[Opinion] Mayoral race has hints of what voters experienced in November election

Mayoral race has hints of what voters experienced in November election

One candidate answers questions. Another lacks governmental experience and has only highlighted problems without offering any solutions.

Englewood wants voter input on mayoral elections - Englewood Herald

Englewood City Council aims to ask voters how they want to conduct the city’s first direct mayoral election this fall. In last year’s November election, Englewood voters overwhelmingly approved a charter change to allow for the direct election of the mayor, beginning with the 2025 regular election scheduled for Nov. 4. Until now, the mayor has been chosen by members of council from among their ranks.Following last year’s charter change, the coun…

The mayoral candidates nominated by all council parties were present.

Opinion … A question for candidates: Are you actually a resident?

This election season is already off and running. So far, at least a half dozen or so people – all men – have announced their intention to run for mayor. Most of these folks are unknowns, and have never even served on city council. It always amazes us that so many people want to shoot for the job of mayor without first working their way up the ladder by volunteering to serve on commissions, and then seeking a seat on city council in order to gain…