Elliott Wenzler
@elliottwenzler.bsky.social
City hall reporter for @denverpost.com
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is extending the city's contract with Flock, a company that installs AI-powered license-plate readers, without City Council approval. #denver @denverpost.com
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Mayor extends Denver’s contract with Flock license-plate readers without council approval
In May, the council unanimously voted against a contract to extend the system over concerns that the technology is creating a surveillance network ripe for abuse.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is extending the city's contract with Flock, a company that installs AI-powered license-plate readers, without City Council approval. #denver @denverpost.com
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Colorado’s largest hospital had to pause surgeries for a week following a complaint. Here’s what health inspectors saw.
Colorado’s largest hospital had to pause surgeries for a week following a complaint. Here’s what health inspectors saw.
State inspectors declared an "immediate jeopardy" after finding hundreds of dirty surgical trays at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Colorado’s largest hospital had to pause surgeries for a week following a complaint. Here’s what health inspectors saw.
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New: Billionaire Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver's flavored tobacco ban in election www.denverpost.com/2025/10/08/m... via @elliottwenzler.bsky.social
Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver’s flavored tobacco ban in election
During the last campaign finance reports in September, opponents of Denver’s ban had far outraised supporters. Bloomberg’s donation significantly shifts the dynamics of the ballot election.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New: Billionaire Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver's flavored tobacco ban in election www.denverpost.com/2025/10/08/m... via @elliottwenzler.bsky.social
Could Denver harness AI to renew trust in government? Mayor Mike Johnston thinks so, but others are skeptical.
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Could Denver harness AI to renew trust in government? Mayor Mike Johnston thinks so, but others are skeptical.
Mayor Mike Johnston and his chief AI and information officer, Suma Nallapati — whose role was just expanded to include an AI focus — are planning to make it a major part of how Denver o…
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October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Could Denver harness AI to renew trust in government? Mayor Mike Johnston thinks so, but others are skeptical.
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Amid conflict, Denver American Indian Commission co-chairs step away from Indigenous Peoples Day event
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Amid conflict, Denver American Indian Commission co-chairs step away from Indigenous Peoples Day event
“What we are experiencing is not simple conflict — it is manipulation, defiance and harmful behavior that has created an unsafe and unsustainable environment,” the letter says.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Amid conflict, Denver American Indian Commission co-chairs step away from Indigenous Peoples Day event
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As Denver voters consider Vibrant Denver bond, past approved projects show: “It’s not over until they’re built”
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As Denver voters consider Vibrant Denver bond, past approved projects show “it’s not over until they’re built”
“The original project budgets were based on cost estimates using the best available information at the time (the) council referred the bond to the ballot,” a Denver deputy bond manager says.…
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September 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
As Denver voters consider Vibrant Denver bond, past approved projects show: “It’s not over until they’re built”
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BREAKING: Settlement reached in Marshall fire lawsuit.
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Xcel Energy agrees to settle lawsuit over ignition of Marshall fire, plaintiffs’ attorney says
Lawyers were expected to appear in Boulder County District Court on Wednesday to notify Judge Christopher Zenisek that they have settled the case, attorney Gerald Singleton told The Denver Post.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
BREAKING: Settlement reached in Marshall fire lawsuit.
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Two lawsuits filed in Denver District Court this week allege that artificial intelligence-powered chatbots sexually abused two Colorado teenagers, leading one girl to kill herself via @elliottwenzler.bsky.social www.denverpost.com/2025/09/18/c...
AI chatbots sexually abused Colorado children, leading to one girl’s suicide, lawsuits allege
The chatbots isolated the children from their friends and families and talked with them about sexually explicit content.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Two lawsuits filed in Denver District Court this week allege that artificial intelligence-powered chatbots sexually abused two Colorado teenagers, leading one girl to kill herself via @elliottwenzler.bsky.social www.denverpost.com/2025/09/18/c...
