Mayoral Candidates

I was born and raised in west Denver by a single mom. It was a community rich in love though money was tight. Growing up, we confronted the effects of housing insecurity, addiction, violence, and mental health struggles.

Like many Denverites, this city helped my mom and me through tough times, and I wanted to pay it forward. That's why I've spent the last 25 years volunteering and in my finance career working with local nonprofits and civic groups, securing funding for schools, health clinics and affordable housing communities. That sets me apart from the other candidates.

Denver is facing significant challenges including homelessness, public safety, and affordability, but I won't stop fighting because I believe in this city. We can’t keep doing the same thing and expect different results. It’s time for my vision to build a city where every Denverite, regardless of their neighborhood, can achieve their version of success.

Hi, I’m State Representative Leslie Herod and I’m running to be your next Mayor of Denver because Denver is Ready. Denver is ready to put results over politics and we’re ready for a change for the better.

All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. It doesn’t matter who you love, your national origin, your income, your ability, or your race. We ALL belong in this country. Denver is stronger because of our differences.

This is who I am. This is what I’ve fought for. I was raised by a single mom in the armed forces. When she needed help raising me, two amazing folks stepped in: a law enforcement officer and a woman who was a boss in her own right. These are my parents. This is my family. It sounds complicated but it’s not, just like many of the issues that face us. It’s going to take all of us to tackle Denver's toughest problems. Denver is family. Families may have differences, but families come together, especially in tough times.

For too long, this city has been run by powerful interests that don’t put people first. I’m running for Mayor because I will put people over politics and get real results for our city. I’ve done the work. I led the way in passing landmark legislation reforming public safety, opened doors for middle-income housing so our teachers, nurses, baristas, and new families can build a home, and I’m bringing everyone to the table in my plan to end homelessness by putting the people first – I’m prepared to lead Denver forward.

Together, we can change Denver, for the better. Vote Leslie Herod for Mayor before or on April 4th.

Denver needs to chart a new course: challenges with attainable housing, community safety and homelessness have set us back. As the only candidate with four decades of commitment to public service, I am uniquely equipped to solve our issues.

Under my leadership as Mayor, Denver will become an affordable, safe, and prosperous city, with a thriving downtown and an equitable transportation system that closes gaps in connectivity. Housing will be attainable across all price points and income will not be a barrier to calling Denver home.

I’ve given my life to this city and am wholeheartedly committed to its future. I understand its inner-workings and am ready to hit the ground running with real solutions to create the kind of city we deserve.

I know most of you are coming across an unknown person. A person you certainly have never heard about.

I am Dr. Abass Yaya Bamba. I have a funny first, middle, and last name. I speak English with a different accent than the majority of you. I look different than the majority of the societal demographic. I worship Allah as a Muslim. I migrated from the country of Ivory Coast (Africa) to the United States of America in year 1997.

After a brief time spent in New York, I moved to Denver Colorado. I have since been part of the fabric of this city and the state. I am running for the office of mayor because I have the bottom-line understanding of issues of the city is facing.

I know the life of a security guard, I was one.

I know the life of a bus driver, I was one.

I know the life of cab driver, I was one.

I know the life of a homeless man, I have been one.

I know those difficulties homebuilders, developers, and community builders are facing to obtain a basic construction permit or a certificate of occupancy.

I am one of you. We will fight hand-in-hand to make this city, the most welcome community more than any other city in this nation.

As your Mayor, my first action will be to put a price cap on rents, foods, and reduce property tax in order to end this horror of mostly unjustified rising living cost for the majority.

As a Mayor, I will tirelessly work to fund the economy development program for entrepreneurs for the benefit of all ethnical groups of our community.

As a Mayor, I will make our community safe to raise a family and enjoy a clean environment.

As a Mayor, I will tirelessly work to improve the quality of the city customer services for every sector of our administration with the goal to reach the stellar rating of five stars citizens’ satisfaction. 

Voting for me is like voting for yourself and the future of your family.

I am the people candidate, I am a write-in candidate. We will make history.