🌱 Mayoral Candidate's BF Is A Lobbyist + Office Buildings As Homes?

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Denver Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll learn about:

• Mayoral candidate, Kelly Bough's boyfriend is a top lobbyist in Denver.
• Hit-and-run crashes are surging across the state.
• City of Denver wants downtown building owners to convert office buildings into housing.

Wednesday's weather: A morning rain or snow shower. High: 53 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Denver is seeking landlords who are willing to transform their office spaces into housing. The City of Denver has allocated $75,000 as part of its 2023 budget to conduct a study that will evaluate the feasibility of converting downtown office buildings into residential units. The study is expected to be finished by the end of the year. (9News)
2. Colorado seeing a surge of hit-and-runs across the state, including in Denver. Colorado is currently experiencing a historic surge in the number of fatal crashes and fatalities resulting from them. At the national level and in Denver, hit-and-run incidents are becoming more prevalent in these accidents. (FOX31)
3. Kelly Brough, Mayoral candidate, says her partner has been influencing city politics as a lobbyist for decades. Brough, the former CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, revealed that she has been in a relationship with Kenney for approximately 10 years. David Kenney is a prominent political consultant and lobbyist who represents some of the biggest developers in Denver, and one client, Cal Fulenwider III, is a major donor to an independent expenditure committee that supports Brough for mayor. (Denverite)
4. Denver is hosting the renowned musical '1776', featuring a diverse and talented cast. A new and fresh interpretation of a classic Broadway show that urges viewers to contemplate our nation's identity and purpose from a new angle, is coming to Denver. (CPR)

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Today in Denver:

• CWCC Mentorship Program: Colorado Women's Chamber. (7:30 a.m.)
• An Off-Grid Community: Q&A Zoom call. (9 a.m.)
• STEAM-Powered Spring Break: Superhero Week! (1 p.m.)
• Flares Improv Auditions: Thunder TheatreWorks. (2:30 p.m.)
• Pasos Verdes: Lakewood Library. (4:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Wonder who's making the grade? Check out Denver's restaurant food safety inspections. (FOX31)
• Elephant Revival getting back together for a special concert at the Mission Ballroom. (Westword)
• March is National Kidney Awareness month. (KDVR)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around! — Brad K. Evans

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