Denver’s auditor lashes out at Mayor Mike Johnston over proposed budget cuts: ‘Stop interfering’ @denverpost.com
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Denver’s auditor lashes out at Mayor Mike Johnston over proposed budget cuts: ‘Stop interfering’
“Mr. Mayor, your office and the Finance Department must stop interfering with the Auditor’s Office and stop preventing me from doing my job,” Timothy O’Brien wrote.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Denver’s auditor lashes out at Mayor Mike Johnston over proposed budget cuts: ‘Stop interfering’ @denverpost.com
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BREAKING: Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an “active assailant” and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Shooting, ‘active assailant’ reported at Evergreen High School
Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an “active assailant” and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
BREAKING: Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an “active assailant” and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
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NEW: Burnham Yard is the Denver Broncos' preferred site for a new stadium, the club announced today while outlining an unprecedented, privately financed vision for a stadium and adjoining mixed-use entertainment district // Story by @parkerjgabriel.bsky.social
Broncos name Burnham Yard preferred site for new stadium development
The 58-acre yard is the epicenter of what the Broncos hope will be a transformative project, anchored by a multi-billion dollar stadium and flanked by an entertainment district designed to host eve…
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September 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NEW: Burnham Yard is the Denver Broncos' preferred site for a new stadium, the club announced today while outlining an unprecedented, privately financed vision for a stadium and adjoining mixed-use entertainment district // Story by @parkerjgabriel.bsky.social
NEW: More Denver voters said they disliked Mayor Mike Johnston in a new poll released Thursday, even as optimism about the city as a whole has improved since he began his term.
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Some Denver voters are souring on Mayor Mike Johnston, poll shows, but experts say he could regain footing
Slightly more than half of voters said they thought the city is headed in the right direction, compared to 44% who said the same in 2023. More are also feeling optimistic about downtown’s recovery.…
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September 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
NEW: More Denver voters said they disliked Mayor Mike Johnston in a new poll released Thursday, even as optimism about the city as a whole has improved since he began his term.
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My latest on Denver's layoffs: From feeling betrayed to volunteering to leave, five former Denver city employees tell their layoff stories @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2025/09/01/d...
From feeling betrayed to volunteering to leave, five former Denver city employees tell their layoff stories
On the other side of Denver’s city budget savings are laid-off workers who now face their own budget crises. “I can’t afford to be without a job,” Mikhail Vafeades told The Denver Post.
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September 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
My latest on Denver's layoffs: From feeling betrayed to volunteering to leave, five former Denver city employees tell their layoff stories @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2025/09/01/d...
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this picture of a mom shoes off sprinting to the Mpls school: www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following
By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following
August 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
this picture of a mom shoes off sprinting to the Mpls school: www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following
By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following
NEW: Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action
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Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action
“Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.”
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August 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEW: Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action
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Re-upping this after another day of layoffs in Denver. Please send this to anyone who lost their job in the cuts this week.
Know someone laid off by the city of Denver? Please send them this form.
I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
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I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
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Were you laid off by the city of Denver? Tell us about your experience.
The Denver Post is interested in hearing from Denver city employees who receive layoff notices this week.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Re-upping this after another day of layoffs in Denver. Please send this to anyone who lost their job in the cuts this week.
Latest: Scott Gilmore, a longtime manager in the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, was among the 171 people laid off. He's married to Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore.
“I committed my life to this city.” he said in an interview.
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“I committed my life to this city.” he said in an interview.
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Denver begins laying off 171 employees, eliminates hundreds of vacant positions
The city of Denver plans to lay off 171 employees to help close a $200 million budget gap in next year’s budget. Managers began notifying affected workers today and expect to finish Tuesday.
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August 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Latest: Scott Gilmore, a longtime manager in the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, was among the 171 people laid off. He's married to Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore.
“I committed my life to this city.” he said in an interview.
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“I committed my life to this city.” he said in an interview.
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Know someone laid off by the city of Denver? Please send them this form.
I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...
I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...
Were you laid off by the city of Denver? Tell us about your experience.
The Denver Post is interested in hearing from Denver city employees who receive layoff notices this week.
www.denverpost.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Know someone laid off by the city of Denver? Please send them this form.
I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...
I'm hoping to hear from as many people as possible to shed light on the process and tell stories of individuals, families and communities impacted by the layoffs. #denver @denverpost.com
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Texting with one city employee this morning as he waits to find out if his job has been eliminated, he says:
"I'll know in two hours one way or another. Scary stuff. Just the minutes ticking by. Hoping you don't get a calendar hold to discuss severance."
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"I'll know in two hours one way or another. Scary stuff. Just the minutes ticking by. Hoping you don't get a calendar hold to discuss severance."
