Democratic Mayor John Hickenlooper was elected in 2003, then re-elected in 2007. Although many people wanted him to run for Governor, Hickenlooper said he would prefer to remain as Mayor. He has installed a 10-year plan to eradicate homelessness in Denver, prompting many other major cities to follow this example.
Hickenlooper was born in Pennsylvania but moved to Denver in 1981. He spent two years starting the Wynkoop Brewing Company, which now includes seven restaurants in Denver and a brewpub in Colorado Springs. Hickenlooper is credited as a major influence in the revitalization and renovation of Denver’s LODO district. This has not only helped the Denver economy; it has helped to transform LODO into a more livable environment. Rather than commuting into Denver from the suburbs, a higher number of employees now live in the LODO area where they work.
John Hickenlooper’s contributions to the Denver community are numerous. His help with the LODO area as well as his work making Denver a city free of homelessness mark him as an individual worthy of praise. He has made a tremendous positive impact on Denver and continues to do so.
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