixi...
My statement on the assault on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):
February 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My statement on the assault on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):
Major corporations with banking functions, including fintech companies, have significant power and influence. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) balances those interests as YOUR advocate to protect Americans against fraud and abuse by financial institutions. We must protect it.
November 28, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Major corporations with banking functions, including fintech companies, have significant power and influence. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) balances those interests as YOUR advocate to protect Americans against fraud and abuse by financial institutions. We must protect it.
I have something to say and imma say it. As Democrats, we need to focus on connecting to working people. Read more on my latest write up in Colorado Politics: www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/demo...
Democrats need to connect with working people | PODIUM
The Democratic Party needs to change. After a decisive electoral loss at the national level, including losing the White House, Senate, House and down-ballot races, Democrats across the country have
www.coloradopolitics.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:17 PM
I have something to say and imma say it. As Democrats, we need to focus on connecting to working people. Read more on my latest write up in Colorado Politics: www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/demo...
Sky People, Let me introduce myself. I’m into community service, politics, working out, the outdoors, and general human things. I’m a Democrat. I have a sense of humor despite working in finance and accounting (CFO, Controller, Auditor). Coloradan. Mountains are good. Let’s connect.
November 20, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Sky People, Let me introduce myself. I’m into community service, politics, working out, the outdoors, and general human things. I’m a Democrat. I have a sense of humor despite working in finance and accounting (CFO, Controller, Auditor). Coloradan. Mountains are good. Let’s connect.