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Denver city employees brace for layoff notices as mass job cuts begin Monday
Notifications expected Monday and Tuesday mark a painful moment for Denver city employees, residents and leaders as the cuts mark the first mass-layoffs in city government since 2011.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Texting with one city employee this morning as he waits to find out if his job has been eliminated, he says:
"I'll know in two hours one way or another. Scary stuff. Just the minutes ticking by. Hoping you don't get a calendar hold to discuss severance."
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...
"I'll know in two hours one way or another. Scary stuff. Just the minutes ticking by. Hoping you don't get a calendar hold to discuss severance."
www.denverpost.com/2025/08/18/d...
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Denver city leaders will alert an untold number of employees today and tomorrow that they've lost their jobs, the first mass layoffs in local government since 2011 // Story by @elliottwenzler.bsky.social
Denver city employees brace for layoff notices as mass job cuts begin Monday
Notifications expected Monday and Tuesday mark a painful moment for Denver city employees, residents and leaders as the cuts mark the first mass-layoffs in city government since 2011.
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August 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Denver city leaders will alert an untold number of employees today and tomorrow that they've lost their jobs, the first mass layoffs in local government since 2011 // Story by @elliottwenzler.bsky.social
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New: Denver Water approves $2 million purchase of property near Burnham Yard amid stadium talks. @elliottwenzler.bsky.social has more: www.denverpost.com/2025/08/13/d...
Denver Water approves $2 million purchase of property near Burnham Yard amid stadium talks
Denver Water’s attempts have fueled speculation, but a spokesman has said it’s “just exploring some voluntary acquisitions of properties near our operations complex to meet future…
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August 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
New: Denver Water approves $2 million purchase of property near Burnham Yard amid stadium talks. @elliottwenzler.bsky.social has more: www.denverpost.com/2025/08/13/d...
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The Denver City Council on Monday night narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would ask voters to convert most city elections to ranked-choice voting, while advancing a potential change to how its two at-large members are elected // Story by @elliottwenzler.bsky.social
Denver City Council rejects ranked-choice voting, advances change for at-large seats
The Denver council on Monday night narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would ask voters to convert most city elections to ranked-choice voting, replacing a two-election runoff system.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Denver City Council on Monday night narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would ask voters to convert most city elections to ranked-choice voting, while advancing a potential change to how its two at-large members are elected // Story by @elliottwenzler.bsky.social
New: The Salvation Army will no longer operate three of the largest homeless shelters in Denver. They say they made the choice for financial stability. City officials say they didn't choose them from a list of other contractors. #denver @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2025/08/14/d...
The Salvation Army won’t run three large Denver homeless shelters amid council pushback, protests
The Salvation Army said it decided not to run some shelters “to ensure our financial sustainability,” but a Denver mayor’s spokesman said the city chose other contractors for two of the…
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August 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New: The Salvation Army will no longer operate three of the largest homeless shelters in Denver. They say they made the choice for financial stability. City officials say they didn't choose them from a list of other contractors. #denver @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2025/08/14/d...
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In private group chat, GOP lawmakers made crude jokes about a Democratic colleague's clothing www.cpr.org/2025/08/06/c... via @bentebirkeland.bsky.social #copolitics
In private group chat, GOP lawmakers made crude jokes about a Democratic colleague's clothing
The thread was sparked by a photo that was later posted to social media, unleashing online harassment.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In private group chat, GOP lawmakers made crude jokes about a Democratic colleague's clothing www.cpr.org/2025/08/06/c... via @bentebirkeland.bsky.social #copolitics
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JUST IN: For the third consecutive year, Gov. Jared Polis is summoning Colorado lawmakers back to the state Capitol for a special session — this time to close a yawning budget gap ripped open by the federal tax bill.
Gov. Jared Polis calls lawmakers back for special session to deal with budget fallout from tax bill
For the third consecutive year, Gov. Jared Polis is summoning Colorado lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special session — this time to close a budget gap ripped open by the federal tax bil…
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August 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
JUST IN: For the third consecutive year, Gov. Jared Polis is summoning Colorado lawmakers back to the state Capitol for a special session — this time to close a yawning budget gap ripped open by the federal tax bill.