👮 Aurora’s new police chief has a plan

🗳️ Mayor Johnston Endorses RCV

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is the latest politician to publicly support Prop. 131, which would implement ranked-choice voting in many state general elections. Johnston said he also supports eliminating most single-party primaries because he believes Denver’s non-partisan elections have been successful. [Denverite]

👀 Candidates of Mexican Heritage Compete for Congress

Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans are competing for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District – which covers parts of Adams, Weld, and Larimer counties – marking the first time in state history that two major-party candidates running for Congress identify as Latino. How might this affect Hispanic voter turnout? [Axios]

🚌 What is RTD’s Biggest Problem?

This November, eight of RTD’s board seats are up for election, and the implications for the metro area’s public transit network could be huge. Plus, the drama of a fired RTD police chief, claims of a lack of transparency, and a new accessible rideshare program being “too successful” are clouding perceptions of the agency’s effectiveness. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🚨 New Aurora Police Chief Outlines Goals

Todd Chamberlain, who just became Aurora Police Department’s sixth chief in five years, says he plans to decrease overall crime, get the agency out of court-ordered oversight, and stabilize the department, among a slew of goals. In the last few years, Aurora PD has been the subject of criticism around various issues, including Elijah McClain’s death, an officer caught drunk on the job, and various controversies involving former chiefs. [Denver Post]

🥹 End of an Era for Denver’s Oldest Lesbian Bar

After over a decade serving the community, hosting open-mics, karaoke, drag and comedy events, and more, Blush & Blu owner Jody Bouffard announced the Colfax bar will be closing its doors Oct. 5. Want to say goodbye? They’re planning a final party. [Westword]

• Back in 2021, we visited Blush & Blu, one of the last remaining lesbian bars in the country. [City Cast Denver 🎧 ]